The Clear Lake Area Community Center (CLACC) is excited to announce its Indoor Winter Makers Market. For more information on this free event, or to apply to be a vendor, visit us online.
SHOPPERS, get ready to go! Back this year will be several of our fine vendors, from handmade jewelry, decor, soaps, signs, ornaments, woodworking, skincare, toys, custom shirts and hats, and so much more. Plus new faces and lots of new things to see will fill the halls of the community center. Have questions? Please see your frequently asked questions section here.
VENDORS are welcome! Local makers and growers are encouraged to apply to set up shop at our six market dates from November to February. There is no cost, so apply now! To apply to be a VENDOR at the market, please follow one of the following links:
Main application - do you have a gmail or Google account (uploading pics is required), use this app
Alt application for people who do not have a gmail or Google account (emailing pics is required). No sign in is needed.
HAVE A LITTLE LUNCH! And of course there will once again be concessions available by local nonprofits such as church groups, the PTO and 4-H. Come by and support these wonderful causes.
WIN FABULOUS PRIZES! New this year will be fun-for-the-whole-family activities and giveaways, including raffles with awesome prizes!
KIDZONE! Also new this year, our Event Centers will be transformed into a supervised fun zone filled with inflatables to occupy kiddos while parents shop!
VISIT US ONLINE (you're here!) at ClearLakeWi.com/ClaccMarket for a frequently asked questions section that should cover everything you ever wanted to know, but were afraid to ask. Or, visit us on Facebook at fb.com/clacc.org
Winter Market Dates:
DATE | FEATURE | GIVEAWAYS | CONCESSIONS |
SAT, NOV 9, 9-1 | KidZone inflatables in Event Center | Door prizes | TBA |
SAT, NOV 30, 9-1 Small Biz Saturday | Santa visit! KidZone inflatables in Event Center | Free giveaways & Door prizes all day | Community Center |
SAT, DEC 14, 9-1 | CL Santa Day, PTO Pancake Breakfast in Event Center (10-2) | Door prizes | Clear Lake PTO |
SAT, JAN 11, 9-1 | KidZone inflatables in Event Center | Door prizes | Forest Timberwolves 4-H |
SAT, FEB 8, 9-1 | KidZone inflatables in Event Center | Door prizes | Methodist Church baked potatoes |
SAT, FEB 22, 9-1 | CLACC's Cupid's Carnival fundraiser in Event Center (12-4) | Raffles, Silent Auctions & more! | Community Center |
Winter Market Times:
9 am - 1 pm
See Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section for all details.
VENDOR Fees: the 2024-25 season will be NO CHARGE, sponsored by the Clear Lake Area Community Center. Please take a moment to thank them for their generosity!
Vendors: What we expect from you
By filling out and submitting this form you agree to the terms and conditions of our vendor agreement (the questions in application form).
Park in the South Lot (by Gym) to keep parking open for shoppers
Commit to dates and show up! If you cancel more than once your spot will be given to another vendor and you will be reassigned. Please do not sign up if you cannot commit.
Help us promote each Market! Vendors agree to promote at least 3 times to your online followers for EACH market you will attend? (There are 6 markets, so you will be promoting up to 18 times.) AND, ask your followers to share as well.
Be polite, cordial and helpful. We are volunteers who are working to help your business thrive!
Do not call or text outside of regular business hours (8 am to 8 pm) Feel free to email any time. Email is preferred. Please refer to the FAQ before contacting us.
Vendors: What you can expect from us
CLACC is sponsoring the promotion and advertising for this free-to-vendors Indoor Winter Makers Market. We will post to our followers on Facebook; please help by sharing with your followers!
We will have giveaways and prizes each week to attract more shoppers, and crowd-drawing food vendors as well!
We will provide flyers for you to print and distribute, post and hand out to your customers. If we all help spread the word, we all win!
We will send reminders via email and text. Please read them.
Filling out this form DOES NOT approve you for the 2024-25 Winter Market. Please look for an email from us (claccmarket@gmail.com) before the end of October.
Vendor: Indoor Winter Market Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
VENDOR CONTACT INFO
Q: How will you contact me?
A: Please double check that your email is correct. We will communicate via email, so please check your messages regularly for updates and possible cancellations.
Q: How can I contact you?
A: Email is preferred. In case of emergency, approved vendors will have the coordinator's text number. Expect that it may take up to 2 business days for a response.
Q: What if it is the morning of a market and I can't make it?
A: For last minute cancellations, please text the coordinator as soon as you know. Remember, your placement at the market is based on many factors including your commitment to showing up. Your fellow Makers are counting on you to be there when you say you will. Please make every effort to honor that commitment.
