VENDOR INFORMATION
All indoor spaces for the St. Nicholas Market, Friday, November 1 &2, from 9 to 4, have been filled. The only vendor spaces left are outside on the church front lawn on Saturday, November 2. We are limiting those to 21 vendors.
Thank you for your interest in being an outdoor vendor at the St. Nicholas Market. Please read through the terms and conditions before you apply. By submitting your application to be considered as a vendor in this year's market, you agree to all the terms and conditions listed below.
Vendors must be one of the following:
- artist
- artisan
- crafter
- selling unique or handmade items
- local business with handmade or unique items
The St. Nicholas Market at Christ Episcopal Church in Downtown Temple, TX, is an annual juried arts and crafts show with a limited number of available outdoor booth spaces on the front lawn of the Church. The cost of a 10 x 10 vendor space is $50t and is due upon acceptance by the Christ Episcopal Church Committee.
There are no electric hook ups outside the building.
The outdoor Market on Saturday ONLY. Each 10x10 outdoor space is $50, regardless of whether it is located on the Church grounds or in our fenced-in Community Garden area on Main Street (directly across the street from the Church). Spaces are assigned by order received. Spots will be marked with spray paint except in the Church Courtyard area, which will be marked with painter’s tape. The outdoor one-day event will be "rain or shine” - there will be no refunds for inclement weather. Vendors do not have to have a tent, but if you do, the Church will not provide stakes or sandbags to secure your tent. Please note that for Outdoor Vendors, Christ Episcopal Church will not provide Security except for traffic control. As such, the Church is not liable for any theft or damage. During unloading and loading, you cannot impede traffic on Main Street, or any other street surrounding the Church. Some of the following applies to Outdoor Vendors unless otherwise noted.
Prospective vendors should indicate on their application the category (or categories) their items fall into, as well as specifically, what items in that category they plan to sell at the Market. As an example, if you select the category "Baked Goods," your application must state explicitly what types of baked goods and the unique features of your items, such as meat-filled kolaches, fruit-filled kolaches, fruit-filled pastries, donuts, cookies (what flavors), hand decorated cakes, bundt cakes, pies (flavors), gluten-free, etc. You must be specific! This will preclude multiple vendors from having the same type of items for sale. It will give our customers the greatest variety possible and more sales for vendors!
Vendors are not guaranteed exclusivity in their category. Given the timing of the Market, it is likely that some vendors will be selling similar items. But Vendors should showcase their one-of-a-kind creations, which are uniquely different by nature, such as wreaths or centerpieces.
Except for food truck vendors, homemade food items are prohibited unless prewrapped and clearly labeled. Please do not use generic contents or ingredients on the labels. Be specific as to what ingredients are in the item. No food may be made on the Church premises unless it is for an approved demonstration in the kitchen. All vendors selling food items must comply with all state and "cottage home bakery" regulations.
The Vendor agrees to conform to all State of Texas and local rules and regulations governing taxes, craft shows and those specific to the items they are selling, if applicable, such as those governing the Cottage food industry. Each Vendor is responsible for their sales. We encourage each Vendor to take credit card sales, but it is not required.
Booths and vendor spaces may not be shared by more than two (2) businesses or crafters.
Outdoor Vendors will be allowed to begin set-up on Friday morning. Your spot will be marked.
The Vendor agrees to keep their booth space or tab open the entire market unless they sell out of inventory. In that case, notify the Committee Chair so a "Sold out" sign can be placed in their booth. Any Vendor who leaves before 4 PM either day, unless they have sold out and notified the Market Chair, will not be invited back for the 2025 St. Nicholas Market.
Vendors must remove all their belongings, including displays, by 5PM on Saturday. We will have volunteers to help you load your inventory, display it on dollies/carts, and transport it to your vehicle.