Rockland Makers Market at Sunday Strolls 2025
May 18, June 15, July 20, August 17, September 21 and October 19
11-4pm
What To Expect: The Sunday Strolls are community events organized by Rockland Rolls, Rockland Makers Market and Rockland Main Street as an opportunity for the community to gather, bike, walk, skate, dance, play and shop on a re-envisioned Main Street - Car-Free & Carefree on Main Street!
The street will be temporarily closed to motorized traffic between Park Street and Glovers Passage (Ada’s Kitchen) from 10am until 5pm. Visitors will be able to view performances, shop the Rockland Makers Market, take part in games and activities, and enjoy the expanded outdoor space of the downtown and its businesses.
Vendor Types: Artists, craftspeople and makers of all types are welcome to apply. (Please note that community-focused groups, non-profits or educational groups may request booth space free of charge to promote community-focused programs and activities. Interested groups should contact Sunday Strolls event organizer, Matthew Ondra at matt@rocklandrolls.org.)
Dates for Sunday Stroll 2024: Third Sunday of each month May-October
May 18 - Theme: Plants
June 15 - Theme: Summer
July 20 - Theme: Nautical
August 17 - Theme: Art
September 21 - Theme: Wellness
October 19 - Theme: Fall
Themes: Each event will have a different theme. You do not have to sell products according to the theme, but you might want to as the theme will probably draw visitors interested in that particular topic.
Times: The Sunday Stroll runs from 11am to 4pm. Main Street (from Park-Tillson Street) will be closed beginning at 10am. (Please note that this is a new time this year and it is currently not set in stone as it needs to be approved by the city of Rockland. Flexibility is key to success at the Sunday Strolls as there are a lot of variables at each event - it’s not every day we shut down Route 1!) The makers market will run from 11-4pm this year, however you may still be finishing final touches to your booth set-up after 11am. All cars must be off the street by 10:45am, and the street must be cleared by 5pm as it will reopen to vehicular traffic at that time.
You will receive set-up instructions, including your booth location, prior to each date that you participate (usually on the Monday or Tuesday before each market).
Early Departure/No-Show Policy: The success of each market depends on the commitment of the participating artists. Early departures from any market is NOT allowed. If an emergency arises and you need to leave early, please notify market staff immediately so that arrangements can be made.
Any early departure or no-show without notification to market staff will result in forfeiture of booth space at future Rockland Makers Market events with no refunds.
Trash: Trash is carry-in/carry-out by each vendor.
Tables, Tents, Displays, Weights:
All booth spaces are 10'x10'.
You provide your own tent, table, chair and any other displays. There will be none available to rent at the event. Tents are not required, but highly advisable.
If you are using a tent, you must also provide weights for your tent--AT LEAST 40 LBS PER TENT LEG, clearly anchored/attached to your tent by sturdy means, not resting on the feet of your tent.
Tent weights are critical, non-negotiable and REQUIRED. New England weather is not predictable. One gust of wind and a tent can fly—potentially causing an accident, injury or worse. Many commercial tent makers manufacture weights specifically for this purpose. Please contact us for more information about weights if you are unsure of how to address this issue - there are many low cost ways to make it happen.
If you do not bring the required weights with you, with appropriate tethering, you will be asked to remedy the situation prior to the opening of the market, and you will be asked to dismantle your tent until the necessary weights arrive. If you are unable to procure them prior to the market opening time for that day, you will need to go without a tent or leave if the weather is bad. There are no refunds should this situation arise. It's just too important to make exceptions.
Vendor Information
How to Apply: Find the application below. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Application is not a guarantee of participation. Your application will be reviewed by our selection committee and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible. If you have not heard from us within two weeks, please check your SPAM folder, then feel free to contact us to check in.
We seek to offer a variety of quality goods that a broad audience can enjoy. That may, by default, result in limits to some categories, depending on who has applied for the season or for that date.
Participation in 2024 does not guarantee acceptance in 2025. The jury reserves the right to update participating vendors at its discretion to keep the mix of goods both balanced and diverse.
Booth Fees:
$25 per 10'x10' booth per day
There are a limited number of scholarships available if the booth fee is an obstacle for your application.
Payment:
You will receive payment instructions upon acceptance and confirmation of your dates. Payment for your booth fees must be received by April 1. If you are applying after April 1, payment must be received within 7 days of your acceptance notification to reserve your date(s).
Your date(s) ARE NOT RESERVED until your payment has been received. (If you require more time to make the full payment due, please let us know within 7 days - we are happy to work with you.)
Up to two accepted vendors may share a space and split the booth fee. Each vendor must send in a separate application. Please note in the Comments section that you wish to share a booth with another artist, and list their name.
Booth fees are nonrefundable if cancelled by the vendor.
Cancellations/Weather Policy: In the event of potentially dangerous weather conditions in the forecast, please check the market website or Facebook page after 6:30am to confirm whether the market will proceed on that day. We take safety very seriously and may cancel or close an event early in the event of potentially dangerous weather conditions in the forecast (including high winds, lightning and heavy rain). If an event is closed early due to weather, refunds will not be issued. If a Sunday Stroll event is cancelled by the event organizers prior to the start of the event, booth fees will be refunded or applied to a future date, if applicable.
Indemnification: Vendors are recommended to have their own general liability insurance. Vendors are solely responsible for damages resulting from the sale of unsafe or unsound goods, in addition to any accidents that occur at the Rockland Makers Market. Vendors agree to indemnify and hold harmless Rockland Makers Market, Bayview Events LLC, Christa Zuber (Producer of the Rockland Makers Market), the City of Rockland, Rockland Main Street and Rockland Rolls, as well as their affiliates/employees/agents from any and all liability, loss or damages which may be incurred as a result of all claims, demands, costs, judgments or expenses, including attorney’s fees, arising from the vendor’s participation in the market at the Sunday Strolls.
Sales Tax: Each vendor is responsible for collecting and remitting sales tax directly to the Maine Department of Revenue as required by the state of Maine.
Promotional Materials: Vendors understand and agree their name, business name, website(s), social media website(s) and any photos, video, item description and prices may be used for promotional use by the Rockland Makers Market. Upon acceptance, vendors should email 3-5 photos and/or videos to be used by the Rockland Makers Market for promotional purposes. These photos/videos may be of yourself as a maker, your current work, or anything about your lifestyle you wish to promote as is appropriate. Rockland Makers Market reserves the right to use or not to use each photo/video in promotional materials.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: The Rockland Makers Market believes in an inclusive environment where all members of our community are welcomed, valued, respected, and heard. We are committed to creating and maintaining an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic.
Vendor Application for Rockland Makers Market at the Sunday Stroll 2025
If you have already applied for the Rockland Makers Market at the Harbor, you do not need to fill out all of the information on this application; please include your name, email and dates requested.