VENDOR SIGN UP INFO
Q: Do I have to sign up for all of the dates?
A: Not necessarily. Please only sign up for the dates you can commit to. Placement preference is given to those who commit to all six market dates.
Q: What is the deadline to register?
A: The sooner the better for best placement, but you have until the Sunday prior to each market date to register. No late registrations; no exceptions. Q: I can't log in because I don't have a Google account.
A: Use the alt application found here, and email your pictures instead.
VENDOR ADVERTISING & MARKETING
Q: What am I expected to do for marketing?
A: Anything you can do to help advertise the markets is much appreciated! Post on social media, print and hang posters (they will be emailed). Share others' posts on social media, including the Community Center's. This will get people to your booth, and to your fellow Makers'! Think of it like this, we do not charge for your space at the market so it's more accessible for more quality vendors; helping us spread the word is your way of paying it forward! Ask your followers to share as well!
VENDOR EVENT LOGISTICS
Q: Do I have to bring my own table?
A: Yes, please bring your own table. If you need to rent a table, you may rent one for $20 per market date. Sign up to rent a table above.
Q: How big is a vendor space? What size table should I bring?
A: Spaces accommodate one 8' table and 2 folding chairs.
Q: Can I have more than one table or vendor spot?
A: If space allows, yes. There is a $20 fee for an additional spot (which is not the $20 table rental fee).
Q: Can I be on the first floor?
A: We have a placement system which involves many factors, including seniority, category of goods, and flow of traffic/shoppers. You will be assigned to a spot to this event and every effort will be made to accommodate IF you noted special requirements above. No relocation will be done after map is created.
Q: Do you have Wifi?
A: Yes. Guest Wifi is available.
Q: Do you have electricity?
A: We have a very limited number of outlets. Please note if you need electricity and note the $10 fee.
Q: What time can I start setting up?
A: Doors open at 7 am the morning of the market. Please do not set up before the morning of market.
Q: Where can I park as a vendor?
A: Vendor parking is in the gym parking lot (south end of building).
Q: Can I unload closer to my spot?
A: Yes! Vehicles must be moved to gym parking lot (south end of building) by no later than 8:30 am
Q: Will there be someone to help me unload?
A: No. If you need help, please bring a friend.
Q: Will there be food for sale?
A: Yes. We will have concessions each market day for purchase.
Q: Are there restrooms?
A: Yes, each floor has restrooms. Handicap accessible bathrooms are located on the first floor.
Q: Is the building handicap accessible?
A: Yes. Enter at Door #1 (north end of building) for handicap accessibility to the first floor. The dining room is accessible via a handicap lift.
ABOUT THE COMMUNITY CENTER
Q: What is a CLACC?
A: The Clear Lake Area Community Center (CLACC) is a nonprofit 501(c)3 building that provides meeting spaces and affordable rent for small businesses, local clubs, and other nonprofits. Housed in a 100+ year old building and run solely by volunteers, we are the heart and soul of our community at no cost to taxpayers. Read more at clacc.org.
Q: Do you work for the community center?
A: No. The community center is run entirely by volunteers who are dedicated to helping you succeed and our community thrive. Please be courteous to our volunteers and refer to the FAQ if you have questions.
Q: How can I volunteer?
A: We have many opportunities for volunteers, from decorating to serving food to stocking shelves, cleaning, painting, general maintenance, groundskeeping, office help, and more. For more information on this fulfilling and fun experience, please check out the Volunteer section of our website (clacc.org). Or, send us an email at claccorg@gmail.com.
VENDOR Next steps:
As a reminder, the Indoor Winter Makers Market is a free service to vendors which is run by volunteers. We will do our best to respond to your application and questions in a timely fashion.
You will receive a response via email as soon as you submit this form.
You can update your application any time by following the link in the email you received. If you used the alternate application, email us.
Expect that it may take up to 2 business days for a direct response from us whenever you contact us.
We will be processing applications in the order received. If you do not hear back within a week, please reach out via email at claccmarket@gmail.com. Applications submitted after Oct. 15 will not be processed until after Oct. 30.
SHOPPERS Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Where can I park?
A: Winter Market shoppers are invited to park in our north parking lot and enter through the main handicap accessible door #1 (near Sunshine Fitness). Or, you can park on 5th street and enter at one of the two double doors there.
Q: What are Market Dates?
A: Please see the full list of dates here.
Q: What are the Market hours?
A: 9 am to 1 pm
Q: How can I find out who is serving concessions on a certain date?
A: Please see the full list of dates here.
Q: Which vendors will be there on a certain date?
A: Check out our Facebook page here, or stop by.
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