Expo FAQ & Policies

Vendor Policy Overview

Vendor Eligibility

  • All vendors must be current UNH Students, Faculty, or Staff members on the day of the event

  • UNH alumni, former faculty, former staff, and friends or family of current UNH students, faculty, or staff are not eligible to participate as vendors.

Registration

  • Vendors will need to submit an application. The Maker’s Expo application goes live on October 1st at 8am via this link.

  • Applications are reviewed on a first come, first served basis. Submission of an application does not guarantee a spot at the Expo. 

  • If multiple individuals wish to share a table or booth, only one person should submit the application for the entire group. The primary registrant is responsible for ensuring everyone has read and understands the event policies. 

  • When an application has been approved, the table or booth fee must be paid at the Memorial Union Building, Room 323. The office is open Monday-Friday, 9:00AM-5:00PM and accepts credit or debit card payments. The fee must be paid by a single party. Registration for the Expo is not finalized until the fee has been paid. 

  • Registrations are non-refundable and may not be transferred to another individual. 

  • Vendor space is limited! If we have reached capacity for the event, we will offer you an opportunity to be placed on our waitlist.

Vendor Policies

Booth/Tables:

  • No more than two registered vendors are permitted to share one table. No more than three registered vendors are permitted to share one booth. 

  • Vendors may not share their table or booth with individuals that are ineligible to participate in the Expo or individuals who have not been registered for the Expo. 

  • All tables and booths must be open and available for sales during the entire Expo. 

  • Vendors are permitted to have a designated individual cover their table for them up to ½ of the open Expo time.

  • Setup occurs the day of the event between 7:00AM-9:45AM. Vendors should be set up and ready to sell by 10:00AM.

  • Breakdown will begin at 4:00PM. Vendors should not begin to break down their areas prior to this time. 

  • Vendors are responsible for the security of their stock. UNH and the Memorial Union Building are not responsible in the case of lost or stolen items.

Products

  • All items sold at the Expo must be made by the vendor. Resale of store-bought items or items made by anyone other than the vendor is not permitted. 

  • All vendors must have tangible products available for sale at the event. “Display only” products are not permitted. Service products are not permitted, unless the service is being conducted at the Expo (for example: face painting). 

  • Products with unauthorized use of the UNH logo are not permitted. (UNH’s Community Connect program permits use of the UNH logo for artisans producing small quantities of merchandise. Information on fees, eligibility, and the application process is located here.) 

  • Alcohol, tobacco, and drug paraphernalia/items are not permitted. This includes, but is not limited to: shot, beer, or wine glasses. Crafts referencing alcohol, drugs, or tobacco (for example: door or wall signs, clothing, or bags). Repurposed wine or beer bottle crafts. Glass or wooden pipes. Ashtrays. 

  • Items containing profanity, inappropriate, or violent imagery, or would otherwise be deemed inappropriate for a public market are not permitted.

  • Organizers reserve the right to request removal of any products deemed inappropriate for the event. 

  • If you have a question about whether your product or service is permissible at the Expo, please contact Makers.Expo@unh.edu!

Important Information for Food Vendors

  • Foods that qualify as non-hazardous homestead food operations do not need licensing as long as they meet state requirements, including proper labeling. Foods that do not qualify as non-hazardous must have a Homestead License. You will be asked to provide your licensing information. 

  • All other food would need a Food Service License from the state of New Hampshire (unless licensing occurs in a self-inspecting city or town). You will be asked to provide your licensing information. Information on food licensing can be found here.

Organizers reserve the right to enforce the policies outlined for this event. Individuals who do not adhere to these policies may be asked to leave or may have eligibility for participation in future Expos restricted.

Questions? Email makers.expo@unh.edu.