We are so excited to hear that you are interested in showcasing your work at Strawberry Swing’s Indie Craft Fair!
It is because of your insane creativity and love for the handmade movement that our houses are beautiful, our lives are inspired and Strawberry Swing is a success – so thank you.
2021 Vendor Opportunities
Our makers love The Strawberry Swing experience!
“Thank you so much for all you have done for us makers. I know it must have been a very daunting task to find ways to have in-person events while keeping everyone safe during the pandemic. Your passion, ingenuity, and countless hours of hard work have not gone unnoticed. The Saturday pop-ups and markets provided me some normalcy to this year and gave me renewed purpose. I can’t wait to swing again!”
“I sold all but two of my originals. I was thoroughly impressed with how many people came out and during cold weather! Good job!! The other makers were incredibly nice and all the helpers were very sweet. The social media plugs brought me many new followers and a couple of commissions!! Great event. Thanks so much!! “
“Great, fun, exciting, and exhilarating holiday market. This was my first Holiday Market with Swing and I enjoyed every minute of it. I was able to sell almost all my inventory & meet new makers and friends. The event was well organized and the helpers were great. I heard many good comments from the attendees. They liked the outdoor event & there were compliments about the maker variety. Thanks for a great event.”
We receive many more applications than we can accept. To keep the items offered at the fair within our quality standards, every fair must be juried. The application fee or jurying fee covers the expenses associated with jurying candidates. The fee also covers the administrative costs of processing applications and approvals.
Application fees are NON-REFUNDABLE. More info can be found in the application.
Application fees are NON-REFUNDABLE. More info can be found in the application.
Booth fees fully refundable ONLY if you notify us 8 weeks before the event.
If you notify us up to 4 weeks before the event, you will receive a 50% refund of your booth fee.
After 4 weeks, there will be no refunds issued.
The Strawberry Swing Indie Craft takes strict precautions to avoid the spread of Covid-19. Our fresh air, outdoors markets and any potential indoor markets will adhere to the guidelines of the Cities and Counties they are under the jurisdiction of and may take extra precautions if guidelines are lax in same.
Our Covid-19 plans are as follows:
REDUCED CAPACITY/SOCIAL DISTANCING POLICY
We are restricting capacity. Visible signage will be installed in easy to read locations and our staff will be effectively trained in appropriate communication strategies that encourage and respectfully prompt visitors to adhere to social distancing policies.
STAFF PREPAREDNESS
All staff and volunteers will receive COVID-19 mitigation training focusing on best practices in social distancing, proper handling of PPE, sanitation and hygiene, transacting with the public, and communications.
ENHANCED SANITATION
We will have hand sanitizing stations placed throughout the event in convenient locations and signage to encourage guests to use the stations.
COVID-19 DRESS CODE
Face masks will be required to be worn by all vendors, staff and guests at all times, unless eating and drinking.
CONTACTLESS EXPERIENCE
We will encourage our vendors to accept contactless payment.
FOOD TRUCKS/EATING/DRINKING
Food trucks will follow guidelines from the Eleventh Amended Order 20-01 in KCMO which requires six feet of social distance and masks to be worn.
Every event is juried. We, along with our trusted jury, will review each application and take a variety of items into consideration when choosing our vendors. We are looking for quality handmade items, a cohesive brand, great photographs of your items so we can see what you make, innovative items, etc. Application fees cover this jurying process and are NON-REFUNDABLE.
First-time makers are welcome! We do ask for photos of booth displays in our applications so we encourage first-time makers to create a test-run display inside or outside of their home so we know what your mini-store aka your booth will look like! Please visit our membership site Craft Show CEO for tips on everything craft fair: http://www.craftshowceo.com
