Fairs/Festivals
Springtime Pop-Up Market 2026
Contact Information
Downtown Market Education Foundation
Contact Email: publicevents@downtownmarketgr.com
Contact Phone: 616-805-5308
Requirement Overview
- Eligible Applicant Types: Artist & Non-Artist Vendor
- Emerging Artists: Emerging artists may apply.
- Submission Limit: 5
Media Requirements
- Images | Min: 6, Max: 6
- Total | Max: 6
Opportunity Summary
Guests visiting the Springtime Pop-Up Market at the Grand Rapids Downtown Market should find everything they require to celebrate Easter and welcome Spring! This indoor pop-up will take place in the Market's Greenhouse and Banquet Room on the second floor on Sunday, March 22, 2026, from 10 am to 6 pm.
Booth sizes vary. Vendors applying will be juried on a rolling basis. The Springtime Pop-Up Market will be advertised and promoted in West Michigan through printed literature, email blasts, media alerts and paid and organic social media campaigns.
The Grand Rapids Downtown Market is a 138,000 square foot public market that is open seven days a week and features 21 indoor food merchants and restaurants offering multiple dine-in, carry-out, specialty grocery, and retail options. The Market's award-winning venue spaces host year-round free public events and private rentals including wedding ceremonies, receptions, corporate events, social get-togethers and the Grand Rapids Christkindl Markt.
Questions? Please contact the Public Events Department at publicevents@downtownmarketgr.com.
Booth sizes vary. Vendors applying will be juried on a rolling basis. The Springtime Pop-Up Market will be advertised and promoted in West Michigan through printed literature, email blasts, media alerts and paid and organic social media campaigns.
The Grand Rapids Downtown Market is a 138,000 square foot public market that is open seven days a week and features 21 indoor food merchants and restaurants offering multiple dine-in, carry-out, specialty grocery, and retail options. The Market's award-winning venue spaces host year-round free public events and private rentals including wedding ceremonies, receptions, corporate events, social get-togethers and the Grand Rapids Christkindl Markt.
Questions? Please contact the Public Events Department at publicevents@downtownmarketgr.com.
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General Information
Please click here to see the Springtime Pop-Up Market Vendor Information.
This event is for the sale of Easter-related decorations, costumes, stuffed animals, books, packaged food and sweets, etc., anything guests might need to prepare their homes or gift for the holiday, including but not limited to the following:
Once you have submitted this application, a jury process will take place. You will be contacted should we require additional information. Foods prepared under Cottage Food Law are prohibited. Food vendors must carry, and provide, applicable food licenses and food products must be prepared or packaged in a licensed kitchen. Food and beverage for immediate consumption, mobile food establishments, and Special Transitory Food Units are not allowed.
Stalls are limited. Vendors will be accepted for no more than four (4) Downtown Market Vendor events in 2026. This will ensure a variety of products are offered for Downtown Market guests throughout the season. To maintain the integrity and uniqueness of the 2026 Christkindl Markt, vendors selected to participate will not be accepted as vendors in other 2026 Grand Rapids Downtown Market Public Markets/Events.
Vendor will be notified within two (2) weeks of applying. Additional Market Vendor events are listed below:
This event is for the sale of Easter-related decorations, costumes, stuffed animals, books, packaged food and sweets, etc., anything guests might need to prepare their homes or gift for the holiday, including but not limited to the following:
- Art
- Baskets
- Books/Journals
- Bookmarks
- Cards
- Children's Easter clothing/accessories
- Costumes (bunny, chick, etc.)
- DYI crafts
- Earrings (Easter)
- Eggs (decorative)
- Food (packaged)
- Garland
- Gift wrap
- Gnomes
- Hats
- Magnets
- Mommy & me Easter attire
- Ornaments
- Pajamas (adult and children)
- Personalized gifts
- Photography
- Pillows
- Placemats
- Signs
- Socks (Easter themed)
- Stained glass
- Stationery
- Stuffies/Stuffed Animals -- no more vendors in this category can be accepted
- Sweets (non-chocolate)
- Tableclothes
- Table runners
- T-shirts/sweatshirts (Easter themed)
- Wall hangings
- Wreaths
Once you have submitted this application, a jury process will take place. You will be contacted should we require additional information. Foods prepared under Cottage Food Law are prohibited. Food vendors must carry, and provide, applicable food licenses and food products must be prepared or packaged in a licensed kitchen. Food and beverage for immediate consumption, mobile food establishments, and Special Transitory Food Units are not allowed.
Stalls are limited. Vendors will be accepted for no more than four (4) Downtown Market Vendor events in 2026. This will ensure a variety of products are offered for Downtown Market guests throughout the season. To maintain the integrity and uniqueness of the 2026 Christkindl Markt, vendors selected to participate will not be accepted as vendors in other 2026 Grand Rapids Downtown Market Public Markets/Events.
Vendor will be notified within two (2) weeks of applying. Additional Market Vendor events are listed below:
- Art Print & Pattern Pop-Up -- Sunday, March 1
- Boho Bazaar - Saturday, March 28 and Sunday, March 29
- Mother's Day Gift Fair - Sunday, May 10
- Summer Solstice Market - Sunday, June 21
- Artisan Jewelry Market - Sunday, August 16
- Ceramics Cement & Pottery Pop-up - Sunday, September 13
- Fall Celebration Market - Sunday, September 20
- Merchants of the Macabre Oddities Market -- Saturday, October 24
Application Requirements
Click here to see the Springtime Pop-Up Market Rules & Regulations.
Please note item #10 regarding the required liability insurance and additional insured. If accepted to the Easter HOP-Up Market, please plan to have your insurance certificate containing the required additional insured entities emailed to publicevents@downtownmarketgr.com no later than Friday, March 13, 2026.
Please note item #10 regarding the required liability insurance and additional insured. If accepted to the Easter HOP-Up Market, please plan to have your insurance certificate containing the required additional insured entities emailed to publicevents@downtownmarketgr.com no later than Friday, March 13, 2026.
Jury Details
Average number of applications submitted each year
40
Average number of artists selected from the jury to participate in the event
35
Booth Information
Four Booth Styles Available:
- Greenhouse 8'X5: $100 (8 Available) -- SOLD OUT
- Greenhouse 8X10: $150 (11 Available) -- SOLD OUT
- Banquet Room 8x5: $100 (10 Available)
- Banquet Room 8x10: $150 (11 Available)
Refund Policy
No refunds will be given for Vendor cancellation after acceptance and payment.
Additional Fees
Greenhouse 8x10: $150
Banquet Room 8x10: $150
Greenhouse 8x5: $100
Banquet Room 8x5: $100
8 Foot Tables: $10
6 Foot Tables: $8
4 Foot Tables: $6
Chairs: $5
Terms to Apply
Application Fee: $15
