Important Dates & Deadlines for Prospective Exhibitors at
The Seventh Annual Craft Lake City Holiday Market
- Applications CLOSE: Wednesday, September 17 at 11:59 p.m.
- Exhibitors Announced: Early-Mid October
- Exhibitor payment due date: Mid-Late October
- Exhibitor payment with late fee due date: Late October, 2025, no refunds after this date
2024 Holiday Market Artisan La Pêche
Artisan & Vintage Exhibitor Prospectus
Eligibility:
The Seventh Annual Craft Lake City Holiday Market is open to artisans and vintage vendors who currently reside & operate in the state of Utah. No dealers, agents or representatives are permitted. Because the purpose of the Craft Lake City Holiday Market is to showcase local makers and artisans, preference will be given to applicants whose items are handmade in Utah by the applicant. Craft Lake City reserves the right to reject any applications which do not fall within or meet our guidelines. Any applicant who has applied and is found to not meet requirement parameters will have their application forfeited with no refund of their application fee.
Original Work Regulation:
All creations must be original, handcrafted work. No commercial, AI generated, mass produced or manufactured work that is not made by the artist(s) will be accepted. Upon submission of images, the artisan guarantees the accuracy of the description of artwork presented and the authenticity of the artwork as original and created by their own hands. The jury reserves the right to reject any displays or items not in keeping with the character of the images submitted.
All artwork exhibited at the Craft Lake City Holiday Market must be of the quality and style represented by the artist in images submitted with the application as well as of the media category for which they are accepted.
Commitment to Availability:
Artisans must be present during the entire Craft Lake City Holiday Market and should personally staff their space, as attendees are enthusiastic to meet, speak with and shop from local creators. No agents, dealers or representatives may attend the Market in place of the artisan.
Application Fee:
The application fee is a non-refundable $25, to be paid online after completing the digital application. The application fee goes towards the cost of administrative processing and jurying, and the application will not be considered complete until the fee is paid.
If the $25 fee presents a challenge, application fee support may be available. Interested applicants may send an email to info@craftlakecity.com with a paragraph-length Statement Of Need prior to the application deadline (September 17, 2025).
Scholarship & Mentor Program:
Each year, Craft Lake City selects four eligible first-time Holiday Market exhibitors to participate in the Scholarship & Mentor Program. This opportunity provides waived participation fees, professional development training, networking opportunities and group mentorship with seasoned creative business owners. For eligibility guidelines and more information, please visit our Holiday Market Scholarship & Mentor Program page.
Sub-Categories/Mediums:
- Accessories – Bags, belts, hats, keychains, etc.
- Apparel – Wearable works and clothing
- Artwork – Two-dimensional work created using painting, printmaking, photography, drawing, digital art, collage, illustration, or other techniques
- Baby & Child Products – Toys, children’s clothing, etc.
- Bath, Body & Apothecary – Skincare, soap, body oils, etc.
- Ceramics – Pottery
- Collective – Micro businesses that represent a group of local artisans united under a common goal or initiative
- Embroidery and Fiber Arts – Embroidered hoops, sewn and knit objects, macrame, etc.
- Home decor and housewares – Candles, plant holders, wall hangings, clocks, furniture, cooking tools, dinnerware, etc.
- Jewelry – Handcrafted necklaces, rings, bracelets and earrings
- Mission-driven – Local nonprofits, organizations and businesses interested in sharing information about their missions and programs with the creative community
- Pet – Accessories designed for use by dogs, cats, or other household pets
- ReWorked Vintage Goods – Handmade goods incorporating older, upcycled materials
- Stationery – Paper goods, cards, journals, pens, etc.
- Sculpture – Sculptural artworks made from clay, found/upcycled materials, glass, wood, ceramic or metal
- Vintage – Curated vintage clothing, furniture, accessories & home goods (‘90s & Y2K styles or earlier)
- World Market – Micro-businesses that are owned and operated by creatives located in Utah who collaborate with makers outside of the country. This may apply to New Americans in our local community or individuals involved in humanitarian and/or nonprofit efforts related to creative business growth. The local business owner must be directly involved in the design and creative process, and must participate in fair trade practices. Limited availability; subject to approval by Craft Lake City.
Photographs in your Application:
Strong images of your work are valuable to your application. Focus on capturing images of five single products that can provide insight into your craftsmanship and creativity for the jury. Note: By providing these images, applicants give Craft Lake City consent to use them in promotional materials if accepted.
For more information about taking better product photos at home, check out this video.
Jury Process:
After applications close, artisan applications are juried anonymously by a panel of local individuals. Jurors are not in any way employed, contracted or internally associated with Craft Lake City. All exhibitor applications remain anonymous to the jury, and jurors will only have access to the applicant’s uploaded five images, which includes description and market price of the product.
Commercial Food Exhibitors will be booked through the Craft Lake City Food Coordinator.
Invited Artisan and Vintage Exhibitor Fees:
- 5’x8′ Exhibitor Space: $240
- 5’x10’ Exhibitor Space: $270
- Electricity for artisans/craft food/vintage exhibitors (optional): $150
*Above amounts include the cost of an Ogden City special event vendor license, which will be secured by Craft Lake City.
Exhibitors have until 11:59 p.m. MST on October 28, 2025 to receive a refund on the above exhibitor fees if they must cancel their participation in the Seventh Annual Craft Lake City Holiday Market. After this date, cancellations will be ineligible for a refund. Please note that the one-time application fee is non-refundable.
