JERICO FAIRE Applications open july 20!

WHAT TO EXPECT

We have an average of 600-1,000 guests in attendance at each Jerico Faire, and admit anywhere from 45-65 makers and artists per event. While each event varies, you can expect unique activities and experiences for guests in addition to shopping. 

Past experiences we’ve hosted for guests:

  • Food trucks, dessert vendors, and drinks!

  • Interactive art installations

  • Tattoos, henna, face painting, and more

  • Live music

  • Giveaways, scavenger hunts, and raffles

We pride ourselves on having the best Volunteer Crew around. You can expect access to a Vendor Lounge with free refreshments, extra hands to do the heavy lifting, booth sitters, guest relations on-site, free wifi, and personalized attention throughout the event. Leading up to the event, you can expect top-notch communication and a consistent social media presence.

In addition to hosting artist and maker vendors, we invite all 23 Residents of Jerico to participate by opening their doors. This open house style event mixed with vendor areas located indoors and outdoors across the 3-building complex provides a unique sense of community, exploration, and fun! 

Please Note Not All Residents Will Be Open Each Faire

Due to our resident’s being permanent fixtures in the complex, their offerings may stray from the vendor criteria listed below. The final list of residents participating will be announced in your Vendor Info Packet upon acceptance. 

To prioritize financial accessibility and inclusion to BIPOC artists, we offer free application to the Jerico Faire and sliding scale booth fees. 

Jerico’s Actions Towards Inclusivity

  • Created a free application for all BIPOC Artists to the Jerico Faire.

  • Instated sliding scale booth fees for BIPOC Artists to create financial accessibility.

  • Accepting requests for vendor placement preference in application to ensure requests to be next to preferred vendors are fulfilled.

  • On-site visible staff and volunteers to ensure the safety of all vendors. Any hatred or bigotry will not be tolerated.

  • Continuing to provide a Vendor Lounge for all vendors to have a space of rest and reprieve.

  • Questions or feedback? Reach out to director@hellojerico.com

  • Applicants: Use code BIPOC at checkout for a free application.

While a complicated definition, Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) are anyone who identifies as Black, Native American, Native Hawaiian, Alaskan Native, Desi, Asian, Pacific Islander, Chicanx, or Latinx.

VENDOR CRITERIA

  • Diversity of items. Handmade, hand-crafted, unique items only. No buy/sell, vintage, resale, or mass production.

  • Quality photos that showcase cohesiveness between your various pieces. These are extremely important! If you are selling a wide array of products (ex: jewelry and t-shirts), we want to see a photo for each type of item you wish to sell. If accepted, these photos will be used for marketing purposes.

  • Items at a variety of price points.

  • Must be able to stay the full duration of the event. No late arrivals or early teardowns.

  • Kalamazoo/Michigan vendors are preferred - but we welcome vendors far and wide to participate!

  • No forms of bigotry will be tolerated.

VENDOR FEES

Applications fees are $15 and must be paid upon completion of the application. If accepted, the full Application fee will roll into your Vendor Booth Fee. Application fees are non-refundable.

Vendor Booths Fees are as follows:

  • 10’x10’ (Outdoor Only, Summer JF) Booths: $150

  • 6’x8’ Booths: $125

  • 6’x5’ Booths: $100

Shared Booths: Vendors looking to share booths must complete separate applications. If you are applying to share a booth, please submit the name of the Vendor you are applying to share within your application.

BIPOC applicants: Sliding scale Booth Fees are available. In your application, please indicate what rate will best suit your needs upon acceptance to the Jerico Faire. Use code BIPOC at Application checkout.

BIPOC Sliding Scale Booth Fees:

  • 10’x10’ (Outdoor Only, Summer JF) Booths: $100 - 150

  • 6’x8’ Booths: $75 - $125

  • 6’x5’ Booths: $50 - $100

Once accepted, Booth Fees are non-refundable.

FOOD VENDORS

We host two food trucks and one dessert vendor per event, with some utility hookups available. Fiddle Leaf Cafe, our resident coffee shop, will be open, serving coffee and baked goods for each event as well. Food vendors are hand selected by our team. Interested in Food Vending at one of the Jerico Faires? 

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Upcoming Event Dates

JUNE 22nd, 2024 2pm - 8pm

  • Applications are closed

  • Vendors notified of acceptance on May 3rd

  • Booth fees are due May 11th

November 30th, 2024 11am - 5pm

  • Applications open on July 20th

  • Applications close October 5th

  • Vendors notified of acceptance on October 12th

  • Booth fees are due October 19th