Les Boutiques de Noel Merchant Application

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Dear Prospective Merchant:

On behalf of the Shreveport-Bossier Opera Guild, we are excited to invite you to apply to participate in the 51st Annual Les Boutiques de Noel holiday shopping event. Last year’s event was a resounding success, featuring a sold-out merchant show and attracting 5,000 enthusiastic shoppers!

This year, we are expanding the floor plan to accommodate even more merchants offering unique products. We are also enhancing our advertising and marketing efforts across Louisiana and in neighboring states to promote this event as the premier holiday shopping destination for all of the Ark-La-Tex. We are excited to share that this year’s three-day event will take place from Friday, November 21 through Sunday, November 23, 2025, at the Shreveport Convention Center.

We are excited about the continued growth of this Les Boutiques de Noel, as it serves not only as the premier shopping event of the holiday season, it supports numerous small businesses, artists, and entrepreneurs, along with serving as a vital fundraiser for the Shreveport-Bossier Opera Guild, supporting our mission and programs throughout the year.

General Information

The 51st Annual Les Boutiques de Noel (“Boutiques”) is a three-day holiday shopping event with over 80 merchants and 5,000 enthusiastic shoppers.

Date: Friday, November 21 through Sunday, November 23, 2025

Shopping hours: 10:00 a.m - 6:00 p.m. (Friday & Saturday) & 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Sunday)

Location: Shreveport Convention Center, 400 Caddo Street, Shreveport, LA, 71101

Admission for shoppers: Day pass - $10 (advanced purchase); $15 (at door); Children 12 and under - Free; Military and Seniors - $10 (price for advanced purchase and at the door)

Parking: Free

Merchant Amenities

100% sales - Shreveport-Bossier Opera Guild does not take a percentage of sales or commission from merchants
Pipe and drape, tables, chairs, table skirting provided (number of tables/chairs depends on booth size chosen)
Free Parking available during the show
24-hour on-site security, including overnight
Hotel room discounts to adjacent property, Hilton Shreveport
Hospitality area with water, coffee, and snacks
Volunteers on hand to help with move in and out, as well as help in your booth if you need to step away.
Map and website listing merchant with booth location
$30,000+ in event marketing including print, billboards, TV, radio and online/social media
Nearby attractions (restaurants & shopping near the Convention Center)

Merchant Application Information

All merchants are required to fill out a merchant application to be considered for Boutiques.

Boutiques is a juried show, in which merchants are selected based on quality, type and uniqueness of merchandise, along with style of booth decoration. Applications will be reviewed and juried by the Boutiques Merchant Committee. We are only accepting merchants with physical merchandise that can be taken home directly from the show. If selected, all merchants are required to stay for the entire show.

Upon acceptance, merchants will be sent a contract and link to pay your deposit. Please note participation in a previous show does not guarantee a spot in 2025.

The Boutiques Merchant Committee may contact you for additional information and photos of merchandise after receipt of application.

Merchant Application Fee: None

Important Dates - Early Bird:

Applications Open: April 22, 2025

Deadline to Apply: July 31, 2025

Deposit on Booth Fee and Contract Deadline: August 15, 2025

Important Dates - Regular - No Early Bird Rates:

Deadline to Apply: September 14, 2025

Acceptance Notification: Acceptance done on a continuous basis as received and juried.

Deposit on Booth Fee and Contract Deadline: October 1, 2025

Payment in Full Deadline for Early Bird and Regular: November 1, 2025

Sales: All sales are handled by the merchants. The Shreveport-Bossier Opera Guild does not collect commission on sales.

Taxes: Merchants are responsible for collecting and submitting state and local sales taxes.

Booth and Pricing Information

The Shreveport Convention Center Exhibit Hall is 95,000 square feet, with plenty of room for the thousands of visitors that frequent the market each year. This year, we are expanding the floor plan to add even more merchants with unique items.

