Ceramics Cement & Pottery Pop-Up 2026

The Grand Rapids Downtown Market is embracing the beauty and functionality of artfully-crafted creations, hand-thrown pottery and cement goods in all forms at the Ceramics Cement & Pottery Pop-up Market which takes place on Sunday, September 13, 2026 from 10 am to 6 pm in the Market Shed and East Parking Lot.

Booth sizes vary. Vendors applying will be juried on a rolling basis. The Ceramics Cement & Pottery Pop-up will be advertised and promoted throughout west Michigan through various printed literature, media alerts, email blasts, community calendars, and through 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 vendors 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, and social get-togethers.

Questions? Please contact the Public Events Department at publicevents@downtownmarketgr.com.

This event is for the sale of locally hand-made cement, ceramic, porcelain and pottery goods and products, including but not limited to the following:

• Mugs
• Dishware/plates/bowls/spoonrests/serving dishes
• Candle holders
• Wall hangings
• Vases
• Trinket dishes
• Garden embellishments and Bird Feeders
• Tree Hangers and Plant Ornaments
• Planters
• Ceramic sculpture
• Ceramic trays
• Soap dishes, bath containers

Once you have submitted this application, a jury process will take place. You will be contacted should we required additional information.  

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
• Springtime Pop-Up Market -- Sunday, March 22
• Boho Bazaar - Saturday and Sunday, March 28 and 29
• Mother's Day Gift Fair -- Sunday, May 10
• Summer Solstice Market -- Sunday, June 21
• Artisan Jewelry Market -- Sunday, August 16
• Fall Celebration Pop-Up -- Sunday, September 20
• Merchants of the Macabre Oddities Market - Saturday, October 24

Three Booth Styles Available:

• 8X5: $75 
• 8X10: $100 
• 10x10: $125

No refunds will be given for Vendor cancellation after acceptance and payment.