Summary
The Cocoa Village Art & Craft Fairs are one of Florida's largest and well-established makers markets. For the past 40+ years, 4 times a year, over 250 artists and crafters line the streets of our historic downtown and the beautiful waterfront park along the Indian River Lagoon.
We pride ourselves on the quality and diversity of attending artisans, creating a venue where anyone from fine artists to emerging crafters can connect with the 40,000+ visitors from our vibrant community.
The first fair of the year developed into the "Spring Fine Art & Craft Fair" with a more in-depth jurying process, a fine art competition, and thousands of dollars of prize money. The last fair of the year transformed into the "Art & Craft Holiday Bazaar", inviting the local businesses of our downtown to set up booths at this holiday-shopping-oriented event.
We are continually working to improve the artist and crafter experience, attendee experience, and the impact on our local economy.
Rules and regulations
Vendor Eligibility:
- All work must be original and handcrafted by the artist/crafter/vendor. Commercial, buy/sell, or retail mass-marketed merchandise not created by the exhibitor is not permitted.
- All items must be of an original design, meaning that YOU the artist/crafter has drawn, painted, graphic designed, etc. the artwork.
- All work, especially Jewelry, must be significantly handmade and go beyond simple assembly of readily available/pre-made components.
- Products must be original and not assembled from kits, licensed logos or mass-produced patterns.
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) generated designs are not permitted.
- CBD / Hemp oils are not permitted unless as a minor ingredient within handmade soaps, lotions, etc.
- Products made with 3D Printers, Cricut machines, or similar machines are not accepted unless the design is an original design.
- Screen printing, embroidering, and products of this fashion must be of YOUR artwork.
- Political statements in image or text, profanity, or explicit images are not permitted.
- The exhibitor guarantees the accuracy and authenticity of the handmade product(s) submitted.
- Only approved items within your application can be offered for sale.
General Rules
- Event organizers determine booth location assignments. Booth Spaces are subject to change up to and including the Saturday of the event. There will be no refunds for booth space changes.
- Each Vendor is responsible for their display materials. All displays must be in good taste, in the opinion of event hosts.
- Amplified music or sound of any kind is not permitted over 80 decibels and is discouraged if it does not pertain to the exhibitor's art or craft. HCVMS may ask any vendor to turn off amplified music or sound.
- No banners, flags, bandit signs, or any signage not affixed to your tent will be permitted. All signage must stay within your 10×10 space.
- HCVMS reserves the right to reject unsuitable work, displays, or signage without refund and require immediate removal.
- HCVMS is not responsible for any damage, loss, or storage.
Vendor At-Will Relationship
All Vendors are in an "at-will" relationship with Historic Cocoa Village Main Street events. This means that the Vendor relationship can be terminated at any time, for any reason, with or without cause or reason, by HCVMS.
Jury
All applications will be reviewed by a jury of local experts in various fine art and craft mediums, along with HCVMS staff. The jury will approve or deny applications based on the vendor guidelines while also considering the number of applications and limited space. HCVMS reserves the right to approve or deny any vendor on any basis.
Booth information and fees
Single Booth: 10'x10': $235
Double Booth: 10'x20': $470
Power: optional: $50
Vendors are responsible for bringing their own pop-up tent that fits within their allocated space.
Jury details
- Average number of applications submitted each year: 300
- Average number of artists selected from the jury to participate in the event: 250
- Jurors score applications using the following scale: Yes, No, or Maybe
- The show organizes the jurors for a single jury panel that scores applications for all medium categories