Exhibitor Space Info:
Holiday Market exhibitors will be placed indoors at The Union Station in Ogden. The following are the exhibitor space options for applicants in the Artisan, Vintage Exhibitor & Craft Food categories:
- 5’x8′ Space: 5′ deep x 8′ wide of designated floor space to set up a small “shop” fin the venue. No walls, tables or chairs provided. Exhibitors must bring a back wall that is no more than 10′ high by 8′ wide.
- 5’x10′ Space: 5’ deep x 10’ wide of designated floor space to set up a small “shop” in the venue. No walls, tables or chairs provided. Exhibitors must bring a back wall that is no more than 10′ high by 10′ wide.
The dimensions above indicate the amount of designated floor space selected exhibitors will have for products AND customer foot traffic. Items may not be placed outside of the designated space. Walls will not be provided, but all exhibitors are required to bring a “back wall” with weights to visually separate them from their neighbors and make their space feel like a small store. This “back wall” can be made of fabric, wood, furniture or other materials. Side walls are not required but are highly encouraged. Tables and chairs will NOT be provided, but may be rented in advance if desired. For more information about preparing your required “back wall”, visit this webpage.
About Electricity:
Due to the limited availability of electricity at the venue, it is difficult to accommodate a high volume of power users. Craft Lake City does careful planning and testing to ensure we meet the needs of those who have requested and paid for electricity. As such, electrical access is priced to reflect its scarcity. Craft Lake City is also working towards becoming a zero waste event by using sustainable, low-energy initiatives, and encourages its exhibitors to utilize LED lights and battery-powered energy sources.
Unauthorized use of electricity puts other exhibitors at risk as it may cause outages. Participants who have knowingly not disclosed power needs prior to the event and are found to be using power may be asked to provide immediate, on-the-spot payment for power use.
Sales & Tax Information:
Craft Lake City provides exhibitors email addresses to the Utah State Tax Commission, so exhibitors can expect to receive their sales tax form via email within 2 weeks after the event. For questions (or to request a replacement Special Event Tax Form should it not arrive), please contact the USTC at 801-297-6303 or specialevent@utah.gov. Reporting accurate sales tax helps Craft Lake City track the economic impact our events have on the local economy. Please note that Craft Lake City does not take any money from commission or sales of your works or products during the course of the Holiday Market.
Exhibitor Responsibilities & Safety:
By applying and accepting Craft Lake City’s invitation, all exhibitors agree to comply with Craft Lake City, Craft Lake City Holiday Market and venue rules & regulations.
The exhibitor assumes all responsibility for safeguarding of their products and their displays at the Craft Lake City Holiday Market on December 5 & 6, 2025. It is the exhibitor’s responsibility to insure their property. One available option that other local events have recommended is ACT Insurance, though it is up to the exhibitor to determine the best way to insure their property, and Craft Lake City assumes no responsibility in that decision.
Craft Lake City has the right to close the Craft Lake City Holiday Market if any unforeseen circumstances occur that would affect the safety of the event attendees or exhibitors. Exhibitors are required to commit to being available for both days of the Craft Lake City Holiday Market at the time of application and during acceptance of their invitation. Late cancellations may affect the exhibitor’s future opportunity to participate in the Annual Craft Lake City Holiday Market or DIY Fest. By participating, the exhibitor understands that abuse of any kind is not welcome. Any individual who displays negative, crude, crass, belligerent or any other non-exemplary behavior that causes discomfort towards any person present at the Market will be asked to leave. Craft Lake City reserves the right to determine what behaviors are deemed inappropriate and non-characteristic of Craft Lake City standards. We do not condone any racist, bigoted or unsafe behavior from any area of the event or within our community.
The exhibitor, when invited, agrees to hold harmless Craft Lake City, Eighteen Percent Gray, Craft Lake City Coordinators, Volunteers, Employees, the Venue and Venue Representatives, and Market Sponsors for any damage, loss or theft to artwork, displays or other personal property, or injury to their person, regardless of cause resulting from their participation in this event. The exhibitor agrees to abide by all the rules and regulations set.
Exhibitor Rules & Regulations
General Venue & Market Rules:
- All exhibitors are required to adhere to the rules that the venue has established for event exhibitors. Failure to do so may result in removal from the event and may jeopardize your participation in future events.
- All laws of the city, county and State of Utah must be strictly adhered to.
- Craft Lake City will secure a Special Event Vendor Permit on behalf of all exhibitors.
Setting Up:
- Exhibitors must use their assigned load-in times and zone instructions, which will be provided one week in advance of the Holiday Market. NO EXCEPTIONS. Anyone arriving after designated load-in time risks forfeiting their participation in the Seventh Annual Craft Lake City Holiday Market and other Craft Lake City events.
- Exhibitors must be in their spaces 1 hour before the event starts on their designated participation day. Exhibitors who are not in their spaces by this time will risk forfeiting their participation.
- Exhibitors may not leave the Market early unless given a specific exemption by Craft Lake City staff prior to the event.
- Exhibitors must use their assigned spot and shall not overflow into adjoining areas.
- Exhibitors will not move any Market or Union Station furniture (chairs, tables, garbage cans, etc.) for any reason.
- No tape of any kind may be used on Holiday Market property (light poles, rails, etc.)
