Tell Me About the Holiday Hit List!
What is the Holiday Hit List?
The Holiday Hit List is an annual event that is organized and hosted by the San Diego North Park Craft Mafia. It is a holiday social and shopping experience - and it's a FREE, all ages event. You can stop by, listen to some music, see a fashion show, and get your holiday shopping done in one place! Doesn’t that sound great? We though so, that’s why we've been hosting this event for the past three years!
What is the NTC Promenade at Liberty Station? Where is McMillan Companies Event Center located?
The NTC Promenade is what used to be the Naval Training Center in Pt. Loma off Rosecrans St. This historic location has been renovated to include shopping, parks, dining, arts, & events. The HHL will be held at the McMillin Companies Event Center located at the corner of Truxtun & Dewey Roads. The official address is 2875 Dewey Rd., SD, 92106. Here’s a PDF map of the entire facility! The Event Center is # 177 on the map. Here’s another handy map for driving directions! Just look for the fountain in the plaza. The building is located just north of that!
What are the size of the spaces? What are they like? What is the cost?
We have two sizes to choose from – 6' tables inside a second room located just across the hallway from the main venue. We also have 6' spaces outside the hall along a covered walkway. Both types of spaces are $90 plus the processing fee.* All merchandise and displays must fit within the assigned space. You may not place anything in the aisles around the spaces, so be sure to get a space that will be a good fit for you.
*Please note. There is now a $25 late fee for all vendor applications.
How many spaces do you have available for vendors?
The venue is a good size facility with room for about 70 vendors.
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Can I get electricity to my vendor space?
Yes! We are offering electricity to vendors (who want to set up indoors) for a small fee. Just order it when you fill out the application.
What kinds of items/products can vendors sell? Is there anything that's not appropriate for this show?
We do not allow mass produced brands to be sold at our event, such as Cookie Lee, Scensty, Stampin' Up etc. To sell these items or get sales leads by making appointments for selling parties, or distrubuting catalogs for a company that you rep for is not acceptable at our shows. Products that you plan to sell must be represented in your vendor application and shown in the pictures on your website or in the photos you email to us. Any vendor found selling or distributing non-handmade or mass produced products will be asked to remove items from selling space. Also, since this is an all ages event, we ask that items be "all age appropriate". If you have any questions about items you plan to sell, please email us. We want everyone to have a great show!
Why are you jurying the applicants?
We are doing this to ensure that we get a good variety of crafts and that they are a good fit with this event. We want to present our visitors with a good shopping experience. Also, because we are promoting the indie craft & art community, we want to make sure that mass produced items are not being brought in.
How long will the jurying process take? When will I be notified if I'm accepted?
Please refer to the timetable below to see when you can expect to be notified about the status of your application. We will be doing three rounds of jurying.
| Date Application was received |
Date vendor will be notified |
| July 1 - August 14 |
August 20th |
| August 15 - October 14 |
October 22nd |
| October 15 - November 15 |
November 20th |
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What if I have to cancel after I send in my application? Can I get a refund on my vendor space?
Refunds on vendor spaces will be given until August 31st. There will be no refunds granted after this date. There are no refunds on the application processing fee. You may not sell your space to another vendor if you have to cancel after the refund date. We must jury and approve all vendors before they can participate in the show.
Why do you require a Seller’s Permit?
When you sell merchandise in California, even on a temporary basis, you are required to have a Seller’s Permit from the Board of Equalization (BOE). It's the law in California. There is no charge for a Seller’s Permit. If you do not have one already, you can apply for a temporary permit. Temporary permits are issued in order to participate in events like ours. Here’s a link to a PDF document from the BOE. It has a lot of information. Don’t forget to bring your permit with you on the day of the event!
Why are you charging fees? What is the money used for?
Fees are used to cover the costs of hosting a large event like this. We will be advertising with print ads, flyers, posters, printed program,web site, etc. We are also providing tables and chairs so you don’t have to be hassled with setting up and can just arrive and start setting up your space.
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Is it OK to share a space with a friend?
Of course! Sharing is fine and there is no fee to share with another vendor. Only two vendors maximum are allowed to share any size space. We requre that you submit info. for both sellers on one application. You may not add an another vendor after your application has been submitted. Sorry, we cannot help you find a vendor to share with. We just don't have the time to do that.
What time is vendor set up? Do I need to get there early?
Vendor check in will begin at 9:30 am and vendors will be allowed to begin setting up at 10 am. The doors to the venue will be closed to non Craft Mafia staff until this time. This will give you two hours to get ready. We will already have the spaces organized with your name/business name on them. Just check in at the table we'll have set up on the Truxton Rd. side of the venue and we'll direct you to your spot. There will also be event helpers around to help you out. Please do not arrive before 9:30. You will not be allowed to check in or set up prior to the designated times.
What time does the Holiday Hit List start?
We’ll be officially starting at 12 pm. We ask that you have your area set up and ready to go by that time so that you can start selling right away. Check our website for important updates.
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Can I bring my own table/chairs?
Sorry, no. We are providing furnished spaces in order to have the venue organized prior to vendor arrival. This will help everyone by giving you extra time to set up displays and merchandise. We also want to help keep the place nice and damage free. All vendor space fees include table and chair rental as stated above.
Can I bring my own snacks to eat during the event?
Yes. You may bring things to eat/drink as long as they are for your own consumption. Just make sure that any coolers fit under your table out of the way. If you want to pick up something on the day of the event there is a Von's and Trader Joe's located withing walking distance to the venue. There are also other eating establishments in Liberty Station. Use this map to help find your way around.
Should I bring a table cover?
Yes, please. We would like to have the tables covered so that everything looks neat and pretty. Covers help to hide boxes and other supplies under your table. The tables will be 6' x 30" & 8'x30".
Is there free parking?
There are free parking lots available to our vendors and shoppers. There will be signs around directing you where to park for this event.
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I want to check this out! Is there a cover charge to attend the Holiday Hit List?
No way! This is a FREE ALL AGES event.
Is there an ATM close by?
You are in luck! There is a Navy Federal Credit Union ATM located within walking distance of the venue. They are part of the Co-Op Network of ATMs.
How can I help to get the word out about this event?
We will be making flyers, post cards, and posters. Please let us know if you want to take any and distribute them around town. We’d love you for it! We also have some web banners that you can place on your website. Here's a link to those!
Do you have any advertising opportunities for businesses?
Yes! We will be printing 1,000 programs and there is ad space available! We also have ad space available on our website as well as sponsorship packages! Prices start at just $25! Please visit our Advertising & Sponsorship page to find out how you can get an ad or become a sponsor.
I want to apply to be a vendor! How do I do that?
We’re so glad you are interested! At the bottom of this page you will find a link to the vendor application. Once you submit your application and payment, you will receive a receipt from PayPal. This is the only email confirmation you will receive. If you are not sent a receipt, please check your spam folder. If you are a designer and would like to have your design included in the fashion show, please include that information in the "questions/comments" box on the vendor app. If you would like to participate in the fashion show only, please email us at info@sandiegonorthparkcraftmafia.com and we will contact you! The link below will take you to the online vendor application.
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