Vendor Information for the 2026 Market Season
Before downloading the application, read below...
READ & UNDERSTAND THE FACT SHEET. You are responsible for adhering to every policy and procedure throughout the whole season.
NEW THIS YEAR
WHERE & WHEN
NEW THIS YEAR
- New vendors never having set up at our market before are required to submit close-up photos of their inventory with their application.
- Re-selling of estate and consignment jewelry is no longer permitted. Jewelry must be at least 50% of your own personal creation or augmentation.
- ALL vendors are required to carry a minimum of $500,000 in general liability insurance. A certificate of insurance (COI) must be submitted no later than April 15 and list Chincoteague Cultural Alliance as loss payee. Your COI does not have to be submitted at the same time as your application.
- Additional insured is also sufficient
- For the COI, list insured: Chincoteague Cultural Alliance
- 6309 Church Street, Chincoteague, VA 23336
- [email protected]
- 6309 Church Street, Chincoteague, VA 23336
- Additional insured is also sufficient
WHERE & WHEN
- Outdoors on the Alex Hubb Field at Chincoteague Cultural Alliance, 6309 Church Street, Chincoteague
- 9 AM-1 PM, Saturdays from May 9 to October 31 & Wednesdays from June 17 to September 30 (except Pony Penning Week when the Market will be on Tuesday, July 28). The Holly Day Market will be on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, November 28.
- Market is RAIN OR SHINE. However, extreme weather could cause the event to be cancelled by Market Staff, in which case vendor site fees can be refunded or other arrangements made.
- Infield site (10’x10’) does not allow parking at your tent/canopy. You may drive in to drop off tent/merchandise. Arrival MUST be no later than 7:30 AM.
- Perimeter field site (10’ x up to 28’) includes space for your vehicle plus tent/canopy.
- Sites are NOT assigned on a first come first served basis. They are determined by vendors' products, physical needs, and product diversity. Variety of products is a top priority,
- Processing of applications will begin March 22..
- Wait for an email from [email protected]
- Invoices will be sent by email (or USPS if necessary) detailing site location and amount due.
- Payment by credit card will be ONLINE. Payment can also be by check or money order payable to CCA, but cash is not accepted.
