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2026 WCE Holiday Bazaar – Artisan Application

Please read application overview and terms and conditions (below) before applying.
$35 Non-refundable application fee must be received for application to be considered complete. Pay by check or credit card (credit card includes $1.35 processing fee). Payment info available after form is submitted.
If you wish to fill out and mail a paper version, the PDF can be downloaded here with instructions on how to submit form and payment.

Artisan Profile

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Category of items to be sold (check all that apply)

Category of items to be sold (check all that apply)
If accepted into WCE Holiday Bazaar, we may share the link to your website or online store, and photos for promotional purposes. Photos may remain on the WCE website until the following year.

Provide a brief description of your offerings and their price range. Only the types of item listed may be sold in your booth unless you receive approval in advance from The Woman’s Club of Evanston.

Please include 2-3 high resolution photos. Photo quality is important since these could be used in promotional materials.

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Terms and Condtions

- Merchandise should primarily be handmade or designed by the artisan participating in the show.
- Woman’s Club of Evanston (WCE) Holiday Bazaar raises money from the application and booth fees collected from the
artisans/vendors. No percentage of sales is taken. The money raised supports The WCE Community Grant Fund, which
benefits Evanston and the surrounding communities’ non-profit agencies.
- All artisans are asked to submit an application with the non-refundable application fee each year.
- New vendors must be juried to ensure a good fit with the event: types of items, price point, craftsmanship, balance
with other vendors will be the primary criteria.
- Artisans/vendors asked to return from a previous year will not need to go through the jury process if: 1)their
merchandise offered is similar to the year before and 2) they apply before the stated deadline the email. If their
merchandise has changed in style and category and/or they apply after the deadline then they will need to be juried.
- When artisans/vendors are asked to participate in the show, they will receive an application and contract. The
artisans/vendors must submit both application fee and all booth fees, and a signed application and contract to reserve
a booth spot. NO spaces will be guaranteed without payment.
- The purchase of at least one booth space is required.
- The Woman’s Club of Evanston Holiday Bazaar co-chairs must approve any booth sharing.
- The vendor must charge Illinois sales tax. To comply with Illinois sales tax law, we will file a report with the Illinois IRS
listing all vendors participating in the event 20 days after the event. We will ask for information to meet this
requirement in your contract.
- Conditions at the Clubhouse may necessitate reconfiguration of some booth spaces. The total square footage required by you and all other vendors will dictate the new configuration. You will be notified if this occurs.
- If your booth requires bright lighting, you may request electricity and provide YOUR OWN additional lighting.
- Displays over 6’8” are not allowed. All displays and merchandise must fit within the booth space(s) rented.
- Booth location spots are not guaranteed for returning vendors.
- Artisans/vendors set up Friday before 5 pm. Specific set-up times will be scheduled in late October/early November. Show hours of operation are strictly enforced.
- WCE volunteers will assist artisans/vendors in the unloading of wares on Friday as well as loading wares on Sunday.
- The WCE will provide a daytime security guard inside the clubhouse.
- All vendors are asked to donate one item to be used in a WCE Holiday Bazaar raffle consisting of a series of baskets of vendor-donated items. The sale of raffle tickets to WCE attendees supports The WCE Community Grant Fund.
- Participating artisans/vendors will receive marketing support and digital announcements to distribute to their clients
and show guests.
- WCE will email the artisans/vendors a welcome packet containing WCE Holiday Bazaar-specific materials in the fall prior to the show.
Questions should be sent to holidaybazaar@wcofe.org