Welcome, Merchants, to Stierbach’s Holiday Faire!
We want to offer a broad range of wares, and invite any merchant with SCA (pre-1620)-relevant goods to apply. This includes books, ceramics, metalwork, garb, jewelry, fabric, musical instruments and recordings, toys, calligraphy and art supplies, looms, chairs, and … !!! De-stashers are also welcome, along with crafters and makers of all kinds. Registered merchants will be mentioned as the event is promoted.
The sales area consists of 3 permanent buildings. Two are fully enclosed, the third is a covered pavilion that will also host music. Other activities will also be hosted in the pavilion and one of the enclosed buildings. Everything is at-grade, there are no stairs or loading docks. The roads are primarily gravel, all floors are concrete. Restrooms are indoors with running water. Primary loading/unloading access to the enclosed buildings is through roll-up doors, but it can be challenging to have a close parking spot, especially to load out. We will maximize the amount of time vendors have vehicle access before and after the event, but ask that everyone be courteous and considerate of others’ needs as well.
In each of our prior two years on this site, approximately 400 people have attended. Sales hours will be 10-5, with a 4pm court likely and we won’t fault you for starting packing during it if you must. General gate opens at 9am so people can get through the line and settle prior to activities starting. Merchants may be onsite from 8am, and also 3-6:30pm the evening before.
Merchant registration is open NOW and closes Nov 5th (the day after election day).
Start your pre-registration here!
Your Merchant Coordinator this year is Katharine Ravenshill.
Please contact her directly at equusaside@gmail.com with any questions or concerns.
Fee Schedule is below. Merchants MUST pre-register, and registration is not complete until paid in full. Online payment via SCORES is now available! If you need an option not listed, such as tables/chairs or a third spot, please add the amount as a donation and email Katharine Ravenshill so she knows how to allocate for you. (If you have not used SCORES before, scroll down to the event, start the process, and it should prompt you to make a free account.) You can access SCORES at https://sca.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/sca/eventList.jsp
Merchant space, approx 8’x12’ $25*
Additional merchant space $10
Adult (18+) SCA member registration $15**
Adult (18+) non-member registration $25**
Youth (7-17) registration $10
Child (0-6) registration free
Table and chair $10
Lunch $10
- includes mandatory fee to the City of Fredericksburg, filed by the event on your behalf
**only one adult needs to pre-register per vendor spot. Additional people may register with the merchant, via SCORES, or at the gate – the cost is the same.
checks payable to SCA Inc – Barony of Stierbach
mail to: Ceridwen c/o Lisa Mitchell, 13813 Rainer Ct., Woodbridge VA 22193
Registrations must be received by 11/5 to allow us to complete the required City paperwork!