THE CLAY TABLE HOLIDAY MARKET 2026

Guest Vendor Guidelines

1. Event Information

  • Dates & Hours : Saturday, December 12 & Sunday, December 13, 2026 / 12:00 PM-6:00 PM

  • Setup Day: Friday, December 11 / 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM

  • Opening Party: Friday, December 11 / 6:00 PM

  • Cleanup: Sunday, December 12 / 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

  • Location: The Clay Table, 19 Brookline St, Cambridge, MA 02139

2. Vendor Application & Selection

  • All guest vendors must submit an application to participate.

  • Applications will be reviewed based on product suitability and space availability.

  • Submitting an application does not guarantee participation.

  • Selected vendors will receive an email with instructions to reserve and pay for their space.

3. Vendor Spaces & Fees

  • Shelf Spot (see the image below): 32" × 19" × 22" (H) — $40/2 days
    * Pay for your spot and keep 100% of your sales! * Stripe processing fees apply only to credit card sales.

  • Vendors may purchase multiple spots, subject to availability.

  • Final space assignments will be confirmed on Setup Day.

4. Cancellation & Refund Policy

  • All vendor space fees are non-refundable once payment has been made.

  • No refunds will be issued for cancellations or failure to participate.

5. Vendor Attendance & Checkout

  • The Clay Table will operate a central checkout system during the event.

  • Vendors are not required to be present during event hours.

  • Payments will be made directly to vendors through their provided Venmo, Zelle, or similar QR-code payment methods.

  • Vendors must provide a valid and working payment QR code.

6. Setup & Display

  • Vendors are responsible for setting up their products within their assigned space.

  • All products and displays must remain within the designated area.

  • Vendors must follow studio instructions regarding setup, display, and cleanup.

  • Vendors must clean up their display areas and collect any unsold products on Sunday between 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM.

  • We encourage vendors to volunteer for 2–3 hours to help with putting up flyers, setup, event activities, or cleanup. Volunteering is appreciated but not required.

8. Liability

  • Vendors are responsible for their products and personal belongings.

  • The Clay Table is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged items.

9. Agreement

By submitting an application, vendors acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agree to these guidelines.

The Clay Table reserves the right to review applications and make reasonable adjustments to vendor arrangements as needed for the event.