Chesterfield Library Opens Winter Maker Market Applications
TL;DR: Chesterfield Public Library is accepting Winter Maker Market vendor applications by July 31, with the market scheduled for December 5 at LaPrade Library.
Quick facts
- Who: Chesterfield Public Library
- What: Winter Maker Market vendor applications
- When: Applications due July 31, 2026; event December 5, 2026
- Where: LaPrade Library, Chesterfield County
The story
The Chesterfield Public Library is accepting vendor applications for its Winter Maker Market, an annual community event celebrating local artisans and crafters. The market will take place on Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at LaPrade Library.
Vendors must submit applications by 5 p.m. on Friday, July 31, 2026. The library will notify selected vendors no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, August 7. Applications are available online through the Chesterfield County website.
The event welcomes handmade crafts and artwork that align with the library's mission of promoting literacy, learning, and creativity. Organizers evaluate each application to ensure vendors' offerings support this community focus. Past markets have featured over 40 vendors, including fiber artists, bath and beauty makers, local food vendors, youth artisans, and gift wrappers.
Local makers interested in participating can apply through the application portal on the county website.
Key players
- Chesterfield Public Library: Event organizer and host
Key dates
- 2026-07-31: Winter Maker Market vendor application deadline (5 p.m.)
- 2026-08-07: Notification of selected vendors (by 5 p.m.)
- 2026-12-05: Winter Maker Market event (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
Why it matters: The Winter Maker Market provides Chesterfield artisans with a holiday sales opportunity while the library uses the event to strengthen community engagement around literacy and creativity.
Places
Development timeline
- 2026-07-10Winter Maker Market applications open: Chesterfield Public Library begins accepting vendor applications for December event. [[source]](https://www.chesterfield.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=7385)
- 2026-07-31Application deadline: Vendor applications due by 5 p.m. [[source]](https://www.chesterfield.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=7385)
- 2026-08-07Vendor notifications: Selected vendors notified by 5 p.m. [[source]](https://www.chesterfield.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=7385)
- 2026-12-05Winter Maker Market event: Market held at LaPrade Library, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. [[source]](https://www.chesterfield.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=7385)
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