Harvest & Holly Market at the Lake County Fairgrounds

Thank you so much for your interest in our Harvest & Holly Holiday Market at the Lake County Fairgrounds on Friday, November 6th from 4pm-9pm and Saturday, November 7th from 10am-4pm! Please fill out the application below if you’d like to participate in our market. Please note, submitting an application does not guarantee that you will be selected. We have a limited number of spaces and a competitive selection process.

Location: Industrial Building, Lake County Fairgrounds, Crown Point, Indiana

Dates: Friday, November 6th 4p-9pm & Saturday, November 7th 10a-4p

Thank you for taking the time to fill out an application for our market. If accepted, you will receive a welcome email. The invoices will go out upon approval and will be due by August 15th. If not paid by the due date, we will go down the waiting list and offer your spot to others wanting to get in.

If selected, set up is Thursday, 5-7pm for drive-in, wagons and dollies (see application for selecting a set up time on Thursday) and Friday 12-3pm for wagons and dollies only.

Ready to go in your booth by 3:15pm Friday

Shoppers over 18 will be $5 at the door.

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Booth Size: (2 day commitment required) Friday, Nov 6 and Saturday, Nov 7 10a-4p (Trailers are allowed indoors in the Industrial Building. We will not be having canopies/tents set up for this event. *

• 8×6 – $195 (*very limited 8×6 spaces)
• 10×10 – $220
• TRAILER 10×10 – $220 (Note your trailer and hitch must fit inside the 10×10 space, if not select the next size up please)
• 10×20 – $320
• TRAILER 10×20 – $320 (Note your trailer and hitch must fit inside the 10×20 space, if not select the next size up please)
• 10×30 – $375
• TRAILER 10×30 – $375 (Note your trailer and hitch must fit inside the 10×30 space, if not please mention this in special requests)
• FARMER – Complimentary only if bringing in fresh produce

TRAILERS OR FOOD TRUCKS: Please list your truck/trailer with hitch dimensions below and if your window/door/etc opens up on passenger or driver's side. *NOTE: trailers and trucks are allowed inside in the building if they meet the requirements below in the description.

!!! For the Fire Code, no food trucks that operate via gas are to be inside, that includes any equipment used for cooking. Only food trucks that use electric cookers are allowed inside. Vehicles are allowed in here with minimal gas in them. Food vendors who are not electric are to be parked outside.

Food Vendors: Please read all the boxes and check them off as you agree to them.

• I agree I will not use a fryer indoors.
• I agree I will not bring a propane tank indoors
• N/A I’m not a food vendor

Do you require electricity? There is a $15 fee for electricity. *

• Yes
• No

Food Vendors: Are you a Home-Based Baker or providing us with a health department certificate? ***FOOD TRUCKS: Your permit needs to say Cedar Lake Farmers Market at Full Bloom

• Home-Based Baker
• Health Dept. Cert. and I agree to send a copy of our health permit to cedarlakefarmersmarket@gmail.com
• N/A

Set up times will be Thursday, November 5, 2026 from 3-7pm. Cars are allowed to drive in and unload. In order to keep things flowing smoothy, please select your load-in time! We will adhere to these times to keep the flow smoother. Note: if you plan to wagon and dolly everything in, you can come anytime.

• Trailers ONLY: 3-5pm (Trailers are NOT permitted to come in after 5pm due to other booths being setup)
• 5:00pm
• 5:30pm
• 6:00pm
• I’ll dolly and wagon everything, so anytime 5-7pm or Friday 12-3pm

Please check the category/categories of the items you sell.

• Bath & Body
• Beverages: Coffee
• Beverages: Other
• Candles
• Ceramics, Clay, Glass, Mugs, Pottery
• Clothing (children’s)
• Clothing (women’s)
• Direct Sales (Tupperware, Pampered Chef, etc.)
• Farmer (produce, meat, etc.)
• Florist
• Food: Baked Goods
• Food: Meals
• Home Decor: Furniture, signs
• Home Decor: Vintage, Upcycled, Antique, Holiday
• Honey
• Jewelry
• Knitting, Crochet
• Macrame
• Pet Items
• Purses or bags
• Quilting
• Specialty Foods: Bread, candy, cookies, dips, salsas
• Tumblers, cups, mugs
• Wall art
• Woodwork
• Other

Please list all the items you plan to sell (or menu), as we will limit the amount of vendors bringing the same items (to maintain a variety). PLEASE NOTE: This does not mean you'll be the only vendor in your trade, only that we are limiting similar vendors. *

Tell us what sets you apart from another vendor with similar product that might also be applying and why. *

Do you make the product you will be selling? *

• Yes
• No

If you answered no above, please explain. Write N/A or skip if this does not apply to you.

