The Blooming Marketplace is a curated artisan market featuring handmade products, original artwork, unique gifts, and locally crafted merchandise.

All vendor applications are subject to review and approval by event organizers. Acceptance is based on product suitability, craftsmanship, presentation, variety, available space, and overall event needs, consistent with applicable law.

Event organizers reserve the right to limit the number of vendors offering similar products to maintain a diverse and enjoyable shopping experience.

Only merchandise disclosed and approved during the application process may be sold. Vendors must obtain approval before making significant changes to their product offerings.

2. Booth Fees & Payment

Booth fees are as follows:

Approved vendors will receive an invoice by email. Payment must be received within 48 hours of invoice issuance to confirm participation.

Unpaid booth reservations may be released to other applicants after the payment deadline.

Booth spaces are nontransferable without written approval from event organizers.

3. Booth Setup & Equipment

The Blooming Marketplace is an outdoor event. Booth fees cover the assigned vendor space only.

Sherwood Florist & Every Blooming Thing will not provide electricity, tents, canopies, tables, chairs, displays, extension cords, or any other equipment or supplies.

Vendors are responsible for providing, transporting, setting up, securing, maintaining, and removing all equipment necessary to operate their booths.

Tents and canopies are optional but strongly recommended for protection from the elements. Any tent or canopy used must be properly secured with appropriate weights at every leg.

Staking into pavement, landscaping, or other property surfaces is prohibited without prior written permission.

All displays, merchandise, and equipment must remain within assigned booth boundaries. Walkways, entrances, emergency access areas, and neighboring vendor spaces must remain unobstructed.

No electrical service will be available at the event.

Generators, portable heaters, open flames, and similar equipment are prohibited unless specifically authorized in writing by event organizers.

Vendors must ensure their booth structures and displays remain safe throughout the event. Event organizers may require unsafe equipment to be secured, modified, or removed.

4. Setup, Operating Hours & Breakdown

Vendor setup begins at 8:00 AM and must be completed by 9:30 AM.

The market will be open to the public from 10:00 AM until 3:00 PM.

Vendors are expected to remain open and maintain their displays throughout the entire event.

Early breakdown is prohibited unless authorized by event organizers.

Breakdown may begin at 3:00 PM and must be completed by 4:30 PM.

Vendors must remove all merchandise, equipment, packaging, and trash from their assigned spaces before departing.

Vendor parking and loading/unloading instructions will be provided before the event.

5. Merchandise Restrictions

The Blooming Marketplace prioritizes handmade, artisan, and locally created products.

Mass-produced resale merchandise, direct-sales products, and multi-level marketing products are generally not accepted unless specifically approved.

The sale of weapons, tobacco or vaping products, cannabis products, counterfeit merchandise, and other prohibited or unlawful items is not permitted.

Event organizers may require the removal of merchandise that was not approved or that violates event policies.

6. Food Vendor Requirements

Approved food vendors may sell eligible prepackaged baked goods, candies, and other packaged food products.

All food vendors must comply with applicable Arkansas food safety, labeling, licensing, and tax requirements.

On-site cooking, food trucks, and the sale of foods requiring temperature control for safety are not permitted.

Food sampling requires advance approval and compliance with applicable health requirements.

Event organizers may request documentation demonstrating compliance before confirming participation.

7. Taxes, Permits & Insurance

Vendors are responsible for maintaining any licenses, permits, or insurance required for their business activities.

All vendors must comply with applicable Arkansas and local sales tax requirements and complete any special-event tax documentation required by event organizers.

Vendors are responsible for the safety of their merchandise, equipment, and booth operations.

Vendors are encouraged to maintain appropriate general liability insurance. Proof of coverage may be required for certain activities or products.

8. Cancellation & Refund Policy

Vendor cancellations received at least seven calendar days before the event are eligible for a 50% refund of the booth fee.

Cancellations received fewer than seven calendar days before the event, including no-shows, are nonrefundable.

If event organizers cancel the market and do not provide a rescheduled date, vendors will receive a full refund of their booth fees.

If the event is rescheduled, vendors may transfer their paid booth fees to the new date or request a full refund within the deadline communicated by organizers.

9. Inclement Weather

The Blooming Marketplace is an outdoor event and will proceed in ordinary fall weather, including cool temperatures or light rain, provided conditions are considered safe.

Event organizers reserve the right to delay, modify, reschedule, or cancel the event because of severe weather, high winds, lightning, or other unsafe conditions.

Safety decisions will be communicated to vendors as promptly as reasonably possible.

10. Vendor Conduct & Responsibility

Vendors are expected to conduct themselves professionally and respectfully toward customers, fellow vendors, event staff, and the hosting business.

Vendors must follow reasonable instructions regarding parking, loading, unloading, safety, and event operations.

Vendors are responsible for supervising their booths and securing their merchandise and equipment.

Sherwood Florist & Every Blooming Thing is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged vendor property except to the extent responsibility is imposed by applicable law.

Failure to comply with event policies may result in removal from the event without a refund, subject to applicable law.

11. Agreement

By submitting a vendor application, applicants acknowledge that they have read and agree to these rules and policies.

Acceptance and payment confirm the vendor's agreement to comply with all applicable event requirements.