Vendor Application

2027 Fiber Witch Market

Applications Open: July 1st, 2026

Applications Close: September 1st, 2026

Application Fee: $15 returning vendors /$20 new vendors (non-refundable)*

Booth Payments due: Starting January 1, 2027. Must be paid by Jan 15, 2027.

Please do not reach out asking us to consider applications after the deadline.

Please read this whole page before applying!

Are you interested in being part of the Salem Fiber Witch Festival? We are looking for yarn and fiber vendors that fit our witchy aesthetic, and witchy vendors (artists and artisans that make witchy or witchy-adjacent goods). A big draw of our show is that we are located right in the middle of Witch City. Our shoppers love the theme so please know that we prioritize practicing witch vendors and witchy themed vendors! We had over 2,000 attendees come through the Witches Market during our 2026 show!

Salem is a small historic town, and Old Town Hall is the biggest venue available to us. Due to the high interest in and limited space at our event, we have a low acceptance rate of approximately 30%. To keep our marketplace fresh, returning vendors are not guaranteed acceptance.

This is a very busy market, and not recommended for beginner vendors. You must be comfortable handling high foot traffic and fast-paced sales.

Deadlines

Vendor applications are open from July 1st, 2026 to Sept. 1st, 2026. Decisions on applicants will be sent out no later than Sept 30th, 2026.  Vendor booth payments are due in full by January 15, 2027. Cancellations must be received by January 15, 2027 to receive a refund (10% cancellation surcharge). No refund will be issued after this date, no exceptions. If you are accepted and do not pay in full by Jan 31, 2027, you will forfeit your spot.

*Application Fee

There is a non-refundable $20 New Vendors/$15 Returning Vendors application fee. Any vendors who fail to pay the fee by Sept. 1st, 2026 will not be considered. We believe in paying everyone fairly for their labor, including ourselves. The application fees cover the time we spend reviewing each applicant, as well as curating the final list of vendors to ensure a balanced representation of vendors. We spend extensive time carefully reviewing each applicant’s application form, website and all social media.

Vendor Layout and Pricing

Please plan to bring your own tables and all necessary display items. We highly encourage you to print portable lighting. Two chairs per vendor spot will be provided.

• 3’ x 8’ Display Space (Bring your own table or fixtures) - $320

• 3’ x 8’ Corner/Extra length Display Space - $400

• 3 x 16’ Double Display Space (Bring your own table or fixtures) - $650

• Premium Booth 9’ x 9’ - $850 

• 2nd Floor Booth 8’ x 8’ - $675 

There will be a separate vending break room with a vendor restroom.

Load In/Load Out

You will be able to pull up to Derby Square on Front Street to unload. There is an elevator at Old Town Hall, and this may be used for load in. Please load out by 6 pm on Sunday.

• Optional early setup ($50 fee) will take place on Friday, April 23rd, from 1 pm to 4 pm.

• Regular load in will take place from 8:00 am to 9:00 am on Saturday, April 24th. Vendors will have access to the venue no earlier than 8:00 a.m. on Saturday. You will be able to pull up to Derby Square on Front Street to unload.

• Doors open at 10 am to the public. A load-in schedule will be provided with staggered entry times. Booth setup must be finished by 9:30 a.m. on the day of the event. Any extra boxes and garbage must be removed or relocated. 

• The organizers will review your booth between 9:30 and 9:50 am to ensure compliance with guidelines. You may be asked to make changes if you are not in compliance. 

Breakdown will begin promptly at 5 p.m. on Sunday; no breaking down of displays shall takeplace prior to 5 p.m. Breakdown must be finished by 6 p.m. If you break down early, the organizers reserve the right to ban you from future events.

Package Service

If you want to ship boxes ahead of the show we are happy to offer package service for a flat fee of $150. Please ship up to three boxes no larger than 36" x 36" and weighing under 50 lbs each, to Toil & Trouble Studio, to arrive no later than April 10th. We will store your boxes, and deliver them to Old Town Hall on Friday for setup. If you’d like us to take your boxes at the end of the show, they must be packaged and affixed with a return label at the end of load out on Sunday.

Table Rental

We have a limited number of 6’ tables available to rent for $40 for the weekend. Traveling vendors will be given priority.

Parking

We do not have designated vendor parking, but there’s lots of parking in Salem! Please review parking options on Destination Salem’s website.

Important Additional Information

All vendors, staff, and attendees will be required to wear a mask from 10 am to 11 am both days. This time slot is designed to accommodate our immunocompromised Fiber Witches. If you are accepted as a vendor, you will have to abide by these terms.

Please note that we distinguish between witchy and horror or gore. This is a witchy-themed event, celebrating the cycles of nature (changing seasons, moon phases, etc), the feminine and masculine divine, and the many aspects of witchcraft practice including sustainability, herbalism, divination, spellwork, etc. Horror and/or gore themed items (ex: horror movies or violence) are not part of this event, as we are working hard to combat the stigma associated with witches. You do not have to be a practicing witch to be part of our event, but your items have to fit our vibe. Spooky is okay! We love pumpkins, bats, ghosts, etc.

Please note that a majority of our target audience are fiber crafters and artists themselves. With this in mind, we generally do not accept vendors who sell finished knit or crochet items. It’s not that we don’t think this work is lovely, it’s just that knitters and crocheters typically would rather make their own pieces rather than buy them from another crafter. We want our vendors to be successful and make lots of sales!

The Fiber Witch Festival is an artist focused market. We expect everything you sell to be made or designed by you. We do not allow any resale of mass produced goods. 

We believe in paying artists for their work, in light of this we will not consider any applicants who use AI art in their products or promotional materials.

Thank you for reading all the way to the end! We really appreciate it.

Please do not reach out asking us to consider applications after the deadline.