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Milford Holiday Stroll & Christmas Market
Milford Holiday Stroll & Christmas Market
Be a vendor at the 20th annual Holiday Stroll and Christmas Market on Saturday, December 6 from 3 to 8 PM! Artisanal and specialty vendors are welcome in our Farmer's Market area on South Walnut Street. Please complete the application no later than October 30th. Once the application is received, you will receive an email confirmation and a Square invoice to pay for your space. As a reminder, non-profits during the event, but we need a copy of your non-profit status. All downtown businesses in the Downtown Milford Inc. footprint also receive a free space but you MUST complete an application, especially if your business is not located on Walnut Street.
All vendor spots are 10'x10' and vendors must provide their own tents, tables and chairs. Details on setup time, location of the vendor spot and entry into the festival grounds will be provided closer to the festival.
Vendor form can be found here:
https://forms.gle/B3uMiifCMT3hgqTo6
Bags2Mats for the Homeless looking for Volunteers
Bags2Mats for the Homeless looking for Volunteers:
Volunteers have been making mats for the homeless in our nation for years. In 2019 Volunteer Delaware 50+ added the volunteer opportunity of crocheting plastic bags into mats for the homeless after being introduced to it by a volunteer in Sussex County. The new opportunity soon grew into an official program and in 2022 the program expanded into Kent and New Castle County.
Within this short time, Bags2Mats for the Homeless volunteers have collected plastics, prepared plarn (plastic yarn) and crocheted more than 638 mats statewide (2024). Each bags saving around 600 plastics bags from going to the landfill.
VOLUNTEER NEEDS:
Collect Plastics Volunteer – Assist program in bringing awareness to and collecting plastic material such as plastic bags, dry cleaning bags, and other soft plastics needed to make the mats.
PLARN Volunteer – Cut collected plastic material and assemble loops to create plarn for volunteers.
Crochet Volunteer – Crochet plastic material into mats for the homeless.
Please call Volunteer Delaware 50+ at 302-515-3020 to coordinate a drop-off or to volunteer.
New Castle County: Debnam Bldg. 1901 N. Dupont Highway, New Castle DE 19720
Kent County: Volunteer Delaware, 805 River Rd. Dover, DE 19901
Sussex County: 546 South Bradford Street, Georgetown , DE 19947
To Volunteer and for more information, please reach out to Bobbi Jo Tice
Volunteer Services Coordinator
State Office of Volunteerism /Volunteer Delaware 50+
Office: (302)515-3024
Free Events at the Rehoboth Library in September!
Free Events at the Rehoboth Library in September!
Mixed-Media Collage Workshop (a sort of self-guided sandbox for collaging) on September 16th
Art Trading Cards meet-up (also collage/mixed-media) on September 30th
Currently, they have 20 seats available, but if they get a lot of registrations, they will open it to even more people.
These classes are completely free, and they will be using various art supplies that the library has accumulated over the summer.
Please contact Jay with any questions!
Jay Campbell (she/her)
RBPL Events Coordinator
(302) 227-8044 EXT.107
Pretty in Pink - Women-owned business 2025 Annual Holiday Market
Pretty in Pink - Women-owned business 2025 Annual Holiday Market
When: Saturday, December 6, 2025, 11:00am-2pm
Where: St. Anne’s, Middletown DE
Hosted by Delaware Female Creatives, Poppy & Prim Events, and the Links at St. Anne’s Club, this festive holiday market will feature unique gifts, handmade crafts, seasonal décor, and delicious treats from talented women-owned businesses across the region.
💗 What’s in store:
• Complimentary food & festive treats
• Curated gift bags for attendees (while supplies last)
• Seasonal sips
• The chance to connect with like-minded entrepreneurs & shop small
Whether you’re looking for the perfect holiday gift or want to enjoy a beautiful day supporting local women in business, this is the must-attend holiday event of the season.
Click here if you would like to apply to be a vendor at this event!
Fall Equinox Fest at Lavender Fields at Warrington Manor
Fall Equinox Fest at Lavender Fields at Warrington Manor
Vendors Needed-Live Musicians needed too!
Call the farm at 302-684-1514
When: Saturday & Sunday, September 20th & 21st
10am-4pm
Art & Craft Vendors
Petting Zoo
Build your own Dahia Bouquet
Live Music
Specials in the store and cafe
Call for Vendors-Inner Bloom Locals Bloom Market
Inner Bloom’s Second Annual Fall Locals Bloom Market!
