FAQs

Who is behind the Pocatello Christmas Market?

We’re a local, family-owned, Idaho-based company specializing in creative services and events. We have experience in event setup, including for the Pocatello Spring Fair, Simplot Games, Eastern Idaho State Fair, Rocky Mountain Rumble, ISU sporting events, and many others. We have members who work in media and photography, others who have served as event directors, and more. We each fill a different role, and all have day jobs based in Idaho.

Bruce Duncan- Founder and Creative Director
Casey Duncan- Founder and Operations Director
Jackie Duncan- Founder and Financial Director

Why a Christmas Market?

After working various markets, we thought Pocatello needed its own. That idea quickly came into fruition after seeing the tearing down of the Pine Ridge Mall, where we would visit Santa as kids.

How are you going to get people to come?

We are working on partnerships with local companies, and plan on budgeting for advertisement and marketing to draw a good crowd to the event. Our goal is to make every vendor happy, and every shopper excited for the next year.

Why the prices?

We looked at other local markets in Boise, Idaho Falls, and Nampa, and made sure our prices were cheaper than all of them. We don’t think $150 for a Homemade 10x10 or $225 for a regular 10x10 are too expensive, but we’re giving everyone until September 1st to get $50 off of those prices. For comparison, here are the prices at the other markets:
Boise- $550 for a regular booth (21 total hours).
Nampa- $550 for a regular booth (21 total hours).
Idaho Falls- $350 for a regular booth (15 total hours).

Our market is 16 total hours.

These prices allow us to pay for the cost of renting the MEC from Wednesday-Sunday, advertising and marketing, event setup and teardown, contractors, insurance, etc.

Will it cost to see Santa?

No, visiting Santa is free. We do offer photo packages which cost money.

Do you provide power, tables, or chairs?

The MEC charges to set up power for each vendor, and we charge a small fee for each items that will go in the booths.
For example:
Chairs- $6
Tables- $15
Power- $75
Tablecloths- $25

However, you’re welcome to bring your own!

Are there any restriction on what we can sell?

The MEC has their own concessions, so food should be packaged treats or similar products. No food trucks, meals, etc.

What are the booth spaces like?

You will have a taped-off space that you can setup as you’d like. Because of the lower pricing and size of the market, we can’t currently do a pipe and drape setup due to the costs. However, that’s something we’re looking at for next year. You’re welcome to bring your own spacers, tables, chairs, tablecloths, decorations, etc. All booth parts and pieces must be freestanding and must fit completely within the dimensions (no legs/poles allowed to overhang in the aisles/neighboring booths).

When is setup?

Wednesday, November 26th from 2-5pm and Friday November 28th from 8am-12pm. You can use one or both days.

Do we need any licenses?

We will send you information about our Event ID about a month before the market. You’ll need to register as a business with the Idaho State Tax Commission for the event. Any other insurance, licenses, or permits are your sole responsibility.