5th annual Christmas Extravaganza
Deadline: Apr 17, 2026 11:00 pm (GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
5th Annual Christmas Extravaganza
Date: Nov 27, 2026 10:00 am - Nov 29, 2026 4:00 pm (EDT)
Concord, North Carolina
$0.00 - $750.00
About the application
Welcome vendors! Whether you’re a returning Christmas Extravaganzavendor or joining us for the first time, we’re so excited to have you at the 5th Annual Christmas Extravaganza! 🎄✨
Please note an important update: this year’s event has expanded into a 3-day festival (previously two days), and we want to make sure you have plenty of time for a smooth setup.
Vendor Setup Times:
Trailers & Buses: Tuesday 11:00AM-1:00PM (NO EXCEPTIONS)
Tuesday, Nov 24th: 1:00PM–5:00PM
Wednesday, Nov 25th: 8:00AM–6:00PM
Friday, Nov 27th: 7:00AM–8:00AM
Show Hours:
Please make sure you can fully staff your booth all open hours as this is a REQUIRMENT!
Friday: 10AM-6PM
Saturday: 10AM-6PM
Sunday: 10AM-4PM
It is not required but we will be open on BLACK FRIDAY & SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY so think of those sales you will be running - we will send out a form to complete on Aug 31st, 2026 for you to fill out as we will be advertising booths that are running sales
We will have THREE competions this year for vendors - whats up for grabs?
Your booth fee BACK along with an Extrvaganza RIBBON for bragging rights!! So let's get into it - you must SIGN UP in your application so we are able to coordinate and have all information avaiable for our judges and attendees!
-Most Tickets Sold - Provided with a personal discount code
-Best Decorated Booth - Voted for by judges
-People's Choice Award - Voted for by attendees
Important Setup Requirement:
All vendors must be completely inside the building and fully set up by Friday at 8:30AM. There will be no in-and-out after that time, as attendees will begin lining up at 9:00AM on Friday Nov 27th, 2026.
We can’t wait to kick off the holiday season with you and make this our biggest year yet!
We have 250 10x10 spaces - if you need more than one 10x10 please select the amount of space you will need in the application below!
We are so honored that you're considering becoming a vendor at our 5th Annual Christmas Extravaganza located at the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center located in Concord, NC! Sunny Day Markets will be your host and supporting small like YOU is our passion. Nothing is more important than our vendors. This is a THREE DAY - INDOOR event!! All vendors must stay the duration of the full event! There will be 250 10X10 spots available for this event. There will be categories to make sure we are offering a wide variety of products and services. We are searching far and wide to offer a very large variety to shop from. We will allow handmade, retail AND of course yummy treats!! We will be selective for this event to make sure we are offering quality, diversity and a unique shopping experience to Concord, NC and surrounding areas!
NEW MARKTING ADDITIONS:
-Two billboards located in Cabarrus County & Union County
-Digital & Print in Local Life Magazine
SCAMMER ALERT: The ONLY way we will ever reach out to you for payment will be from Sunny Day Markets through Eventeny. Please make sure to fill all questions out to the best of your ability. Once accepted you will receive an acceptance letter and your card WILL BE CHARGED! This means you're all set and committed to this event. When applying for our events please note that we have a NO REFUND + NO CREDIT POLICY!
By submitting your application you agree to this! We reserve the right to protect the event and all other vendors. With this we have the right to ask anyone to leave for any reason at anytime! The vendor fee's range from $400-$750 a space and this covers all THREE days. You must be willing to attend ALL THREE DAYS and stay the full duration of the event!
Tables & Chairs will NOT be provided for this event!
Doors will open at 10:00AM for customers on FRIDAY Nov 27th, 2026! We encourage all vendors to have a Facebook or Instagram page. This is for marketing purposes and keeping up to date! Please make sure you're following our main Facebook page!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sunnydaymarkets
This is a TICKETED event and we have bought out the parking lot to offer FREE PARKING to all vendors and attendees! $10 General Admission $7 Firefighter, Nurse, Teachers & Cops FREE Kids 12 and Under. Tickets are good for ALL THE DAYS! Attendees must snap a photo at one of our 5 backdrops for re-entry the next day!
We are excited to have you applying to our 5th Annual Christmas Extravaganza at the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center and look forward to working with you all!!
Please note power is $35 extra and will be charged one month prior to the event on the card on file. Please make sure to go ahead and select power on this application if needed.
