Denver (Arvada) Vendor Info

What types of vendors will be exhibiting?
We will be accepting handmade designs into the fair, including: visual art, fashion design, accessory design, bath and body care, home decor, housewares, food and more.

No vintage or resale items will be permitted.  
We are looking to feature original designs and handmade goods made by the artisan who will be showcasing during the event.   Manufactured goods are permitted as long as they are your original concept.  

How does your jury process work?  
Our jury reviews applications and scores them based on quality, aesthetic, originality, branding, and sell-ability. Read more on our BLOG.

Collecting Taxes/Permits:  All vendors must have a temporary or permanent retailer's license for the state of Colorado by the time you vend with us. In addition, all vendors must fill out a special event application for the City of Arvada and return form upon completion of the event with any sales tax collected. Colorado law states that you must have a retailer's license in order to make sales. You are considered a retailer if you are selling any tangible items to customers.

State of Colorado Tax Information: 

• INFO HERE

City of Arvada Tax Event Application:

• The City of Arvada is a home rule city so the local sales tax rate of 3.46% needs to be remitted directly back. Upon acceptance, a form will be provided for you to return within 30 days of the event.

Food Vendor Info:
Any retail operation that stores, prepares, packages or provides food for sale for human consumption to consumers directly or through a delivery service is subject to rules designated by the Department of Environmental Health’s Rules Governing Food Establishments.  Cottage food vendors must be compliant with Colorado Cottage Foods Act regulations.

COLORADO COTTAGE FOODS REQUIREMENTS

Insurance Requirements:

It is suggested that all participating vendors obtain general liability insurance prior to vending.

• Here is a great resource for some very affordable insurance: ACT Insurance

Set up Requirements:

• All participating vendors MUST remain set up for the entire duration of the fair. There will be an optional Preview Night Friday that you can opt in for when applying.

• Our fair is OUTDOORS. We will have security overnight. However, we do suggest you pack up your product between show days, display materials can be left up overnight.

• Each vendor is given a blank slate to work with, no equipment or display materials will be provided. Tents are required for all spaces, except for the 6x6 table spaces (feel free to bring a standing umbrella).

• Vendor spaces are either on the street or on concrete- tent weights are required, NO STAKING.

• Electricity is NOT available.

• Special requests for neighbors and location may be stated in your application.

What is the exact event location?

This OUTDOOR fair will take place within Olde Town Square (5738 Olde Wadsworth Blvd), along Olde Wadsworth Ave (from Grant to Grandview), along 57th Street (from Yukon to Webster), & Grandview Ave (from Olde Wadsworth to Webster).

What is your expected attendance?
We expect to see 4,000+ attendees over the course of the weekend.

Jury / Application Fee:

$15 non-refundable fee due upon application covers the costs for our staff and jury to review applicants.

Booth Fee: Due upon acceptance.

• Half Booth Space - $200 (Either shares a 10'x10' with another vendor, or is an independent 6x6 space).

  • If you have someone in mind you would like to have as your booth mate, both of you apply and list each other as your booth mate request. If you have a preference between an independent 6x6 or shared 10x10 space, please indicate this on the application.

• 10'x10' Full Booth Space - $300

Please note that we do not take a percentage of vendor sales! 

When will I know if I am accepted? 

You will be notified via email regarding your fair application.  Please mark vendors@jackalopeartfair.com in your safe sender list.  Gmail users: check your "promotional folder" as well as your spam folder for filtered messages from us. 

Waitlist Applications: These applications will be notified only if a spot opens up for you.

Please review our APPLICATION PAGE for dates associated with your application notification.

How do I submit my booth payment?  

Booth fees are not due until you are officially accepted into the fair.  You can make payment by credit card or check at that time.

After you've been selected, you will have approximately two weeks to return a signed copy of our Artisan Agreement, along with your Booth Payment to hold your space in the fair.  If either of these is not received within that timeframe, your space will be forfeited.

Refunds will be considered until 3 weeks prior to the event.  If you need to cancel you attendance within 3 weeks of the fair, no refunds will be made.  Fees will not be refunded due to poor weather conditions.