The first Van Ness holiday market in 2016.
The 2017 Van Ness Holiday Pop-Up Shop expanded the 2016 concept from one weekend to four. The market did so well, Van Ness Main Street will do it again. The four-weekend holiday pop-up event will kick off on Small Business Saturday: November 24th.
Vendor applications are due on October 3rd. This year, Ibhana Boutique will anchor a larger storefront at 4340 Connecticut. Ibhana will be joined by five or six vendors inside, and two to three more vendors outside. On all eight pop-up shopping days, Olde City Farm will sell Christmas trees, wreaths and holiday decor. There will be special weekend events such as holiday happy hours with local restaurant partners, and guests such as carolers, hot chocolate and coffee vendors, and the big man himself – Santa!
See below for more information on pop-up dates and hours and an application link for vendors. If you are a potential vendor or special guest and interested in learning more, contact Theresa Cameron at tcameron@vannessmainstreet.org.
POP-UP SHOP & Urban Christmas Tree Farm in Van Ness
When: Saturdays and Sundays, noon to 5 p.m.
Weekend One: November 24 & 25
Weekend Two: December 1& 2
Weekend Three: December 8 & 9
Weekend Four: December 15 & 16
What: A curated selection of locally-made fine crafts, jewelry, home decor, stylish women’s clothing & handbags at our 3rd Annual Holiday Pop-Up!
Where: Inside of our temporary pop-up space at 4340 Connecticut Avenue, NW, next to Acacia Food & Wine, a short walk from the Red Line Metro
To Apply: We invite you to apply for the entire run of the pop-up. Accepted applicants are expected to be open for business on both Saturday and Sunday, for all eight days. If you are unable to attend yourself, you may send a representative to handle your sales. If you are unable to participate in all four weekends, email Theresa Cameron (tcameron@vannessmainstreet.org) with your availability.
Set up: Saturday morning, November 24th and teardown is on Sunday, December 16th at 5 p.m. You may leave everything set-up in the pop-up space the entire time, until the last day.
Pricing: $400 for all eight days (Email (tcameron@vannessmainstreet.org) if you are unable to participate on all four weekends)
Timeline: Please fill the Google form below indicating your interest by Wednesday, October 3rd. Applicants will be notified of their acceptance as received, or by October 5th at the latest. Payment in full is requested by October 24th, 2018.
Space: Spaces are approximately eight feet wide and five feet deep. We have some six-foot folding tables for those who need them – please be sure to bring a tablecloth and any other display items you need.
APPLY HERE: https://goo.gl/forms/NaajxA7znjcPUwzc2