Creative Avenue Markets
on the back covered patio at the Creative Hub & Coffeehouse in Anacortes
This page was created for vendors who have registered for an upcoming market at the Hub.
If you have any questions that aren't answered here, please email Frannie at creativehub.anacortes@gmail.com (be sure to add this email to your contacts to ensure you don't miss any emails about your registration).
What to know for the Markets at our Hub!
The back patio is covered and located outdoors. We do have space heaters available, and we encourage vendors to bring layers if you run cold.​
Address:
Located on the patio behind our Creative Hub & Coffeehouse. The patio can be found on 5th Street between Commercial and Q Avenue in Anacortes. Closest address: 915 5th Street, Anacortes, WA 98221
Vendor Parking
For unloading and where to park during market hours
For unloading, you can park anywhere along 5th Street. Please do not block or park in the alley adjacent to the back patio.
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During market hours, please move car down the block on 5th. Spots can be found along Q Avenue or on the other side of Commercial on 5th.
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We try to reserve as much parking as we can for shoppers.
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** PLEASE NOTE: There is an alley adjacent to the patio that leads to a parking lot that belongs to El Jinete. Please do not park in that lot (or block the alley) - they are wonderful neighbors and we don't want that to change. They've had to tow cars in the past and we also don't want your car to get towed.
Vendor Setup
9AM-10:45AM
This market does not have an on-site manager. Vendor spots are pre-assigned and Frannie will be working in the Hub. She'll be able to direct you to your booth space and answer questions prior to 10AM.
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Please plan on having your booth setup by 11AM or earlier. There is plenty of foot traffic and you will likely get curious shoppers who are walking by.
Market Hours
11AM - 3PM
During market hours, we have the garage door open on the patio for you and for customers to wander inside. They will find our Free Craft Supply Library, our pottery studio, and the coffeehouse.
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Vendors at this market will get one free beverage on market day. The Hub's Coffeehouse is open from 10AM-4PM on Saturday, June 28th.
There is a bathroom located right beyond the garage door that is available for vendors and shoppers. Please notify the staff at the Creative Hub if the bathroom needs any attention.​
Booth Spaces
What to know...
When you registered, you chose your booth space in advance. Scroll to the bottom of this page to see the general layout (it is subject to change).
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If the patio is not full, you may have some extra room for setting up. We will communicate that through email if it is the case.
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6x6' Booths: Include a picnic table
8x8' and 10x10' Booths: Are a blank slate for you to setup however you wish. There are a few chairs on the patio available for vendor use.
WIFI /Electricity:
Plan ahead...
The Hub does have free wifi under CreativeHub. Password is ILOVEART (which is all capital letters).
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The back patio does not have electrical outlets. If you need lighting or anything that requires electricity, please plan ahead and bring a battery pack.
Booth Needs / Venue Info
11AM - 3PM
Booth lighting:
While we are outside and get great natural light, if your booth needs any extra lighting - please plan on bringing battery powered lights as there is no access to an electrical outlet.
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Payment Types:
All vendors must provide their own payment system for customers. We do not have an ATM on site. It is up to you if you take cards, cash, or any other form of payment.
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We do have cell service available, as well as WIFI if you need to take card sales.
Breakdown
Begins at 3PM
Vendors are not permitted to break down their booth prior to 3PM as it provides a negative experience for shoppers. You are welcome to stay open later than 3 if you'd like! The Hub closes at 4PM and will need to lock the garage door no later than 4:15PM (which is your access to the restroom).
We will make an exception is if weather is extreme and vendors items are at risk to get damaged due to weather, or if it is in the best interest for all vendors.
Patio Map
Subject to change
The layout of the back patio is typically the same each week, but we may make some changes for specific weekends. If this is the case, we will email you an updated map.
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The entrance to the patio is located directly off of 5th Street, between Commercial and Q Avenue. The closest address to the patio is 915 5th Street, Anacortes, WA 98221. It is located directly behind the Hub to the east.
Questions?
Email works best!
This market on June 28th is designed as an Artists Garage Sale! Since we are charging a minimal amount, we need your help in promoting the event. If you have any signage you'd like to bring (sandwich boards, balloons, or anything that will draw attention to the back patio) - you are welcome to bring it and set it up on the sidewalk in front of the market!
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If you have any questions, please reach out to Frannie: CreativeHub.Anacortes@gmail.com
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The phone number to the Hub will reach the baristas who can answer basic questions about classes and markets, but do not have the capacity to know all of the nitty gritty details about managing markets. Thanks for working with us! Reach out via email if you need anything.
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If you know you can't make it to the market and need to cancel, please send us an email as soon as you know.
Social Media!
Let us promote you!
For every market, we are happy to promote our vendors!
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If you have a specific photo you'd like us to use of your products, please email them to our social media manager, Kimberly:
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She will create the social media promotions and include the text you wrote in your registration. We will do our best to tag you - and encourage you to share as much as you can with your followers, email list, and friends.
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We've emailed a flyer/social media square for the event - please share regularly with your friends, customers, and followers!
Follow on Social Media
Vendor Group on Facebook
Be in the know...
If you aren’t already a part of our Creative Avenue Vendors Facebook group, you can join at the link below.
This group can be used to connect with other vendors, share other market opportunities, ask questions, or learn about future events:
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