Covington Chamber now accepting vendor/sponsor applications for Oct. 12 Makers Market

The Covington Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications from vendors and sponsors for the Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024 Covington Makers’ Market.

Market coordinators seek applications from local makers, bakers, artists and artisans, food trucks and food vendors, as well as local businesses that sell locally made or sourced items. Vendors are eligible for early bird pricing until Aug. 2. Regular pricing will be charged Aug. 3 through Sept. 4. Nonprofit organizations are also invited to participate at discounted rates.

In addition, sponsorship opportunities are available to local organizations who want to support this popular event and expand their reach. Sponsorships range from $125 to $2,000. The presenting sponsorship ($2,000) and entertainment sponsorship ($1,000) are limited to one each and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Sponsors must be members of the Covington Chamber to be eligible.

Hosted in partnership with the City of Covington and founding partner Real Life Church, the market attracts visitors from throughout the region for shopping, food, family-friendly fun and live entertainment. This fall, the market is expanding its hours to 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and moving the market to Covington Town Center at 17070 SE Wax Rd., Covington, Washington, the site of the old Covington Elementary.

“This is our seventh Covington Makers’ Market, and we have loved watching the market grow with each event. We had over 70 vendors and sponsors and four performers at our May event. We anticipate at least 100 in October,” said Dana Neuts, CEO of the Covington Chamber. “Makers’ Market started in April 2022 when people were tired of being isolated and wanted a healthy way to venture out of their houses. It was also a way for the Covington Chamber to support small businesses and grow our regional footprint.”