Is to create an experience that customers will have photos and talking points to share well into their holiday (and ideally next year to look forward to) and my goal for vendors is to create a space where your time, energy and talents are valued.  I find that sometimes at markets, we put so much on the line with our businesses and are often overlooked when really we are such a huge piece of the draw to the market!  It’s upsetting to say the least so I’m organizing this along with a team of incredible people to make this a balanced effort so everyone walks away satisfied!

Other goals for this market is to cap certain categories of artisans and makers as well as diversify the items that are being sold!  We only have a limited amount of spaces to fill so we want to be mindful of how many of each category we have to make sure we aren’t oversaturating and overwhelming customers!  This is where your booth presentation matters and we need to see you and your product shine!  Tell us WHY we MUST have you at the Upside Holiday Market.  We aren’t picking favorites at this one because let me tell you, I’ve experienced it first hand and it’s the worst!  We want vendors who are eager to meet new customers, proud to showcase their talents and products and won’t hold back on making Upside Holiday Market the best!

Our market will be operating with transparency!  We will be charging a fee to enter the market and will be selecting a beneficiary to give a portion of our profits to when all of our bills and team members are paid!  This is going to take a lot of time, marketing, behind the scenes and coffee to put together before the Holiday and we are working on so many things to make it extra special.  Once we have the final amounts ironed out we will be communicating that with all of our vendors!  Also, we are hosting a special VIP shopping hour where our most eager customers can beat the rush, get a special ticket and some incentives and enjoy the first hour to get your goods! More to come on this!