- Every display must be installed so as to provide access and visibility of any fire panel, pull station, visual audio device, and/or exit signs. Venue reserves the right to update any fire or safety regulations at any time.
- There is an additional fee for using electricity. Exhibitors found using electricity onsite without prior payment will be charged immediately or kindly be asked to cease usage by their Zone Managers. At no time may an exhibitor make additions or modifications to electrical services. The venue and organizers do not assume responsibility or liability for electrical failures of any kind, for damage to equipment or property caused by drops or increases in power supply, low voltage, or power surges and shall not be liable for loss of profits or revenue, loss of use of equipment, cost of capital, or cost of equipment.
- All equipment, extension cords, power strips, additional lighting, hand trucks, etc. are the exhibitor’s responsibility, if they’ve purchased electricity. Only heavy-duty, three-prong, rubber or neoprene extension cords are permitted; ordinary two-wire extension cords are forbidden. Power strips are allowable but may not be “daisy-chained” by plugging one power strip into another.
- Parking will be available for exhibitors in the Union Station parking lot on a first-come, first-served basis. Street parking will also be available.
During the Holiday Market:
- Exhibitors may not sublease their spaces or sell items unrelated to those in their market application.
- No alcoholic beverages may be brought in from outside the venue. Exhibitors violating this rule may be asked to leave by security.
- Controlled substances, drug paraphernalia, and items prohibited by state or federal laws may not be produced, manufactured, dispensed, advertised or possessed at the Market.
- The Seventh Annual Craft Lake City Holiday Market is a smoke-free environment. Smoking is allowed only outside the event. Re-entry is permitted with a hand stamp.
- Service animals are allowed on-site.
- No free stickers or decals may be distributed unless they are added to the bag of a paying customer’s purchase.
- If selling knives or sharp objects of any kind, they must be boxed and sealed.
- Up to 2 individuals can represent each creative business during the Holiday Market. We recommend identifying one primary person to work the booth, and scheduling helpers to change shifts or replacing your primary booth manager at specific times for food and bathroom breaks.
- Craft Lake City reserves the right to require exhibitors to remove or reorganize items in their space for safety or other concerns.
2022 Holiday Market Food Exhibitor San Diablo Churros
Craft Food & Commercial Food Exhibitor Prospectus
Eligibility:
The Seventh Annual Craft Lake City Holiday Market is open to food exhibitors who currently reside and operate in the state of Utah. No dealers, agents or representatives are permitted. Because the purpose of the Holiday Market is to showcase local makers, preference will be given to applicants whose work is handmade in Utah. Craft Lake City reserves the right to reject any applications which do not fall within or meet our guidelines. Any prospective exhibitors who have applied and are found to not meet requirements as listed on the application will have their application forfeited. Please note that the application fee is non-refundable.
Original Work Regulation:
All festival food must be handmade, not outsourced. Upon submission of images in the application, the artisan guarantees the accuracy of the description of the food products presented and the authenticity of the product as original and created by their own hands.
All products included in the Market must align with the quality & category represented in the prospective exhibitor’s application.
Application Fee:
The non-refundable application fee is $25, and is paid online after completing the application in full. This application fee goes towards the cost of administrative processing and jurying for the event, and the application is not considered complete until the application fee has been paid.
If the $25 fee presents a challenge, application fee support may be available. Interested applicants may send an email to info@craftlakecity.com with a paragraph-length Statement Of Need prior to the application deadline (September 17, 2025).
Festival Food Sub-Categories:
- Craft Food: Craft Food exhibitors create handcrafted and artisanal varieties of prepackaged (made and packaged off-site), edible goods prepared in advance. Craft Food includes, but is not limited to: desserts, beverages, bitters, sauces, candy, etc. If you require a food permit (either an event permit or food truck certification) for on site events, you are instead a Commercial Exhibitor. Fees vary depending on participation.
- Small Commercial Food Exhibitor: Small commercial food exhibitors prepare made-to-order food or beverage typically intended to be consumed on site at in-person events. As a small commercial exhibitor, you may or may not have a permanent location (yet), and your operation may or may not be limited to a single event at a time, but that hasn’t stopped you from serving some of the best Utah has to offer. Food trucks could qualify for this category.
- Large Commercial Food Exhibitor: As a large commercial food exhibitor you are a recognized and established name in the Utah food or beverage scene. Whether it is a small fleet of food trucks or brick-and-mortar locations, you prepare food or drink that is typically meant to be eaten on site at in-person events. Food trucks could qualify for this category.
Craft & Commercial Food Exhibitor Fees:
- 5’x8′ Exhibitor Space: $240
- 5’x10’ Exhibitor Space: $270
- Small Commercial 5’x10′ Food Space: $330
- Small Commercial 10’x10′ Food Space/Food Truck: $600
- Large Commercial 10’x10′ Food Space/Food Truck: $685
- Electricity for Artisans/Craft Food/Vintage Exhibitors (optional): $150
- Electricity for Commercial Food (optional): $300
*Exhibitor fees include the cost of an Ogden City special event exhibitor license, which will be secured by Craft Lake City.
Exhibitors have until 11:59 p.m. MST on October 28, 2025 to receive a refund on the above exhibitor fees if they must cancel their participation in the Seventh Annual Craft Lake City Holiday Market. After this date, cancellations will be ineligible for a refund. Please note that the one-time application fee is non-refundable.
