Boston Women’s Market Spring Market at The Speedway, May 12
ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY
When: Sunday, May 12, 2024
Where: Inside and Outside Garage B at The Charles River Speedway, 525 Western Avenue, Brighton, MA, 02135
Set-up: Begins at 10:30 AM
Vending Hours: 12 PM - 5 PM
Take-Down: 5 PM - 6 PM
We ask that you review all the information below before applying. Not every opportunity is the best fit for all vendors, so please be sure this event is right for you and your business before applying!
If you haven’t joined BWM as a vendor, we encourage you to do so here. This will ensure you’re one of the first to know when we release new opportunities.
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Applications Due By: Friday, March 1
Acceptance or Waitlist Notification by: Wednesday, March 6
If your application is accepted: You will received registration information to secure your spot for each vending date.
If your application is waitlisted: You will be notified in the order in which your application was received if a spot becomes available.
How To Add Yourself To The Waitlist: If you have applied after the Application Due Date, you will automatically be added to our waitlist and we you reach out if a vendor spot becomes available due to cancellations.
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Jewelry vendors with price-points ranging from $1-$50
Bath and Body vendors with various price-points
Artwork vendors with price-points ranging from $1-$50
Ceramic vendors with price-points ranging from $1-$50
Home Goods vendors with price-points ranging from $1-$50
Clothing vendors with woman-forward clothing and vintage finds
Pre-packaged desserts, teas, and coffees
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Registration Fee: $95 non-member, $80.75 EmpowerHER Member
Table & Chair Rentals: $15 (1x) 6ft table & 1 chair (limited availability)
Vending Space Size Options:
Outdoor Space: 10’ x 10’; tent permitted
Indoor Space: 6’ x 6’
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Unique Location Details to Consider:
Indoor 6’x6’ space: A/C, Wifi and electricity available
Outdoor 10’x'10’ space: Data required, no electricity or A/C
If there is bad weather the day of market, we may have to cancel outdoor vendor participation.
Long-Term Parking: Vendors will park next door at the Community Health Center
Bathrooms: Inside Garage B event space
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Here are some Pros & Cons we’ve identified for you to consider if this opportunity is right for you!
PROS:
While the Market will not be called a “Mother’s Day Market” it will be publicized as a great weekend activity to do with mom and the ones you love.
All the businesses at the Speedway will be hosting specials and activations the same day to promote a Speedway-wide event.
There are lot of food and drink options in the Upper Courtyard that feed traffic to the market
Easy load-in and load-out and flat terrain.
CONS:
The Speedway is very outdoor centric. If weather is poor, so will the foot-traffic most likely be.
If the weather is poor, we may have to cancel outdoor vendor participation.
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At BWM, we want to be open and honest about how we use your vendor fee. We always aim to put your fee to good use and ensure that our events are a success for your small business!
Here are some ways we plan to use your vendor fee for this event:
Paid and organic Online Marketing via Meta (Facebook & Instagram).
Paid and Organic marketing via event calendar listings.
Print Marketing and Promotional and Directional Signage
Labor costs for BWM Staff.
Event Decor and supplies.
Investment in future BWM initiatives.
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Cancellation Policy
We understand life events occur and plans change! Please review our cancellation policy thoroughly before applying to ensure this is the right opportunity for you.
To cancel, you must notify BWM via e-mail at hello@Bostonwomensmarket.com by the following dates:
100% refund: If notified at least 6 days before the date of the event.
50% refund: If notified at least 5 days before the date of the event.
No refund: If notified 4 days or less before the date of the event.
Bad Weather Event Cancellation Policy:
New for 2024. If the Boston Women’s Market team cancels an event due to inclement weather (rain, storms, heatwave, snow storms, etc.) you will receive a refund of your registration fee minus 15%. Table & Chair rental fees will be refunded 100%.
Why are we now charging a 15% fee?
As you can imagine, a great deal of time, effort and money has already been spent well in advance of knowing we will need to cancel an event due to weather. Each time we have to cancel an event, BWM loses hundreds (sometimes thousands) of dollars that has already been spent on advertising and labor. Additionally, we have to re-do all our labor and marketing to re-advertise an event if it is moved to a new date. In order to help plug this large leak and keep us financially stable, we have decided to implement this new policy. This is not a decision that we have taken lightly. We personally know how important every dollar is to a small business. We hope you can understand why we have to implement this new policy.
This new Bad Weather policy will apply to:
Events that have been cancelled and no rescheduled date can be established
If an event has been rescheduled to a new date, and you cannot participate in the new date
Market Application
Not every opportunity is the best fit for all vendors, so please be sure to read ALL THE DETAILS about this opportunity before applying!
Applications Due By: Friday, March 1
Acceptance or Waitlist Notification by: Wednesday, March 6