Central Park | Old Pasadena, California

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ARTISAN INFORMATION

NEXT UP:

Old Pasadena FALL: November 22nd & 23rd, 2025 @ Central Park | 10am - 4pm (Applications Closed)

Old Pasadena SPRING: April 25th & 26th, 2026 @ Central Park | 10am - 5pm

Application DEADLINES:

All 2025 fairs CLOSED
Spring 2026 Deadline: February 6, 2026

Application Notifications:

Spring 2026 | Feb 9th @ 9am PST - Feb 20th

Jury / Application Fee:

$15 non-refundable fee due upon application covers the costs for our staff and jury to review applicants.

Booth Fees: Due upon acceptance

Half Booth - 10'x5' booth space: $220 (this includes Special Event Permit cost)
Upon your application, you may state a preference on a booth-mate. Each prospective vendor must submit applications individually. If you do not have a booth-mate preference, Jackalope Arts will place you with a complimentary vendor to share your space.
Full Booth - 10'x10' booth space: $400 (this includes Special Event Permit cost)
Double Booth - 10'x20' booth space: $800 (this includes Special Event Permit cost)
On-site Prep Booth / Food Truck - 10% of total sales made payable at the end of the fair.
$100 non-refundable deposit will be due upon contract signing (This deposit will count towards your 10% fee).

Permitting Costs:

Special Event Permit: The City of Pasadena requires a Special Event Permit for each participant ($69). Jackalope Arts facilitates Special Event Permit purchases for all participants and this is included in the booth fee.
Food Vendor TFF Permit: TFF permitting ranges from $80 - $190 depending on your type of food sales. Jackalope Arts will help facilitate the proper TFF paperwork and payment.

Refunds:

Refunds will be considered until 3 weeks prior to the event. If you need to cancel you attendance within 3 weeks of the fair, no refunds will be made. Fees will not be refunded due to poor weather conditions.

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2025 WAITLIST

REQUIRMENTS & FAQ

What types of artisans will be exhibiting?
We will be accepting handmade designs into the fair, including: visual art, fashion design, accessory design, bath and body care, home decor, housewares, food and more.

No AI, vintage, or resale items will be permitted.
We are looking to feature original designs and handmade goods made by the artisan who will be showcasing during the event. Manufactured goods are permitted as long as they are your original concept.

How does your jury process work?
Our jury reviews applications and scores them based on quality, aesthetic, originality, branding, and sell-ability.

Permit Requirements:

CITY Requirements: The City of Pasadena requires a Special Event Permit for each participant ($69). Jackalope Arts facilitates Special Event Permit purchases and this is included in the booth fee.
STATE Requirements: All participants who are legally required to charge sales tax must have a temporary or permanent CA seller’s permit by the time you vend with us. See California Department of Tax and Fee website (CDTFA) for more information.
Food Requirements: Participants selling food products will be subject to a TFF Permit with the Pasadena Health Department. Jackalope Arts facilitates this TFF permitting process.

Insurance Requirements:
It is suggested that all participants obtain general liability insurance prior to vending.

Here is a great resource for affordable insurance: ACT INSURANCE (use discount code jackalope5 for a one time show discount and jackalope for an annual discount)

Set up Details:

All participating artisans MUST remain set up for the entire duration of the fair.
Our fair is OUTSIDE either within the grass at Central Park (275 S. Raymond Ave, Pasadena CA 91105) and is rain or shine.
Load in: There is absolutely NO DRIVING on the grass! Load-in/out will occur using metered parking spaces surrounding the park either Friday afternoon or Saturday morning.
Each participant is required to use a 10'x10' pop up tent for their space.
Tent, Table, and chair rentals are offered for an additional fee.
Special requests for neighbors and location may be stated in your application.
Overnight security will be onsite between event days, we do not recommend leaving your product overnight.
There is NO electrical access at the park.

What is your expected attendance?
We expect to see 5,000+ attendees over the course of the weekend.

I'm traveling for the fair, where do you recommend I stay?

HOTEL DENA: 303 Cordova St, Pasadena CA 91101 (Old Pasadena)
HILTON PASADENA: 168 S Los Robles Ave, Pasadena CA 91101 (Old Pasadena)
COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT OLD PASADENA: 180 N Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena CA 91103 (Old Pasadena)

ACCEPTANCE POLICIES

When will I know if I am accepted?

You will be notified via email regarding your fair application. Please mark vendors@jackalopeartfair.com in your safe sender list. Gmail users: check your "promotional folder" as well as your spam folder for filtered messages from us.

Waitlist Applications: These applications will be notified only if a spot opens up for you.

How do I submit my booth payment?

Booth fees are not due until you are officially accepted into the fair. You can make payment by credit card or check at that time.

After you've been selected, you will have approximately one week to return a signed copy of our Artisan Agreement, along with your Booth Payment to hold your space in the fair. If either of these is not received within that timeframe, your space will be forfeited.

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