We're accepting applications in the following categories:

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Fibers/Leather – 3D work, wearable and not-wearable, created from fibrous materials. This category includes but is not limited to baskets, clothing, embroidery, paper, quilts, weaving, leather goods, etc. Leather should be 3D handmade work designed by the artist with leather.

Functional Crafts – Handmade crafts primarily intended for use, rather than decoration. This category includes but is not limited to musical instruments, brooms, implements, birdhouses, toys, belts, hats, etc. 

Graphics, Drawing & Watercolor - 2D work using pen, pencil, rayon, marker, or brush including pastels, printmaking and watercolor. 

Jewelry – Jewelry created by the artist without the use of commercial casts, molds, kits or production studio, regardless of medium. This the ONLY category allowed to display or sell jewelry. 

Mixed Media – works combining two or more mediums

Painting – Oil, acrylics, and other materials applied with a brush. (Those creating pastels and watercolors may wish to apply in the Graphics, Drawing & Watercolor category.)

Photography – Digital and film, hand emulsion transfers accepted. Only the artist's original source material allowed.

Pottery/Ceramics – Earthenware, raku, porcelain, etc.

Sculpture – 3D forms in primarily in a single medium such as clay, metal, glass, wood, etc. 

Wood – Original 3D work that is hand-tooled, machine worked, built-up, turned or carved, including but not limited to furniture, bowls, boxes, sculpture, etc.

Glass – 3D work created by the artist in glass. No molds or other forms of mass production are permitted.

Food Related Goods-Baked goods, jars of jams or pickled items, homeade items, sauces, spices, grilling items, etc.

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2025 Dates and Deadlines:

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Start date application: March 12th, 2025

Application deadline: July 10th, 2025 at 8 am

Artist Packet Send Out: September 26th, 2025

Event date: November 8th, 2025​

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2025 Market Fees:

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Application Fee $10 (non-refundable)

Single Booth Fee $100

Double Booth Fee $200 (If a double is purchased, you will have two adjoining spaces)

You may bring your own 10 x 10' tent, but please inform us. 

Note: The Merry Market is a rain or shine event. An accepted application is a commitment to show and no refund will be made for cancellations.

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Logistics

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Single Booth Space: 10 x 10'
Tent Size Permitted: 10 x 10’

Electricity is not available. Generators and amplified music are not allowed.

Booth instructions will be sent to artists with booth numbers on September 26th, 2025.

 

Business License and Sales Tax

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The State of Alabama and Baldwin County require each exhibitor and vendor to purchase a transient license. Each exhibitor is responsible for collecting Alabama State tax, Baldwin County tax, and the City of Fairhope taxes as required by law. Tax forms will be provided in the registration packets.

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You can contact the Sales & Use Tax/License Inspection Department for more nformation.