Apply to Garden Market

Garden Market 2027 is a one-day outdoor market on April 17, 10:00 am–4:00 pm. Timed tickets will be sold to guests for morning and afternoon time slots, with 1,000+ guests anticipated throughout the day.  All vendors must join for the entire day of the market.

• Applications open on November 9, 2026, with a December 30 deadline to apply. Final decisions will be made by January 8, 2027.
• Accepted vendors will receive an acceptance letter via email by January 8, and will have five (5) business days to submit payment to reserve their space. Review the payment link in your acceptance email. After January 13, 2027, any vendor who has not submitted payment will relinquish their space.
• Review the payment link in your acceptance email. After January 13, 2027, any vendor who has not submitted payment will relinquish their space.
• The deadline to cancel space for Garden Market is January 13. No refunds will be given after this date. No exceptions will be made.
• Should an vendor no longer be able to attend, written notice must be made to Winterthur no later than January 13, 2027, to receive a full refund. After January 13, 2027, no refunds will be issued. No exceptions are able to be made.
• Vendor selection will be made based on quality of product, booth presentation, completeness of the application, and diversity of mediums for Winterthur related to the Garden Market theme. We seek to have a variety of product types at the market and will accept small numbers of artists from each product category. 

• Nurseries & Garden Stores — annuals, perennials, natives, bulbs, seeds, trees, shrubs, herbs, etc. 
• Garden Tools & Accessories — hand tools, pruners, baskets, watering cans, tool rolls, etc. 
• Garden-Inspired Clothing & Accessories — wellies, sun hats, gardening gloves, jackets, garden shoes, aprons, totes, etc. 
• Woodworking & Garden Structures — raised beds, planters, potting benches, trellises, fences, arbors, outdoor tables and furniture. 
• Planters & Garden Décor — ceramic, stone, wood or metal planters, statues, ornaments, garden stakes, stepping stones, etc. 
• Bird & Wildlife Artisans — birdhouses, bat houses, bird feeders, birdbaths, bee houses and pollinator habitats. 
• Garden Sculpture & Metalwork — sculptures, gates, obelisks, weathervanes, plant supports, wind chimes, etc. 
• Botanical Art & Goods — botanical prints, pressed flowers, photography, stationery, textiles and garden-inspired artwork. 
• Floral & Botanical Goods — fresh or dried flowers, wreaths, herbal goods, seeds, preserves, honey, etc. 
• Outdoor Entertaining & Garden Living — picnic accessories, outdoor serving pieces, garden barware, lanterns, blankets and décor. 
• Garden-Inspired Home Goods — ceramics, candles, soaps, textiles, jewelry and other pieces inspired by nature and the garden.

• We hope to showcase innovative items that are differentiated, small-batch and connect to Winterthur’s history and mission.
• Applicants are reviewed based on ingenuity, originality, design, and aesthetics with the hope of weaving the connection of modern-day wares with that of Winterthur and its history.
• A connection to your community and an active social media presence are required since this is a collaborative market with many cross-promotional opportunities to engage and connect communities. The Garden Market Team reviews all social media for each applicant, and this is a factor when considering vendors each year.
• We strongly consider vendors with a positive, energetic, and collaborative attitude.
• Vendors must remain for the full day of the market. No shows or early departures will result in not being welcomed back in the future.
• The Garden Market team will visit vendors’ websites and social media channels during the review process to determine the wares, aesthetic, style, and quality align with the goals of the Garden Market. With acceptance to the Garden Market, you grant Winterthur the right to select any brand, product or company-related photos from the vendor’s website and/or social media to use for marketing and promotional purposes for this year’s Garden Market at Winterthur. Winterthur will tag/credit the vendor in any photography or videography used for promotional purposes.

• Vendors will be in one of the following locations:
  • The Visitor Center Patio beneath a shared Marquee Tent with (1) 8′ table and linen. The estimated footprint is 8′ Wide x 6′ Deep. Vendors will be next to each other under the shared tent with a couple of feet between each vendor. 
  • The Greenhouse Area beneath a shared Marquee Tent or large Sail Cloth Tent with (1) 8′ table and linen. The estimated footprint is 8′ Wide x 6′ Deep. Vendors will be next to each other under the shared tent with a couple of feet between each vendor.
• The space fee to join is $300 per vendor.  
• For those seeking a larger, unique space, a limited number of greenhouse spaces will be available. Each dedicated single greenhouse measures approximately 10′ x 20′ with no roof or sides. Artisans using this space are welcome to bring tables or display items to customize their space. No tables or linens will be provided. The space fee for a greenhouse is $650 per vendor. To be considered for a greenhouse space during the application process, please contact Abigail Miller at amille@winterthur.org.