Again, we thank you for applying to the 5th Annual Christmas Extravaganza and cannot wait to continue to grow this show into a MEGA MARKET!
In 2025 we saw 6,300 ticketed attendees with FREE reentry on the second day. As these returning customers were not calculated we estimate we saw 6,700 attendees throughout the weekend and we hope to see this number in 2026 double due to new marketing efforts and sponsorship backing.
We hope to have you join us in 2026!
Prices
| SPLIT PAYMENT 1 of 2 (MUST SELECT BOTH | $200.00 | Non-refundable | Split payment 1 of 2 - will be charged after approval Split payment 2 of 2 - will be charged August 1st. If the card declines we will try to reach out once. If we do not hear back in two business days your forfeit your spot with no refund. |
| SPLIT PAYMENT 2 of 2 | $200.00 | Non-refundable | Split payment 1 of 2 - will be charged after approval Split payment 2 of 2 - will be charged August 1st. If the card declines we will try to reach out once. If we do not hear back in two business days your forfeit your spot with no refund. |
| Young Entrepreneur (Under 18 Only) | $200.00 | Non-refundable | Spots are for vendors under 18 years old only. We will check upon your arrival at the event. If you are not under 18, you will forfeit your spot at this event with no refund. |
| Indoor 10x10 Booth | $400.00 | Non-refundable | Select this option to reserve one (1) 10x10 space. If you need more than one space, please adjust the quantity to the total number of spaces you’d like to purchase.Your booth fee covers all three event days. Need electricity? Please add the Power Add-On below. |
| Indoor 10x10 END CAP | $500.00 | Non-refundable | Select this option to reserve one (1) End Cap booth space. Your booth fee covers all three event days. Need more space? If you’d like to add an additional 10x10, please click the 10x10 option above and add one additional 10x10 space (or adjust the quantity as needed). Need electricity? Power is not included—please add the Power Add-On below if needed. |
| Commercial Vendor 10x10 Space | $750.00 | Non-refundable | Select this option to reserve one (1) 10x10 space designated specifically for COMMERCIAL VENDORS (non-handmade / business and brand vendors). If you need more than one space, please adjust the quantity to the total number of 10x10 spaces you’d like to purchase. Your booth fee covers all three event days. Need electricity? Power is not included—please add the Power Add-On below if needed. |
| Outlet | $35.00 | Non-refundable | Electricity is $35 and will be charged to the card on file one month prior to the event! Please note that electricity will provide you with ONE outlet - you are permitted to bring your own power strips! |
| Ticket Sales Contest Entry ($400 Cash Prize!) | $0.00 | Non-refundable | Enter the “Most Tickets Sold” Vendor Competition! Vendors who opt in will receive a unique ticket code to share with customers and followers. To be eligible, you must enter before October 1, 2026 (ticket release date) so your code can be set up in time. ? Winner Perks: Booth fee refunded (your booth space cost returned) A winner ribbon for serious bragging rights Tip: Share your code early and often on social media, email lists, and in-store signage! |
| Best Decorated Booth Contest Entry ($400 Cash Prize!) | $0.00 | Non-refundable | Enter the “Best Decorated Booth” Vendor Competition! If you opt in, your booth will be considered for our Best Decorated Booth award. We’re looking for festive, creative setups that feel like a true holiday experience — think lights, décor, signage, and an inviting shopping vibe. ? Important: All décor must be safe, family-friendly, and contained within your booth space (no blocking aisles/exits). ? Winner Perks: Booth fee refunded (your booth space cost returned) A winner ribbon for bragging rights Our team will judge booths onsite during the event, and the winner will be announced at 3PM on Sunday Nov 29th, 2026. |
| Non-Profit 10x10 Indoor Space | $0.00 | Non-refundable | Non-Profit Booth Space (Application Required) Thank you for your interest in being selected as a 2026 Christmas Extravaganza Non-Profit Partner! To be considered, your organization must be able to meet the following participation requirements: Be onsite and staffed all three (3) event days Be willing to sell raffle tickets throughout the event Partner in marketing efforts, including sharing event promotions and sponsor/non-profit content as requested All non-profit applications will be reviewed by the Sunny Day Markets team. Non-profits will be notified of acceptance on August 31, 2026 if they have been chosen. Christmas Tree Display Proceeds: All profits collected from the Christmas Tree Display will be split into three (3) equal payments among the three selected non-profits chosen for the 2026 non-profit booths. |