Health Department Regulations & Required Permits for Commercial Food Exhibitors
Please read this information carefully, as exhibitors WILL be shut down at the event if they do not adhere to these requirements!
Commercial Food Regulations (for folks selling made-to-order food & drink):
- Food trucks and booths at the Holiday Market are required to be registered with the Weber County Health Department.
- Cooking stations must be in compliance with the Weber-Morgan Health Department.
- You must have a Temporary food establishment permit from Weber Morgan County. Please contact them at (801) 399-7160 or http://www.webermorganhealth.org/
- Food Trucks must have a valid Permit through the state of Utah, and a temporary food permit to make food on site.
- Food Exhibitors assume all responsibility for safeguarding their products and securing insurance for their property. Other local events have recommended ACT Insurance, though it is up to the food exhibitor to determine the best way to insure their property, and Craft Lake City assumes no responsibility in that decision.
General Venue & Market Rules:
- All food exhibitors are required to adhere to the rules that the venue has established for event food exhibitors. Failure to do so may result in removal from the event and may jeopardize your participation in future events.
- Laws of the city, county and State of Utah must be strictly adhered to.
- Craft Lake City will secure a Special Event Vendor Permit on behalf of all Craft and Commercial Food exhibitors.
Setting Up:
- Food exhibitors must use their assigned load-in times and zone instructions, which will be provided one week in advance of the Holiday Market. NO EXCEPTIONS. Anyone arriving after designated load-in time risks forfeiting their participation in the Seventh Annual Craft Lake City Holiday Market and other Craft Lake City events.
- Food exhibitors must be in their spaces 1 hour before the event starts on their designated participation day. Food exhibitors who are not in their spaces by this time will risk forfeiting their participation.
- Food exhibitors may not leave the Market early unless given a specific exemption by Craft Lake City staff prior to the event.
- Food exhibitors must use their assigned spot and shall not overflow into adjoining areas.
- Food exhibitors will not move any Market or Union Station furniture (chairs, tables, garbage cans, etc.) for any reason.
- No tape of any kind may be used on Holiday Market property (light poles, rails, etc.)
- Every display must be installed so as to provide access and visibility of any fire panel, pull station, visual audio device, and/or exit signs. Venue reserves the right to update any fire or safety regulations at any time.
- There is an additional fee for using electricity. Food exhibitors found using electricity onsite without prior payment will be charged immediately and/or asked to leave the Market. At no time may a food exhibitor make additions or modifications to electrical services. The venue and organizers do not assume responsibility or liability for electrical failures of any kind, for damage to equipment or property caused by drops or increases in power supply, low voltage, or power surges and shall not be liable for loss of profits or revenue, loss of use of equipment, cost of capital, or cost of equipment.
- All equipment, extension cords, power strips, additional lighting, hand trucks, etc. are the food exhibitor’s responsibility. Only heavy-duty, three-prong, rubber or neoprene extension cords are permitted; ordinary two-wire extension cords are forbidden. Power strips are allowable but may not be “daisy-chained” by plugging one power strip into another.
- Parking will be available for exhibitors in the Union Station parking lot on a first-come, first-served basis. Street parking will also be available.
During the Holiday Market:
- Food exhibitors may not sublease their spaces or sell items unrelated to those in their market application.
- No alcoholic beverages may be brought in from outside the venue. Food exhibitors violating this rule may be asked to leave by security.
- Controlled substances, drug paraphernalia, and items prohibited by state or federal laws may not be produced, manufactured, dispensed, advertised or possessed at the Market.
- The Seventh Annual Craft Lake City Holiday Market is a smoke-free environment. Smoking is allowed only outside the event. Re-entry is permitted with a hand stamp.
- Service animals are allowed on-site.
- At the end of each Holiday Market day, the Food Exhibitor must pack out their waste and recyclable materials or dispose of recyclables in the identified recycling bins and place waste in the large dumpster garbage bins. Grease, oils, and gray water must be removed from the venue by the Commercial Food Exhibitor each night. Food exhibitors are asked to provide reusable or recyclable service ware.
- No free stickers or decals may be distributed unless they are added to the bag of a paying customer’s purchase.
- If selling knives or sharp objects of any kind, they must be boxed and sealed.
- Up to 2 individuals can represent each creative business during the Holiday Market. We recommend identifying one primary person to work the booth, and scheduling helpers to change shifts or replacing your primary booth manager at specific times for food and bathroom breaks.
- Craft Lake City reserves the right to require exhibitors to remove or reorganize items in their space for safety or other concerns.
After the Holiday Market:
- Food Exhibitors must use their assigned load-out times and zone instructions, which will be provided one week in advance of the Holiday Market. NO EXCEPTIONS. Anyone leaving before their assigned load-out time risks forfeiting their participation in future Craft Lake City events.
- Food exhibitors must leave their spaces empty and free of trash and debris. Market bins are for patrons only, and therefore food exhibitors must bring bins and/or bags for trash and recycling removal from their space.
- Food exhibitors are responsible for filing sales taxes with the Utah State Tax Commission after the event. Sales tax forms will either be provided on-site at the Holiday Market or mailed to food exhibitors after the event.
2022 DIY Festival Performer Katya Murafa
2022 DIY Festival Performers
Performer Prospectus
Performing at the Seventh Annual Craft Lake City Holiday Market is a paid opportunity.