Spots are first come, first serve base on receipt of deposit! You can participate for both days, or just one day. Time is TBD based on vendor poll in mid August.
When: September 13 & 14, 2025
Where: Innerbloom, 2908 Philadelphia Ave, Ocean City, MD 21842
Cost to Participate: $50, nonrefundable, $25 per day, single day participation is acceptable. Bring your own tent, tables, chairs
Direct Message Inner Bloom Floral on Instagram at @innerbloomfloral to sign up or for more details!
Wilderlove Fall Market looking for Vendors
Wilderlove Fall Market: September 20th 9am-2pm
Wilderlove Handmade & Vintage in Greenwood, DE will host an outdoor market in the Wilderlove/Amity parking lot on September 20th from 9am-2pm. They are currently looking for vintage and handmade vendors to fill spaces!
Apply here if interested!
Fall/Holiday Market at Village of Five Points
Bronze Anchor Studios will be hosting another Fall/Holiday Market at the Village of Five Points in Lewes, DE so mark your calendars for November 8th, 2025. They have re-worked the inside layout to fit more artists this year and will be expanding to tents along the sidewalks of the main circle at the Villages of Five Points. They had excellent attendance last year!
The application is available here - www.bronzeanchor.com. Just scroll all the way to the bottom of the page. The fee to apply will be $25 and the booth fee if accepted will be an additional $175. Payment details are provided in the application.
A few reminders -
This is a juried event. If you have questions about what that means, please contact Jenn Wagner, Bronze Anchor Studios, 713-298-2376
Artists may not share tables.
Earrings Galore 2025/2026
Deadline: Sunday, September 14th
Earrings Galore 2025/2026
Application is open for Earrings Galore with Heidi Lowe Gallery! Artists have until Sunday, September 14th at midnight to applly. Send in your most outrageous, unique earrings!
Apply through their website www.heidilowegallery.com
Delaware Heritage Festival seeking Artist Vendors
First State Heritage Park is seeking artisan vendors who create handmade items to join them at the Delaware Heritage Festival! If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a vendor, follow the link below to fill out an application, or scan the QR code in the image.
Date: Saturday November 1st 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Rain or Shine — On The Green in Dover — Free fun for the whole family!
62nd Annual Havre de Grace Art Show Applications Open!
Applications Professionally Juried and open to all Artists & Craftsmen Original Work
SHOW DATE: Saturday, October 18 & Sunday, October 19 2025 (RAIN OR SHINE)
LOCATION: Tydings Memorial Park and Concord Point Park, Havre de Grace, MD 21078
TIME: 10 am- 5 pm Saturday, October 18 & Sunday October 19 2024 (must be fully set up by 9:00 am)
AWARDS: Monetary and/or Ribbon Awards Totaling Over $1500
Must be cashed within 30 days or forfeited.
Application Fees and deadlines:
Rates for General Art Exhibitor Space
Regular Rate – June 2 – Sept 20th, 2025 -$185 per 10’x10′ space
College Art Major –verified $60 per 10’x10′ space
Student 18 and under – verified Free per 10’x10′ space
Student Application Fee:No charge must upload birth certificate
College Application fee: $60 per space Art Majors only, must upload transcripts
Space size: 10’x10’ multiple spaces available charged per space
Accepted Applications: Will be notified by email within 30 days of receipt with further instructions
Rejected Applications: Will be notified by email within 30 days of receipt and application fee (less than $25 administration fee) will be returned by check via U.S. Postal Service.
Click here for the application and more information!
DDOA Artist Opportunity Grants
Artist Opportunity Grants are awarded on a competitive basis to support unique professional and artistic development and presentation opportunities for artists.
Examples include: materials to complete work for a specific show or program; the cost to rent a facility for a performance; study with a master for a specified period of time. Evaluation criteria include: anticipated impact on the artist’s work or career; financial feasibility and need; marketing plans; and uniqueness of the opportunity.
Quarterly Deadlines
January 2 for activities occurring between February 15 and May 15
April 1 for activities occurring between May 15 and August 15
July 1 for activities occurring between August 15 and November 15
October 1 for activities occurring between November 15 and February 15
