The Holiday Market at Studio Park 2026, Presented by Arts Marketplace
Submit a vendor application with minimum 5 images of your handmade or crafted products for consideration in The Holiday Market at Studio Park.
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Get matched →- Deadline
- 33 days left
- Entry fee
- $30
- Location
- Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Exhibition window
- Nov 18, 2026 → Dec 23, 2026
About
Overview
The Holiday Market at Studio Park transforms downtown Grand Rapids into a whimsical, holiday-themed marketplace celebrating creativity, craftsmanship, and festive cheer. Located in partnership with the Arts Marketplace, the event brings together artisan makers, gift vendors, culinary creatives, and festive entertainers. Studio Park offers a beautifully designed entertainment district with attached parking, restaurants, cafés, a movie theater, and The Arts Marketplace hub.
Key Dates
- Application opens: May 7, 2026, 5PM EST
- Submission deadline: September 30, 2026
- Event dates: November 18 to December 23, 2026
- Load-in: November 15, 2026
- Load-out: December 23 after market close and December 24, 8am-12pm
Eligibility
- Excludes direct sales and multi-level marketing
- Excludes alcoholic beverage vendors
- Excludes cottage food law items
- Excludes products with hateful and divisive messages
- Excludes CBD/THC products
- Excludes non-pre-prepared food vendors
Vendor Categories
- Unique, high-quality, and memorable holiday gifts
- Handmade or crafted with care
- Art, home and decor
- Fashion and jewelry
- Food and pantry
- Beverages and mixers
- Toys
- Items for kids and pets
Application & Fees
- Submit application on Zapp with minimum 5 images
- Early bird application fee: $20 (through June 30, 2026)
- Regular application fee: $30 (after June 30, 2026)
- Approved vendors receive Vendor Stall Request Form with participation fees
- Vendor Agreement and invoices due within 48 hours of acceptance
Operating Hours
- Wednesday: 1pm-8pm
- Thursday: 1pm-9pm
- Friday: 1pm-9pm
- Saturday: 11am-9pm
- Sunday: 11am-8pm
- Closed Mondays and Tuesdays (except final week)
- Modified hours: Thursday November 26 (Thanksgiving) closed; Monday December 21, Tuesday December 22, Wednesday December 23 1pm-9pm
Vendor Amenities
- Full-time (6 week) and part-time (3 week pop-up) opportunities available
- Various stall styles available
- Power included during event hours
- Space heater and interior lighting
- Exterior signage highlighting product type
- After-hours security and access to indoor restrooms
- Awning for weather protection
- Trash and recycling services
- Snow removal and common area maintenance
- Exterior stall decor and lighting provided
Marketing & Promotion
The Holiday Market Studio Park promotes the event through social media, paid advertising, media relations, and digital campaigns, reaching millions of individuals. Marketing includes partnerships with tourism organizations and influencers for multi-state reach, though individual vendors are not guaranteed specific product promotion.
- Entry fee
- Early bird application fee: $20 (through June 30); regular application fee: $30 (after June 30).
- Theme
- A holiday-themed marketplace celebrating artisan makers, handcrafted goods, and festive cheer in downtown Grand Rapids.
- Eligibility
- Open to artisan vendors with unique, high-quality handmade or crafted products; excludes direct sales, multi-level marketing, alcoholic beverages, cottage food items, hateful/divisive products, CBD/THC, and non-pre-prepared food vendors.
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