San Diego Made, a woman-owned and operated small business, has been hosting markets in the greater San Diego area since 2014. Our unwavering mission is to nurture opportunities for local artists and makers, fostering their business growth through memorable events that inspire guests to support the local economy. We wholeheartedly believe in you and your craft, and we’re committed to providing our vendors with a positive market experience! Thank you for considering San Diego Made as part of your small business journey—we hope to have you at our upcoming event!
The application fee is $15 and covers the administrative costs of processing applications. Please note that we will not be able to accept all vendors who apply, and this fee is non-refundable. Should you be selected to participate, the booth fee and space options are as follows:
Regular Size Booth (5’x9′ & 6’x8′) – $395
Shared Booth (5’x9′) – $215 per vendor
Double Booth (5’x18) – $790
Small Booth (4’x6′) – $295 (No sharing)
Outside 10’x10′ shared Booth (canopy): $250 per vendor
Outside 10’x10′ Booth (canopy): $425
*This year we will be taking over the parking lot and activating it like all the other areas of the event. We will be adding 25+ vendors outside so it’s going to be extra big and amazing! Outdoor booths can stay up overnight. Canopies are not provided.
Small booths are limited and meant for vendors with a smaller inventory and lower price points. This is ideal for individuals such as greeting card vendors who require less space, and we will take into consideration your business setup and price point when determining who will get these few spots.
If you are applying for a shared booth with a specific vendor, please indicate that on your application, otherwise, we will assign you a booth partner if your application is approved.
Event set-up will occur on Saturday,11/18 from 8:30-10:30 a.m. and event breakdown will occur on Sunday, 11/19 from 5-8 p.m.
This application is for craft vendors only. Catering food vendors (on-site food preparation like food trucks, not prepackaged foods like spices, honey, etc.), sponsors, musicians, coffee, florists, etc. can submit our feature interest form here!
All accepted vendors are asked to donate approx. 10-15 small items at a total combined wholesale value of $75 for our giveaways and VIP packages at the event. These items are given to customers as an incentive to purchase from vendors and help entice customers to attend the event. They are also used in our VIP bags that help make the event more of an experience for the guest. If you only have larger, higher-priced items, you can either make something specifically for this purpose or donate fewer, larger items that can be used for promotional giveaways. If donating is a significant hardship for you, please let us know so we can work with you. Any items that go unused from the event will be used for future San Diego Made, VIP bags or promotions.
Our vendor fees cover the cost of our venue, event features, permits, and marketing, so just like you, we rely on attendance to make a profit! Our marketing budget includes a professional Public Relations campaign, an extensive social media ad campaign, flyers and posters, banners, and a google ad campaign. In addition to our efforts, we ask our vendors to take part in promoting the event as well! The more we come together to spread the word, the more successful we all will be. Our team will provide you with graphics, videos, flyers, posters, and promotional tips, and we will also do our best to feature as many vendors as possible on our Instagram account!
In terms of expected attendance, we can never guarantee numbers, but our last, one-day Market had roughly 1800 in attendance, for reference!
All vendors must have quality vintage, curated small batch, and/or handmade products, clear and professional-looking product images, and a professional-looking booth setup. Here is a great article with vendor booth ideas! While we want to ensure that this market is inclusive, we also need to ensure that our shoppers have a high-quality handmade and vintage shopping experience and that your investment in this event will result in sales.
We do not accept resellers or MLM (doTERRA, Young Living, Paparazzi, etc.) We do accept vendors from outside of San Diego!
If you are unsure if you should apply, email us your info at markets@sandiegomade.org and we’ll be in touch!
July 24 – Applications open
August 7 – Applications close
August 11 – Vendors notified & invoiced
August 25 – Payments due
Waitlisted vendors and those who apply after the August 7 deadline will only be notified if and when a spot becomes available.
Remember to obtain a seller’s permit from CA State Board of Equalization and collect sales tax for all sales.
Vendors are required to provide their tables and chairs.
Catering food vendors, sponsors, musicians, coffee, florists, etc. can submit our feature interest form here! Please note: packaged, farmer’s market vendors should apply as here as a general vendor, not a feature.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at markets@sandiegomade.org!
