Vendor
Application

Phase 1:

• Applicants register their interest in becoming new vendors
• Review of all new vendor registrations
• Selection of qualified applicants

Phase 2:

• Qualified applicants receive the official vendor package as well as specific pricing information.
• Applicants pay the non-refundable $1,000 deposit to hold their reservation.
• Applicants return the contract, FoodSafe certification, liability insurance, liquor licensing, and approval from Provincial Health Authorities, if applicable.

Phase 3:

• Vendors receive confirmation of completed paperwork and their final invoice.
• Applicant must pay in full by October 1, 2024, to secure the stall rental.

We accept applications from vendors with products that are:

• Great holiday gifts
• Unique
• High-quality
• Handmade/crafted
• Traditionally European
• Ethically produced 
• European-inspired or comfort food, either packaged or prepared

We do not accept applications from vendors with:

• Direct sales & multi-level marketing (Mary Kay, LulaRoe, It Works, LipSense, Scentsy, etc).
• Wholesale distributors
• Products using licensed imagery and brands
• Information or promotional materials (banks, real estate, mobility)
• Products with hateful and divisive messages
• Any THC, Cannabis or Tobacco products.

• Applicants must be the creators or designers of their product.
• You must provide current FoodSafe BC certification and approval from Vancouver Coastal Health to sell consumables.
• If you are selling or sampling alcohol products, you must provide a license from the Liquor board and Serving it Right certification for all staff members in your booth. 
• Application packages must be completed in full to be considered for approval. This will include photos of your products, any and all social media presence related to your product, and pictures of your previous display booths at other markets.
• This is a European-inspired Christmas market. Artisans are encouraged to provide unique products. Ideally, there will be Christmas-inspired products, gift sets, or packaging with a festive theme.
• All approved vendors must have enough stock to keep their stall stocked for the 27-day duration. Empty or abandoned stalls will be penalized at a daily rate.
• All approved vendors must have their booth open on time and for the duration of the entire market.
• The Shipyards Christmas market will run from November 29-December 24th at 5:00 pm. The market will remain open regardless of the weather. 
• All approved vendors will supply an approved fire extinguisher (ABC) or (BC)
• All vendors must utilize the mandatory POS terminals provided for all Credit Card and Debit transactions. Cash transactions are accepted.
• All Approved vendors must supply their own lock or security device for their assigned booth.

Part-time Vendors engage in the selling of products through temporary stall occupancy. The stall measurements are approx. 8’ x 6’. Pop-up stalls offer a cost-effective solution for small-scale artisans to market their merchandise. Daily rates are applicable for use ranging from 1 to 4 days.

Walk-in stalls feature two doors, allowing customers to enter your stall. They are versatile and ideal for showcasing and selling various products, enabling you to customize your displays with items such as clothing racks, greeting card stands, shelving units, or tables.

If one of our team members has invited you to participate in our market and provided you with a Special Vendor Code, kindly ensure that you provide us with this code for identification purposes.

After having reviewed all applications and signed the contract, our team will reach out via email to confirm approval. Please note that the contract will only become binding upon confirmation via full, non-refundable payment (see Phase 3 of the application process above).