VENDOR Booth Application: KOHO's Holiday Artist + Maker Marketplace
Vendor booth fee: $50 per day plus 10% revenue share
Apply Today to be a Vendor at KOHO's Holiday Marketplace
KOHO invites you to be a vendor at KOHO's Holiday Artist + Maker Marketplace. KOHO is committed to uplifting, supporting and amplifying the stories, creative work and passion of entrepreneurs in cultural communities.
This event will take place INDOORS at the KOHO Creative Hub in SF Japantown and adjacent areas of the East Mall.
We encourage artists of all mediums and makers of original designs to apply. We are also looking for food vendors that sell giftable, pre-packaged items.
Event dates:
Saturday, December 7th, 12p-5p
Sunday, December 8th, 12p-5p
Vendors can apply to participate in one or both days.
About our Revenue Share program:
To keep booth fees accessible and to support vendors of all sizes, our booth fees are structured a little different from what you may see elsewhere. Our booth fees consist of two parts: a lower fee up front, and then 10% of your revenue at the conclusion of the event.
In order for us to accurately collect the revenue share, vendors MUST use a POS system that can track transactions and sales total for the day, such as Square, PayPal, or Shopify.
How to apply for a booth:
Apply for Vendor Booth by clicking the button below, then check out and enter contact and payment details using the shopping cart button on the lower right.
In order for your application to be received and considered, you will need to check out and pay for your booth at the time of application.
We will notify you within a week if you've been selected to be a part of the event. If you are not selected for this event, a full refund will be issued.
Rentals:
A limited number of rentals are available for $25. Please add the table and chair rental package to your cart (available here) before checking out.
Selection Criteria:
All vendors must make and/or design all of the items that they sell. Resellers of mass-produced items will not be accepted.
Preference will be given to vendors with products that reflect Japanese / Japanese American, Japantown, and Western Addition identity and culture, but this is not a requirement for acceptance into the event.
Food Vendors:
Pre-packaged food vendors will be allowed to participate. There is an additional fee for a temporary food facility permit that is required by the SF DPH. 100% of this fee goes straight to SF DPH.
Food vendor permit additional fees:
Low hazard permit, 1 day: $117
Low hazard permit, 2 days: $149
Upon acceptance to the marketplace, you will be directed to pay for your permits through KOHO.
Day-of-Event Schedule
Load in:
10:00am to 11:00am
Food vendors, be prepared for inspection by 11:00am
Retail vendors, be prepared to sell by 11:45am
Marketplace Hours:
12:00pm to 5:00 pm
Load out by venue:
5:00pm to 6:00pm
FAQs
What size are booths?
Booth spaces are 8 feet wide by 8 feet deep.
What if I need a larger booth? Can I purchase two spaces?
Potentially, yes. Please purchase one booth space and contact vendors@kohosf.org regarding your space needs before purchasing an additional space.
When is the application deadline?
Friday, November 15th is the last day to apply.
When will I hear back about my application?
We will respond to applications by Tuesday, November 19th.
Can you provide access to wifi and electricity for vendors?
Unfortunately, we will not be able to provide this for vendors.
What are the selling hours of this event?
12:00pm to 5:00pm each day
Can I rent a table and chairs?
KOHO has a limited number of rental packages available. The fee is $25 per day. You can purchase these here.
Vendor booth fee: $50 per day plus 10% revenue share
Apply Today to be a Vendor at KOHO's Holiday Marketplace
KOHO invites you to be a vendor at KOHO's Holiday Artist + Maker Marketplace. KOHO is committed to uplifting, supporting and amplifying the stories, creative work and passion of entrepreneurs in cultural communities.
This event will take place INDOORS at the KOHO Creative Hub in SF Japantown and adjacent areas of the East Mall.
We encourage artists of all mediums and makers of original designs to apply. We are also looking for food vendors that sell giftable, pre-packaged items.
Event dates:
Saturday, December 7th, 12p-5p
Sunday, December 8th, 12p-5p
Vendors can apply to participate in one or both days.
About our Revenue Share program:
To keep booth fees accessible and to support vendors of all sizes, our booth fees are structured a little different from what you may see elsewhere. Our booth fees consist of two parts: a lower fee up front, and then 10% of your revenue at the conclusion of the event.
In order for us to accurately collect the revenue share, vendors MUST use a POS system that can track transactions and sales total for the day, such as Square, PayPal, or Shopify.
How to apply for a booth:
Apply for Vendor Booth by clicking the button below, then check out and enter contact and payment details using the shopping cart button on the lower right.
In order for your application to be received and considered, you will need to check out and pay for your booth at the time of application.
We will notify you within a week if you've been selected to be a part of the event. If you are not selected for this event, a full refund will be issued.
Rentals:
A limited number of rentals are available for $25. Please add the table and chair rental package to your cart (available here) before checking out.
Selection Criteria:
All vendors must make and/or design all of the items that they sell. Resellers of mass-produced items will not be accepted.
Preference will be given to vendors with products that reflect Japanese / Japanese American, Japantown, and Western Addition identity and culture, but this is not a requirement for acceptance into the event.
