2009 Downtown Holiday Market |
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801 F Street NW
Washington, DC 20004 Opens December 4 The application for the Downtown Holiday Marketis now closed. For information regarding spaces please inquire via the Contact Us page. View Downtown Holiday Market Layout: Site layout The 2009 Downtown Holiday Market is produced in partnership with the Downtown Business Improvement District (DC BID) and Diverse Markets Management (DMM). It will operate for nearly 3 weeks.
DATES: Friday, December 4th through Wednesday, December 23rd EVENT HOURS: Advertised hours for the market will be 11:30am - 8:00pm each day. LOCATION: The wide sidewalk of F Street, between 7th and 9th Streets NW, in front of the Smithsonian Reynolds Center for American Art and Portraiture. Directly across the street are Gallery Place Metro, the Verizon Center, and the bustling 7th Street Gallery Place corridor. Opposite the Market are Hotel Monaco, the Spy Museum, and several upscale restaurants. EXHIBITORS: This will be a juried high quality market intended to feature a diverse mix of seasonal gift items and unique products. Exhibitors will be selected based upon the contribution to a vibrant environment of varied high-quality gifts. Hand made items, artwork, imported handcrafts (Fair-Trade importers preferred) and specialty foods are welcome. Presentation is an important element of the market environment; booths should be inviting and thoughtfully arranged. Only pre-approved products will be allowed to be displayed.DMM reserves the right to restrict or reject any exhibitor with products deemed unsuitable. Pictures of product will be required for application acceptance. SPACES: There are 49 booth spaces. Tents are provided for all spaces. ALL spaces are 10’x10’ high peak tents with a back wall, tall ceilings and are closable overnight. Ground covering and electricity is provided. The Holiday Market does NOT provide tables, chairs, extension cords, or lighting beyond a single general ambient light per booth. All spaces include: • Sheltered tent structures • Ground covering protection • Electricity to light your booth. You must provide your own: • Heavy duty extension cords • Tables and chairs • Display lighting (basic overhead light will be provided) RATES: Booth rates are $150 per day. Preference is given for exhibitors selecting from the following options: SEGMENT 1 (Beginning) | 6 days | Fri 12/4- Wed 12/9 (Early load-in on 12/3). SEGMENT 2 (Middle) | 7 days | Thu 12/10- Wed 12/16 SEGMENT 3 (End) | 7 days | Thu 12/17- Wed 12/23 WEEKENDS | CONTACT: Apply online, download application, and get additional contact information on our website: www.diversemarkets.net. For questions and requests, send us a message via our Contact page. Telephone: 202-543-3370 Mail payments and applications to: Diverse Markets Management | 29 Kings Court, SE | Washington, DC 20003 |