APPLY NOW to MISTLETOE MAGIC 2025!
APPLICATION GUIDELINES
It is important that you READ the following information
prior to completing the online application.
This on-line process
- where we're looking to curate a magical handmade market experience -
provides the need-to-know info and tips to help you prepare your application.
Any questions? Reach out to us before submitting your app!
[email protected]
It is important that you READ the following information
prior to completing the online application.
This on-line process
- where we're looking to curate a magical handmade market experience -
provides the need-to-know info and tips to help you prepare your application.
Any questions? Reach out to us before submitting your app!
[email protected]
ELIGIBILITY
All items offered for sale must be created and designed by YOU, the artisan, visual artist, craftsperson or small cottage industry business.
We do not accept applications with products derived from kit work, MLM/third party, products imported/manufactured overseas, wholesale or commercially purchased merchandise for resale or items that are in direct conflict with copyright infringement.
Artisan must be of legal age.
CURATION CONSIDERATION & CATEGORY SATURATION
APPLICATIONS ARE JURIED and CURATED based on the originality, quality and craftsmanship of the products you intend to sell.
Applicants whose main focus is on one product category may receive preference over applicants having multiple product lines.
Restrictions are imposed in categories to make for a varied and diverse shopping experience and to ensure each artisan has a captive audience.
Incomplete applications will not be curated. Be sure to submit the necessary information, product and photos required for this purpose.
Know that we're not keen when having to turn away creative talent due to a limited number of category and space availability.
Manufactured items will not be considered.
ARTISAN BIO
We require a fresh and current artisan bio. Tell us about yourself and your product.
Pack as much punch as you can into about 200 words (1 to 2 sentences max).
PRODUCT LIST
Select your main product category and provide a bullet list of the items you intend to sell at the show.
If you produce multiple product lines in addition to your main product category, please let us know by listing these separately.
Bear in mind that we put a cap on categories and may only accept one of your product lines should it fill a void in the show.
PRODUCT IMAGES
1) FOCUS ON YOUR PHOTOS! 2) YOUR PHOTOS ARE YOUR STOREFRONT! 3) YOUR PHOTOS NEED TO GRAB ATTENTION!
WE NEED TO SEE PHOTOS OF YOUR CURRENT 2025 COLLECTION! YOUR BEST SHOTS! IMAGES THAT PIQUE INTEREST!
The photos you submit must show a good representation of the product you intend to sell and must be clear, crisp and in focus.
Be creative! Do your photos use a consistent background without obstructions? Close-up images of your product is preferred!
Send us photos of your current collection as we use these for promotional purposes.
- - - > CLICK HERE for tips on how to take great photos! < - - -
DISPLAY PHOTO & DISPLAY PRESENTATION
You must submit a display photo that will reflect the display space! Your display is your calling card!
Is your display creative? Does it stand out to draw customers in? Please don't send an outdoor 10x10 tent image for an indoor 3x6 single space!
The professionalism and aesthetic of your display set-up is a major consideration in our applicant selection and the display image you submit helps us determine placement if accepted into the show.
PHOTO SUBMISSIONS
To curate your application, we require: 3 IMAGES OF YOUR WORK and 1 IMAGE OF YOUR DISPLAY SET-UP
representing the CURRENT RANGE OF PRODUCTS you intend to sell. High resolution photos only! NO THUMBNAIL photos!
PNG or JPG format (not smaller than 1500 pixels and not larger than 4000 pixels in dimension).
Name each photo as to what it is (e.g., druzy necklace.jpg, soy candle.png, maple charcuterie board.jpg, etc) and then upload to the app.
NOTE: the maximum file size (per image) is 20MB - images over this size will not download when you click to submit your application.
They will need to be resized. (Refer to special notes on the application page.)
SOCIAL MEDIA AND ARTISAN PROMOTION
Mistletoe Magic extensively promotes the event and exhibiting artisans via advertising, marketing, social media campaigns and more.
All applicants must have at least one active social media account (Facebook or Instagram) for self and cross-promotion of the show.
Accepted artisans are responsible to help promote the show by actively sharing the Mistletoe Magic Artisan Show's event listing, social posts, and the provided promotional materials within their own creative communities (via Facebook, Instagram, Event Listings, Group Pages, Personal Website, etc) to help raise greater public awareness and that of their attendance in the show.
