Every weekend, we host a small, curated Backyard Market at our Joshua Tree store, bringing together independent makers, artists, and vendors whose work feels like a natural fit for SUN OF THE DESERT.
We’re always looking to connect with thoughtful, creative vendors offering original goods, vintage finds, art, food, and other unique offerings. If that sounds like you, we invite you to apply.
#1 Pick your desired spot and date(s), then add to cart
#2 Fill out application with required information
#3 Click on cart, pay booth fee + submit application
*Applicants will be notified within 7 business days. Non-accepted applicants will be refunded their full booth fee.
Backyard Market FAQs
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BACKYARD MARKET includes Makers, Crafters, Designers, Artists + Vintage Merchants. Preference will be given to handmade, locally sourced, small batch, eco-friendly, conscious offerings and products. Mass manufactured and MLM companies will not be considered.
ELIGIBILITY: All participation is by application submission, and must be accepted through the application process.
REQUIREMENTS: All applicants must have an active + accurate reflection of brand offerings via social media presence (i.e. Instagram, Facebook Page, etc) or an e-commerce website (.com, Etsy, etc).
PAY FEES UPFRONT: All are welcome to apply for Covered Stalls, Canopy Tent Spaces + Pop-Up Spots. These all require an up-front fee payment with an application submission. Please note: we do not charge a non-refundable application/processing fee.
NOTIFICATIONS: Applicants will receive decision notifications within 1 week of submission, or sooner.
PRE-PACKAGED FOOD + DRINKS: Interested applicants must email hello@sunofthedesert.com for consideration prior to applying. Any applications submitted without approval by email will be automatically non-accepted.
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CA SELLERS PERMIT: It is required to hold a valid California State Seller's Permit required by state law. Only permanent permits will be accepted — no temporary permits allowed. Please do not email requesting personal information, as it will not be provided.
Complete due diligence in researching this information is the responsibility of the applicant. California Seller’s Permits are free of charge. Please be vigilant for scams requesting payment for this permit. All Participants are expected to accurately collect Sales Taxes based on the City/County in which they are selling and remit those monies to appropriate State, County, and Local Municipal tax boards through the CDTFA. See your State, County and Local tax boards for specific sales tax rates.
California Department of Tax & Fee Administration
BUSINESS LICENSES: Those vendors accepted are required to hold any applicable business licenses. It is your responsibility to do the research and hold any applicable licenses. SUN OF THE DESERT will not advise on this.
INSURANCE: Each vendor is responsible for any general liability insurance necessary to cover their liability for all activities made and performed at SUN OF THE DESERT, to itself, to other Participants and the Property Owners. The vendor waives all responsibility and liability from SUN OF THE DESERT LLC + its Property Owners. SUN OF THE DESERT will not advise on this.
LIABILITY: SUN OF THE DESERT, its Owners and its Property Owners will not be responsible for any damage or loss to the vendors property, injury to, or death of the participant or to the vendor's sales. The vendor holds themselves accountable for all risks involved including loss, damage, liability, or injury from any cause. Vendor releases and waives any claims against SUN OF THE DESERT its Owners and its Property Owners related to the previously mentioned statements.
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WHAT TO BRING: Vendors are REQUIRED to provide their own tables, displays, fixtures and chairs — as only space is provided. Electricity is provided to Covered Stalls only. Wifi is provided for all.
COVERED STALLS: Vendors are will be provided an approximate 10’x10’ covered stall; canopy tent not needed.
CANOPY TENT SPACES: Vendors are provided a 10’x10’ space that REQUIRES them to provide their own 10’x10’ canopy tent with minimum 10lb weights on each leg, totaling 40 lbs. Canvas tent tops MUST be white, beige or black, no exceptions. We uphold this tent color policy in order to protect from inclement weather, as well as minimize distractions pulling emphasis away from the goods being sold creating a cohesive aesthetic.
Professionally custom-branded tents are allowed but must be approved prior to acceptance; please email hello@sunofthedesert.com with photos for approval after you have submitted your application(s).
Canopy tent coverage is mandatory for the CANOPY TENT SPACES.
***You will not be able to set up without a 10’x10’ canopy tent if you apply for a CANOPY TENT SPACE.
POP-UP SPOT: Vendors are provided approximately a 4’x6’ space that will accommodate a 6’ table and 4’ rack, or small mobile cart. Vendors are allowed a patio-style umbrella in white, beige or black, no exceptions.
All mobile carts and displays/fixtures outside this configuration should be approved in advance by emailing hello@sunofthedesert.com.
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All Backyard Markets are held light rain or shine.
In cases of severe inclement weather, Vendors should come prepared with canopy tent walls, tarps and other necessities to protect themselves and product from the elements.
If a Backyard Market is cancelled in its entirety due to an emergency and/or safety issue, booth fees will be issued in the form of credit to be used at a future date, unless otherwise specified. Booth Fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
To the best of our abilities, weather or emergency-related cancellations will happen by 5pm on Friday via direct email and social media channels, prior to each Backyard Market.
SUN OF THE DESERT has and will always put the safety of its Vendors and Customers as priority.
See CANCELLATION POLICY for further details.
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BOOTH FEE PAYMENT: Upon submitting an application, please proceed to the ‘CART’ icon to pay the required booth fee(s) upfront. All booth fees will be collected at time of application submission, with a decision notification given to the applicant within 1 week or sooner.
DECISION NOTIFICATIONS: Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as there are limited booth spaces available during each Backyard Market date. Applications are open on a rolling basis, to provide the most accessibility to all. Once all booth spaces have been filled, applications will show as ‘Sold Out’.
MARKET CANCELLATIONS: Any cancellations of a Backyard Market in its entirety, initiated by SUN OF THE DESERT, will result in a 100% booth credit offered for all booth fees paid (i.e. a $75 booth fee would result in a $75 booth credit). Booth credits may be used to apply for future dates, unless otherwise specified.
BOOTH CREDITS: If a Vendor is issued a booth credit checkout code for any reason, booth credits are non-transferable and must be used by the original applicant to which they are issued. Any abuse of the booth credit system is grounds for permanent ban from current participation and future applications.
APPLICANT CANCELLATIONS (Prior to receiving a decision notification): A $25 Cancellation Fee will be assessed to any Applicant-initiated cancellation after submission of the application + paid booth fee(s), but prior to receiving a decision notification.
PARTICIPANT CANCELLATIONS (After receiving an acceptance notification): There are no refunds available once an application has been processed and accepted — but the accepted Vendor can request a date change for a fee. See date/venue changes below.
DATE CHANGES: Request to change participation date after an application acceptance notification is given incurs a $10 Change Fee. The request must be received 1 week prior to the original market date (i.e. if the original market date is on Sunday, the request must be emailed, completed and fee payment confirmed by the Sunday prior).
Any cancellations within 1 week of the original market date will forfeit any booth fees paid, which includes sudden illness, calendar conflicts, calendar errors, application errors, travel delays, vehicle trouble, inclement weather, etc.
For any other reasonings, please email hello@sunofthedesert.com — we’re happy to help.
NON-ACCEPTANCE NOTIFICATIONS: Applicants that are not accepted will be given notification via email + will receive a full refund within 7 business days.
NON-REFUNDABLE APPLICATION/ADMIN FEE: SUN OF THE DESERT strives to continue in offering space that is as affordable and accessible as possible. This includes NOT charging an application or administration fee on applications.
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Vendors + Customers allow SUN OF THE DESERT to publish photos from your social media/online presence + capture/film of your person and your booth day-of for promotion purposes only.
