Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply?
We post on our Instagram and Facebook pages when applications are open. We typically open applications 2-3 months before a given event and will have a link to the form on our website when that time comes. If you do not see a link on the site, and that we are posting about our vendor lineup for the upcoming market, that means the application window is closed and we are not accepting anymore at that time. We suggest setting notifications to alert you when posts are made so you don’t miss it!
What is the vendor fee?
The vendor fee is $70 for a tented space (10x10 ft) & $80 for mobile vendors (must use your own electricity), and must be paid in-full by the deadline to confirm your spot in the market. The payment deadline will be listed in an email upon your acceptance into the market.
What does the vendor fee cover?
Your vendor fee helps cover the cost of marketing and advertising for the event, including paid social media posts & this very website. We tend to have a special activity or entertainment draw at our events, which comes out of vendor fees. We also have to hire off-duty police officers to control traffic, as this is a street market. Additionally we rent out porta-potties for all attendees and vendors to use during the event. All of these items add up, along with all of the little behind the scenes things. We do not supply any setup materials. You are responsible for all tables, tents, chairs, anything you need to run your market space. Tents must be 10x10 straight legged.
What is your refund policy?
We do not offer refunds. If an event is cancelled due to weather, our rain date is always the following day (from Saturday to Sunday) with the exception of our Pride event (who’s rain date is the following weekend). If you are unable to make the rain date, we will be happy to roll over your vendor fee to the following market.
If I’m accepted once, do I have to apply again?
Yes. Acceptance to one market, does not necessarily mean acceptance to the next. Not that we don’t love you & everything you do, WE DO! However, we have a limited capacity for vendors, and want to keep the lineup fresh and rotating as much as possible.
I have applied many times and I have not gotten accepted. Am I doing something wrong?
We receive hundred of applications for each market. We also try to limit each category of products as much as possible. Meaning, we accept X amount of jewelers, X amount of bakers, etc. Please do not be discouraged and continue to apply! Here are some key things we look for in a potential FMM vendor:
Unique products - Example: If you make jewelry, is it something we have seen before or is it something different? If you’re a potter, do you use a special glazing style?
Intriguing branding/business representation
Active on social media - We accept vendors who have a following from 0-1 million, the follower count does not matter to us. We just want to see you posting and proud about your products.
Solid product photography - We don’t know you or your business, and the best way to stand out from others is to submit high quality images. We’re not saying it has to be photography done by a professional, however we want to see photos that have intention and good lighting. Something that accurately depicts how great your products are!
How are vendors chosen?
Once the application deadline has come, each vendor application will be reviewed by a panel of jurors. In order to serve our community with a diverse range of businesses, we limit the amount of vendors within the same category.
When do you determine your vendor lineup?
We send vendor acceptance and wait list emails within one week after the application deadline, which is always listed on the application itself. If we are posting our vendor spotlights, that means all spaces are full. Please do not message or email us asking if you can apply. If a space opens up for the market, we pull a new business off of our waitlist, who would be in the same product category as the one who dropped out.
If I’m interested in being a vendor, is it ok to message you on social media or email you directly?
Please don’t message us about your application status, or use that as a form of applying to our markets. We get hundreds of applicants each market, and dozens of people asking if we have open spaces. Please only message or email us questions if you are unsure about an item on the application, or something specific about the market.
Who can apply?
-Local makers and artists, along with curators of vintage goods and clothing, are our top priority. This market is focused on creating a space for local small businesses to share their work with the local community.
-Food vendors are welcome & appreciated! We accept food vendors for mobile, tents, and table spaces.
-Service providers who can perform their service on-site (tarot readers, art workshops, etc.)
**MLM’s will not be accepted. We focus on handcrafted, one-of-a-kind, locally sourced works and items.
I am a fast fashion retailer. Will I be able to vend?
Priority for fashion vendors goes to vintage/sustainable boutiques, followed by size inclusive businesses. If you are a fast fashion reseller and only offer straight sizing (S, M, L) with the majority of your clothes, you will not be invited to vend with us. Thank you for your understanding of our mission.
What is the Summer Night Market, and how can I join?
The Summer Night Market Series is a special mini market with less than 20 vendors. Due to the drastic difference in space from our quarterly event, we hand select a diverse range of vendors to participate in these mini markets, without an application process. We are unable to open up public applications for these markets as it is too much for us to go through hundreds of applications for not even 20 spaces. Please understand that if you are not selected for the Summer Night Markets, we mean nothing negative by it. There are so many incredible businesses in our Feminist Magic Family that we wish we could invite everyone to vend at them. But in order to maintain an efficient schedule and offer shoppers a wide variety of goods on a small scale, we will maintain the invite-to-vend structure for these markets. We appreciate your understanding!