The MOD Hive 2026 Vendor Seasonal Success Guide

To help you maximize your sales, we’ve put together this seasonal roadmap. Use this to guide your inventory builds and ensure your booth is always fresh and relevant for Kalispell shoppers.

Some things to keep in mind to keep your shelf looking new.

  1. The 3-Week Rule: Try to have your seasonal stock in your booth at least 3 weeks before the holiday and at least 6 weeks before bigger holidays, like Christmas and Halloween.

  2. Restock Often: We require that you restock/freshen up your shelf once a month, but doing it more often can make returning customers want to check out what you’ve added.

End of Winter/ Spring

  • Key dates:

    • Mar 17 - St. Patrick’s Day

      • Green Gear for St. Patrick’s Parade on Mar 16th

    • Apr 5 - Easter

      • Basket fillers and spring home decor

    • May 10 - Mother’s Day

      • Florals, kitchenware, and sentimental gifts

    • Late May/Early June - Graduation

      • "Class of 2026" keepsakes and dorm-ready art

  • Seasonal themes:

    • Spring sports, flowers, spring outdoor activities, spring colors, spring scents

Autumn

  • Key dates:

    • Oct 31 - Halloween

      • Spooky decor and costume accessories

  • Seasonal themes:

    • Autumn sports, harvest themes, autumn colors, autumn scents

Summer

  • Key dates:

    • June 21 - Father’s Day

      • BBQ tools, leather goods, and "Outdoor Dad" gear

    • July 4 - Independence Day

      • Patriotic gear and Kalispell-branded items

    • Mid to Late August - Back to School

      • Teacher gifts and personalized school supplies

  • Seasonal themes

    • Summer activities, summer sports, camping/hiking, vacation/traveling, bright summer colors, summer scents

Winter

  • Key dates:

    • Late December - The Holiday Stroll

      • Stocking stuffers (items under $25), ornaments, and other gifts

    • Jan 1 - New Years Day

      • Health/personal growth themes for resolutions

    • Feb 14 - Valentines Day

      • Small gifts and heart themed items

  • Seasonal themes:

    • Winter sports, winter outdoor activities, winter colors, cozy vibes, holiday themes, winter scents