Eligibility:
The Seventh Annual Craft Lake City Holiday Market is a paid opportunity open to performers who currently reside & operate in the state of Utah. Any prospective exhibitors who have applied and are found to not meet requirements as listed on the application will have their application forfeited. Please note that the application fee is non-refundable.
The Seventh Annual Craft Lake City Holiday Market is looking to feature a range of different performance types, but due to the limitations of the venue we will be giving priority to booking unplugged (acoustic) acts or performers who are flexible to perform in various areas of the event (not strictly on a stage) and fall within the youth performance groups or holiday-inspired category.
Original Work Regulation:
Performers are required to perform only their own original work—no covers.
Application Fee:
The non-refundable application fee is $25, and is paid online after completing the application in full. This application fee goes towards the cost of administrative processing and jurying for the event.
If the $25 fee presents a challenge, application fee support may be available. Interested applicants may send an email to info@craftlakecity.com with a paragraph-length Statement Of Need prior to the application deadline [September 17, 2025].
Performer Sub-Categories:
- Solo Artist
- Band
- Dance Company/Troupe
- Performance Art Group
- Multicultural Performance Group
- Other: We will require you to specify the type of performer you are for purposes of programming events onstage at the Holiday Market. This category allows for us to accept and view the various other performance concepts that could be at the DIY Fest that are not already encompassed by the other categories we have available for application.
Photographs in your Application:
Craft Lake City uses the photos you provide in your application for publicity during the market season. Focus on providing high-quality images that represent you well.
For more information about taking better photos at home, check out this video.
Selection Process:
After applications close, performer applications are reviewed and juried by Craft Lake City’s Entertainment Coordinator, and accepted performers will be notified by email.
Performing at the Holiday Market:
Accepted performers will be contacted by Craft Lake City’s Entertainment Coordinator to schedule their performance time slot & performance location.
Performers are required to arrive and be ready to perform at least two hours before they appear. Craft Lake City will provide a Sound Engineer to set up/run audio, as well as a Stage Manager who will help direct the 15-minute setup before your act and 15-minute tear down after your act.
Dance troupes must provide a digital (mp3) recording of the music to which they will be performing. We also need to know how many performers will be participating at any given time and an overall total of people involved with your set.
Participant Responsibilities & Safety:
By applying and accepting Craft Lake City’s invitation, all exhibitors and participants agree to comply with Craft Lake City, Annual Craft Lake City Holiday Market and venue rules and regulations.
The exhibitor assumes all responsibility for safeguarding of their products and their displays at the Seventh Annual Craft Lake City Holiday Market. We strongly encourage all exhibitors to purchase event insurance prior to the Holiday Market.
Craft Lake City has the right to close or modify the Craft Lake City Holiday Market if any circumstances affect the safety of the event attendees or exhibitors.
By participating, the exhibitor understands that abuse of any kind is not welcome. Any individual who displays negative, crude, crass, belligerent or any other non-exemplary behavior that causes discomfort towards any person present at the Festival will be asked to leave. Craft Lake City reserves the right to determine what behaviors are deemed inappropriate and non-characteristic of Craft Lake City standards. We do not condone any racist, bigoted or unsafe behavior from any area of the Festival or within our community.
The participant, when invited, agrees to hold harmless Craft Lake City, Eighteen Percent Gray, Craft Lake City Coordinators, Volunteers, Employees, the Venue and Venue Representatives, and Holiday Market Sponsors for any damage, loss, or theft, to artwork, displays or other personal property, or injury to their person or character, virtual or otherwise, regardless of cause resulting from their participation in this event.
Indie Game Arcade at the Fifth Annual Craft Lake City Holiday Market Presented By Google Fiber 2023 / Photos By Max Bennion & Liz Kelly
STEM Exhibitor Prospectus
Craft Lake City’s mission to build the creative culture of Utah means elevating science and technology into the creative space alongside all of Utah’s artisans and doers. At the Holiday Market, indie game developers can connect to a broad and passionate audience, network with other makers and thinkers, and plug into a creative community, ensuring all types of STEM projects, programs and products have a place at the table.
Eligibility:
The Seventh Annual Craft Lake City Holiday Market is open to makers with a preference on indie game developers who currently reside & operate in the state of Utah. No dealers, agents or representatives are permitted. Educational institutions are encouraged to apply! Bustling with creative projects, the STEM section of the Holiday Market, the Indie Game Arcade, showcases the latest inventions and innovations happening in the gaming industry of Utah. Therefore, preference will be given to applicants whose work, program or project is invented or created by the individual applicant or organization. Any prospective exhibitors who have applied and are found to not meet requirements as listed on the application will have their application forfeited. Please note that the application fee is non-refundable.
Original Work Regulation:
All creations must be original work. No mass produced or externally manufactured work will be accepted. Upon submission of images, the artisan guarantees the accuracy of the description of the products presented and the authenticity of the product as original and created from their own personal effort. While STEM exhibitors are not required to be vendors, any merchandise that IS included in the festival must be listed in the application, and align with the quality & category represented in the prospective exhibitor’s application.
Application Fee:
The non-refundable application fee is $25, and is paid online after completing the application in full. Applications for the Annual Craft Lake City Holiday Market are not considered complete until this small fee is paid. This application fee goes towards the cost of administrative processing and jurying for the event.
