Events

Irvington Historical Society Holiday Fair

Begin your holiday gift search at the Irvington Historical Society’s holiday fair!  Held annually at the Bona Thompson Center on the Friday and Saturday before Thanksgiving.

The Irvington Historical Society offers unique holiday gifts from local artisans: art, clothing, soaps and sachets, jewelry, ceramics, paper goods, ornaments, home wares and magic wands. Plus – a selection of vintage items and publications from local authors! This FREE event supports local craftspeople as well as the Irvington Historical Society.

Friday, November 22, 5-9 p.m.
Saturday, November 23, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Vendor Registration
Open until November 16, 2024

VENDOR’S RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Complete the registration form and pay the $50 registration fee (included as part of form).
  • Agree to the Irvington Historical Society’s 15% service fee to cover administrative and credit card fees.
  • Set up your booth at the selected time (included in form). 
  • Maintain handicapped accessible aisleways.  
  • Provide additional stock to refresh the table, stored underneath the table.
  • Vendors need not be present. 
  • Clearly mark all merchandise with your assigned vendor number and the price.
  • Be sure that your table contains all the necessary product information.
  • Promote the fair through your own social media.
  • Pack up booth on Saturday, November 23, as soon as possible after our 4 pm closing.
  • All merchandise must be removed or arrangements for later pick-up.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE IRVINGTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY:

  • Decorate the Bona Thompson Memorial Center in a festive holiday theme.
  • Staff a central check-out site handling all sales transactions.
  • Refresh sales tables as needed.
  • Collect and pay all Indiana sales tax directly to the State.
  • Provide each vendor with a 1099 form, for tax reporting.
  • Mail a list to each vendor listing all sales for your vendor number and a check for all sales, less our  administrative fee.
  • While we will act with due diligence to protect your items, we are not responsible for broken or stolen items.