FAMFaire 2026 Vendor Interest Form

VENDOR SELECTION

The Fredericksburg Area Museum (FAM) is hosting a 2026 Holiday Market in historic Market Square. The Holiday Market is Saturday, December 12, 10:00am - 4:30pm.

FAM invites interested vendors to apply for one of the 21 booth spaces that can be accommodated in Market Square. Applicants need to ensure that they can satisfy all requirements prior to applying for a booth.

Because space is limited, NOT ALL VENDOR APPLICANTS WILL BE SELECTED to participate in the Market. Selection of vendor applicants will be made based on product mix and perceived customer interest. Selection of vendor applicants is at FAM’s sole and absolute discretion.

The deadline to apply as a holiday market vendor is October 5, 2026. Applications submitted after this date will be placed on a waitlist.

Vendors will be selected no later than Friday, October 30. A non-refundable vendor fee of $150 is due no later than Friday, November 13.

Additional questions may be directed to Stacy Combs, Events Manager, at scombs@famva.org.

VENDOR REQUIREMENTS

Participation

• Vendors must have sufficient inventory and commit to participate the entire day. If unable to be present during a portion of the Market, vendors must find someone to cover their booth.
• Event is rain or shine. The vendor fee of $150 is non-refundable even if the event is cancelled by FAM due to extreme conditions (ex: extreme weather, pandemic).
• FAM reserves the right to determine vendor booth location.
• Vendors must be set up and ready to open by 10:00am.

Payment

• FAM must receive a non-refundable payment of $150 by November 13th.
• Failure to make full payment by November 8th will result in forfeiture of vendor’s spot.

Vendor Booths

• The Market is an outdoor event. Vendors should dress and plan accordingly.
• Vendors leaving equipment, merchandise, or other property in booths which are unattended do so at their own risks.
• In no event shall Fredericksburg Area Museum, or the City of Fredericksburg, be liable for or responsible for loss or damage to vendor property.
• Vendors will be assigned designated street spots the morning of the event in half hour increments between 7:00am and 9:00am. for the purpose of unloading and setting up their wares only. Vendors are responsible for moving their vehicles to another location after their designated half hour. Local parking garages are available with low costs for all day parking.
• Each vendor is expected to decorate its booth in a manner that is attractive and adds to the ambiance of the event. FAM reserves the right to modify décor if necessary.
• Lights on the outside of any booth must be LED.
• Shelves in booths must be free-standing.
• Merchandise or related items may be placed outside/alongside a booth but must not block access to other vendors or walkways. FAM reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to determine whether items are blocking a travel way or constitute a danger to guests. Vendor assumes all liability for damages caused by, or to, items placed outside/alongside their booths.
• A 10 ft x 10 ft tent and an 8 ft table will be provided to each vendor. Vendors are required to use the tent provided in order to keep a unified look and feel for the market. Vendors must supply their own chairs and other booth materials.
• Access to power is limited. Access to one (1) 110-electrical outlet will be available to a limited number of vendors. If a vendor needs access to electricity, they must indicate that in their vendor application.

LICENSES AND TAXES

The City of Fredericksburg requires all vendors at a special event to hold an active business license. All vendors with a current business license must submit a copy to FAM with non-refundable vendor payment. Vendors without an active business license can apply for one here: https://www.fredericksburgva.gov/DocumentCenter/View/233