• Load-In takes place the morning of the market, 8:00 am –9:30 am. Vendors should arrive no later than 7:30 am to check in at the Picnic House to be escorted to their location for the day. Spaces must be ready for guest arrival at 9:45 am.
• After check-in, all vendors will park in the Greenhouse Parking Lot for the day. This will be within walking distance to each of the hub spaces in case there is a need to replenish inventory throughout the day. There are many one-way roads throughout Winterthur, please do not navigate away from your designated areas.
• Vendors are responsible for their own setup and breakdown. Please be adequately prepared. Accepted vendors are welcome to visit Winterthur prior to the market to view their location and consider logistics. Vehicles may not be driven during the market hours to replenish—please make your way on foot for any replenishment needs.
• Winterthur staff cannot provide assistance. Should you need help with Load-In or Load-Out, you are welcome to have helpers accompany you during those times.
• Vendors must remain in their spaces all day. Winterthur cannot provide “booth sitters” for breaks. Please plan accordingly with additional assistance or become friendly with your booth neighbors. Restrooms and water are located nearby each location for a quick trip when needed and as always, we encourage you to make friends with your fellow vendor neighbors! Each vendor will receive (2) two “Vendor Badges” to allow additional assistance in their space. For any additional help required, please plan to reserve a ticket for Garden Market either online or with the reservations team over the phone (800.448.3883 ext. 7029).
• All vendors are expected to present a clean and aesthetically pleasing space for the entirety of the market (no trash, boxes, clutter, etc., should be visible to guests).
• Electricity and Wi-Fi are not available to you for the market. Please be sure to provide your own hotspot or necessary means to process electronic payments (credit cards + cash to be accepted). Where available on the estate, Winterthur’s Wi-Fi is spotty and unpredictable. Winterthur’s guest Wi-Fi password is “winterthur.” 
• While Winterthur has 24-hour security, we cannot assume responsibility for your items. Please plan accordingly. Insurance is required for all vendors (COI).
• As this market will proceed rain or shine (within safety parameters), please come prepared with tarps, bins, or other water protective materials if you have an outdoor space.
• No booths or items may be taken down or removed prior to the end of each day of the market. Should an vendor dismantle their space prior to the end of the day, that vendor will not be welcomed back.
• All load-out must occur on Saturday, April 17, beginning at 4:00 pm. Vendors should be off the property by 6:00 pm. We are not able to arrange for next-day pick up of your inventory. 
• Trash cans will be located throughout the vendor spaces. All boxes must be broken down and no trash is to remain at or near your space each day. Please leave the space as you found it. Once you have finished breaking down your space, you may depart Winterthur grounds.
• The market will be enhanced by a variety of guest experiences to include live music, educational talks and walks by the Delaware Master Naturalists, workshops, DIY craft opportunities, as well as all that Winterthur has to offer in tours, gallery walks, dining, and other. 
• This day is about community and showcasing the exceptional talent of all of you. It is a large undertaking for the Winterthur team, and we strive to create a positive and enjoyable atmosphere for vendors, staff, and guests. We expect the same from all vendors that join. Any vendor that does not reciprocate will not be welcomed back.

• The terrain at Winterthur varies, with uneven surfaces and unpaved paths. All vendor spaces will require you to walk some distance to transport items during Load-In/Load-Out. 
• All vendor spaces will be located on pavement. 
• Please be mindful that Winterthur is a historic garden, and all areas of the estate should be respected and navigated by the rules put in place by staff. No driving on grass is permitted. Should you wish to visit ahead of time to see the space and plan logistics, you are welcome to do so.

• The space fee to join is $300 per vendor.
• For those seeking a larger, unique space, a limited number of greenhouse spaces will be available. Each dedicated single greenhouse measures approximately 10′ x 20′ with no roof or sides. Vendors using this space are welcome to bring tables or display items to customize their space. No tables or linens will be provided. The space fee for a greenhouse is $650 per vendor. To be considered for a greenhouse space during the application process, please contact Abigail Miller at amille@winterthur.org.

