Holiday Makers Market

Sunday, December 8 | 10am-3pm

WASHINGTON SQUARE BUILDING

Join us for a festive shopping experience in downtown Wausau! Find the perfect gift for everyone on your list while supporting local makers and small businesses.

Holiday Vendor Lineup

Specialty Lattes, Drinks + Food

The fine print.

  • 1. Selection Process: All events are produced by Wausau River District (WRD), and will play a role in selecting all vendors participating in events. Vendors will be selected based on the aforementioned criteria. Our goal is to have a variety of goods offered to the public at the event, however we do not guarantee exclusivity of product.

    2. Interpretation and Enforcement of Rules: Each vendor shall comply with the following rules and regulations, in addition to complying with any and all statutes of the State of Wisconsin, Marathon County and the City of Wausau pertinent to maintenance, health and fire safety. WRD shall have the right to interpret the following rules and regulations:

    3. Conduct: WRD hosts family-oriented events. You are responsible for controlling your employees, and all vendors must conduct themselves in a courteous and polite manner. Any violation of these rules and regulations shall result in a single warning and then forfeiture of all rights of participation in the event and future events.

    4. Liability Indemnity: Vendor covenants that it will protect, defend, hold harmless and indemnify WRD, their directors, officers, agents, employees and volunteers from and against all expenses, claims, actions, liabilities, attorney’s fees, damages, and losses of any kind whatsoever, actually or allegedly, resulting from or connected with the participation as a vendor in the event. WRD shall not be liable for any loss or damage to any merchandise or personal property in or about the vendor’s booth, regardless of the cause of such loss or damage. An insurance rider must be provided. See application for specific information.

    5. Booth Setup/Removal: Vendor will be permitted to setup on the following dates, concurrent with the following event: Holiday Makers Market, December 8, 2024.

    6. Cleanup: Vendor is responsible for removing all items (booth infrastructure, inventory, signage, etc) at the end of the event. Failure to do so will result in negative light the following year.

    7. Merchandise: At no time shall vendor display for sale or otherwise materials, which in the sole judgement of the WRD shall be deemed obscene, dangerous or unlawful. Additionally, no vendor shall be permitted to sell raffle tickets or apparel/merchandise items with WRD or Holiday Makers Market branding.

    8. Cancellation: Vendor shall notify WRD in writing of intent to cancel this contract no later than one week prior to event. No refunds allowed.

    9. Access to the Grounds: Access to the grounds will be as follows, per event: Access to event grounds starts 2 hours prior to event start time, vendor MUST park more than 2 blocks from event (after setting up) to ensure enough parking options for attendees.

    10. Electricity: Vendor shall indicate on the contract electrical needs. The electrical worksheet MUST be filled out completely and correctly and you must conform to the electricity available.

    11. Access of Location During Event: During the event hours, you will not be allowed to operate a motor vehicle to and from your vending location. Please have your supplies there. This rule must be enforced for the safety of all guests.

    12. Health Department Inspection: Vendor may be subject to an inspection by the Marathon County Health Department. If you have any questions regarding the Health Department requirements or licenses, please contact at 715-261-1919. This is your responsibility.

    13. Event Schedule: Inventory shall be available for the duration of event hours.

    14. Exclusivity: WRD is unable to guarantee any exclusivity or restrictions on the number of vendors or the type of products sold unless negotiated in advance. You will be assigned a space based upon the judgment or our staff. No locations are guaranteed. We will do our best to provide you with a convenient and suitable space for the sale of your products.

    15. Security: It is the vendor’s responsibility for the protection and safeguarding of valuables and release WRD for any losses.

  • 1. Applications without photos/links to photos will not be considered.

    2. We cannot guarantee access to electricity; the event space is an older, historic building and as such electrical outlets are limited. Please keep this in mind when considering lighting and payment methods.

    3. Please respect the event space when setting up and taking down your booth.

  • 1. Wausau River District cannot control the weather - although we really wish we could! While the event is scheduled to take place indoors, we realize that December weather can be unpredictable. Vendors will be notified as soon as possible in case of a cancellation due to winter storms; booth fee refunds will not be given.

  • 1. Refunds will not be given to vendors who cancel or fail to show up to an event.