We offer the following booth sizes:

Single (10' x 10') - One sign with merchant name, 8’ background drapes and 8’ side drapes; two chairs; one 8’ skirted table; and one electrical outlet (fee for electricity will be charged separately). $400 Deposit, $650 Booth Rental before 7/31(Early Bird); $700 Booth Rental after 7/31
Single Corner (10' x 10') - One sign with merchant name, 8’ background drapes and 8’ side drapes; two chairs; one 8’ skirted table; and one electrical outlet. $500 Deposit, $825 Booth Rental before 7/31(Early Bird); $900 Booth Rental after 7/31
Double (10' x 20') - One sign with merchant name, 8’ background drapes and 8’side drapes; four chairs; two 8’ skirted tables; and two electrical outlets (fee for electricity will be charged separately). $700 Deposit, $1200 Booth Rental before 7/31 (Early Bird); $1300 Booth Rental after 7/31
Double Corner (10' x 20') - One sign with merchant name, 8’ background drapes and 8’side drapes; four chairs; two 8’ skirted tables; and two electrical outlets (fee for electricity will be charged separately). $900 Deposit, $1550 Booth Rental before 7/31 (Early Bird); $1700 Booth Rental after 7/31
Triple (10' x 30') - One sign with merchant name; 8’ background drapes and 8’side drapes; four chairs; three 8’ skirted tables; and three electrical outlets (fee for electricity will be charged separately). $1000 Deposit, $1725 Booth Rental before 7/31 (Early Bird); $1900 Booth Rental after 7/31
Triple Corner (10' x 30') - One sign with merchant name; 8’ background drapes and 8’side drapes; four chairs; three 8’ skirted tables; and three electrical outlets (fee for electricity will be charged separately). $1200 Deposit, $2100 Booth Rental before 7/31 (Early Bird); $2300 Booth Rental after 7/31
Quad (20' x 20') - One sign with merchant name; 8’ background drapes; four chairs; four 8’ skirted tables; and four electrical outlets (fee for electricity will be charged separately). $1700 Deposit, $3000 Booth Rental before 7/31 (Early Bird); $3300 Booth Rental after 7/31
Table (6' x 8’) - One sign with merchant name; 8’ background drapes; two chairs; one 6’ draped or skirted table; and one electrical outlet (fee for electricity will be charged separately). The spaces are 8 ft across and 6 ft deep and there is no draping to separate the merchants. You will not be able to hang anything on the wall behind the table. $100 Deposit; $350 Booth Rental before 7/31 (Early Bird); $400 Booth Rental after 7/31

Booths locations will be assigned based upon the following factors: past participation as a Boutiques merchant, dates application and contract are received, date rental is paid in full, strategic flow (not having merchants with similar merchandise next to each other) and availability. We will not release the merchant map until November 1.

Booths are to be decorated with a holiday motif. This is an upscale market and your booth and decorations need to reflect that. No tents are allowed to be set up within the booth. If you have any questions regarding your booth set up and/or décor, please reach out to us prior to arriving.

The Boutiques Merchant Committee reserves the right to ask you to change your booth set up prior to doors opening each day. The Boutiques Merchant Committee reserves the right to ask you to leave without refunding your booth rental.

Storage: There is ample storage space designated for merchant storage space in the exhibit hall for your packing materials and extra merchandise. Storage space is available in the bay at the Convention Center, behind a curtain, away from the public.

Security: Security is provided 24-Hours on-site, including overnight, but Shreveport-Bossier Opera Guild cannot assume liability for damage, loss, or theft.

Number of Booth Attendees: One merchant attendee per Single Booth space. Two merchant attendees per Double Booth space. Three merchant attendees per Triple Booth Space. Four merchant attendees per Quad Booth Space. One merchant attendee per Table space.

Move-in/Move-out: Move-in is from Noon to 7:00 pm on Wednesday, November 19 and 8:00 am to 7:00 pm on Thursday, November 20. The Shreveport Convention Center facility has two docks in the back for moving merchandise in and out, and they provide overnight security for your booth merchandise and other items. We will have volunteers to help merchants with move-in and move-out. All merchandise and booth materials must be moved out on Sunday, November 23 after the close of the show.

Electricity/Wifi: Electricity and Wifi will be provided for a fee in each space. Each merchant must state on their application their electrical needs. Electricity and Wifi needs will be managed by the Shreveport Convention Center.

Daily time requirements: Your booth is required to be open and attended 30 minutes prior to the doors opening and stay open throughout the shopping day until the doors close. Under no circumstances are merchants allowed to pack up or leave early. Violation of this will result in not being invited back to the 2026 show. If you need to step away from your booth for a short period of time, we have volunteers that can assist you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Parking and Lodging: The center is adjacent to the Hilton Shreveport and offers exhibitor parking and a marshalling yard. Free parking is available to all merchants. Merchants will receive information about discounted hotel rates after contract signing.