Vendors are notified via the email address listed on the application. Should an vendor not be selected, they will be placed on a waitlist and may be contacted should a space become available. We do not offer rolling acceptance; instead, we will review and then contact all applicants at the same time.

• After the acceptance notification emails have gone out in mid-January, vendors will have five (5) business days to remit payment in full for their space(s). After January 13, 2027, if payment has not been received, that vendor space will be relinquished and offered to another vendor.
• A specialized link will be included with the acceptance notification email that will direct vendors to a payment portal. Payment may be made online with a credit card or over the phone with Winterthur’s reservation team (800.448.3883 ext. 7029). 
• For questions about payment, please contact Abigail Miller at amiller@winterthur.org.

• A small waitlist of applicants who submitted materials by the application deadline is kept to fill cancellations and vendors may be contacted up until the day preceding Garden Market day to fill last-minute openings. 
• We thank you for your interest in joining Garden Market at Winterthur. If you are not accepted, please do not be discouraged from applying again. The goal of the market is to allow an equal opportunity for all vendors to share their craft with visitors while connecting the event to Winterthur’s history and mission.

Should an vendor no longer be able to attend, written notice must be made to Winterthur no later than January 13, 2027, to receive a full refund. No refunds will be given after January 13, 2027, to vendors who can no longer attend. No exceptions will be made.

• Winterthur is not responsible for insuring vendor items or displays and cannot accept responsibility for theft or damage. All accepted vendors are required to have liability insurance, and vendors must add Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library to their liability insurance and provide documentation showing this addition, along with a copy of their liability insurance declaration page. All products requiring licensing must have a copy of the appropriate license on file with Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library.
• Accepted vendors only, please submit proof of insurance by March 17, 2027.
• Vendors are expected to obtain any and all licenses or permits required for off-site events for their respective business and have a hard copy on-site.

• Garden Market will be promoted through an integrated marketing strategy across paid, owned, and earned channels.
• The Garden Market will be featured in Winterthur’s Calendar of Events, which is mailed to 22,000 homes each quarter and in weekly emails, which go to approximately 62K recipients. 
• Acceptance and payment for an vendor location grants Winterthur and its agents the right to videotape, film, and photograph you and use your likeness and any photos submitted in connection with the commercial production and in the distribution and exhibition thereof. Please contact amiller@winterthur.org with questions. 
• All vendors are expected to actively partner with Winterthur to help promote Garden Market. Ticketing for Garden Market opens February 2027. Reservations are required and the potential to sell-out is likely.  
• Please share Garden Market details through emails, printed promotional materials, and social media channels. When posting on social media, please tag @winterthurmuse and location (Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library) for reposting and sharing opportunities.

The Winterthur Garden Market team will visit vendors’ websites and social media channels during the review process to determine the wares, aesthetic, style, and quality align with the goals of the Garden Market. With acceptance to the Garden Market, Winterthur reserves the right to select any brand, product, or company-related photos from the vendor’s website and/or social media to use for marketing and promotional purposes for this year’s Garden Market at Winterthur. Winterthur will tag/credit the vendor in any photography or videography used for promotional purposes.

The Garden Market will take place rain or shine. In preparation for inclement weather, please plan accordingly for your spaces. As display areas will be under marquee tents with no sides, it is subject to weather. No refunds will be given should the Garden Market have to be canceled or shortened due to unpredicted threatening or unsafe weather. 

• For guests who purchase any items that are oversized (e.g. furniture, lawn items, garden statues, etc.) and unable to be carried by hand or taken on the tram/shuttle, guests are welcome to use the Concierge Product Delivery service provided by the Winterthur team. 
  • To request this service, a contact will be provided for you within the welcome packet. Within the text include: 
  • Vendor Location (VC Patio, Greenhouse, or West Gallery) 
  • Vendor Name 
  • Item description (potting bench, weathervane, etc.) 
• Please text—do not call—with the details stated above. Winterthur is an expansive estate and navigating the grounds does take time. Please be mindful of that when waiting for an item to be retrieved. 
• Please communicate this service to your guests as they visit your space, it’s a great selling tool! 
• Items will be delivered to the Visitor Center Lobby where guests can pick them up as they depart for the day. Let guests know to visit the front desk as they depart. They will need their slip as well to retrieve their item, so make sure all are filled out properly.

Winterthur is not responsible for insuring vendor items or displays and cannot accept responsibility for theft or damage. All vendors are required to have their own Certificate of Insurance (COI) for the Garden Market.