Apply to Become an Artisan Vendor

Creative Artisan Vendors Wanted

The Operation Pumpkin committee is seeking artisans that are interested in providing patrons a unique, creative, and artistic selection of products during the 2025 Operation Pumpkin festival. The Operation Pumpkin committee will selectively curate the event to include the top local artisans in areas such as: specialized jewelry, distinctive artwork, vintage clothing, antique and re-purposed furniture, and assorted crafts/products.

Preference will be given to artisans who are able to attend all 3 days of the festival (Oct. 10-12, 2025). However, space is provided on the application to note if you are only available for certain days.

Note: No “Direct Sales” vendors will be selected. Artisans must sell handcrafted/homemade/local products.  

Applications will be accepted until all vendor spaces are filled.

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All applicants will be notified once final vendor decisions are made. Please do not email or call prior to the announcement in early to mid-summer 2025. We thank you for your patience as we select from so many high quality artisans!

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FEE STRUCTURE:

• Art / craft vendors:
• 10’x10’ space - $300
• 10’x20’ space - $600
• Each additional 5' - $150
• Local brick & mortar businesses located within the City of Hamilton will receive $50 off a 10'x10' space or $100 off a 10'x20' (or larger) space.
• If applicable, please include the name and address of your Hamilton brick & mortar business in the "Anything Else You Want Us To Know?" section of the application.

If selected, payment is expected no later than 2 weeks after vendor receives notification. Instructions for how to submit payment, as well as vendor rules & regulations and festival logistics, will be sent via email to all selected vendors.

Insurance & License Requirement, and Additional Information:

• Artisans are responsible for providing their own tents, tables, and chairs.
• Electric (enough for LED lighting only) is available for a select number of artisan vendor spaces. If you will require electric, please complete the Electric section on the vendor application.
• Artisans will be expected to obtain a vendor’s license in order to attend Operation Pumpkin.
• Ohio law requires artisans to submit applicable vendor’s licenses to the event coordinator in order to participate.