FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHEN IS THE MARKET OPEN?
The Sunday Market is open from 10am - 3pm, May - Mid October (October 20th in 2024)
Holiday Markets begin in November and go through December.
Specialty Pop-Up Markets and Night Markets occur throughout the year. Visit our “Attend” section for more up to date information.
WHAT Are the booth fees?
$20 pre-paid flat fee (for a 5 x 5)
$35 pre-paid flat fee (for a 10 x 10)
$50 pre-paid flat fee (for a 10 x 15)
$65 pre-paid flat fee (for a 10 x 20)
Fees for Holiday Markets and Pop-Up Markets will be announced when the event is announced. They are typically $50 or more.
Every approved vendor pays an annual $50 Membership fee. If you vend frequently throughout the summer, this fee will equate to around $2 per day. The $50 Membership fee gives vendors access to all of our Summer Markets, Holiday Markets, and Pop-Up Events. Vendors will also have free access to any Business Development Workshops the Market hosts or partners with other community organizations to host.
Are there any Vendor support programs?
Yes! Our Vendor Access Program is intended to lower the barrier to access for vending by:
Waiving 50% of Sunday Market booth fees for vendors who self-identify as BIPOC.
Providing free essential vending equipment for vendors including canopies, tent weights, chairs, and tables.
HOW MANY VENDORS ARE AT THE MARKET AND CAN VENDORS SHARE?
Our booth capacity is 40 10 x 10 spaces. We encourage vendors to share booth spaces!
WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR PRODUCTS A VENDOR CAN SELL?
We prioritize vendor applicants who make their product or source their materials locally and/or ethically. We feel strongly that whatever a vendor chooses to sell should not culturally belong to historically marginalized groups unless the vendor identifies with these groups.
HOW ARE VENDORS SCHEDULED? ARE THEY REQUIRED TO SIGN UP FOR EVERY MARKET DAY?
Vendors are scheduled a month in advance for all of their Market Days with the intention of providing more equitable access to the market. After the initial round of scheduling, folks may sign up for Market Days on a first-come, first-serve basis. Farm and Food vendors are encouraged to vend at every Market Day and will be given priority in scheduling. Artist and Maker vendors are guaranteed a space at two Sunday Markets per month and are often able to vend more frequently.
IS BUSINESS INSURANCE REQUIRED?
Farm, Food, Cosmetic, CBD, Herbal, Health & Wellness, etc. vendors must have current Business Liability Insurance with the Whiteaker Community Market listed as an Additional Insured to vend at the Sunday Market. Artist and craft vendors are not required to have business insurance to vend.
WHEN SHOULD I APPLY?
Applications typically open two months before Opening Day (the first Sunday in May) stay open all season. They will be reviewed on a monthly basis. Check your email for an application response. We always respond to everyone!