How do I become a vendor at the Black Makers Market?

Apply to be a Vendor here. Please read all details on the page before you apply!

This is a curated market, so all vendors must go through an approval process.

After you apply, you will receive an email within 1 week if you have been accepted, and must pay the vendor fee within 72 hours to confirm your spot. Due to limited space, not everyone who applies will be accepted.

Black Makers Market does not send decline emails or application status updates to applicants. Requests from applicants regarding the status of their application may not be answered.

If we accept your application and do not hear from you within 72 hours, your spot may be given to another vendor on the waitlist.

When is the next one?

Black Makers Market 2023 Schedule (dates and venues are subject to change)

Saturday, May 20th

Saturday, June 17th

Sunday, June 25th

Saturday, August 19th

Sunday, September 17th

Saturday, October 21st

Sunday, November 5th

Saturday, November 25th

Sunday, December 16th

Sunday, December 17th

Can I apply for a future date?

For now, yes you can apply for multiple markets at once. This may change in the future.

How are the vendors selected?

We receive hundreds of applications, and with limited space, we carefully curate the market with to balance categories, returning vs new vendors, etc.

Do I need to bring my own tent, tables, and chairs, etc?

Yes, as a vendor you are responsible for your entire setup. This includes tents, tables, chairs, generators, extension cords, and anything else you may need for your setup.

I just applied. When will I hear back?

We get back to all selected vendors within 1 week of application. Black Makers Market does not send decline emails or application status updates to applicants. Requests from applicants regarding the status of their applications may not be answered.

Please be sure to check your email and spam for your acceptance email. If we don't hear from you within 72 hours, another vendor on the waitlist will take your place.