EXHIBIT SPACE & FEES
SINGLE SPACE - $100.00
SPACE + HALF - $150.00 (limited)
DOUBLE SPACE - $200.00 (limited)
Single Spaces: artisan displays ON TOP OF a 6ft wide x 3ft deep table top or WITHIN the 6ft wide x 5ft deep overall footprint
Space + Half Spaces: artisan displays WITHIN the 9ft wide x 5ft deep overall footprint
Double Spaces: artisan displays ON TOP OF two 6ft wide x 3ft deep table tops or WITHIN a 12ft wide x 5ft deep overall footprint
Exhibit fee is for space rental only and does not include any display props.
Artisan is responsible to bring own table/display and chair. Artisan (or approved colleague) to be in attendance the day of the show.
NOTE: Tables can be provided for a fee of $14.00 each.
Artisans are responsible to bring their OWN DISPLAY SET-UP including grid/racks, skirting, lighting, extension cords, etc.
Display set-up will take place the day before the show. Shared spaces are not allowed nor displaying products from another business.
IMPORTANT
We curate each artisan event as a NEW SHOW based on the applications and product categories received.
Previous participation in any of our WeCreate Artisan Events (Mistletoe Magic, The Mother of all Craft Shows) does not guarantee or imply acceptance into the current show.
Only complete applications will be considered and must include:
3 NEW product images AND a photo of your DISPLAY SET-UP even if you have participated in a past event.
Be sure to submit all application requirements by the submission deadline to be included in the current curation process.
Serious applications only please.
WHAT HAPPENS IF ACCEPTED
Accepted applicants will be sent a show contract outlining show conditions and policies by MONDAY, JUNE 9th.
Please complete and promptly return to [email protected] with your e-transfer payment by SATURDAY, JUNE 14th, in order to secure your space. Failure to submit the show fee by JUNE 14 will result in loss of space with the space given to the next available artisan on the wait list.
Accepted applicants are responsible for applicable permits, product labels, health and safety designations, sales and tax collection, property and liability insurance, etc.
INSURANCE & PUBLIC HEALTH
All Artisans are required to obtain and be in possession of minimum 2M liability insurance and are to provide proof of such in advance of the show.
Accepted Food Vendors are required to submit a "Special Event Food Vendor Notification Form" to the South East Health Unit (formerly Hastings Prince Edward Public Health) in advance of the show to ensure that your product complies with local health and safety regulations.
Here is the link for more info: https://www.hpepublichealth.ca/special-events.
RAFFLE PRIZE DONATION
Accepted artisans are required to submit a raffle prize item to help raise funds for the show's charity partner in accordance with show guidelines.
All items offered for sale must be created and designed by YOU, the artisan, visual artist, craftsperson or small cottage industry business.
We do not accept applications with products derived from kit work, MLM/third party, products imported/manufactured overseas, wholesale or commercially purchased merchandise for resale or items that are in direct conflict with copyright infringement.
Artisan must be of legal age.
CURATION CONSIDERATION & CATEGORY SATURATION
APPLICATIONS ARE JURIED and CURATED based on the originality, quality and craftsmanship of the products you intend to sell.
Applicants whose main focus is on one product category may receive preference over applicants having multiple product lines.
Restrictions are imposed in categories to make for a varied and diverse shopping experience and to ensure each artisan has a captive audience.
Incomplete applications will not be curated. Be sure to submit the necessary information, product and photos required for this purpose.
Know that we're not keen when having to turn away creative talent due to a limited number of category and space availability.
Manufactured items will not be considered.
ARTISAN BIO
We require a fresh and current artisan bio. Tell us about yourself and your product.
Pack as much punch as you can into about 200 words (1 to 2 sentences max).
PRODUCT LIST
Select your main product category and provide a bullet list of the items you intend to sell at the show.
If you produce multiple product lines in addition to your main product category, please let us know by listing these separately.
Bear in mind that we put a cap on categories and may only accept one of your product lines should it fill a void in the show.
PRODUCT IMAGES
1) FOCUS ON YOUR PHOTOS! 2) YOUR PHOTOS ARE YOUR STOREFRONT! 3) YOUR PHOTOS NEED TO GRAB ATTENTION!
WE NEED TO SEE PHOTOS OF YOUR CURRENT 2025 COLLECTION! YOUR BEST SHOTS! IMAGES THAT PIQUE INTEREST!
The photos you submit must show a good representation of the product you intend to sell and must be clear, crisp and in focus.
Be creative! Do your photos use a consistent background without obstructions? Close-up images of your product is preferred!
Send us photos of your current collection as we use these for promotional purposes.
- - - > CLICK HERE for tips on how to take great photos! < - - -
DISPLAY PHOTO & DISPLAY PRESENTATION
You must submit a display photo that will reflect the display space! Your display is your calling card!
