Everything You Wanted to Know.....

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, 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 since 2008!

What is the NTC Promenade at Liberty Station? Where is Corky McMillan Events 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 Corky McMillin Events Center located at the corner of Truxtun & Dewey Roads. The official address is 2875 Dewey Rd., SD, 92106. Here’s a map of the NTC Promenade. 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 one size space available. All spaces include a 6 foot table and two chairs. We are offering vendor spaces for $95 on all applications that are submitted and paid for by July 31st! On August 1st the price will increase to $115. There will be a $20 late fee added to all applications submitted on November 1st and later. All fees must be paid when you submit your application or your application will not be considered for this show.

* There is a $5 non refundable processing fee on all applications.

All merchandise and displays must fit within the assigned space. You may not place anything in the aisles around the spaces. If you are going to need to accomodate display racks, please contact us and we can work with you.

Do you charge commission on sales?
Never. We believe that all sales should belong to the artist/crafter. We don't charge commissions at any of our events.

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How many spaces do you have available for vendors?
The venue is a good size facility with room for about 70 vendors.

Can I get electricity to my vendor space?
Yes! We are offering electricity to vendors for a small fee. Just order it when you fill out the application.

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.

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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 $5 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,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 a single 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".

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!

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.

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Take me to the Vendor Application!

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