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Call for Artisans

ENC Artisan Marketplace 2025

Join us for a day celebrating handmade goods, fine arts, farm-fresh creations, culinary delights, and vintage treasures.

Event Details

  • Date: Sunday, December 7, 2025
  • Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM ♥ Rain or shine
  • Location: 1601 E. 16th Street, Newport Beach, CA

Vendor Participation

All artisans are required to donate 10% of their sales to the ENC. Additionally, most booth spaces have a minimal associated fee. Vendors must pay all space rental fees and optional rental fees (canopy, chairs) upon acceptance to secure their spot at the event.

Note: The space rental fee serves as a nonrefundable deposit. If you notify us at least two weeks prior to the event and we can fill your spot, 50% of your deposit will be refunded.


Booth Options

Blue Spaces (Free):

  • Located in the classroom.
  • Includes a provided table (2.5×5′).
  • Bring your chair(s), merchandise, and tablecloths.

Orange Spaces ($20):

  • Situated in the museum.
  • Includes a provided table (2.5×5′) and a link to your website online.

Green Spaces ($25):

  • Slightly less central, still excellent.
  • Includes a link to your website online.
  • Bring your own canopy, table(s), and chair(s) for Spaces #22, #23, #24, and #39.
  • Special Notes:
    • Spaces #22, #23, and #24 feature two levels over a sidewalk.
    • Space #42 allows room for an extra table indoors.
    • Space #39 is outdoors near the patio and classrooms.

Gold Spaces ($35):

  • Prime locations in the parking lot and patio.
  • Includes a 10×10 space and a link to your website online.
  • Bring your canopy, table(s), chair(s), and merchandise.

FAQs

What should I bring? What’s provided?

  • Outdoors Booths: Bring a canopy, table(s), and chairs.
  • Limited Rentals Available:
    • Canopy: $35
    • Two chairs: $5
    • Canopy & 2 chairs: $40
    • Tables are NOT available for rent.

Are nonprofits required to pay for space, rentals, and a sales percentage?
As a fellow nonprofit, we understand the importance of fundraising. If you prefer a free space, choose one in the classroom and contribute 10% of your sales. If your nonprofit prefers a premium location, the full space fee applies.

What can I sell?
All items must be eco-friendly, locally handmade, or vintage. We welcome:

  • Fine arts (framed or matted pieces)
  • Books by authors
  • Craft items (excluding shells or animal products)
  • Food and beverages (no fried food, beef, pork, or alcohol)
  • Lovingly curated vintage finds

What items are not allowed?
Prohibited items include:

  • Non-native plants (except food plants or cut flowers)
  • Fried food, beef, pork, or alcohol
  • Disposable single-use plastic packaging or bags
  • Balloons, styrofoam, seashells, pearls, or any dead animal parts

Check if a plant is native HERE.

How many people attend?
Around 400 local families attend annually. The event continues to grow each year, with this being our 11th year!


Application Process & Timeline

  1. Application Deadline: November 8, 2025. Apply early for the best chance of securing your preferred space.
  2. Fill out the application below. If you don’t request a specific booth number, we will assign one after others are allocated. View the map HERE.
  3. Notification: You will be informed by November 17 (or sooner) if your application is approved. If not, we will notify you promptly.
  4. Detailed parking, setup, and cleanup instructions, along with a center map, will be emailed before the event.

Important Notice:
No dogs are allowed on ENC property, including the parking lot, unless they are trained service animals as defined by the ADA. (see http://www.ada.gov/service_animals_2010.htm )

Artisan Marketplace VENDOR Application

Please read & answer every question to assure you are a match for this event. We are looking for team players who want to network & help each other's businesses grow. We require that you invest in the advertising, as described below.

  • First Choice Booth #Second Choice Booth #Third Choice Booth # 
    Please note that space numbers change from year to year!
  • Max. file size: 1 GB.
  • MM slash DD slash YYYY
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