Exclusivity: Exclusivity is not given to any merchant, however, we do limit products of the same type.

Refund Policy: A merchant may not withdraw before the conclusion of Les Boutiques de Noel. Once the Merchant’s application has been accepted and deposit paid, Merchant is required to maintain a stocked and staffed booth for the entire duration of the event. Merchant shall pay Shreveport Bossier Opera Guild booth rental in full if Merchant withdraws after September 1, 2025. Reasonable damages and costs may be owed in addition to boot rental if Merchant withdraws after November 17, 2025.

Selling Items not listed on Application: All items being sold at Les Boutiques de Noel must be pre-approved by the Boutiques Merchant Committee. If you would like to add an item after submission or acceptance, please reach out to the Boutiques Merchant Committee as soon as possible.

Entertainment: We will have visits from Santa Claus and Christmas music playing to set the ambiance of the season.

Contact Information: For any questions or concerns, please contact Emerie Eck Holtzclaw, Event Coordinator at 318-469-5642 or at merchants@shreveportopera.org.

Email *

Business Name *

Main Contact: *

Phone Number: *

Mailing Address: *

Website: *

Social Media Handles: *

Have you been a Les Boutiques Merchant in the past? If so, what years? *

Please list 3 other shows you have been a merchant in the last 2 years: *

Have you ever been a merchant in a show and asked not to return? *

Yes

Do you have a brick and mortar location? If so, where is it located? *

Do other stores carry your product? If so, please list. *

Does your business have a parent company? If so, what is the name of your parent company and where is it headquartered? *

Please describe the merchandise you will bring including name brands: *

Booth and Table Options: *

Single (10' x 10') - One sign with merchant name, 8’ background drapes and 8’ side drapes; two chairs; one 8’ skirted table; and one electrical outlet (fee for electricity will be charged separately). $400 Deposit, $650 Booth Rental before 7/31 (Early Bird); $700 Booth Rental after 7/31

Single Corner (10' x 10') - One sign with merchant name, 8’ background drapes and 8’ side drapes; two chairs; one 8’ skirted table; and one electrical outlet. $500 Deposit, $825 Booth Rental before 7/31 (Early Bird); $900 Booth Rental after 7/31

Double (10' x 20') - One sign with merchant name, 8’ background drapes and 8’side drapes; four chairs; two 8’ skirted tables; and two electrical outlets (fee for electricity will be charged separately). $700 Deposit, $1200 Booth Rental before 7/31 (Early Bird); $1300 Booth Rental after 7/31

Double Corner (10' x 20') - One sign with merchant name, 8’ background drapes and 8’side drapes; four chairs; two 8’ skirted tables; and two electrical outlets (fee for electricity will be charged separately). $900 Deposit, $1550 Booth Rental before 7/31 (Early Bird); $1700 Booth Rental after 7/31

Triple (10' x 30') - One sign with merchant name; 8’ background drapes and 8’side drapes; four chairs; three 8’ skirted tables; and three electrical outlets (fee for electricity will be charged separately). $1000 Deposit, $1725 Booth Rental before 7/31 (Early Bird); $1900 Booth Rental after 7/31

Triple Corner (10' x 30') - One sign with merchant name; 8’ background drapes and 8’side drapes; four chairs; three 8’ skirted tables; and three electrical outlets (fee for electricity will be charged separately). $1200 Deposit, $2100 Booth Rental before 7/31 (Early Bird); $2300 Booth Rental after 7/31

Quad (20' x 20') - One sign with merchant name; 8’ background drapes; four chairs; four 8’ skirted tables; and four electrical outlets (fee for electricity will be charged separately). $1700 Deposit, $3000 Booth Rental before 7/31 (Early Bird); $3300 Booth Rental after 7/31

Table (6' x 8’) - One sign with merchant name; 8’ background drapes; two chairs; one 6’ draped or skirted table; and one electrical outlet (fee for electricity will be charged separately). The spaces are 8 ft across and 6 ft deep and there is no draping to separate the merchants. You will not be able to hang anything on the wall behind the table. $100 Deposit; $350 Booth Rental before 7/31 (Early Bird); $400 Booth Rental after 7/31

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