Are your display walls or banners taller than 4 feet? *

• Yes
• No

Do you use a curtain backdrop or banner on a stand? We have certain areas best suited for taller banners/backdrops and we will be taking those into consideration during booth placement. Most likely we will not have curtains, backdrops or large banners on the inside areas of booths so your neighbors won't be blocked from the shoppers' view. *

• Yes
• No

Have you joined us for our markets in the past? *

• Yes
• No

If you answered yes, have you ever canceled the week of the market? If so, please list how many times and your reason.

We have had several people sign up, forget to pay then cancel the week or even the day of the market leaving us with an open space. We are looking for applicants serious about following through.

Are you selling anything that will be consumed or applied to the body such as food, lotions, bath products, etc.? If yes, you are required to carry insurance and provide proof you listed us as additional insured as follows: Lake County Fairgrounds and Region Social/CLFM at 889 S. Court Street, Crown Point, IN 46307. You will need to supply this once approved and no later than two weeks prior to event date, Oct. 15th, to cedarlakefarmersmarket@gmail.com. *

• Yes and I understand I need to add Region Social/CLFM/Lake County Fairgrounds at 889 S. Court St, Crown Point, IN 46307 as additionally insured . I also understand I need to send my COI to cedarlakefarmersmarket@gmaill.com no later than October 15th.
• No

Are you interested in being considered for teaching a workshop during the market NOTE: Only 10×10 booth spaces are allowed for workshop vendors. If you applied for an 8×6 and are approved for a workshop, you will be upgraded to a 10×10 and an adjusted invoice will be sent.

• Yes
• No
• Unsure

*The expectation would be to have your booth staffed as usual, but then also to have another person teaching the workshop that can be primarily stationed in the area during the duration of the market that will be close to your booth. ** There is no extra cost to be a part of the workshop. Space is limited to 7 workshop spots. If you have done one in the past please apply but know that we will consider others asking to give them a turn as well. Please do not be offended if you are not chosen. We’d like to change things up and offer a variety for the shoppers. We will reach out to you separately if you’re approved for a workshop and to go over logistics.

If you answered yes to the previous question, please tell us what you would be doing in your workshop and if it would be an all day workshop or in a certain timeframe.

Picnic tables with a vinyl tablecloth will be provided for your guests that are attending the workshop.

If you're new to this market, please upload images of the items you sell here. If you are a returning vendor, no need to upload any images. If you are unable to upload, please email images, with your business name in the subject line, to cedarlakefarmersmarket@gmail.com or via messenger at the Cedar Lake Farmers Market Facebook page. (Application not considered until we receive images.)

Drag & Drop Files, Choose Files to Upload You can upload up to 20 files.

Do you accept payments other than cash? If yes, please check all other payments accepted. *

• No, cash only
• Yes
• Credit Card
• Venmo
• Paypal
• Zelle
• Cash App
• Other

Please tell us the Color, Make & Model of your vehicle and anyone's vehicle that will be parking at the market to help. This is just in case the police or we need to ask you to move your vehicle for any reason. *

Please tell us your license plate number. If your car needs to be moved, this allows us to find you quicker. *

Personal requests: (i.e. placement near a restroom for health reasons, placement by a friend's booth, specific location information, etc.) We cannot guarantee your request, but we do our best to accommodate.

Will you be present at the market or sending an employee/partner? If sending employees/partners, you need to share the approval email with them so they know all instructions. *

• Yes, I will tend to my booth.
• Yes, but sometimes someone else will help me with my booth.
• No, I send an employee/partner to the markets.

If you answered above that you have employees, partners, etc. who may man your booth, list their first name, last name and cell phone # here so they receive texts with instructions on days of events. You will be required to forward your approval email to them as well so they know the market and parking rules.

If you have participated with us in the past, have you consistently posted on social media? If the answer is no, are you willing to learn and commit to using social media for 2026? Social media & teamwork is a big part of getting good crowds to our markets. *

• Yes, I have consistently posted on social media.
• No, I need help learning social media.
• No, but I understand it’s required in the market rules and will post consistently this year.

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If you are new please let us know how you found out about our market or list the name of the person who referred you.

