| 2009 Downtown Holiday Market! |
We are pleased to announce the 2009 Downtown Holiday Market. Celebrating its fifth year, this event boasts one of the most spectacular outdoor shopping environments in the region. This year we continue to build on our very successful event. The Downtown Holiday Market (DHM) will operate for nearly three weeks. It will open Friday, December 4th, and will run continuously for a total of 20 days, ending Tuesday, December 23rd. Hours will be from 11:30am-8pm each day.
Held in the vibrant Penn Quarter neighborhood with the Donald W. Reynolds Center for American Art and Portraiture as its backdrop, the festival will again be located on the wide sidewalk of F Street, stretching from 7th to 9th Streets NW. Both ends of the market are within view of entrances to the Gallery Place Metro. Also across the street are the Verizon Center and the bustling 7th Street Gallery Place corridor. Opposite the Market are Hotel Monaco, the Spy Museum, and many upscale restaurants.
During the last four years, DHM has experienced tremendous growth in stature, sales numbers and customer attendance. This success can be attributed to the hard work of the event producers, the variety of its on-site features, and the caliber of its participating artists and businesses. Additionally, DHM is well promoted through its media partners and via a considerable PR campaign.
This will be a juried high quality crafts and gift market featuring a diverse display from exhibitors of many types of merchandise, as well as prepared food and beverage vendors. The Market will accommodate 49 exhibitors. Exhibitors benefit from excellent amenities: All spaces are 10x10 and sheltered under high peak tent structures and will include ground covering, walls and a closable front. Electricity will be provided for you to light your booth. A loading area will be available at the curbside of the Market. For added convenience, nearby off-site parking is included in the space fee.
All exhibitors wishing to participate must complete an application and pay a $35 application fee. A jury will review applications, images of products and booth display. Upon notification of acceptance, the space fee will be due. For detailed participation information click here |
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