The 2025 ISU Women’s Holiday Fair will take place on:

• Friday, November 7, 2025
• Saturday, November 8, 2025
  Held indoors at Idaho State University located in the Pond Student Union Building—just in time for the holiday shopping season!

Applications will open in Summer 2025. When the application goes live, you'll be asked to:

• Fill out an online form

• Upload 3–5 high-quality photos of your work

• Include at least one photo of your booth display (past or mock-up)

• Provide a short description of your medium(s), process, and product offerings

• Share links to your website and/or social media (if available)

• If accepted, pay your booth fee online via credit or debit card

• The link to apply will be posted on our main landing page and emailed to those on our interest list.

Please note: past participation does not guarantee acceptance. The ISU Women’s Holiday Fair is a juried event, and each year’s applications are reviewed with fresh eyes to ensure a dynamic, high-quality, and diverse market.

Yes, the ISU Women’s Holiday Fair is now a juried event. We know this is a shift from past years when vendor spots were filled on a first-come, first-served basis—but as the fair continues to grow, so does the demand for a more curated and balanced market experience.

Moving to a juried application process allows us to ensure a well-rounded mix of artistic mediums and maintain a high standard of quality and originality. Every application is carefully reviewed based on originality, craftsmanship, presentation, and overall market fit.

Acceptance is not guaranteed, even for returning vendors. We strive to keep the show fresh by welcoming at least 30% new vendors each year, while also making sure categories like jewelry, ceramics, fiber, painting, glass, and woodworking are fairly represented.

This is a juried event, meaning vendors are carefully selected based on the quality, uniqueness, and originality of their work. We welcome:

• Artists
• Makers
• Designers
• Crafters
• Tradespeople

We prioritize handmade, original items. Factory-made, mass-produced, or imported goods will not be accepted.

Booth fee payment

If you are selected as a vendor, your booth fee must be paid online using a credit or debit card. We will no longer accept payments via cash, check, or Venmo. This updated system ensures accurate tracking for both organizers and vendors, making the process smoother and more efficient for everyone.

• Fee: $50 per booth and 20%of your total sales
• Payment is due online via credit or debit card only once accepted
• No cash or checks will be accepted 

Booth Dimensions

If you've been accepted you’ll receive setup instructions, arrival times, and layout maps a few weeks before the fair. Most vendors will set up Thursday evening or early Friday morning. We’ll be in touch with all the details!

• Single booth roughly 8'x8' 
• Limited double booths available on first come first served bias 
• Limited corner booth available on a first come first served bias 

All booth fees are non-refundable once paid. If you choose to cancel after payment, your booth space will be forfeited and cannot be transferred, traded, or sold to another vendor. In the event that the fair must be canceled by ISU or the organizers due to unforeseen circumstances, you will receive a refund minus a small processing fee.

We understand that things come up, but please read our policy carefully:

Once accepted and paid, all booth fees are non-refundable.
If you cancel, your booth is forfeited and cannot be sold or transferred to another vendor.
We will fill canceled booths at our discretion from our waitlist.
If the event is canceled by ISU or due to an emergency, your booth fee will be refunded minus a $10 processing fee.

Yes! You may apply with a friend if:

• Both vendors' items are handmade and meet jury standards
• You apply together, with one application that includes photos of both artists’ work

We can provide tables and chairs upon your request, but you are responsible for bringing everything else needed to design and complete your booth space. This includes any booth walls, shelving, signage, lighting, décor, and display structures. All elements must be freestanding and fit within your designated space. If you require electricity, you’ll also need to bring your own power cords and power strip.

Details about requesting tables, chairs, and power access will be included in the application.

We understand it may be disappointing to hear, but past participation does not guarantee automatic acceptance into the show. As the market grows and evolves, all vendors—returning or new—must reapply each year. Our jury looks for growth, originality, and fresh offerings to ensure the fair remains diverse, high-quality, and inspiring for both vendors and shoppers alike.

Yes. We collect 20% of all vendor sales during the fair. This commission is how we’re able to fund our annual scholarships for ISU students. Your participation directly supports the mission of the ISU Women’s Club to provide meaningful financial assistance—thank you for being part of it!

Yes... Vendors are responsible for complying with Idaho State Tax regulations. This may include applying for a temporary seller’s permit through the Idaho State Tax Commission. We’ll send out detailed instructions before the show.

Yes! Here’s what our jury loves to see:

• Clear, professional photos of your work and display
• Unique, handmade goods that feel seasonal or giftable
• Consistency and quality in your product presentation
• A thoughtful, well-curated display
• Makers who bring new energy to the show each year