Vendor Information

Thank you for your interest in being a vendor at the 16th annual St. Johns Bizarre on May 10, 2025! The window for applications is open as of Feb. 1! The window closes March 21, so don’t wait. We will work to review applications and send acceptance notices by April 6.

What Other Vendors Say

“I always look forward to vending at the St. Johns Bizarre — it’s so nice to be outside and feels like the whole neighborhood comes out. The music keeps us happy all day, and we get to talk to all sorts of people which is half the fun. We treat ourselves to the food booths and watch all the different people, babies, dogs, and sometimes double-decker bikes go by.”Christa Katz, The Wild Optimist.

“The St. Johns Bizarre has always positively impacted my business. From the loyal and new customers, to the unique exposure it brings me, I’ve been able to grow my jewelry line as well as grow as an artist, thanks to the support of this wonderful community event.” Jo Lupton, Jo Lupton Jewelry + Lapidary.

Important Application Dates

  • Applications available: Feb. 1, 2025
  • Applications due: March 21, 2025
  • Acceptance notifications sent: April 6, 2025
  • Booth payments due: April 20, 2025

Event Overview

The St. Johns Bizarre street festival is a single-day event in the heart of North Portland’s St. Johns neighborhood, celebrating the unique character of the area. The festival has traditionally coupled itself to the St. Johns Parade, one of Portland’s longest-running parades. Last year, after we expanded our footprint, the Bizarre featured a record 180 vendors, selling an impressive array of handmade art and craft items, including jewelry and clothing, home goods, photography, and paintings. Also featured each year are a number of food vendors, as well as booths featuring local community organizations.

We seek to create a balanced offering of vendors that appeals to the entire community while also complementing and supporting St. Johns’ wide array of local businesses.

2024 St. Johns Bizarre. Photo by Jason Quigley.

Application Details

The St. Johns Bizarre is a juried event, with potential vendors judged on craftsmanship, originality, appeal and location. We strongly encourage artists and craftspeople from St. Johns and neighboring areas to apply! All work should be created by the vendor; no imported art will be allowed. In addition to arts and crafts, we strive to include a wide variety of local community and food vendors. Due to space limitations, we are not able to accept all vendors who apply. Booth and application fees differ for arts/crafts, food and community vendors. See below for more details.

Booth sharing is allowed. Each person must fill out a separate application. If submitting by mail, please submit them together in the same envelope. A separate application fee is required for each artist.

Booth Fees (includes $10 application fee for arts/crafts vendors and food vendors):

  • Arts/Crafts Vendor: $175
  • Community Group Vendor: $50
  • Food Vendor: $250

The deadline for applications is March 21 — please be aware that late applications cannot be accepted. If you are accepted to the show, your $10 application fee (for arts/crafts and food vendors only) will be credited toward your booth fee. If you are not accepted to the show, this fee will not be refunded.

Application status will be sent to vendors via email by April 6. If you’re accepted, your booth payment will be due by April 20. Upon receipt of payment, further information regarding the event will be emailed to you.

If you’d like to be added to our email list, send a note to vendors@stjohnsbizarre.com, and we’ll keep you informed with any important craft fair news!

Event Schedule

Date: May 10, 2025
Set-up: 8-9:30 a.m.
General event hours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Craft fair hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Breakdown: 6-7 p.m.*
*Note: Early breakdown is not allowed

Booth Details

Vendors will be responsible for all set-up needs, and space will be limited to a 10′ x 10′ area. Vendors will provide their own tables, chairs, and tents. These must not be a hazard to the public or other vendors. Electricity will not be available. Generators are not allowed unless authorized in advance. Vendors are allowed to set up only in their assigned space. Vendor “no-shows” will be charged an additional fee equivalent to their respective vending fee. Under no circumstances will vendors be allowed to break down or leave early, as this disrupts the overall event. In such cases, the vendor will not be accepted to future events. Upon breakdown vendors must leave their space clean and free of debris.

NOTE: This is an outdoor event. Please plan accordingly.

Contact Us

For further information, please contact us at: vendors@stjohnsbizarre.com

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