The Lakeland Holiday Craft Show presented by Crowder Bros. Ace Hardware is kicking off the Holiday Season at the RP Funding Center - Sikes & Exhibit Halls, in Lakeland, Florida November 22-23, 2025.   This is a great opportunity to showcase and sell your work to thousands of buyers in an INDOOR environment.

Please note: The following categories are full - Crochet Plushies, 3D Printed Items, Laser Cut Woodworking

Location

RP Funding Center - Sikes & Exhibit Halls
701 W Lime Street, Lakeland, FL 33815

Important Dates & Times

Show Hours

Saturday, November 22, 2025: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday, November 23, 2025: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Set-Up

Friday, November 21, 2025: 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Saturday, November 22, 2025: 7:00 AM - 9:45 AM

Breakdown

Sunday, November 23, 2025: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Your salesperson is Jill Moss.  She be reached at 407-854-2111 or [email protected]  

Eligibility / Application Requirements

To be accepted as a vendor in the following categories, you must meet the following requirements: 

Handmade Craft / Artist Vendors

All items in this category must be handmade in the USA and be original works by the vendor filling out the application.  No manufactured items accepted.  

Food Vendors (Limited Amount of Vendors Accepted)

All items need to be pre-packaged and produced from a licensed business. Food vendors must submit a Sampling Authorization form upon acceptance. Food vendors that fall under the Florida Cottage Law are permitted. *Due to venue rules, a very limited amount of food vendors will be accepted.  

Direct Sales / Buy-Sell / Boutique Vendors (Limited Amount of Vendors Accepted)

Vendors in this category may sell manufactured crafts or resell gifts (non-handmade items). For example, imported crafts from another country or gift items that are not handmade.  For direct sales (Scentsy, Tupperware), we will only allow one vendor per company and this category is limited to a small percentage of the overall vendors. 

Sponsors (Limited)

There will be a very limited amount of event sponsors accepted. This category would be suitable for commercial vendors.

For All Vendors

All applications will be reviewed before being accepted into the show.  Please make sure you submit pictures that show your booth set-up and pictures of your best items (these pictures will be used in Social Media posts). All applications require a minimum of a 50% deposit.  The remaining balance will be due October 22, 2025. 

*We limit the amount of each vendor category (i.e. soaps, candles, tumblers) and make every effort to keep similar vendors away from each other.  This may result in you not getting your preferred booth space.  

Click here to review the Ballantine Management & RP Funding Center Rules.pdf.  

There are three choices for space in the Lakeland Holiday Craft Show: 

1. Table Top vendors 9' x 5' - bring your own table and items to create your selling space.
2. Rent Space in 10' x 10' blocks - bring your own tables, shelving, etc to create your space. 10'x10' tents are allowed with white or light colored tops. No side panels allowed.
3. Rent Space in 10'x10' blocks with Pipe & Drape. Includes black 8' backdrop and 3' side rails. Pipe & Drape can be added on for an additional $75 for every $10 x 10 space.

Tables, chairs, and pipe & drape are NOT included in your booth space but can be ordered through Ballantine Management. Electricity is not included and can be ordered through Ballantine Management.

Floor Plan

Please note: Your selections are just preferences.  Your booth selections are not guaranteed.  We make every effort to get you near your preferered location, but that is not always possible when keeping similar vendors aways from each other.   

This online document constitutes your application, contract, and invoice for the payment and use of space(s) at the Lakeland Holiday Craft Show, held at the RP Funding Center in the above-referenced event.  Ballantine Management reserves the right to refuse an application/contract and space to any show. Space will be assigned at the discretion of Ballantine Management. Ballantine Management reserves the right to change the floor plan, including, but not limited to aisle space, dates, and hours without notice, to provide a more attractive and successful show. Ballantine Management reserves the right to remove/expel the above applicant without a refund with cause. Ballantine Management has the absolute discretion to exercise these rights at any time. No space assignment will be made unless this application is accompanied by full payment. All fees paid are non-refundable & non-transferable.  A $50.00 service charge will be assessed for each dishonored check return/ disputed charge fee to Ballantine Management. You agree to receive email correspondence from Ballantine Management for this and future events. 

I hereby apply for space in this show. If accepted, I hereby agree to abide by all rules and regulations of the Lakeland Holiday Craft Show and I hereby release Ballantine Management from any and all liabilities concerning the loss of personal property and/or personal injury that might occur either directly or indirectly from my attending/exhibiting the event.  I have read, accept, and agree with the rules and regulations.