2024 DC Holiday Market

1500 19th St. NW
Washington, DC 20036

The application for the DC Holiday Marketis now closed. For information regarding spaces please inquire via the Contact Us page.

The DC Holiday Market is a program produced by Diverse Markets Management (DMM).  It will operate for 23 days from Nov 22- Dec 15. Closed Thanksgiving, Nov 28.

LOCATION:
The market is conveniently located just one block from Dupont Circle metro on a closed 19^th Street NW between Q Street and the Circle.  The Dupont Circle Hotel, popular dining spots, Kramers Books & Café, Rokuya and The Pembroke all flank the market. The market will also feature a live stage with performances from prominent local talent each evening. 

EXHIBITORS:
This will be a juried high quality market intended to feature a diverse mix of seasonal gift items and unique products.  Exhibitors will be selected based upon the contribution to a vibrant environment of varied high-quality gifts.  Hand made items, artwork, imported handcrafts and specialty foods are welcome.  Presentation is an important element of the market environment; booths should be inviting and thoughtfully arranged.  Only pre-approved products will be allowed to be displayed. DMM reserves the right to restrict or reject any exhibitor with products deemed unsuitable.  Pictures of product will be required for application acceptance.

SPACES:
There are 30 tented booth spaces. All spaces are 10’x10’ under high-peak tents with a back wall, side walls, tall ceilings and closable overnight. Ground covering and electricity is provided. The Market does NOT provide tables, chairs, extension cords, or lighting beyond general ambient booth light. Displays must stay inside 10’x10’ space. A “pop-up” canopy frame may not necessarily fit within the 10’x10’ space.

All space provisions include:
·Sheltered tent structures  ·Ground covering protection  ·Electricity to light your booth.

You must provide your own:
·Heavy duty extension cords  ·Tables and chairs 
·Display lighting (basic overhead light will be provided)

During participation, exhibitors must keep space neat and orderly, arrive on site with enough time to complete set-up or restocking prior to the public opening of the market and must not leave any display materials, product or debris behind after participation period has ended.  Failure to meet this policy or abide by other guidelines of the event will result in denial of participation in the future or evicition from the show. 

RATES:
Participation will be limited to a Full Show: $9200 per booth.

· APPLICATION Fee:  $125   Non-refundable. Due with application.

ACCEPTANCE:
Qualified exhibitors will be notified of acceptance beginning OCtober 1.  A deposit of 25% of total fee is due within 1 week of acceptance. Payments will be due in monthly installments upon invoice.   A signed application is a commitment to participate in the Holiday Market.  A $50 fee will be applied for dishonored checks.  A $50 per week fee is applied for late payments. Participants must provide insurance certification. Food businesses must provide appropriate food handling certificates and licensing.

LOADING:
A loading area will be available at the Market.  Load-in hours are 8am-10:30am.  Load-out hours are 8pm to 9pm.  You are required to remove your vehicle and be set up and open for business by 11:30am.  You must be fully packed prior to load-out to accommodate other vehicles in the loading area. Exhibitors may leave display materials overnight.