MESA CHRISTMAS MARKET 2025
VENDOR INFORMATION
Event Dates & Hours
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Dates: Friday–Sunday, December 12–14, 2025
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Event Hours: 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM
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Vendor Setup: 2:00 PM – 4:45 PM
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Breakdown: After 9:30 PM
Mesa Christmas Market (MCM) is the premier Christmas market in the East Valley, sharing space with the popular Mesa Santa Express (over 6,000 attendees), neighboring the Food Truck Forest, and across from the Mesa LDS Temple Christmas lights.
The quality of a traditional Christmas market depends on maintaining a high standard of the vendor products it offers. The Mesa Christmas Market (MCM) is committed to immersing our visitors into a world of folklore and craftsmanship as well as traditional, seasonal specialIes to provide them a magical experience.
Vendor Categories
We are looking for high-quality, unique items, including:
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Decorative Christmas & holiday items (wreaths, ornaments, etc.)
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One-of-a-kind handmade products
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Holiday-themed children’s gifts
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Apparel (no profanity)
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Jewelry & accessories
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Holiday baked goods & specialty foods
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Unique holiday gifts (clothing, food, accessories, etc.)
Note: Only one glow vendor will be accepted due to space limitations.
Acceptance Criteria
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Vendor space is limited and subject to Event Manager approval
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Applications are reviewed on a weekly basis; early submissions are encouraged
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Your application will be reviewed for quality, uniqueness, salability, and fit with the market theme and category balance
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Approved vendors will receive an acceptance email from themesachristmasmarket@gmail.com within two weeks
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Requested dates do not guarantee a spot on dates requested only on availability
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MCM reserves the right to ask any vendor to leave the market if they are selling unapproved or offensive items, or otherwise fail to comply with market standards. This policy also applies if a vendor behaves disrespectfully toward event staff, fellow vendors or patrons. Our goal is to maintain a safe, welcoming, and enjoyable environment for everyone.
Booth Design & Aesthetic Standards
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Vendors are expected to create an attractive and professional booth that enhances the overall holiday market experience
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Thoughtful use of signage, lighting, decorations, and displays is encouraged
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Booths must be safe, stable, and free of hazards
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Vendors can set up on infront of their booths but not on either side of their 10x10 space as we will have tents touching to make room for all of our vendors
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Previous vending experience is not required, but vendors must demonstrate an ability to present products in an organized and visually appealing way
Vendor Booth Information & Pricing
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Booth Cost: $90 per 10x10 space, per night
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Vendors requiring larger space must request additional spots in their application.
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Note: Approval for multiple spots is subject to availability. Only if space allows can a vendor be assigned two or more adjacent 10x10 booths.
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MCM Provides:
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Electricity for heating device or indoor lighting
Vendors Must Bring:
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10x10 tent
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Heating device
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Tables, shelving, and other display items
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Personal décor for booth interior and exterior
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Any additional signage
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Items required for food preparation (if applicable)
Setup & Breakdown:
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Setup begins at 2:00 PM and must be completed by 4:45 PM
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Event hours: 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM; breakdown begins after 9:30 PM
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Vendors are responsible for cleaning their booth and removing all garbage including oil etc for food vendors; instructions for pickup and bin locations will be provided
Licenses, Insurance & Compliance
City of Mesa Business License
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Requirement: All vendors must obtain a General Business License from the City of Mesa.
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Application: Apply for a Mesa Business License
City of Mesa Specialty Business License (if applicable) FOOD VENDORS
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Requirement: Certain business types may require a Specialty Business License, such as food vendors or those selling regulated products.
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Application: Specialty Business License Information
Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) License
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Requirement: Vendors must obtain a TPT license from the Arizona Department of Revenue.
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Information: TPT License Information
Arizona State Insurance Requirements
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Requirement: Vendors must provide proof of liability insurance.
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Documentation: A Certificate of Insurance (COI) must reference the waiver of subrogation and list the State of Arizona as additional insured.
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Guidelines: Arizona Department of Administration Insurance Requirements
Payment & Refund Policy
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Payment is due within 7 days of acceptance
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No refunds will be issued, even in the event the market is canceled due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances