Event Date/Timing: SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2026 12pm - 5pm
Event Address: 2410 Ownby Ln Richmond, VA 23220, Barrel Room

JOIN US for local Holiday Shopping at Hardywood RVA! Give back to the community this year. We bring together amazing local artists and makers selling handmade home décor, art, jewelry, apparel, and more! Indoor Event, located in Hardywood's Barrel Room.

APPLY NOW: If you would like to be considered for vending at this event read everything carefully and fill out the application below. SPACE IS LIMITED. Please keep in mind, this is a curated market with limited space. You will only hear from us if you are selected for the event. Keep an eye on the website to see if we have filled it. ONLY APPLY ONCE. NO GLITTER, CONFETTI, FACE PAINTING. NO HEMP/CANNABIS BASED PRODUCTS. 

Please Note: No food trucks permitted. Artisan Makers does NOT accept MLM/direct-sales businesses, national or corporate brands, resale businesses, mass-produced products, drop-shipped products, businesses selling professional services, AI-generated artwork/designs, print-on-demand products without original vendor-created designs, or products that infringe on another artist’s intellectual property. We prioritize handmade, handcrafted, artist-designed, vintage, upcycled, and independently created products from small businesses and independent makers. 

All vendors are responsible for obtaining all applicable business licenses, permits, and Virginia sales tax registrations required to legally sell their products.

EVENT INFO: This event will be held INDOORS ONLY from 12PM  to 5PM. Vendor spaces are 8ft x 5ft Bring your own table (unless told otherwise by event host). There is a bathroom inside the venue available for use. No power hook up guaranteed. The event host will contact you the day or so prior to the event with a map of the venue and your spot number. For everyone's safety no one is to load out until 5pm. All trash is to be taken with you and all vendor equipment must be out of the venue no later than 6pm. NO REFUNDS. Organizer has the right to reject or expel anyone at any time for any reason. (Violation of event rules or guidelines and/or causing problems for customers or other vendors.)

PARKING: 11AM to 12PM. Load-in through the parking lot. Check in with an Artisan Event's Staff Member and have your spot number ready. More load-in info to come.

Share and RSVP:  Christmas Market  - Please help spread the word!

LOAD IN: 11:00AM - 12:00PM
BREAKDOWN: 5:00PM - 6:00PM (Everyone MUST be out by 6pm Sharp!)

VENDOR FEE: $150/event (plus transfer fees) Payment for this event is required to hold your spot and due no later than 1 week after acceptance email is sent. Payment instructions are sent once application is reviewed and the vendor is selected for the event. If we do not receive payment within 1 week of acceptance, we will offer the space to another vendor. 

CANCELLATIONS: We do close if there are dangerous weather conditions such as excessive snow or State of Emergency.  Consult our Facebook and Instagram page for updates. You are responsible for canceling if you are not comfortable with the weather forecast. VENDOR FEES ARE NON REFUNDABLE AND NOT TRANSFERABLE FOR ANY REASON.ONCE YOU HAVE PAID, YOU WILL NOT BE ISSUED A REFUND.  If you need to cancel, please let us know ASAP so that we may extend the space to another vendor. 

Some Table and Chairs will be provided, TBD by the event organizer.

BRING YOUR OWN: Table & Chairs(if needed) Cash, change, card readers, mobile device chargers, special lighting, packaging, bags, decorations, table cloths, displays and anything you will need to be successful at this event. 

WE'LL PROVIDE:
Your marked 8 x 5 Spot, A Vendor Spot Map, Instagram Promo, Facebook Event Page, and Local event calendar listings including..

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