Vendor Information
Apply to Vend at the 2nd Annual
San Diego Made Spring Market in La Mesa Village
Saturday, May 10, 2025 - 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
We are SO excited to host the San Diego Made Spring Market in La Mesa Village again after a successful first year! The event will be held outdoors along La Mesa Blvd. in La Mesa Village as we shut down the street for an all-day celebration of handmade shopping! This event will feature 125+ makers, photo opportunities, food trucks, live music, and more, and best of all, it will be FREE to the public!
We welcome all vintage, curated small-batch, and handmade vendors to apply!
A special thank you to all the vendors from last year who filled out the vendor feedback survey! We have taken your suggestions and look forward to an even better event this year!
PLEASE NOTE that this application is for craft booth, artisanal vendors & prepackaged foods only (like spices, honey, cookies, etc.). Catering food vendors (on-site food preparation like food trucks & hot food stands), sponsors, musicians, workshops, coffee, balloon artists, face painters, florists, etc. can submit an activation interest form here!
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Who We Are and What We Value
San Diego Made, a woman-owned and operated small business, has been hosting markets in the greater San Diego area since 2014. Our unwavering mission is to nurture opportunities for local artists and makers, fostering their business growth through memorable events that inspire guests to support the local economy. We wholeheartedly believe in you and your craft, and we're committed to providing our vendors with a positive market experience! Thank you for considering San Diego Made as part of your small business journey—we hope to have you at our upcoming event!
Vendor Fees + Info
The application fee is $15 that covers the administrative costs of processing applications. Please note that we will not be able to accept all vendors who apply, and this fee is non-refundable.
Vendors who apply via the waitlist application after the application cut-off date will not be charged an application fee, but it will be included in your invoice to participate if you are selected.
Should you be selected to participate, the booth fee and space options are as follows:
Outside 10’x10′ shared Booth (canopy): $175 per vendor*
Outside 10’x10′ Booth (canopy): $275
Canopies are not provided, and we prefer that vendors use white canopies to keep the event aesthetically consistent.
We highly recommend a shared booth if you sell lower priced items or if a 10x10 booth discourages you. If you sign up for a shared booth you will have a 10’x5’ space for your business. If you are applying for a shared booth with a specific vendor, please indicate that on your application, otherwise, we will assign you a booth partner if your application is approved.
In addition to the general permits outlined in the section below, all vendors must pay $20 in addition to their vendor fee for a one-day City of La Mesa Business License. If your business is a registered non-profit, the fee is $5.
This fee will be added to your vendor fee invoice and we will apply for the license on your behalf. If your business already has a current La Mesa business license, this fee will be waived (you will need to provide a copy of your business license to us via email to markets@sandiegomade.org)
If the instance that your brick-and-mortar business storefront is located in the area blocked off by the event, you may set up in front of your storefront at no cost. You will be able to indicate this on your application.
La Mesa Village businesses inside or outside of the event area, or that want an official 10x10 space at the event in the general vendor area should apply like normal applicants.
Giveaway Items
We will NOT be requiring vendors to donate items for grab bags. However, if any vendors would like to donate items to be used for our promotional purposes through giveaways, and for our sponsor/volunteer gift bags they are welcome to do so as a way to advertise their business. . This is a great way to get your name out there, encourage attendance and boost sales at the event,
We prefer a larger quantity of smaller items for the sponsor/volunteer bag donations (i.e. 10 small keychains), if possible, but are also accepting larger items for the giveaways leading up to the event. We will accept anything you are willing to donate! All donated items must be delivered to the San Diego Made Factory no later than April 3rd.
Please indicate that you would like to donate items in your application when prompted.
Terms & Conditions
Rain or Shine
The Event may be held regardless of the weather. In the event of cancellation due to weather conditions, including but not limited to rain or other adverse weather, no booth fees will be refunded. However, all booth fees paid shall roll over to the rescheduled event date, if applicable, or shall be credited towards participation in a future event hosted by San Diego Made within 12 months.
Cancellation Policy
If cancellation occurs more than 30 days prior to the event, the Vendor shall be entitled to receive a refund equal to 50% of the booth payment. If Vendor cancellation occurs within 30 days of the event, no refund shall be issued.
Late Payment
If accepted into the market, vendors will be notified and invoiced via Square. Each vendor will be notified of the payment due dates (listed below) and will be included in the acceptance notification. If payment is not made by the due date, a late payment fee of $35 will be added to the invoice.
Permits
In addition to the one-day City of La Mesa Business License mentioned above, all vendors must obtain a seller’s permit from CA State Board of Equalization and collect sales tax for all sales. All food vendors are expected to obtain a TFF permit - (temporary food facility), or MMF (mobile food facility), if applicable.
By applying for this event, you are agreeing to our full vendor terms & conditions.
Click here to read our full vendor terms & conditions.
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Marketing + Promotion
Our vendor fees cover the cost of our venue, event features, permits, and marketing, so just like you, we rely on attendance to make a profit! Our marketing budget includes a professional Public Relations campaign, an extensive social media ad campaign, flyers and posters, banners, and a google ad campaign. In addition to our efforts, we ask our vendors to take part in promoting the event as well! The more we come together to spread the word, the more successful we all will be. Our team will provide you with graphics, videos, flyers, posters, and promotional tips, and we will also do our best to feature as many vendors as possible on our Instagram account!
In terms of expected attendance, we can never guarantee numbers, but our last, one-day free outdoor Market had roughly 4,000 in attendance.
Vendor Criteria
All vendors must have quality vintage, curated small batch, artisanal, tasty, and/or handmade products, clear and professional-looking product images, and a professional-looking booth setup. Here is a great article with vendor booth ideas! While we want to ensure that this market is inclusive, we also need to ensure that our shoppers have a high-quality handmade, artisanal, and vintage shopping experience and that your investment in this event will result in sales.
We do not accept resellers or MLM (doTERRA, Young Living, Paparazzi, etc.) We do accept vendors from outside of San Diego and love our our out of town vendors!
If you are unsure if you should apply, email us your info at markets@sandiegomade.org and we’ll be in touch!
Application Timeline
Applications open - Wednesday, January 15
Applications Close - Friday, January 31
Vendors notified & invoiced - by Tuesday, February 4
Payments & Paperwork due - Friday, February 14
Promo Giveaway Items Due - April 3
Waitlisted vendors and those who apply after the application deadline will only be notified if and when a spot becomes available.
We accept waitlisted vendors all the way through the week leading up to the event, so you could be notified only a few days before the event. There are always last-minute cancellations!
As a reminder, catering food vendors, food trucks, balloon artists, face painters, sponsors, musicians, coffee, florists, etc. can submit our activation interest form here! Please note: packaged, farmer’s market vendors should apply here as a general vendor using this application, not the activation interest form.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at markets@sandiegomade.org.
