august & september mini markets

at absolem cider

Sunday, August 17th from 12-5

Sunday, September 14th from 12-5

Join us for our 3rd and 4th mini markets of the year at Absolem Cider in Winthrop!

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Apply to the Summer Ritual Market!

This vendor application is for BOTH the 3rd and 4th mini market taking place on Sunday, August 17th from 12-5 and Sunday, September 14th from 12-5. Please submit ONE application. Applications for these markets are grouped together to not only make it easier to curate a unique lineup for each event, but reduce the amount of applications needing to be submitted throughout the year.

Vendor applications are open from Wednesday, May 28th until Monday, June 2 at midnight. Please read this page in it's entirety before applying even if you've vended before as some policies have changed. While applications are not first come first serve and will be open for the full duration, applying early is beneficial to me as it allows me to begin responding to applications a few days in. All applications will be responded to within one week of applications closing.

We take time to carefully review each application we receive and are truly grateful for each and every inquiry. Our markets would not be what they are without our vendors. We will respond to every single applicant regardless of our decision. We recognize the way we run this market is different than other markets - and if you feel that it’s not a good fit for you, that’s okay! But please refrain from sending any negative responses to denial emails - that will result in a permanent ban from the markets. It cost nothing to be kind.



Vendor Applications are reviewed and chosen based on many factors, including but not limited to: 

Past vending experience with ritual market and other events. Uniqueness of products offered - we do our best to avoid too many vendors within the same niche. How well you business' booth fits with the market's theme + vibe. You have an established business with a website, social media handles, or selling platform.

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Cost + Payment

The cost of a 10x10ft booth for the day is $80. If you are unable to pay the fee in full within one week of acceptance, you can also opt for a split payment but you MUST let me know within 48 hours.

Split payments: you can split the $80 booth fee into two payments. half is due within 48 hours of receiving an acceptance email and the other half is due within 3 weeks of receiving your acceptance email.

Split or shared booths are allowed if you list both businesses info on the application and indicate you'd like a shared booth. Payment and cost is still the same, but it is up to you to decide who pays what as long as $80 is sent by the time it is due!

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Policies

A 10x10ft canopy is required to participate in the market, along with proper stakes and weights. Vendors are required to bring all of their own tables, chairs, displays, and anything else they need that day. 

RAIN DATES

Rain dates have been established for these markets - in the event of severe inclement weather, the August 17th market will be postponed one week to Sunday, August 24th from 12-5 and the September 14th market will postponed one week to Sunday, September 21st from 21-5. You are required on the application to disclose if you can make the rain date or not. While not being able to make the rain date doesn't necessarily affect your chances of being accepted, you must understand that our rain date policy is as follows:

If it is decided we need to postpone the market to the rain date and you can not make it, your booth fee will only be refunded if we are able to fill your spot. This is typically not an issue, but you must be aware refunds are NOT guaranteed.


DROPPING OUT OF THE MARKET

Refunds are awarded if you pull from the market at least two weeks prior to the market date and only if your booth can be filled. We typically have a 30-40 vendor waitlist, so while a refund isn't guaranteed we usually do not have any issues filling spots. HOWEVER, beginning in 2025 we are implementing a drop out fee of $15. This is to cover any fees associated with receiving and transferring the original booth fee and a small fee for the time to fill your booth. So you would be refunded $15 less than what you paid. This fee is only for those who drop out and not those who can't make the rain date.


If you have read this page in it's entirety - please click the link below to access the application.