Food Vendors:
Pre-packaged food vendors will be allowed to participate. There is an additional fee for a temporary food facility permit that is required by the SF DPH. 100% of this fee goes straight to SF DPH.
Food vendor permit additional fees:
Low hazard permit, 1 day: $117
Low hazard permit, 2 days: $149
Upon acceptance to the marketplace, you will be directed to pay for your permits through KOHO.
Day-of-Event Schedule
Load in:
10:00am to 11:00am
Food vendors, be prepared for inspection by 11:00am
Retail vendors, be prepared to sell by 11:45am
Marketplace Hours:
12:00pm to 5:00 pm
Load out by venue:
5:00pm to 6:00pm
FAQs
What size are booths?
Booth spaces are 8 feet wide by 8 feet deep.
What if I need a larger booth? Can I purchase two spaces?
Potentially, yes. Please purchase one booth space and contact vendors@kohosf.org regarding your space needs before purchasing an additional space.
When is the application deadline?
Friday, November 15th is the last day to apply.
When will I hear back about my application?
We will respond to applications by Tuesday, November 19th.
Can you provide access to wifi and electricity for vendors?
Unfortunately, we will not be able to provide this for vendors.
What are the selling hours of this event?
12:00pm to 5:00pm each day
Can I rent a table and chairs?
KOHO has a limited number of rental packages available. The fee is $25 per day. You can purchase these here.
Vendor booth fee: $50 per day plus 10% revenue share
Apply Today to be a Vendor at KOHO's Holiday Marketplace
KOHO invites you to be a vendor at KOHO's Holiday Artist + Maker Marketplace. KOHO is committed to uplifting, supporting and amplifying the stories, creative work and passion of entrepreneurs in cultural communities.
This event will take place INDOORS at the KOHO Creative Hub in SF Japantown and adjacent areas of the East Mall.
We encourage artists of all mediums and makers of original designs to apply. We are also looking for food vendors that sell giftable, pre-packaged items.
Event dates:
Saturday, December 7th, 12p-5p
Sunday, December 8th, 12p-5p
Vendors can apply to participate in one or both days.
About our Revenue Share program:
To keep booth fees accessible and to support vendors of all sizes, our booth fees are structured a little different from what you may see elsewhere. Our booth fees consist of two parts: a lower fee up front, and then 10% of your revenue at the conclusion of the event.
In order for us to accurately collect the revenue share, vendors MUST use a POS system that can track transactions and sales total for the day, such as Square, PayPal, or Shopify.
How to apply for a booth:
Apply for Vendor Booth by clicking the button below, then check out and enter contact and payment details using the shopping cart button on the lower right.
In order for your application to be received and considered, you will need to check out and pay for your booth at the time of application.
We will notify you within a week if you've been selected to be a part of the event. If you are not selected for this event, a full refund will be issued.
Rentals:
A limited number of rentals are available for $25. Please add the table and chair rental package to your cart (available here) before checking out.
Selection Criteria:
All vendors must make and/or design all of the items that they sell. Resellers of mass-produced items will not be accepted.
Preference will be given to vendors with products that reflect Japanese / Japanese American, Japantown, and Western Addition identity and culture, but this is not a requirement for acceptance into the event.
Food Vendors:
Pre-packaged food vendors will be allowed to participate. There is an additional fee for a temporary food facility permit that is required by the SF DPH. 100% of this fee goes straight to SF DPH.
Food vendor permit additional fees:
Low hazard permit, 1 day: $117
Low hazard permit, 2 days: $149
Upon acceptance to the marketplace, you will be directed to pay for your permits through KOHO.
Day-of-Event Schedule
Load in:
10:00am to 11:00am
Food vendors, be prepared for inspection by 11:00am
Retail vendors, be prepared to sell by 11:45am
Marketplace Hours:
12:00pm to 5:00 pm
Load out by venue:
5:00pm to 6:00pm
FAQs
What size are booths?
Booth spaces are 8 feet wide by 8 feet deep.
What if I need a larger booth? Can I purchase two spaces?
Potentially, yes. Please purchase one booth space and contact vendors@kohosf.org regarding your space needs before purchasing an additional space.
When is the application deadline?
Friday, November 15th is the last day to apply.
When will I hear back about my application?
We will respond to applications by Tuesday, November 19th.
Can you provide access to wifi and electricity for vendors?
Unfortunately, we will not be able to provide this for vendors.
What are the selling hours of this event?
12:00pm to 5:00pm each day
Can I rent a table and chairs?
KOHO has a limited number of rental packages available. The fee is $25 per day. You can purchase these here.
Vendor Pricing Breakdown
$50 Booth Fee + $10% revenue share.
One six foot table and 2 folding chairs are available for additional $25 fee.
We charge a 10% Revenue Share (your sales before taxes) to keep the event economically viable and pass on the savings to you as a lower Booth Fee. 10% of your revenue is due at the end of the event.
If you're not accepted, we will refund your Booth Fee.
Vendor Requirements
All vendors must use Square, Paypal, or other POS system that can provide a daily sales report.
All vendors need to provide their own Wi-Fi access for their POS system.
Cash sales must be entered into Square, Paypal, or other POS system.
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