Jackalope Arts is a strictly handmade, high quality artisan event.

The two founders of Jackalope Arts, Melissa Kohout, and Sara Diederich met through their time spent working with an international arts organization, creating regular art-centered events in Denver, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Seattle.

We shared the passion to create a “community meets artisan event” focused on the experience of meeting the maker and bringing the local community together in this. With that vision, we joined together on this new venture, launching the Jackalope: Indie Artisan Fair in our home cities of Pasadena, California, and Denver, Colorado.

Jackalope has been hosting semi-annual events in both Pasadena and Denver since the spring of 2015 and with the addition of Burbank in 2019. 2021 marked a new location for Jackalope, adding Minneapolis to the roster.

Each fair showcases over 150 local makers who focus on handmade artistry.

VENDOR INFORMATION

What types of vendors 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 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?  

Meet our Pasadena Jury Panel HERE.
Our jury reviews applications and scores them based on quality, aesthetic, originality, branding, and sell-ability. Read more on our BLOG.

Permit Requirements:

• STATE Requirements: All vendors must have a temporary or permanent CA seller’s permit by the time you vend with us. See California Board of Equalization website for more information.

• CITY Requirements: The City of Pasadena requires a Special Event Permit for each participant. Jackalope Arts facilitates Special Event Permit purchases for all accepted vendors.

• Food Vendor Requirements: Vendors 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 participating vendors obtain general liability insurance prior to vending.

• Here is a great resource for affordable insurance: ACT INSURANCE

Set up Details:

• All participating vendors MUST remain set up for the entire duration of the fair.

• Our fair is OUTSIDE within the grass at Central Park (275 S. Raymond Ave, Pasadena CA 91105).

• There is absolutely NO DRIVING on the grass! Vendor load-in will occur using metered parking spaces surrounding the park.

• Each vendor 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. Early bird applicants are given preference on these requests.

• Overnight security will be onsite between event days.

• 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.

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: $200
  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: $300
• Double Booth – 10’x20′ booth space: $575
• On-site Prep Booth / Food Truck – 10% of total sales made payable at the end of the fair.
  $100 deposit will be due upon contract signing (This deposit will count towards your 10% fee).
  • Food booth / Truck applications here

Permitting Costs:

• Special Event Permit: Permit cost is $51 for the event, or free if you already have a Pasadena specific annual business license. The permit process will be facilitated by Jackalope Arts.
• Food Vendor TFF Permit: TFF permitting ranges from $76 – $178 depending on your type of food sales. Jackalope Arts will help facilitate the proper TFF paperwork and payment.