If the $25 fee presents a challenge, application fee support may be available. Interested applicants may send an email to STEM@craftlakecity.com with a paragraph-length Statement of Need prior to the application deadline (September 17, 2025)
Sub-Categories/Mediums:
- Indie Game Developers: an independent creator who designs, develops or publishes video games without the financial support of a large publisher.
If your business is nationally oriented, but has a presence in Utah, we are happy to offer many sponsorship opportunities that include a booth option. Please reach out to STEM@craftlakecity.com for sponsorship opportunities.
Photographs in your Application:
Focus on capturing high-quality images of five single products, projects, or activities that provide insight to the jury of your craftsmanship and creativity. Note: By providing these images, applicants give Craft Lake City consent to use them in promotional materials if accepted.
For more information about taking better product photos at home, check out the videos on this page. Craft Lake City also hosts Application Assistance Day events to provide additional support to folks who have questions about photographing their work or navigating the application portal.
Jury Process:
After applications close, STEM Exhibitor applications are reviewed and juried by Craft Lake City’s STEM Coordinator, and accepted exhibitors will be notified by email.
Exhibitor Space Info:
Indie game developers at the Holiday Market will be placed in the indoor space option that is most suitable for the project or product they will be exhibiting at the Holiday Market. Following are the exhibit space options for applicants in the STEM category:
- Indoor 5’x10′ Space: 5’x10’ of designated floor space to set up a STEM display. Indoor exhibitors will be required to bring a back wall to separate them from their neighbor and make their space feel like a unique and defined experience. Side walls are optional. Walls are defined as any item that creates a separation of space, and can be printed trade show banners or handmade barriers of fabric, wood, furniture or other materials. Participants are encouraged to be creative with this aspect of their display.
- Indoor 10’x10′ Space: 10’x10’ of designated floor space to set up a STEM display. Indoor exhibitors will be required to bring a back wall to separate them from their neighbor and make their space feel like a unique and defined experience. Side walls are optional. Walls are defined as any item that creates a separation of space, and can be printed trade show banners or handmade barriers of fabric, wood, furniture or other materials. Participants are encouraged to be creative with this aspect of their display.
Please note that exhibitors opting to participate in the Holiday Market must participate for both Friday and Saturday. Sharing exhibitor spaces is not allowed for the STEM category.
We understand that some exhibits may not fit on a 5’x10′ or 10’x10′ space. Please let us know if you have questions or concerns regarding the size or placement of your exhibit.
Electricity is NOT included for STEM exhibitors. Tables and chairs will NOT be provided but may be rented in advance if desired. If your exhibit requires internet connectivity, you should plan to bring a Wi-Fi hotspot, as the Wi-Fi at the venue is unreliable/unsecured.
About Electricity:
Due to the limited availability of electricity at the venue, it is difficult to accommodate a high volume of power users. Craft Lake City does careful planning and testing to ensure we meet the needs of those who have requested and paid for electricity. As such, electrical access is priced to reflect its scarcity. Craft Lake City is also working towards becoming a zero waste event by using sustainable, low-energy initiatives and encourages its exhibitors to utilize solar energy sources and LEDs to power their spaces.
Unauthorized use of electricity puts others & Craft Lake City at risk as it may cause outages. Participants who have knowingly not disclosed power needs prior to the event and are found to be using electricity may be asked to provide immediate, on-the-spot payment for power use.
Sales & Tax Information:
Craft Lake City provides exhibitor mailing addresses to the Utah State Tax Commission (USTC) before the event, so exhibitors can expect to receive their sales tax form via email from tax-donotreply@utah.gov within 2 weeks after the festival. For questions (or to request a replacement Special Event Tax Form should it not arrive), please contact the USTC at 801-297-6303 or specialevent@utah.gov. Reporting accurate sales tax helps Craft Lake City track the economic impact our events have on the local economy. Please note that Craft Lake City does not take any money from commission or sales of your works or products during the course of the Holiday Market.
Exhibitor Responsibilities & Safety:
By applying and accepting Craft Lake City’s invitation, all exhibitors and participants agree to comply with Craft Lake City, Annual Craft Lake City Holiday Market and venue rules and regulations.
The exhibitor assumes all responsibility for safeguarding of their products and their displays at the Seventh Annual Craft Lake City Holiday Market. We strongly encourage all exhibitors to purchase event insurance prior to the Holiday Market.
Craft Lake City has the right to close or modify the Annual Craft Lake City Holiday Market if any circumstances affect the safety of the event attendees or exhibitors.
By participating, the exhibitor understands that abuse of any kind is not tolerated. Any individual who displays negative, crude, crass, belligerent or any other non-exemplary behavior that causes discomfort towards any person present at the Festival will be asked to leave. Craft Lake City reserves the right to determine what behaviors are deemed inappropriate and non-characteristic of Craft Lake City standards. We do not condone any racist, bigoted or unsafe behavior from any area of the Festival or within our community.
The exhibitor, when invited to participate, agrees to hold harmless Craft Lake City, Eighteen Percent Gray, Craft Lake City Coordinators, Volunteers, Employees, the Venue and Venue Representatives and Festival Sponsors for any damage, loss, or theft, to artwork, displays or other personal property, or injury to their person or character, virtual or otherwise, regardless of cause resulting from their participation in this event.
