The Rivet
Winter Market 2026
🗓️ Saturday & Sunday, November 7-8, 10am–3pm
The Winter Market
Hosted by Discovery Space and The Rivet, this two-day market is the perfect way for shoppers to kick off the holiday season. Visitors can expect to find one-of-a-kind handmade gifts for everyone on their list while supporting local artists, makers, and businesses.
The bow on top? ALL funds raised from this annual maker market — including experiential gifts purchased from Discovery Space and The Rivet — directly support our mission to bring STEM education and creative exploration to kids, families, makers, and explorers of all ages in the Centre Region.
Vendor Applications will open 6/1 at noon!
Interested in sponsoring this year’s event? Email [email protected] to learn more.
Help Us Spread The Word!
Mark yourself as “Going” on our Facebook event to help more local friends discover Winter Market!
Address
1224 N Atherton St.
State College PA, 16803
Parking
Winter Market parking can be found at Radio Park Elementary (800 W Cherry Ln). Additional shuttle information will be shared at a later date.
Vendor Applications are now OPEN!
Join our Vendor List below to be the first to learn about selling opportunities.
Vendor Booth
Perfect for established vendors who prefer a traditional booth setup to connect 1:1 with customers.
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10′ x 10′ booth space — outdoors, rain or shine
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$115 non-refundable fee (due upon acceptance)
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Vendors provide their own tent, weights, tables, and chairs
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No access to electricity
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Booth locations assigned by The Rivet
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Vendors must staff their booths during the event
Maker Booth
Ideal for emerging artists, hobbyists, or anyone who wants to participate without staffing their own booth.
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The Rivet handles setup, display, sales, and payment processing
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$25 flat fee + 20% of sales
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Emerging artists who sell under $100 only pay 25% of total sales—no flat fee
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Artists receive a sales summary and payment by Friday, November 28
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Participants are encouraged to include business cards or artist info for promotion
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No booth presence required on event days
Food Trucks
Help us feed a hungry crowd during this busy holiday market weekend!
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Flat $50 weekend fee (covers both days)
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Must be fully self-sufficient — no electricity or water provided
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Trucks should be prepared for a rain-or-shine, outdoor setup
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Generators are allowed (please indicate this on your application)
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Space is limited and must include trailer + tow vehicle, if applicable
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Priority given to trucks available both days
