MAKER + VENDOR FAQ

We review the all applications and handpick the artists, makers, bakers and creators that are the best fit for the Make Lemonade markets. We thoughtfully and carefully choose applicants based on a number of criteria, listed below.  

• • Your work is designed and made by hand. Please provide information in your application if your products aren’t entirely made by you or by hand.
  • Your work overall is cohesive and consistent, and you provide clear examples for us to view.
  • Your work is unique. If you are a returning vendor, we want to see how your work has progressed since last participating. We always want to offer our customers fresh ideas and items.
  • The average price of your items typically ranges between $1-100 and reflect a good value/price ratio.  Typically, you know what your work is worth!
  • If you are a pre-packaged food vendor, you offer unique packaging and flavors and have a well-designed booth. We expect artisanal food vendors to live up to the same level of integrity and quality with their products and displays as our other handmade participants.
  • Your website and/or social media pages provide clean and clear photos that are cohesive and can be easily shared for media purposes. Social media is a large component of the Make Lemonade marketing strategy, vendors who do not have any or have very little social media may be placed on the waitlist.
  • You demonstrate that you are good at following directions and reading provided information.

We receive a lot of applications with the same type of products. While we would love to accept everyone, we strive to have a variety of vendors and product types at each market and only have a select number of each vendor type at every market.

We do not accept makers with:

• Direct sales & multi-level marketing
• Wholesale distributors & Franchises
• Non product vendors like windows, insurance etc.
• Resellers of items from Temu, Shein or other similar websites.
• Products using licensed imagery and brands.
• Weapons or products that may look like weapons
• Hateful and divisive messages
• Religious or political organizations or businesses
• Drug paraphernalia/products and messaging that promote drugs
• Curative promises including CBD oils or pain relievers

PRE-SELECTION

• Applications that are filled out properly and respond to questions promptly.
• Products are reviewed on quality, uniqueness, packaging and branding.
• Booth displays should be an experience with a beautiful presentation of products.
• Website and social media accounts with great branding, following, growth, frequent postings and engagement. 

HOW TO BE INVITED BACK:

• Maker’s understanding and compliance of our policies
• Adherence to deadlines
• Promotional efforts online
• General good vibes and attitude
• Kindness with our team & fellow makers

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• We have a capped amount of makers per category to ensure the market maintains a standard of high-quality and variety.
• Participation in past markets does not guarantee a spot for future markets as we do rotate makers.
• We only accept makers into our markets who are based in the United States.

• Watch your inbox! We try not to overload vendors on emails. When we do email you it is usually full of lots of important information. Please take the time to read these emails and file them to refer to later. It is very time consuming for us to respond to questions already addressed. (Please make sure to check your spam .)
• Carefully read and make a plan to put our safety policies and procedures in place. 
• All vendors who require a health license, ServeSafe and other licenses are required to submit them before the season begins via the License Form emailed.
• Look into business insurance, we ask that all vendors for their own safety of their business, products and the vendors around them have insurance. It is a requirement to have it. We do have options, if you need help, we can assist.
• Prepare your booth space. We like to showcase vendors with outstanding booth displays. Don’t get lost in the crowd by not preparing the look of your display early. Presentation is just as important as your products. We highly suggest making a tape outline of your booth dimensions on the floor and doing a mock up of your space. Remember YOU have to fit in the space too!  No extra room outside of your booth is available for your display. All vendors must bring their own tent, tent weights, table and chairs. (tent weights are required for any outdoor market)
• Be prepared to unload and set up quickly. If you do not have the ability or time to set up in our timeframe our markets may not be for you.
• Before each market, vendors are sent a set up email. This email is the key to having a successful and smooth set up and tear down process for each market. Failure to abide by the instructions could result in a vendor not being asked to return, without a refund.
• Make sure to pay your invoices by the due date. Vendors who do not pay invoices by the due date will have their spaces forfeited. No exceptions. 

All Makers/Vendors are in charge of their own set up. All Makers/Vendors are provided a space and should plan on bringing their own tables, chairs and displays.

We encourage all Makers/Vendors to create a unique and eye catching set up for our markets.

Tent weights are required for all markets.

If your question was not answered in the information above or in our Maker/Vendor Terms and Conditions, please email us at markets@makelemonadeco.us