Is your display creative? Does it stand out to draw customers in? Please don't send an outdoor 10x10 tent image for an indoor 3x6 single space!
The professionalism and aesthetic of your display set-up is a major consideration in our applicant selection and the display image you submit helps us determine placement if accepted into the show.
PHOTO SUBMISSIONS
To curate your application, we require: 3 IMAGES OF YOUR WORK and 1 IMAGE OF YOUR DISPLAY SET-UP
representing the CURRENT RANGE OF PRODUCTS you intend to sell. High resolution photos only! NO THUMBNAIL photos!
PNG or JPG format (not smaller than 1500 pixels and not larger than 4000 pixels in dimension).
Name each photo as to what it is (e.g., druzy necklace.jpg, soy candle.png, maple charcuterie board.jpg, etc) and then upload to the app.
NOTE: the maximum file size (per image) is 20MB - images over this size will not download when you click to submit your application.
They will need to be resized. (Refer to special notes on the application page.)
SOCIAL MEDIA AND ARTISAN PROMOTION
Mistletoe Magic extensively promotes the event and exhibiting artisans via advertising, marketing, social media campaigns and more.
All applicants must have at least one active social media account (Facebook or Instagram) for self and cross-promotion of the show.
Accepted artisans are responsible to help promote the show by actively sharing the Mistletoe Magic Artisan Show's event listing, social posts, and the provided promotional materials within their own creative communities (via Facebook, Instagram, Event Listings, Group Pages, Personal Website, etc) to help raise greater public awareness and that of their attendance in the show.
EXHIBIT SPACE & FEES
SINGLE SPACE - $100.00
SPACE + HALF - $150.00 (limited)
DOUBLE SPACE - $200.00 (limited)
Single Spaces: artisan displays ON TOP OF a 6ft wide x 3ft deep table top or WITHIN the 6ft wide x 5ft deep overall footprint
Space + Half Spaces: artisan displays WITHIN the 9ft wide x 5ft deep overall footprint
Double Spaces: artisan displays ON TOP OF two 6ft wide x 3ft deep table tops or WITHIN a 12ft wide x 5ft deep overall footprint
Exhibit fee is for space rental only and does not include any display props.
Artisan is responsible to bring own table/display and chair. Artisan (or approved colleague) to be in attendance the day of the show.
NOTE: Tables can be provided for a fee of $14.00 each.
Artisans are responsible to bring their OWN DISPLAY SET-UP including grid/racks, skirting, lighting, extension cords, etc.
Display set-up will take place the day before the show. Shared spaces are not allowed nor displaying products from another business.
IMPORTANT
We curate each artisan event as a NEW SHOW based on the applications and product categories received.
Previous participation in any of our WeCreate Artisan Events (Mistletoe Magic, The Mother of all Craft Shows) does not guarantee or imply acceptance into the current show.
Only complete applications will be considered and must include:
3 NEW product images AND a photo of your DISPLAY SET-UP even if you have participated in a past event.
Be sure to submit all application requirements by the submission deadline to be included in the current curation process.
Serious applications only please.
WHAT HAPPENS IF ACCEPTED
Accepted applicants will be sent a show contract outlining show conditions and policies by MONDAY, JUNE 9th.
Please complete and promptly return to [email protected] with your e-transfer payment by SATURDAY, JUNE 14th, in order to secure your space. Failure to submit the show fee by JUNE 14 will result in loss of space with the space given to the next available artisan on the wait list.
Accepted applicants are responsible for applicable permits, product labels, health and safety designations, sales and tax collection, property and liability insurance, etc.
INSURANCE & PUBLIC HEALTH
All Artisans are required to obtain and be in possession of minimum 2M liability insurance and are to provide proof of such in advance of the show.
Accepted Food Vendors are required to submit a "Special Event Food Vendor Notification Form" to the South East Health Unit (formerly Hastings Prince Edward Public Health) in advance of the show to ensure that your product complies with local health and safety regulations.
Here is the link for more info: https://www.hpepublichealth.ca/special-events.
RAFFLE PRIZE DONATION
Accepted artisans are required to submit a raffle prize item to help raise funds for the show's charity partner in accordance with show guidelines.
Note: Once you have completed the application ---> PLEASE BE PATIENT ---> only CLICK THE SUBMIT BUTTON ONCE!!
It will appear as if the screen is doing nothing, but it is! and will take some time to download to us.
When done, a confirmation page will pop-up on your screen saying your application has been received -- Print this for your files!
It will appear as if the screen is doing nothing, but it is! and will take some time to download to us.
When done, a confirmation page will pop-up on your screen saying your application has been received -- Print this for your files!