LA Craft Experience is a event featuring unique vendors from all over Los Angeles. The show includes designers, crafters and artists specializing in unique, handmade, original or hard-to-find items.
How many booths will there be and how large are the crowds?
Each market can host up to 80 vendors. The crowds fluctuate month to month but vendors can expect a very large crowd in August and a solid flow of shoppers year round. Chinatown is a historic area of downtown Los Angeles and is frequented often by tourists and Angelenos alike.
How much does it cost and what do I get as a vendor?
The costs fluctuate depending on the type of month and type of market. Check here for the most up to date prices. A 10’ x 10’ pop-up tent can be provided for an additional $30 for each market date. Vendors will receive a 10’ x 10’ space to vend plus their logo and a link to their website on www.laceevent.com. Vendors are responsible for supplying their own tables, chairs, lighting and display fixtures. For nighttime markets we will provide electricity for all vendors.
If I sign up for more than one date, do I get a discount?
Yes. If you sign up for two or more dates, you will get a multi-date discount. Please check here for the latest discounts. Fill out the online application and send in your payment with the total amount reflecting the discount.
Can I share a booth space?
Yes, however you must list all categories being sold in that space and approval depends on the combined merchandise of both vendors, not just one. Applications should only show one main contact and only a single payment should be made.
Can I apply for more than one booth space?
Yes. At this time we are allowing vendors to buy more than one booth space, however, this does not mean that spaces can be resold to other vendors at a higher price or subleased to other vendors. You must fill out a separate application for each 10’ x 10’ booth space.
How will I know if I am accepted?
Vendor confirmations will be sent via email to the email address you provided.
Are vendor applications refundable? What about cancellations?
When you send in your payment, it becomes a deposit while we review your application. Your payment will not be processed unless you are accepted. Once you are notified of your acceptance (via email) you have three days to cancel. We will refund your payment by check minus a $20 processing fee.
It’s my first time vending, any pointers?
We will supply you with marketing materials such as PDF fliers, postcards, web banners and posters so that you can market the event to your friends and customers. Although we do our own marketing, it’s always good to get the word out before the event to generate interest. Make sure you have a seller’s permit (see below) and that you make a checklist of some items you may need:
•10’x10’ tent—if you don’t have one we can rent you one for $30 a day
•Clip lights if you’re doing a nighttime market
•Extension cords to hook up to our generator if you need electricity (usually you won’t unless you’re doing a nighttime market)
•Cash to make change
•Business cards and marketing collateral
•A chair or two (standing for several hours is no fun!)
• A sign up sheet to collect emails/contact info from potential customers
What sort of licenses or permits do I need to be a vendor?
You will be responsible for having a sellers permit at the event. Permits are usually issued at no cost. Follow the link below to download Form BOE 400 SPA http://www.boe.ca.gov/info/reg.html. You will be responsible for filing your own taxes at tax time and paying to the State of California all sales tax collected. For more info please contact the California Department of Revenue at 1-800-852-5711 or www.ftb.ca.gov; and the IRS: 1-800-829-4933 or www.irs.gov
Great! How do I apply?
Fill out our online application: click here. Application and payment must be received two weeks before the event date for the date(s) you are requesting. Applications are reviewed on a first come first serve basis and juried in based on the type of merchandise being sold. Applications are reviewed when there is space available. We only process the payments once you are confirmed as vendor and confirmations will be sent via email to the email address provided.
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