WINTRY FAQ

The application for Wintry Market will post July 1st and close on September 1st.

When and where is Wintry Market being held?

Wintry Market 2024 will be held Friday November 22nd from 4-9pm and Saturday November 23rd from 9am-5pm at the Boise Centre (on the Grove) downtown Boise at 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702.

How many booths are available, what size are they, and what are the design requirements?

We are thrilled to have the entire Boise Centre West with 175 booths. Each space is 10' wide and 10' deep. Vendors are responsible for bringing their own table/display/chair to fit within their booth space. All booth parts and pieces must be freestanding and must fit completely within the dimensions (no legs/poles allowed to overhang in the aisles/neighboring booths). There are no walls for leaning/attaching to. Tents are not allowed. Power is available for an additional fee, you will be able to request it up to two week prior to the event. You will know the location of your booth space 1-2 weeks prior to the Market.

Can I join with a friend?

Sure! In fact, we’d love that, as booth space is limited for the number of extraordinary makers that apply. Please apply using separate applications, but list the maker you would like to share with in space provided on each application. All makers/items sold within your booth need to fill out an application for our selection process; no last minute additions of other makers or their items are allowed in your booth. If selected the payment in-full should be submitted, please let us know if you are splitting the cost. Participation at the Wintry Market is priced per-booth, so there is not additional cost for sharing a booth. We recommend setting up a mock booth in the 10' wide x 10' deep size restriction before applying jointly to make sure it’s enough space for both of you.

Can I apply for 2 booth spaces?

Unfortunately, since booth space is limited, we are only accepting applications for ONE booth space per artist/business.

If I’m a past Market vendor will I be automatically accepted?

Not necessarily. We love all of our past vendors but in order to keep every show unique, we try to select at least 30% new vendors for each Market to keep it fresh and exciting for our fans which has helped to continue our success. Please note: we do expect past vendors to have created some new work - something to move your craft forward from previous shows to keep it fresh and interesting!

Will I be penalized for only applying to one of your shows, but not the other?

Nope! We jury each show independently of the other and know that your lives are busy doing other things. Selecting to apply for one Market or the other or both will not impact our decision-making. There is a chance you’ll be accepted to one of our Markets and not get into the other; it just depends on the applicant pool that you’re up against and other constraints listed above.

How will I know if I’m accepted into Wintry Market?

You should receive an auto reply once your application is submitted. If not, please contact us immediately to be sure we received it. If you do get the auto email reply, you’ll receive an email from us either way (accepted or not) two months prior to the event (around the second week in September). If you do not receive an email from us at that time, please check your junk mail folder.

Is there a fee if I am accepted into Wintry Market?

Yes, each vendor who participates in Wintry Market will be responsible for paying their vendor fee within one week of receiving the acceptance email. This year's fee is $300 per booth and goes towards: space and equipment rental, printing, advertising, and any other costs to run a successful Market.

Does Wintry Market take a commission from vendor sales?

We pride ourselves on not taking a commission. 100% of all sales go directly to the local artists in our community who keep all proceeds from their sales. All our makers are small businesses, and we’re thrilled to be able to help promote so many of them this way!

What is the cancellation policy?

Once you are notified and your payment is made, no refunds will be given if a cancellation is made. Once you cancel, you forfeit your spot in the fair and you are not permitted to sell or trade your space. We reserve the right to fill spots as we see fit. If we or our venue are required to cancel Wintry Market your fee will be refunded to you in full minus a $35 processing fee.

Is the Market juried? What do you look for in potential vendors?

Yes. From our inception, Wintry Market has been a carefully curated juried event. We also want to ensure that the artists and local businesses that we feature create unique, high quality goods that are innovative and original. No factory made items are allowed in Wintry Market, with exceptions for vintage dealers and folks repurposing/recycling items in new and unique ways. After reviewing all applications, we look for the following criteria to help determine who is accepted to participate in Wintry Market:

How your items fit in with our vision of each Market; innovative and original items produced using traditional art/craft methods.
The quality, innovation and uniqueness of your wares and marketability to all folks.
The overall cohesiveness and consistency of your work.
Our need to diversify the items available at each Market; we want to keep our Markets fresh and exciting for shoppers!
If your work falls more into the categories of Fine Art, Fine Craft, Fair Trade Goods, High Fashion or Vintage.
The number and diversity of designs or products you offer.
If the average price of your items is within the price range we desire for our Markets. We pride ourselves as being an affordable marketplace for handmade goods, with prices typically ranging between $1-$200.

How do I set up my vendor booth?

Prior to the event selected vendors will pick a time slot to drop off and set-up their booths; this starts in the morning and ends in the early afternoon on Friday of the event. All vendors must be set up and ready to sell by 3pm. It is your responsibility to bring people and necessary transportation tools (dollies, carts, boxes, etc.) to help you load in, move your vehicle, carry items and set up in an efficient and timely manner.

Do I need any permits to sell at Wintry Market?

Yes. We will send you the necessary information about this via email once you are accepted. It is your responsibility to make sure that you have all the necessary permits and licenses required in order to sell at either Market. Wintry Market is not responsible for collecting sales tax, checking permits, or checking to make sure you are properly licensed. Visit the Idaho State Tax Commission for more information.

How do I accept payment from shoppers?

You will also be responsible for accepting your own payment in whatever form you choose (credit card, cash, check, etc.) at the Market and should come equipped to do so.