Emergency Contact Name and Phone Number *

REGION SOCIAL/CLFM TERMS & CONDITIONS

EVENT/PRODUCT RULES:

• All supplies (chairs, tables, product, etc.) must be contained within the booth space purchased, it will be chalked out. If my setup exceeds the assigned space, I will be asked to adjust my booth space. The health department has been known to come in and measure the aisle ways to comply with health and safety codes for safety and handicap accessibility.  All vendor property must remain fully intact until the event has officially ended on either Friday at 9pm and/or Saturday at 4pm. All vendor equipment must be dismantled and removed from the grounds at the conclusion of the event within 90 minutes of the closing time. If you decide to take down your booth prior to closing, we will make note of this and you may not be invited back to future markets.  All trash MUST be removed from the grounds and your space must be removed of all debris before exiting.
• Vendors must provide all supplies needed for set up and to keep their area clean and in good order at all times: (tables, tablecloths (fitted floor length tablecloth highly recommended for outdoor events), canopy, weights, hammers, stakes, etc.) Need fitted tablecloths? They can be found here:  https://a.co/d/5M5sd8g
• No poster boards for booth signs.
• No political products or flags of any kind other than the American flag, can be sold, worn or hung during the market.
• This is a family friendly event, absolutely no products can have vulgar images or swear words on them. No marijuana leaves or anything drug related. No tarot cards, nothing witchcraft related.
• Vendors are required to collect their own sales tax.
• There is NO SMOKING in the market.  You can smoke outside away from shoppers entering and exiting the building.
• I understand there may be music near me at this event.  (We are sensitive to not having anything too loud too close to your booth).
• We suggest bringing rechargeable/battery operated lights to help brighten your booth.  Here are a few varieties that can be purchased on Amazon that are vendors have used and loved: https://a.co/d/efuvvKL https://a.co/d/7zaVdHM https://a.co/d/8VyNE8U https://a.co/d/9VihJ9o https://a.co/d/66R9sYy https://a.co/d/awbFViE
• If doing a workshop with your booth, a second person is required either handle the  workshop or handle your booth during the event
• We strongly suggest that vendors not bring small children/toddlers with to our events, nursing babies are of course welcome anytime. We understand that life happens and things can change in an instant when raising a family and we want to be sensitive to that. Things to think about, if you should have to bring a child with last minute what is your plan for your booth space to keep them near you? Do you have space within your booth for them to fit?
• Weather can be up and down this time of year.  The heat will be on in the building but we suggest dressing in layers.  If you’re near a window and need to cool off, feel free to crack your window.  Please remember to close it before you leave though.

FOOD/BAKED GOODS POLICY:

• Home-Based Baker products must provide proper labeling on each item packaged to sell according to the most current Lake County Health Department regulations. List product name, town/city product was made in and date product was made. List all ingredients and note that product was made in a non-inspected kitchen.  (Please call for any 2026 additions to this list and to ensure you are following county guidelines at (219) 755-3655. If you have never participated in an event it is best to call the health department to find out how to properly label. They are very nice and helpful and they do want you to succeed.
• Food Vendors are required to carry insurance and provide proof from your insurance company listing Region Social/CLFM/Lake County Fairgrounds at 889 S. Court Street, Crown Point, IN as additionally insured.
• FOOD TRUCKS: Your permit needs to say Region Social/CLFM at Harvest & Holly Market.
• Food vendors must provide a hand washing station, catch bucket, soap, and paper towel within my booth space if it’s a health department requirement for your type of booth.
• ALWAYS have your generators ready to go.  This is an old building and electric availability may be compromised. Only electric generators are allowed indoors, no gas generators, and long extension cords must be used with cones to prevent tripping hazards.
• No fryers of any kind are allowed indoors.
• Food trucks and food booth preparing hot food on site are required to have a fire extinguisher in their booth or on their truck.

CANCELLATION POLICY:

• If vendor cancels for a market that was previously committed to less than 5 days before the market, the vendor will will not be refunded, credited, etc.
• If vendor cancels on a market day or does not show for a market signed up for, his/her/their future booth space and/or remaining paid markets may be forfeited. This affects other vendors who may end up with empty spaces and the open gaps in the traffic flow affects booth neighbor’s attendance.
• In the event of severe weather, booth fees are non-refundable.  Please look to the Facebook group for additional weather related info on the day of and a text will also be sent.
• In the event the market is postponed or canceled due to circumstances beyond Region Social/CLFM’s and/or Lake County Fairgrounds control, booth fees will not be refunded. In the event of government shutdowns, payments will be forwarded to a future date.  If no future date is available, refunds will be given minus the payment and administrative fees.

