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DATE 1: FULL FOR VENDORS
Saturday, November 28th, 2026
10AM-4PM @ the Depot, Anacortes
Vendor lineup finalized
WHEN
Saturdays:
Nov. 28th & Dec. 12th
WHERE
The Depot
611 R Avenue, Anacortes, WA
DATE 2: JUST ADDED!
Saturday, December 12th, 2026
10AM-4PM @ the Depot, Anacortes
25 vendor spots open
COST
FREE
No admission cost for shoppers
SHOP
All handmade
No resellers
WELCOME
If you've shopped or vended at the Depot before, you already know the vibe. If you haven't, this is one of my favorite spaces to host in Anacortes. It's indoors, it's familiar, and it gives people a reason to slow down and actually shop.
Both Holiday MakersFest Makers will bring together 30ish makers at each event, sprea across the Depot's connected gallery rooms. Everything is handmade. Everything is sold by the person who made it.
This isn't a "throw up a table and hope for the best" kind of market. I'm intentional about who's in the room, how it's laid out, and how the whole thing feels when customers walk through.
A curated indoor holiday market in Anacortes, WA
FOR ARTISTS & MAKERS
Dec. 12th applications are open
Nov 28 filled fast and we had so many wonderful applicants that we added a second date.
We have 25 spaces left to fill (of 33) for Saturday, December 12 and we're curating a different lineup from the Nov 28 market, so shoppers see fresh work at each one.
Currently *full* in these categories:
Candles · Ceramics · Stained glass · Fiber arts (macramé) · Watercolor paintings
You're still welcome to join the waitlist in these categories — we'll contact you directly if a vendor in your category cancels.
Quick Vendor Facts
Newly Added Date: Sat. Dec. 12th, 2026, open 10AM-4PM
Booth fees: $50–$130 by size
Setup 7–9:45AM
Breakdown 4–5:30pm
Commission: Vendor-managed booths keep all of their sales Consignment booths have 20% commission on sales
Application Deadline: Tues. June 30th, closes at 6PM
THE VENUE
Four connected rooms in an old train depot
The Depot is an old train depot converted into a venue space. It is laid out as a series of connected gallery spaces. Customers enter through Gallery A at the north end of the building (main entrance), then flow down a long hallway into Gallery B, then Gallery C, and finally into Gallery D (the largest room at the south end of the building).
This natural flow keeps people moving through the entire market instead of clustering in one area, so every booth gets traffic.
A note on Gallery D
It's the biggest room, but it has the lowest lighting. Vendors placed in Gallery D should plan to bring battery-operated lights (or a portable charger like a Bolt for lighting) to brighten up their booth... it makes a big difference and your work will look noticeably better.
WHAT'S INSIDE
Vendor & shopper amenities
Restrooms
Indoors, available to vendors and shoppers.
Wi-Fi
Available throughout the building.
Drinking Fountain
Between Gallery A and B near the front entrance.
Cell Service
Strong signal on-site.
Chairs Available
Provided by the Depot. Tables are not, vendors need to bring their own.
Heated Indoor Space
No tents, no weather worries.
GETTING THERE
Parking for vendors & shoppers
Vendors
Dedicated vendor parking on the east side of the building.
Shoppers
Plenty of free street parking surrounds the Depot in Anacortes along R Avenue.
VENDOR CURATION
Who this market is for
This is a handmade-focused market. I'm looking for:
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Artists and makers creating their own work
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Thoughtful, well-made products or thoughtfully curated items
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Booths that feel put together and intentional
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A strong mix across categories so the market feels balanced
If you've done my markets before, you know I spend real time on the curation side. A strong vendor mix creates a better experience for everyone, for makers and shoppers alike.
BOOTH INFO
Indoor booths across four rooms
Application fee
$10 (non-refundable, due with application)
Booth pricing
$50–$130 (varies by booth size and location. Smallest booths are 6x6 or 12x2.5, largest booths are 10x10')
Booth type
Maker-managed booths only (no consignment shelf option for this market). This is not a central checkout market.
Booth placement
Once vendors are accepted, vendors will receive a link to reserve their booth (size and placement). Booths are first-come, first-served after acceptance and payment, so I recommend reserving your spot as soon as you receive the link.
Setting
Indoor only. Depending on weather, a small number of outdoor spaces may be added.
Full booth size and pricing breakdown will be included in the application.
HOW IT WORKS
Application timeline for Dec. 12th
Vendor applications open at 9AM
June 9, 2026
Applications close at 6PM
Tues. June 30th, 2026
Applications are reviewed
July 1-14
Notifications sent to all vendors about application status
July 15th
GET A HEAD START
Prepare Your Application
This is a juried market. Every application is reviewed for product quality, booth presentation, and fit. Vendors who prepare thoughtful answers stand out.
Our free prep worksheet includes all 6 application sections exactly as they appear in the form, with writing space for your answers and a photo checklist so you know what to gather in advance.
Pro-Tip:
Save it somewhere handy. Once your answers are drafted, you'll have everything prepared for any market you apply to - just tailor your responses to what each application asks. No more re-writing the same answers from scratch.
This is for preparation only. All applications must be submitted through the official online form for any market we host. Do not email your responses.
What's inside:
◆ All 6 application sections
◆ Drafting space under each question
◆ Photo checklist
◆ Application fee & agreement reminders
Works in Google Docs too
*Note: Once you click on the download button, it will automatically download the Vendor Prep Worksheet for you. Wait a moment while it downloads, and it should appear in your download folder.
We highly recommend doing this on a desktop or laptop computer (not your mobile device).
A Note about the Application Fee
Reviewing applications takes real time and care. The $10 fee helps cover that, and it helps ensure that everyone who applies is serious, prepared, and approaching the process with intention.
To keep things fair and organized for everyone:
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Applications must be submitted through the official form — no early or emailed submissions
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Payment must be completed for your application to be reviewed
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All required fields, including photos, must be filled in
Applications that are incomplete, missing photos, or missing the application fee will not be reviewed. This keeps the process respectful of everyone's time.
ABOUT THE HOST
Markets built on flow, mix, and feel
I've been hosting markets since 2021, and at this point I care just as much about how a market feels as how it functions. Good flow matters. Vendor mix matters. How customers move through the space matters.
My goal is always the same: create a market where vendors do well and customers actually enjoy being there and support local, talented artists.
If you've been wanting to do a holiday market at the Depot, this is the one.