Kid Row Prospectus
Kid Row is a space especially for local youth artisans ages 18 and younger to sell, promote and exhibit their work at the Seventh Annual Craft Lake City Holiday Market. Kid Row provides youth with an opportunity to sell their work, gain entrepreneurial skills and interact with other exhibitors and the public at Utah’s largest local-centric art, science and technology festival!
Important Dates & Deadlines:
Kid Row applications are now OPEN through Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. MST
Kid Row Participants announced: Wednesday, October 16, 2025 on craftlakecity.com
Kid Row at the Holiday Market: Sat., Dec. 6, 2025 (10 p.m. – 2 p.m.)
Eligibility:
Kid Row is open to youth artisans and tinkerers who reside in the state of Utah and will be age 18 or younger as of December 6, 2025. Craft Lake City reserves the right to reject any applications which do not fall within or meet our guidelines. Any prospective exhibitors who have applied and are found to not meet requirements as listed on the application will have their application forfeited. Please note that the application fee is non-refundable.
Original Work Regulation:
Craft Lake City celebrates artisans in Utah’s diverse communities whose products are handmade. Therefore, preference will be given to kid artisans who submit original, handcrafted work. Commercial, mass produced or manufactured products that are not made by the youth artisan(s) are prohibited. Upon submission of images, the youth artisan guarantees the accuracy of the description of products presented and the authenticity of the artwork as original and created by their own hands.
All artwork exhibited at the Festival must be of the quality and style represented by the artist in the images submitted with the application.
Application Fee:
There is a non-refundable $15 application fee, paid via Paypal after completing the Kid Row application. Incomplete applications or those without paid application fees will not be submitted for jurying. This application fee goes towards the cost of administrative processing and jurying for the event.
If the $15 fee presents a challenge, application fee support may be available. Interested applicants may send an email to info@craftlakecity.com with a paragraph-length Statement Of Need prior to the application deadline (September 17, 2025). Kid Row Scholarships are available, more information listed below.
Sub-Categories/Mediums:
- Accessories – bags, belts, hats, keychains, etc.
- Apparel – wearable works and clothing
- Artwork – two-dimensional work created using painting, printmaking, photography, drawing, digital art, collage, illustration, or other techniques
- Baby & Child Products – toys, children’s clothing, etc.
- Bath, Body & Apothecary – skincare, soap, body oils, etc.
- Ceramics – pottery
- Embroidery and Fiber Arts – embroidered hoops, sewn and knit objects, macrame, etc.
- Home decor and Housewares – candles, plant holders, wall hangings, clocks, furniture, cooking tools, dinnerware, etc.
- Kid Row Food – hand crafted and artisanal varieties of pre-packed, edible goods such as desserts, beverages, sauces, candy, etc.
- Mission-driven – Local nonprofits, organizations and businesses interested in sharing information about their missions and programs with the creative community
- Jewelry – necklaces, rings and earrings
- Pet – Accessories designed for use by dogs, cats, or other household pets
- Stationery – paper goods, cards, journals, pens, etc.
- Sculpture – sculptural artworks made from clay, found/upcycled materials, glass, wood, ceramic or metal
- Vintage – curated clothing, furniture and other items that predate 1990
Health Department Regulations & Required Permits for Commercial Food Exhibitors
Please read this information carefully, as exhibitors WILL be shut down at the event if they do not adhere to these requirements!
Commercial Food Regulations (for folks selling made-to-order food & drink):
- Food trucks and booths at the Holiday Market are required to be registered with the Weber County Health Department.
- Cooking stations must be in compliance with the Weber-Morgan Health Department.
- You must have a Temporary food establishment permit from Weber Morgan County. Please contact them at (801) 399-7160 or http://www.webermorganhealth.org/
- Food Trucks must have a valid Permit through the state of Utah, and a temporary food permit to make food on site.
- Food Exhibitors assume all responsibility for safeguarding their products and securing insurance for their property. Other local events have recommended ACT Insurance, though it is up to the food exhibitor to determine the best way to insure their property, and Craft Lake City assumes no responsibility in that decision.
Photographs in your Application:
Focus on capturing high-quality images of five single products that can provide insight to the jury of your craftsmanship and creativity. Note: By providing these images, applicants give Craft Lake City consent to use them in promotional materials if accepted.
For more information about taking better product photos at home, check out the videos on this page.
Schools or Groups Interested in Applying:
If you are interested in having your students apply to participate in Kid Row and would like to chat with a Craft Lake City representative about what that would look like please contact Mads Cole our Artisan and Programs Coordinator, artisancoordinator@craftlakecity.com.
Jury Process:
After applications close, they are juried anonymously by a panel of third-party local arts experts. All Kid Row artisan’s personal information will remain anonymous to the jury. Jurors will solely have access to the applicant’s short answers and uploaded five images, which include a description and market price of the product.
Kid Row Exhibitor Space Info:
Each Kid Row artisan will be assigned a table on which to display their work. Items may be placed on top of the table for display, but for safety reasons, cannot be displayed behind, in front, or on the sides of the tables. Craft Lake City is not able to accommodate special placement requests for kid artisans. Electricity is not available to Kid Row artisans.
Craft Lake City allows up to two kid artisans to represent each accepted business in Kid Row. Due to space and safety restrictions, more than two kid artisans will not be allowed to represent a selected business on site at the Holiday Market. Only one application needs to be submitted per kid artisan business, but the name of the second kid artisan must be listed in the application as the business partner.
