Holiday Maker’s Market

Thank you for being part of our markets!

On this site, you will find the following:

  • The schedule and important dates

  • Exhibitor information

  • Booth information

  • Retail license information

  • Participation agreement

Schedule and Important Dates

Important Dates:

October 13: Deadline to complete participation agreement and pay booth rent fees

December 6: First Holiday Mini Market*

December 13: Second Holiday Mini Market*

*In your acceptance email, we will include whether you were assigned to the December 6 or December 13 Market.

Schedule the day of the market:

9am - 10:30 am: Load in and set up (more information below)

11am - 3pm: Market is open to the public. Makers must remain for the entirety of this window.

3pm - 4:30 pm: Tear down and load out

Exhibitor information

Check in and set up

When you arrive, you will be able to pull up close to the entrance to the grass lot. Park your car and go directly to The Trove’s tent to check in. We will direct you to your booth space. You will need to unload everything to your booth space and then immediately move your vehicle. Do not begin setting up your booth until your car has been moved from the unloading zone. We will have designated parking within walking distance at San Souci Church.

Tents

Please be mindful of limited set up time when planning your booth configuration. We strongly recommend that each artist bring a tent, which must be heavily weighted.

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel your booth before October 31, you will receive a 50% refund. If you cancel your booth after October 31, for any reason, no refunds will be given.

Please note, this event is rain or shine and will not be cancelled unless there is severe weather. If the market must be cancelled due to events beyond our control such as severe weather, we will refund your booth fee.

Booth Information

Provided:

  • A 10’ x 10’ foot space for display

  • Exhibitor-only bathroom

Not Provided:

  • Tents with weights

  • Tables, chairs, linens

  • Individual booth signage

  • Electricity

  • Wireless internet access

Booth Displays:

Booth assignments will be provided the week prior to the mini market.

All booth spaces are 10' x 10'. You must stay within your booth area. You may not place anything outside your booth boundaries, including signage.

Please note that since the exhibition area is a grass lot, the ground will be affected by the weather in the days preceding. If it has rained shortly before a market, the ground may be muddy in some areas. Please plan accordingly.

Booth display elements must not pose a safety risk to others. Displays must be secured to prevent possible injury to attendees. Please do not bring overly top heavy items that could fall.

Retail License Information

Below is the information regarding retail licenses from the SC Dept. of Revenue. Please note, we are not policing this, we are just passing along the information. We will not ask to see your retail license. Neither The Trove nor its organizers are responsible for any fines you might incur with the SCDOR. 

Any time you sell something to the public, the state of South Carolina requires you to have a current retail license for collecting sales tax. You can include sales tax in the total price of your items so you don’t have to deal with small coins and percentages. Just make sure you charge it somewhere so you’re not out that money in the end.

Retail License details:

  • You must have a copy of a South Carolina retail license with you at The Trove, or the SC Dept. of Revenue could fine you $500. Out-of-state licenses do not qualify.

  • Obtain a Retail License for from the SC Dept. of Revenue. This can be submitted in person or by mail.  

  • If you operate a full-time retail business in SC and already have a current SC retail license, you do not need another license, but do bring a copy of your regular retail license.

  • If you have secured a South Carolina retail license in the past and have never terminated it, it is still current. You do not need to apply again, just bring the license you already have.

  • If you have any questions, you can contact the SC Dept. of Revenue directly at (864) 241-1200. We encourage you to ask lots of questions. Be sure you understand SC filing laws.

The Trove’s Holiday Maker’s Market Participation Agreement

ALL EXHIBITORS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT FORM BY OCTOBER 13.

Policies

You must be the designer or creator of the goods you are exhibiting. You may only exhibit goods in line with the type of work you submitted in your application. It is your responsibility to haul your belongings and to set up & break down your display. Please, do not break down early. You are expected to remain set up until the event closes. Leaving the show early may compromise your eligibility for future shows. This is a family-friendly event, please keep this in mind. You will be asked to remove any goods not in keeping with this atmosphere. Any items that are crude or obscene should not be displayed on children’s eye level.

Code of Conduct

We want everyone involved in the event to have a great time, and we rely on positive vibes from all participants. We expect all exhibitors to be polite, civil, and respectful towards attendees and fellow exhibitors, especially regarding shared spaces such as load in / load out. If an issue arises, please reach out to a Trove staff member to help sort things out. No smoking is allowed on the grounds. Exhibitors who do not comply with the stated Code of Conduct may be asked to leave the event and / or may be denied admission in subsequent years.

Disclaimers

We believe that providing a safe and secure environment for the event is very important. It is your responsibility to watch your merchandise and keep your booth attended. Neither The Trove nor its organizers are responsible for personal injury, credit card fraud, or any items damaged or stolen for the entire duration of the event (from move-in to move-out). The Trove is not responsible for any misinformation or miscommunication resulting from exhibitors not reading the information provided on this website. Failure to comply with the event policies, code of conduct and procedures may result in your immediate expulsion or exclusion from future events.

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel your booth before October 31, you will receive a 50% refund. If you cancel your booth after October 31 for any reason, no refunds will be given. If the market must be cancelled due to events beyond our control, such as severe weather, we will refund your booth fee.