SOAM Bristol Aggie Pop Up Application

Event: 2025 SOAM + Bristol Aggie Spring Expo Pop Up

Saturday, May 3rd, 2025 10am-1pm

Location: Bristol County Agricultural High School

135 Centre Street Dighton, MA 02715

Handmade Definition for Artisan Vendors

Handmade products are personally designed, crafted, and assembled by the artisan, showcasing originality, creativity, and skill. These items must primarily be made using the artisan’s own hands, tools, and techniques, with minimal use of pre-made components.

Products manufactured in small batches may qualify if they are fully designed by the artisan and align with their vision and craftsmanship. Mass-produced or commercially manufactured items without significant artisan involvement do not meet this definition.

If your products don’t qualify as handmade, please complete the “Local Business” application. For questions, contact the SOAM team.

Please note, Food Vendors will need to be permitted by the Dighton BOH and may be subject to a $75 permit fee. You will need to have your ServSafe Cert, Allergen Cert, Insurance Cert, and Base of Operations to submit the BOH. SOAM will help with this process and will send a follow up email to collect this items, upon acceptance into the Pop Up.

Vendor Selection Policy

We prioritize vendors who specialize in a specific craft or product offering. By focusing on artisans and food vendors with a clear area of expertise, we celebrate high-quality craftsmanship and food and help each vendor shine in their chosen field. This approach also creates a more cohesive and enjoyable experience for shoppers.

Additionally, for this particular event, we are curate heavily around Agricultural theme of the school's mission itself, valuing organic, healthy and earth friendly products.

If your business aligns with this vision, we’d love to welcome you to our market community!

What You Can Expect From SOAM for Your Spot Fee

This event is extremely curated and has a very limited amount of vendors who can attend. This makes it a great event for those accepted given the amount of foot traffic to vendor ratio.

1. Marketing & Promotion

• SOAM and Bristol Aggie will both be promoting this event through various channels. SOAM has a 12k+ following via social media and Bristol Aggie promotes heavily to their current and alumni community of students and parents.

2. Organized & Stress-Free Vending

• You’ll receive clear setup instructions and booth assignments in advance.

• Our friendly on-site team is available on market day to help with any issues or questions.

3. Curated Community

• Join a thoughtfully selected roster of artisans and makers, attracting loyal shoppers who value handmade and artisanal goods.

Rain Date Policy

This is a “rain or shine” event, with weather closures determined sole discretion of Bristol Aggie. Fees are non refundable.

SOAM Guidelines and Policies

Pricing

• Artisan 10x10 Spot: $75

• Food 10x10 Spot: $100

• Food Truck 20x10 Spot: $125

Vendor Curation

You are only permitted to sell the specific products approved in your application. We reserve the right to approve or deny individual products to maintain a curated market experience. If we are not accepting you for all the items listed on your application, you will be notified as to which items are approved prior to your acceptance email being sent out; any items not approved may not be sold without prior written permission from SOAM.

Tents & Displays

Vendors must provide a secured 10x10 white tent with 30-pound weights per leg (120 pounds total). Business signage, tablecloths, and tidy displays are required. Items must stay within the tent space unless approved.

Booth Sharing

Booth sharing is prohibited without prior SOAM approval.

Tax ID & Regulations

Vendors must obtain and display a Massachusetts Tax ID Certificate. Vendors are responsible for complying with all applicable laws and regulations.

Market Conduct

• Disruptive or rude behavior by vendors or helpers will not be tolerated.

• Smoking is prohibited on market premises.

• SOAM may remove products deemed offensive, unsafe, or inappropriate.

• Vendors must address safety concerns immediately or risk termination.

SOAM reserves the right to add or amend any reasonable rules and regulations at any time during and prior to the operation of the market.

Indemnification:

Upon submitting this application, Vendors agree to indemnify and hold harmless SOAM, and their officers, agents and employees from and against all liabilities, loss, injuries, damages, and claims arising out of or related in any way to Vendor's participation in SOAM.

For questions, contact the SOAM team.

SOAM is market for Makers founded by Makers. We celebrate all things local!

We champion the creators, the growers, the doers, and the entrepreneurial spirit. 

We are the SOAMily (SOAM+Family). We value community over competition. We are here to lift each other up.  We send out positive vibes to each other and our customers. We use our creations to bridge a connection between ourselves and others. We are moving the local Maker's economy forward. We are stronger when we do this together. Thank you for applying.