Who Should Apply
The Rockin’ Shop is accepting applications from artists, designers, crafters who have unique, contemporary and hand-made\hand-crafted products to sell in these categories:
* Clothing: mens, women, childrens, new and vintage
* Accessories: handbags, hats, belts, messenger bags, etc.
* Jewelry: hand-crafted or handmade (Category FULL)
* Art: ceramics, glass, paintings, pottery etc.
* Housewares
* Gourmet food: Pre-packaged items only not directly in competition with Quincy Market vendors (no on-site preparation)
* Paper goods: stationery, gift wrap, etc.
* Bath & beauty
Vendor Information
The Rockin’ Shop vendor hours are from Noon to 8 p.m. on Sunday, December 6, 2009. The Rockin’ Shop will be held at Parris at Ned Devine’s in Faneuil Hall Marketplace in downtown Boston, MA. It is within walking distance of Government Center, Aquarium, State and Haymarket T stations.
APPLICATIONS
All applications must be received no later than Sunday, November 15, 2009. A vendor payment of $50, paid via PayPal, is required within 7 days of receipt of application. A PayPal email address will be provided upon receipt of the application. Vendors may share table space and are welcome to request specific vendors to share table space. Both vendors MUST apply at the same time. Art organizations & collectives are welcome to apply, but must apply as a group.
You will need to be able to provide link(s) to your website(s). If your site does not have adequate pictures/representation of your work, we will ask you to provide additional images via email.
In the interest of supporting a diverse mix of designers, we will limit each merchandise category to 3-4 vendors. To ensure a positive selling environment, we reserve the right to refuse vendors whose products we deem inappropriate.
VENDOR SPACE
Each vendor will be allocated a space of 6′ x 8′. Vendors are required to bring all necessary equipment, including tables, chairs and a tablecloth for set up & display. Each vendor must supply a tablecloth for a 6′ table. Most importantly, the tablecloth must fully cover the front of the table. All tables and displays must be clear of packing materials and containers. All containers and boxes should be stored under the table during vending hours.
Table packages are available and include: a 6′ table, 2 chairs and a tablecloth for $34. Please give advance notice should you need to rent a Table package. Should you just need a table, we will provide you with a cost for that separately. All Table packages must be paid with the Vendor Fee.
ELECTRICITY
Some electrical outlets may be available for use. Please contact us with specific needs.
SETUP
Vendor setup is from 9 AM to Noon. Vendors will not be allowed to setup after the official setup time.
BREAK-DOWN
There will be NO TEARING DOWN BEFORE THE SCHEDULED CLOSING TIME at 8:00 PM. This includes bringing in boxes, packing materials and/or dismantling displays. This rule is strictly enforced. Failure to abide by this rule could jeopardize your participation in future shows.
CANCELLATIONS
If you must cancel your participation in a show, please notify us immediately in writing. Failure to do so will jeopardize your participation in future shows. Canceling a show less than 15 days before the show date will result in forfeiture of the vendor payment. There will be no refunds less than 15 days before the event.
PARKING
$11 PARKING – All day parking on Sunday is $14. With store validation from any Faneuil Hall Marketplace Merchant, you can receive a Reduced Parking Card ($3 value) to further reduce the cost to $11. This offer is available via the 75 State Street Parking Garage, conveniently located on Broad Street – Open 24 Hours – Call (617) 443-2817 or visit their website at www.75statestreetgarage.com for more information.