SOCIAL MEDIA RULES

• Vendors must share the main Facebook event each market on personal and business pages. We have a strong emphasis on social media and ask that you post fresh info on each market day on either Facebook and/or Instagram on your business or personal pages to help promote personal business at the market. In doing this it helps you and the other entrepreneurs gain more traffic flow. It’s definitely a teamwork effort to get the awesome crowds that we do. We will have step by step information provided for you in our private Facebook group to help you. If this is something new to you, Kelly, the Event Coordinator, is also happy to walk you through this over the phone or in person if needed.  Also, reach out to Kelly if you would like information on upcoming classes on using social media to grow your own business.
• We’d love you to get your FB event created asap. There’s truly no point in doing this just a few days ahead. Please title it ( your biz name_____) @ The Harvest & Holly Market & Maker Workshops Fri 11/6, 4-9 & Sat 11/7, 10-4 at The Lake County Fairgrounds. Please add a photo of your product. If you’d like me (Kelly) to help you create a graphic I would be happy to. Please reach out on FB Messenger or if you don’t have that text me personally at 219-808-3195. Social media part. 3 min tutorial on how to make a a FB event if you need it: https://youtu.be/Klvp_OyM21E?si=bdPDfTke7ftpKbc6

LEGAL POLICIES

• I agree that Kelly Dykstra and/or Region Social/CLFM and/or Lake County Fairgrounds and its employees and officers are not in any way responsible for theft/loss/damage.
• I agree that if I cause any damage to the event space or its property, I will pay for any repairs and/or charges that incur.
• I agree that Region Social/Cedar Lake Farmers Market may use such photographs of me with or without my name and for any lawful purpose, including for example such purposes as publicity, illustration, advertising, and Web content.

Please sign below by typing your name in the box….I HAVE READ, UNDERSTAND, AND HEREBY AGREE TO ABIDE BY AND FULLY COMPLY WITH THE RULES AND POLICIES OF REGION SOCIAL/CLFM. I FURTHER UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT REGION SOCIAL/CLFM AND/OR KELLY DYKSTRA AND/OR LAKE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS AND ITS EMPLOYEES AND OFFICERS ARE NOT LIABLE OR RESPONSIBLE IN ANY WAY FOR DAMAGES, INJURY, THEFT OR LOSS OF ME, MY ORGANIZATION, OR ANY PERSONS OR GOODS FROM ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER. I AGREE TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS REGION SOCIAL/CLFM AND/OR KELLY DYKSTRA AND/OR LAKE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS AND ITS EMPLOYEES AND OFFICERS AND ITS EMPLOYEES AND OFFICERS AGAINST ANY SUCH LOSS, DAMAGE, OR THEFT. I AGREE THAT REGION SOCIAL/CLFM AND/OR KELLY DYKSTRA AND/OR THE LAKE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS AND ITS EMPLOYEES AND OFFICERS CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY CLAIMS FOR DAMAGE, INJURY OR LOSS ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH USE OF SPACE. IN THE EVENT THAT THIS MARKET IS UNABLE TO BE HELD AS SCHEDULED DUE TO REASONS BEYOND THE CONTROL OF REGION SOCIAL/CLFM AND/OR KELLY DYKSTRA AND/OR LAKE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS AND ITS EMPLOYEES AND OFFICERS, OR, IF THE EVENT IS INTERRUPTED IN ANY WAY, I AGREE THAT NO REFUND WILL BE MADE AND THAT REGION SOCIAL/CLFM AND/OR KELLY DYKSTRA AND/OR LAKE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS AND ITS EMPLOYEES AND OFFICERS WILL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE. *

Please read and check off the following boxes so we know you're prepared. *

• I understand that at the Lake County Fairgrounds industrial building that vehicles are allowed in the building to unload and load. I also understand that I am going to need to have an extra dose of patience as it does get congested at times during this process. Wagons and dollies are a great way to load and unload with minimal frustration.
• I understand the booths are measured out to the size I reserved and I need to create my own aisle ways within my space.
• I understand that if I have a food truck or food booth that is preparing hot food on site, I am required to have a fire extinguisher in my truck or booth.
• I understand that at the end of the market I will need to pack up the contents of my booth before pulling my vehicle in to the building.
• I understand that during the set up and teardown process that I cannot take my product or large bins and place them in the aisle always where vehicles will need to drive past me to get to their booths.
• I understand if I use tape to remove at the end of the market. CLFM will incur a fine for any tape left on their floor, windows etc.
• I understand that if I decide to dismantle any part of my booth prior to 4 PM on Saturday that I will not be invited back.
• I will not use scented candle warmers, burn sage or incense for the courtesy of my vendor neighbors.
• I understand that additional handicap areas are provided for guests by the CLFM. If I have a handicap placard I understand that I can still park close to the building in the vendor handicap area but I will leave space open for handicap shoppers attending the event. If you need to be very close to the building, let our staff know and we will arrange a pre-saved spot with a cone.
• I understand vendor parking will be down below near or by the lake unless I am a handicapped vendor.
• In an effort to keep things professional, I won’t walk around with samples or ask my neighbor how they are doing financially, especially within ear shot of the shoppers.
• I will be careful with my tone of voice and the words I say to fellow vendors and shoppers. I will commit to no swearing at others or racial slurs of any sort. I understand this is a family event and if these things occur I will be asked to pack up and leave (with security closely) and not be invited back to future markets.

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