2025 Holiday Market
Vendor Application and Participation Information
Please read through our rules and guidelines before signing your application.
Application Process
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Submissions made by September 8 will receive a response by September 15. Sending in an application does not guarantee acceptance.
Art/Craft Medium
All products that you are selling must be handcrafted by you. You must only bring the work that you supplied on your application. To ensure the best showcase of craftsmanship, the city reserves the right to limit the number of vendors selling similar products.
Booth Info
All booth spaces are inside the Fort Thomas Mess Hall and measure 8’x8’. Vendors are required to bring their own set up. Electricity is limited. If using electricity, you will need to bring your own electrical cords. Nothing is allowed to be attached to the walls of the building. All exhibitors are expected to present their art/craft in an attractive and professional manner with covered tables (must cover to the floor) and inviting displays. Due to liabilities, exhibitors are not allowed to bring pets. There MUST be at least one person on-site at all times during hours of operation.
Set-up
Vendors may start setting up as early as 12:30pm the day of the market. The show runs from 3pm -7pm and vendors must be ready to sell at 2:45. Vendor parking will be at the Fort Thomas Military & Community Museum which is a short walk from the Mess Hall.
Take Down
You must keep your booth set up until the end of the event, unless the weather causes the event to close early. Any trash must be cleaned up by the vendor and properly disposed of.
Payment
The fee for an 8’x8’ space is $35. If you are accepted as a vendor, payment must be submitted by November 15. Invoices are issued via Square and may be paid online. If paying with a check, make it out to ‘The City of Fort Thomas.’ There are no refunds of fees if your space is canceled by management due to a violation of the contract, or if the vendor cancels within 14 days of the event.
Additional Notes
Our market accepts SNAP benefits for food products. Food vendors are expected to accept SNAP tokens for acceptable products, and will be reimbursed by the city via check.
Vendors are responsible for any licenses, permits, sales taxes, and fees required by law. This includes Campbell County and Fort Thomas Occupational Licenses.
We request that vendors report their weekly sales numbers. This information is used exclusively to show market growth and support our fundraising efforts. We appreciate the sharing of this information.
Vendors must have a $1 million liability insurance policy.
The city is not responsible for any accidents or merchandise lost.
Questions: Please contact us at ttomeo (@) ftthomas.org or through our website.