Friday, Dec. 5th | 5-9 pm
Saturday, Dec 6th | 1-9 pm
At the Ypsilanti Freight House
100 Market Place | Ypsilanti, MI 48198
Application Fee: $10.00
By filling out this application, you are APPLYING. If accepted, you will receive an email with a link to book your space. The application fee is non-refundable.
Applications due: October 24th
Vendors notified: October 27th
The Theme: Krampus & Dark Holiday
The 5th Annual Krampusmrkt celebrates Krampus and other figures from winter folklore, including the Yule Cat, Grýla, Yeti, and Mari Lwyd. We ask that you have at least one Krampus- or folklore-themed item in your collection, so please bring your most creative interpretations! Whether you're crafting ornaments, spooky dolls, or mischievous artwork, we can't wait to see your Yuletide terrors.
This year, we are facing a new challenge. We've seen an exponential increase in our venue fees from the City of Ypsilanti. I want to be fully transparent: to help us break even on the costs to run the show, our two-day booth rates now have a maximum of $90. This is a $20 increase from last year, and we truly appreciate your understanding as we navigate this change. We're already exploring new locations for Krampusmrkt 2026 to ensure our markets remain accessible for our artist community. Your support means the world to us!
Submissions should align with the show's theme as best as possible, but artists are encouraged to bring their regular selection of goods to the show in addition to their themed wares!
Important rules:
- Artwork must be original to the artisans, and not mass-produced.
- No MLM, licensed characters, fan art, or AI-generated content.
- No cultural appropriation. Research items like dreamcatchers, sugar skulls, and white sage before applying. When in doubt, leave it out.
- No real bat products. All animal remains must be ethically sourced.
- Sales tax license or concessionaire's remittance form required.
This event is PG-13. Guardians are given notice that discretion is advised as some vendors may have items with adult themes and language.
Booth Fee:
Center Row Space (Indoor): $80*
Includes 6ft table and chair. NOT located against a wall. NOT able to access power.
Against-Wall Space (Indoor): $90*
Includes 6 ft table, chair, and access to power. Located against a wall.
*A limited number of spaces for vendors who are able to bring their own 6 foot table will be available to book at a $10 discount.
IMPORTANT: All application and vendor fees are non-refundable.
What We Look For:
High-quality images and compelling descriptions of your work. Original artwork that fits the show's theme. Returning vendors, please show us something new!
To Apply: Submit up to 9 images of the items you’ll be bringing that fit the theme. All descriptions MUST be in the third person. These images will automatically be cropped to a square, so keep this in mind when submitting. IMPORTANT: We can no longer accept HEIC/HEIF files (Apple users - this likely means you!) Please make sure you're submitting PNG and JPEG images.