At VHS Markets, we’re proud to partner with incredible local vendors like you—artists, creators, small businesses, and passionate craftspeople. Our mission is simple: to spotlight authentic, high-quality goods while fostering a thriving community of makers and buyers alike. To ensure everyone’s experience is positive and fair, we’ve created this guide to help keep things clear, honest, and fun!

✅ What We Expect From Vendors

We’re here to support your success, but we do ask for honesty and transparency:

• Be truthful: Misrepresentation (like hiding permits or claiming products are handmade when they aren’t) could lead to cancellation without refund. We take integrity seriously!
• Check your paperwork: If you sell food, consumables, or items requiring permits before registration, contact us to submit those documents ahead of time.

🛑 What Happens if Things Go Sideways?

We’re all about collaboration, but we can’t ignore red flags:

• If we later discover your application was incomplete or misleading (whether intentional or not), your spot might be revoked without refund. It’s a bummer for everyone, so let’s avoid that!

🎯 What We Review in Applications

Our team carefully checks submissions to ensure everything aligns with our values:

• ✅ Handmade/local/ethical: Products must reflect your creativity or local sourcing—no mass-produced items passed off as “yours.”
• ✅ No false claims: Avoid marketing goods with performance promises we can’t verify (e.g., “miracle ingredients” without proof).
• ✅ Transparent origins: No products from unverifiable sources, MLMs, or organizations with questionable structures.

🛍️ What We Don’t Handle

VHS Markets is your event partner—but not your business manager!

• We provide venues, logistics, and community support. We’re not responsible for sales numbers, product quality, transportation, or legal matters tied to your brand. Let’s stay clear on that so everyone stays happy!

💬 Need Help? Ask Us First

If you’re unsure about anything (permits? eligibility?), our team is here to help before things go wrong. Just reach out via email or in person—we’d rather collaborate than penalize!

Thank you for being part of a community that values authenticity, fairness, and fun. Let’s make this market season amazing together! 🌟