We are excited to invite you to apply for this year’s Honeybun Maker’s Market, held in conjunction with London’s Honeybun Day. This special event will take place on Saturday, October 19 (9am - 4pm), at the London Community Center. The Honeybun Maker’s Market aims to highlight the artistic charm of London-Laurel County by featuring a juried exhibition of handmade arts, crafts, and food. This year, we are committed to ensuring that all items displayed at the show are handcrafted.

Key Information for Vendors:

  • All items must be handcrafted.

  • Vendors are required to be present for the entire duration of the event.

  • The show committee will jury all applicants to ensure they meet our handcrafted requirement.

  • We will feature approximately 50 makers.

  • The event typically attracts approximately 2000 guests.

This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your handcrafted items to a large audience and be a part of a celebrated community event. If you are interested in applying, please ensure that your items meet our handcrafted criteria.

CRITERIA & SELECTION

  • Only original works of art and original crafts are permitted. Minimal enhancements to a purchased item does not qualify an item as an original craft. Please be specific on your application regarding what is purchased and what is handcrafted. This is an important part of the jury selection. Failure to be specific is more likely to result in not being accepted.

  • No novelties, commercial items, souvenirs or t-shirts (other than hand decorated ones) will be permitted for this show.

  • Whether a product/material may be exhibited and/or sold at this event is within the sole discretion of LONDON DOWNTOWN INC. and all decisions are final.

  • Application photographs become the property of London Downtown Inc..

  • We highly recommend, and prefer, no more than 2 mediums per booth (ie wood items = 1 medium, wreaths/florals = 1 medium, fabric/stuffed/sewing = 1 medium). Please be VERY SPECIFIC on your application regarding your medium(s).

  • Your booth MUST have a common theme (all wood, holiday decor, car accessories, etc). We will not accept booths with miscellaneous products that don't necessarily belong in the same category (ornaments with headbands, winter hats with stained glass, plants with earrings, etc).

APPLICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Participants who wish to apply for the show must complete the official application.

Participating in our craft show DOES NOT guarantee your spot for the following year. It will, however, allow you to have priority registration a few months before others, but ALL vendors will be juried each year. The jury will be looking for crafts/foods that are unique and of high quality. Booth display and inventory are also HUGE parts of the selection process. Our market has had a great, professional reputation and we plan to hold all participants to the same standard. All applications will be submitted digitally. 

With the application, you MUST submit 4-5 clear photos, taken within the last 12 months, of the crafts/foods you intend to sell. Please be sure these photos are clear and represent you and your product well. Each photo should only contain 1 or 2 items, taken up close, to best show details and quality of your work. Also, you will want to include a picture of your booth setup. These photos are the most important part of the application process. This is your store front, your first impression! Sell yourself through your photos! No applications or photos will be accepted via email. Failure to attach photos of your booth and/or products will result in a denied application.

We have nearly two thousand people who come to our show each year. We request all vendors be prepared for the size of our crowds and have enough product to last until the end of day on Saturday. Any vendor who runs out before the end of the show may not be accepted back to participate in future shows. Some leeway is given to first year vendors.

BOOTHS

We have a variety of booth options available (see maps attached). We have booths that are 8x8, 8x12 and 8x16. You will have the option to note your 1st choice, 2nd choice, etc. booth size on your application. Booth sizes and locations are determined by the jury committee and based on the size and amount of your products, as well as the mediums placed around you. All booth sizes have been predetermined based on spacing. Booths will not be resized or moved around as the current setup is the best for the flow of the show. There are a limited number of larger size booths that have been strategically placed throughout the show spaces. 

Changes will not be made to locations, and if you are approved to receive one of these spaces, your location will depend on where the booths are currently located. During the show, you may not go outside the booth area with either your products or any furniture. This becomes a safety issue and is not permitted. 

Each booth includes 2 chairs and TWO TABLES. You will be responsible for bringing your own additional table(s) and setup materials. Each vendor shall be responsible for cleaning and restoring the booth space to its original condition at the conclusion of the show. 

BOOTH FEES

Booth locations and fees:

  • 8x8 standard booth - $40

  • 8x8 corner booth - $55

  • 8x12 standard booth - $60

  • 8x12 corner booth - $70

  • 8x16 standard booth - $80

  • 8x16 corner booth - $90

ACCEPTANCE

You will receive an email, accepted or not, via the email address you placed on your application. Please be sure there are no mistakes in your personal information. If not accepted, you are more than welcome to apply again next year. You never know what the committee is looking for each year. If accepted, you will receive an invoice for your booth fee. All payments are due within 10 days and need to be submitted digitally. Invoices will list the size of the booth you will be receiving, along with any additional requests needing payment. NO REFUNDS for any cancellations after AUGUST 15th. You will then receive your crafter packet, via the same email address, by October 7th with many details. This will include your specific booth number/location, map of booth area, your check-in location and more. Acceptance into prior shows does not guarantee acceptance into this event. Due to the size of this event, you may not receive your first choice booth size. We will accomadate on a first-come-first-applied basis. Therefore, if you want to apply to be a vendor, we suggest that you apply early.

ELECTRICAL

Due to a limited supply of electricity, there is now a $10.00 charge for electricity. If you need electricity, please note that on the application. No electricity will be allowed in the center of any location. All booths needing electricity will be placed around the perimeter of the room. You will need to provide your own UL approved heavy-duty extension cord (6ft-10ft). We have limited electrical outlets and will try to accommodate everyone that needs electricity. You are also responsible for taping down your cord for safety and you may not “share” the electric from an adjoining vendor. The Honeybun Market Committee may access electricity through your booth to accommodate other electrical needs if needed.

SET UP

We have convenient loading and unloading access (no stairs) to each display area. When you arrive, you will check in at the designated location and receive instructions. The Community Center will be open for set-up on Friday evening from 1:00 - 8:00 pm. ALL booths must be ready for the public by 8:30pm Saturday. Vendors must be present at their booth for the entire show. Some volunteers will be available for unloading and loading, but the set up of your booth is your responsibility.

STORAGE

Extra inventory may NOT be stored in view of guests or outside of your booth space. You must be able to keep stored items under your table, out of sight.

END OF SHOW

Vendors are not permitted to begin packing up before the end of the show on Saturday (4:00 pm). This is to accommodate those shoppers who choose to arrive toward the end. Doing so may affect your acceptance for future shows.

OUTSIDE PUBLICITY

Please follow London Downtown (@londonkydowntown) and Visit London KY (@visitlondonky)  via Facebook and Instagram. Information will be posted frequently. As we get closer to the show, an event will also be created where each vendor may share their excitement and products with the public. Feel free to share the page and/or event with your personal friends, family and customers.

LIABILITY

London Downtown and London Tourism & Parks will take precautions to safeguard artists and crafters; however, no one will be responsible for the loss or damage to any work

exhibited due to weather, volunteers, the public, war, or Acts of God. Submission of application implies agreement to these conditions.

Please retain this letter for reference. If you have any questions, comments or concerns feel free to reach out via email: londonkydowntown@gmail.com.

Sincerely,

Honeybun Day Market Committee