Calling All to Elf Market 2025!
Sometimes it pays to be a last-minute holiday shopper ! Especially when the ELF MARKET is on SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14th from 11am-5pm this year !! Join the fun and get the rest of your shopping done with us at our hyper-local market. You’ll find the most unique gifts while supporting some very talented local artists, as well as your favorite ArtsCenter !
This year, in addition to hosting over 60 arts and craft vendors, we will have activities for the whole family, like the popular ‘Paint Your Own Plate’ brought to you by our ceramics studio, and fairy hair ! If you come hungry, fear not, we are so excited to have Chef Bill Smith, local treasure and author making his famous Atlantic Beach Pie bites for us, and the ever joyful Beau Catering bringing their signature southern cooking to us for some grab & go lunches and more ! Plus, super fun music vibes with Kelly Reidy and Clark Blomquists’ ‘Holiday Music Zone’. Mark your calendars friends, you don’t want to miss this market ! Click on the following links to see a few of our vendors this year, and don’t forget to follow The ArtsCenter on social media (INSTA, FB ) to see updates on Elf, and some more vendor spotlights.
Absolutely thrilled to have local poster maker / rock star Ron Liberti back at ELF this year, and he made us a poster ! He will be selling his rock posters, art, and t-shirts.
A SNEAK PEEK AT A FEW ELF 2025 VENDORS –
Frequently asked questions
What and When is Elf Market?
Elf Market is The ArtsCenter’s annual holiday craft market which showcases artists from our community. No commission of sales will be collected. The ArtsCenter is a recognized 501(c)3 non-profit with a mission to educate and inspire artistic creativity and to enrich the lives of people of all ages.
This year's event will be happening on December 14th at our downtown Carrboro location, 400 Roberson St, from 11am - 5pm.
How and When to Apply?
The application deadline is October 1 at 11:59pm. We will send notifications no later than October 15. Booth fees are due by November 10th.
How to apply:
Vendor ApplicationHow to apply:
Thank you so much for your interest in vending at this year's Elf Market, happening Saturday, December 6th, 2025! This year's event will be happening at our downtown Carrboro location, 400 Roberson St, from 11am - 5pm.
Elf Market is The ArtsCenter’s annual holiday craft market which showcases artists from our community. No commission of sales will be collected. The ArtsCenter is a recognized 501(c)3 non-profit with a mission to educate and inspire artistic creativity and to enrich the lives of people of all ages.
The application deadline is October 1st at 11:59pm. We will send notifications no later than October 15. Booth fees are due by November 10th.
What are Booth Fees?
A nonrefundable booth fee of $125.00 is required to be paid in full by November 10th. This can be done online (link will be provided to you when you receive your notification of approval) or via check. You cannot pay the booth fee before being notified that your application has been approved by the Elf Market Committee.
Booth Fees help support the event and support our programs!
Booth Fees help support the event and support our programs!
Can artists share a booth?
Booth sharing is permitted, but please be mindful of the number of people staffing your booth as space is limited. In this instance, one person should pay the booth fee and artists should work out payment amongst themselves.
What can I sell?
All merchandise needs to be handmade: absolutely no factory made or drop-shipped goods.
-Food items are not allowed unless they are pre-packaged.
What are Vendor Expectations?
Vendor Expectations:
-Vendor Booths are 10'x10' in size and will all be placed indoors throughout the entirety of the building. There will only be a maximum of 60 booths sold.
-Vendors may arrive as early as 3 hours before the start of the event (8:00 am) and are expected to be fully broken down by one hour after the event (6:00pm).
-Vendors are expected to bring their own tables, chairs, and display items, all of which needs to fully fit inside a 10'x10' booth space. If you cannot provide your own table for your booth, please indicate this in the access accommodation question below.
-Vendors must provide their own way of accepting/processing sales (Square, Cashapp, Cash Box etc.) Please note that outlet space is limited.
-Vendors are responsible for staffing their booth for the entirety of the event.
-As this is an all ages public event, all merchandise should be family friendly. No obscene or offensive merchandise is permitted. If you are unsure about how these guidelines might apply to your items, feel free to reach out to Soleil Konkel at the email above.
-All merchandise needs to be handmade: absolutely no factory made or drop-shipped goods.
-Food items are not allowed unless they are pre-packaged.
-Booth sharing is permitted, but please be mindful of the number of people staffing your booth as space is limited. In this instance, one person should pay the booth fee and artists should work out payment amongst themselves.
-Vendor Booths are 10'x10' in size and will all be placed indoors throughout the entirety of the building. There will only be a maximum of 60 booths sold.
-Vendors may arrive as early as 3 hours before the start of the event (8:00 am) and are expected to be fully broken down by one hour after the event (6:00pm).
-Vendors are expected to bring their own tables, chairs, and display items, all of which needs to fully fit inside a 10'x10' booth space. If you cannot provide your own table for your booth, please indicate this in the access accommodation question below.
-Vendors must provide their own way of accepting/processing sales (Square, Cashapp, Cash Box etc.) Please note that outlet space is limited.
-Vendors are responsible for staffing their booth for the entirety of the event.
-As this is an all ages public event, all merchandise should be family friendly. No obscene or offensive merchandise is permitted. If you are unsure about how these guidelines might apply to your items, feel free to reach out to Soleil Konkel at the email above.
-All merchandise needs to be handmade: absolutely no factory made or drop-shipped goods.
-Food items are not allowed unless they are pre-packaged.
-Booth sharing is permitted, but please be mindful of the number of people staffing your booth as space is limited. In this instance, one person should pay the booth fee and artists should work out payment amongst themselves.
I have more Questions or need Accommodations. Who do I contact?
Please contact us for any accommodations you many need! elfmarket@artscenterlive.org
What else will be going on during elf market?
Elf Market attendees can expect live music, arts, crafts, food vendors, raffles and more.