Kid Row Participation Fees:
Once accepted to exhibit in Kid Row, each kid artisan’s guardian is responsible for paying a $40 (half table), $45 (shared full table) or $100 (full table) exhibitor fee and submitting the accompanying agreement by the date listed in the kid artisan’s acceptance email. This small tabling fee secures the kid artisan’s spot at the Holiday Market and helps Craft Lake City, a local nonprofit organization, to cover some of the production and equipment rental costs associated with Kid Row. Exhibitors who do not pay their tabling fee within the requested time may be required to pay a late fee or forfeit their spot as an exhibitor. Craft Lake City makes no guarantee that the rental of exhibit space by accepted exhibitors will result in a financial profit or even a return on investment. The last day for accepted exhibitors to cancel their participation in the Seventh Annual Craft Lake City Holiday Market & receive a full refund of the above exhibitor fees is October 28, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. MST. Due to the administrative challenges of filling late vacancies in the festival lineup, no refunds will be granted for cancellations that occur after this date.
Kid Row Scholarship:
Craft Lake City offers a limited number of financial scholarships to select Kid Row participants. The Kid Row Scholarships provide select kid artisans with waived exhibitor tabling fees. The Kid Row Scholarships are presented as part of Craft Lake City’s Inclusion Program, which is designed to support individuals from underrepresented and/or socially or economically excluded communities.
To be considered for a Kid Row Scholarship, kid artisans must indicate their interest in their Kid Row application or by emailing artisancoordinator@craftlakecity.com. Additionally, they must meet the following criteria:
- The kid artisan must complete a Kid Row application (and pay the non-refundable $15 application fee or request a waiver) by September 17, 2025.
- The kid artisan’s annual household income must fall below the 50% area median income bracket of their family’s county of residence.
- The kid artisan must be selected to participate in Kid Row based on the quality of their work.
- The kid artisan must be participating in Kid Row for the first time.
Youth Entrepreneur Program:
Youth ages 12-18 are encouraged to apply to Craft Lake City’s Youth Entrepreneur Program Powered By VentureLab. This free five-week afterschool course teaches small business essentials through five art and entrepreneurial workshops, attentive mentorship and a practice market. The program culminates with participants debuting their creative businesses at Kid Row.
Guardian Responsibility:
A parent or legal guardian is required to serve as Craft Lake City’s primary point of contact on behalf of each Kid Row applicant. This includes assisting with the application process, submitting fee payments, reviewing and signing exhibitor agreements, and communicating with Craft Lake City before, during and after Kid Row.
A parent or legal guardian is required to be present with exhibiting Kid Row artisans at all times during Kid Row at the Seventh Annual Craft Lake City Holiday Market, including for load-in, set up and load-out. Each individual kid artisan must be accompanied by one legal guardian. One single legal guardian may be allowed for two siblings who are part of the same household and the same Kid Row business.
Sales & Tax Information:
Craft Lake City does not take any money from commission or sales of Kid Row products during the course of the Festival. Sales taxes for items sold during the festival are required to be paid separately as the Festival qualifies as a special one-time event. Parents and legal guardians, please note that the Utah State Tax Commission will send tax forms to you about a week after the festival from tax-donotreply@utah.gov. You must complete these forms on behalf of your Kid Row artisan and file sales taxes on the kid artisan’s sales in order to participate. Parents and guardians may choose to file these forms in their own name, or in the name of their Kid Row artisan. For questions (or to request a replacement Special Event Tax Form should it not arrive), please contact the USTC at 801-297-6303 or specialevent@utah.gov. Reporting accurate sales tax helps Craft Lake City track the impact our events have on the local economy.
Exhibitor Responsibilities & Safety:
By applying and accepting Craft Lake City’s invitation, all exhibiting artists agree to comply with Craft Lake City, Craft Lake City Holiday Market and venue rules and regulations.
The exhibitor assumes all responsibility for safeguarding of their products and their displays at the Seventh Annual Craft Lake City Holiday Market. We strongly encourage all exhibitors to purchase event insurance prior to the Holiday Market.
Craft Lake City has the right to close, cancel or modify the Craft Lake City Holiday Market if any circumstances occur that would affect the safety of the event attendees or exhibitors.
By participating, the exhibitor understands that verbal and physical abuse of any kind is not welcome. Any individual who displays negative, crude, crass, belligerent or any other non-exemplary behavior that causes discomfort towards any person present at the Festival will be asked to leave. Craft Lake City reserves the right to determine what behaviors are deemed inappropriate and non-characteristic of Craft Lake City standards. We do not condone any racist, bigoted or unsafe behavior from any area of the Festival or within our community.
Parents and guardians of selected Kid Row artisans agree that images and information submitted through the application (with the exception of last names and contact information) may be used by Craft Lake City in promotional materials. Parents or guardians of selected kid artisans understand that any photos or video taken of guardians and Kid Row exhibitors by Craft Lake City staff, volunteers, or contractors at the public festival are the property of Craft Lake City, and can be reproduced and used/edited by Craft Lake City for documentary, educational, promotional and other purposes.
The invited kid artisan and parent/guardian agrees to hold harmless Craft Lake City and the Craft Lake City Holiday Market, sponsors, partner organizations, coordinators, volunteers or employees, for any damage, loss, or theft to artwork, displays or other personal property, or injury to their person or character, virtual or otherwise, regardless of cause, resulting from their participation in this event.
