VENDOR INFORMATION FOR THE 2 DAY INDOOR [INSIDE THE CHURCH] ST NICHOLAS MARKET

NOVEMBER 7 AND 8, 2025

CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH, DOWNTON TEMPLE, TX

If you are a non-profit organization, please apply here.

(Please download a copy of the terms and conditions here.)

Vendors must be one of the following:

  • artist
  • artisan
  • crafter
  • selling unique or handmade items
  • local business with handmade or unique items
  1. The St. Nicholas Market at Christ Episcopal Church in Downtown Temple, TX, is an annual juried arts and craft show with a limited number of available indoor booth spaces inside the Church.  The cost of vendor space is $1.25 per square foot.  As an example, a 10x10 vendor space would be $125.   The Market does NOT provide tables.  However, we do provide space for vendor provided tables.  Space for a 6 foot table is $45 and an 8 foot table is $60.  For both vendor space and table space, payment is due no later than 10 calendar days after notification of acceptance by the Christ Episcopal Church St Nicholas Market Committee (the Committee).  Failure to pay within 10 calendars will result in your application being placed “on hold” and may result in the loss of the initial assigned space.  Payments for vendor booth spaces and tables are non-refundable.
  2. VENDOR APPLICATION DEADLINE IS JUNE 15TH. IF VENDOR SPACES ARE NOT FILLED, THE COMMITTEE WILL EXTEND THE APPLICATION PROCESS UNTIL ALL INDOOR SPACES ARE FILLED.  The Committee will judge applicants as part of the jury process on the quality, variety, and potential popularity of the applicant's items.  Except for jewelry, antiques, vintage and repurposed home decor, all items for sale must be handmade by the vendor.  Any manufactured, pre-purchased, direct sales or "fair trade" items are not allowed, unless the vendor is designated as Non-Profit status.   The ultimate decision of the Committee is based on whether the vendor and his/her items will bring value and/or variety to the Market and as such, the Committee's deliberations are subjective and final.  Each applicant is required to submit five (5) photos:  one of your vendor booth showing your displays and four (4) of items, either groups of items or singular, that you will be selling.  Photos should be good, clear images and show your items' best features, as they will be used not only to judge your application, but also to advertise the Market.
  3. In 20 words or less, prospective vendors should indicate on their application the category (or categories) their items fall into, as well as specifically, what items in that category they plan to sell at the Market. Please be concise as this information will also be used for the Market Program.  As an example, if you select the category "Baked Goods," your application must state explicitly what types of baked goods and the unique features of your items, such as meat filled kolaches, fruit filled kolaches, fruit filled pastries, donuts, cookies (what flavors), hand decorated cakes, bundt cakes, pies (flavors),  gluten free, etc.  You must be specific!  This will preclude multiple vendors having the same type of items for sale and it will give our customers the greatest variety possible and vendors more sales!
  4. Vendors are not guaranteed an exclusivity in their category. Given the timing of the Market, it is likely that some vendors will be selling similar items. Vendors should be showcasing their one-of-a-kind creations, which are uniquely different by nature, such as wreaths or centerpieces.
  5. The sale of homemade food items is prohibited unless the item comes prewrapped and clearly labeled. Please do not use generic contents or ingredients on the labels. Be specific as to what ingredients are in the item.  Vendors are encouraged to have samples of their food items, however.  Vendors selling food items must comply with all state and "cottage home bakery" regulations.
  6. The Vendor agrees to conform to all State of Texas as well as local rules and regulations governing taxes, craft shows and those specific to the items they are selling, such as those governing the Cottage food industry.              Each Vendor is responsible for their own sales.  We encourage each Vendor to take credit card sales, but it is not required.
  7. Booths and vendor spaces may not be shared by more than two (2) businesses/crafters.
  8. Indoor booth locations will be determined by the Committee and will be located throughout the Church, except the Sanctuary. Every effort will be made, but not guaranteed, to assign the Vendor the same space as previous markets or if a new vendor, a specific space requested by the Vendor.  Vendors will find out their exact booth location when they arrive for check-in for setting up on Thursday.  At that time, no changes can be made unless approved by the Market Chairperson.
  9. If you have any special requirements or requests, please note as such on your application.
  10. Electricity or power supply will not be provided unless the exhibitor has indicated on their application that they must have electricity for their item and/or display. Due to the limited number of electrical outlets, not all vendors will be guaranteed electricity.
  11. All signage must be professional. Handwritten signage is prohibited, including those with prices except for handwritten menu boards.
  12. Vendor set up will be on Thursday morning, November 6, beginning at 9AM. Set up will continue until 6 PM on Thursday. If you plan to set up on Friday before the 1st day, you must indicate so on the application.  If you cannot set up on Thursday, you may set up on Friday starting at 7:30 AM.  All booths shall be set up and vendors ready to go 30 minutes before each day's opening time, that is 8:30 AM.
  13. For set up on Thursday, Vendors will be directed into the Church's back parking lot on the corner of West Calhoun and 1st St. Pull all the way up to the Narthex door curb. Vendors should first check in with a Committee member or Volunteer to find your assigned booth/space. We will have Volunteers to help you unload your inventory and displays on Thursday.  Move your vehicle as soon as you are unloaded so the next vehicle behind you can unload.  If you set up Friday before the 1st day, we will not be able to assist you.  Please bring your own cart, dolly or wagon.‎
  14. On both Market days, Friday and Saturday, all Vendors must park in the Cadence Bank parking lot, which is on the corner of West Downs and 1st Street, next door to the North end of the Church. The first row closest to the Bank is reserved for Bank employees, but Vendors can park in any of the other spaces.  No Vendor can park in any location other than the Cadence Bank parking lot on Friday and Saturday during the Market unless you have an authorized handicapped sticker or license plate.  If so, you may park in the Church’s back parking lot in a designated handicapped space.
  15. If your booth has wall space, you may use the wall for displaying your items but only with Command strips. No nails or permanent hanging materials are allowed.
  16. The Market does not provide tables. All Vendor provided tables must have a solid color tablecloth, or one that is Christmas plaid, that goes to the floor on any and all sides that are visible to the public.  Tablecloths must not be wrinkled.  Vendors may attach any commercially generated sign to the front of a tablecloth.  All backup inventory and boxes must be stored under the tables, concealed by table coverings and not visible to the public. NO EXCEPTIONS.
  17. Displays, tables and chairs may not intrude into the aisle. Vendor booth spaces will be clearly marked with blue painters’ tape on the floor the day of set up, and each vendor must stay within the allotted space to include chairs.   Two chairs per indoor Vendor space will be provided.  Please note on the application if you need more than two chairs.
  18. By signing the application's contract, the Vendor agrees to keep their booth space or table open the entire market, unless you sell out of inventory. The Vendor SHALL NOT pack up any inventory or displays prior to 4pm each day.  If the Vendor runs out of inventory, the Vendor shall notify the Committee Chair so that a "Sold out" sign can be placed in your booth.  Unless they have sold out and notified the Market Chair, any Vendor who starts packing up before 4 PM either day will be in violation of the Contract.
  19. Vendors must remove all their belongings, inventory and displays, by 5:30 PM on the last day of the Market. We will have volunteers to help you load your inventory and displays onto dollies/carts and take them to your vehicle, which can be moved to the back Church parking lot at 4:01 PM on Saturday.
Apply to be an Indoor St. Nicholas Market Vendor