Your Market. Your Story. Your Community.

Market dates, hours, and locations vary by event. Please check specific market pages and follow Firefly Handmade on social media for the most up-to-date information.

Yes! While the majority of our artisans reside in Colorado, we accept applications from makers located anywhere within the United States.

Yes! Firefly is woman owned and operated by residents of Boulder County, ensuring that all vendor fees remain in our local community and economy.

Sign up for our email list and follow us on social media to receive announcements for when market applications open.

While Firefly is not limited to the following, artisans generally fall into these categories:

• Accessories & Apparel

• Alcohol Sampling & Bottle Sales

• Artisanal Food & Beverage (must be pre-packaged and produced in a commercial kitchen)

• Ceramics

• Home Goods & Décor

• Jewelry

• Kids & Baby (toys, clothing, accessories)

• Outdoor Gear & Apparel

• Paper Goods

• Pet Goods

• Puzzles

• Skin Care & Wellness

• Textiles

• Vintage Goods (quality, curated items only)

• Visual Art & Design

• Woodworking

Each market is juried by an impartial jury and reviewed independently of prior market participation or acceptance.

We prioritize handmade, unique, small-batch, and eco-conscious artisan goods. Applicants are strongly encouraged to focus on one primary product category.

We look for:

• A well-developed brand and cohesive, signature style

• Professional-quality booth presentation, including creative signage

• A clear alignment between product quality and booth display

We do not accept:

• Cottage Foods vendors

• Multi-level marketing (MLM) businesses

• Businesses that primarily sell cannabis-related products

• Traditional fine art and photography

• Goods not made by the applicant and/or not made in the United States

• Booths featuring collections of multiple artisans curated by the applicant

A professional-quality booth shot is required. If you do not yet have a market setup image, we recommend creating a full sample booth setup at home or outdoors. Table-only displays are not sufficient.

An active web presence is required (website, e-commerce site, and/or social media). Please ensure all links provided are live and accurate.

Firefly Handmade typically receives nearly twice as many applications as available spaces. Some categories (such as jewelry) are especially competitive.

Reasons for non-acceptance may include:

• Category saturation

• Goods not meeting jury criteria (see above)

• Overall market balance considerations

If you were not accepted and believe your work aligns with our criteria, we encourage you to apply to a future market. Each market is juried independently based on the applicant pool.

No, booth sharing is not permitted.

If an application remains active on our website, you may still apply. For inquiries about potential openings after a deadline has passed, please use our contact form.

Most Firefly Handmade markets feature 80-100 artisan spaces, depending on the venue. On average, approximately 75% of participants are returning artisans, with 25% new or emerging makers per market.

Application deadlines vary by market. Please refer to the application (if open) or market page, or follow us on social media for updates and reminders.

Yes. There is a $25 application fee. If accepted, this fee will be applied toward your participation fee.

Booth spaces are 10’ x 10’, and all artisans must provide their own 10’ x 10’ tent. The participation fee is listed in the application for each market, and covers the booth space, market organization, promotion, and event operations.

Yes. All Firefly Handmade markets are outdoors and operate rain or shine. Artisans are required to have high-quality fireproof tents, adequate weights, and valid insurance in order to participate.

No. All applications must be submitted through our online application.

Once accepted, artisans will receive an email with instructions to submit payment by a specified deadline.

Accepted artisans will receive an acceptance email that includes next steps, required documentation, deadlines, and detailed market information.

Artisans may cancel at any time, however, all fees paid prior to cancellation are non-refundable. Full cancellation and refund policies will be outlined in the acceptance email.

Artisan load-in typically occurs several hours before the market opens. Specific load-in times and instructions will be provided prior to each market.

No. Artisans must provide all display materials, including tents, tables, and chairs. If you would like a recommendation for a quality, professional, and reputable tent supplier, we recommend Undercover. We are very happy with our Undercover tent, as it is in compliance with the tent requirements set forth in the Firefly Artisan Handbook.

Visit getundercover.com to explore products or connect directly with Stav Mallookis to build a custom package:

stav@getundercover.com, 720-999-9835. Use code Firefly2026 at checkout for 10% off.

Electrical access may be available at select markets and locations but is not guaranteed. Availability details will be shared in the acceptance materials.

Wi-Fi may not be available at all locations or markets. Artisans are strongly encouraged to bring a hotspot or alternative connectivity if needed.

Artisans are responsible for obtaining any required special event licenses for markets in Boulder and Denver. Artisans are also responsible for reporting all sales to the appropriate tax authorities.