Markets for Makers is a curated, juried handmade market that connects in-person shoppers across the country with some of the very best makers and artisans.

Our goal is simple. We want every market to feel exciting, inspiring, and truly supportive of small businesses. To make that happen, we carefully review every application and thoughtfully curate each event so the mix of makers, products, and categories feels balanced and fresh.

There is a small application fee that allows our team to take the time to review submissions and build the strongest possible lineup for each market.

We also limit how many vendors we accept in each category so the event never feels oversaturated and every maker has the chance to shine.

If that sounds like the kind of market you’d love to be part of, we’d be excited to see what you’ve created.

Applying is simple and only takes a few minutes.

Step 1: Create an account and complete your maker profile with up-to-date photos of your products and your payment information.

Step 2: Select the markets you’d like to apply to and submit one application per market.

Step 3: The application fee is $50 per market, paid at the time of submission. Application fees are non-refundable and help cover the administrative time required for our team to carefully review every application.

Applications are reviewed by our team, and you will be notified by email and text if you have been accepted.

If accepted, you will have 24 hours to let us know if you are unable to participate. After that window, your booth fee (plus the 3.99% processing fee) will be automatically charged to the card on file through Authorize.net, our secure payment system.

You will not be charged a booth fee unless you are accepted into the market.

Please note that submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance, as each market is carefully curated and category limits apply.

Refunds and Credits:

Once a maker accepts their spot in a market, booth fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. This includes cancellations due to illness, weather, travel issues, government regulations, or other unforeseen circumstances.

If you are unable to attend a market you’ve been accepted to, please email info@marketsformakers.com as soon as possible. Communicating early helps us manage waitlists and keep the market running smoothly.

Day-of cancellations or no-shows without communication may affect future applications.

Need Help Applying?

Watch the video below for a step-by-step walkthrough of the application process:

Markets for Makers is a juried market, which means every maker is thoughtfully reviewed before being accepted.

When reviewing applications, we consider things like the following:

• originality and quality of your products
• branding and overall presentation
• website and social media presence
• booth display or previous market experience
• overall category balance within the event

Our markets feature a wide range of handmade products, including jewelry, fashion, home goods, art, beauty products, specialty foods, and more.

Because some categories receive many applications, we limit how many vendors we accept in each category. For example, jewelry is very popular, so we prioritize unique styles, strong branding, and makers whose work adds something new to the mix.

At the end of the day, our goal is always the same: create a market where every maker has the opportunity to succeed.

Once your application is submitted, it enters our review queue.

Applications are reviewed in waves as each market approaches. You’ll receive an email once a decision has been made, typically about a month before the market (depending on when you applied). Any logistics and event details will also be shared via email.

If accepted, you’ll receive instructions on how to confirm your spot and complete vendor registration.

If you aren’t accepted for a particular market, don’t be discouraged. We receive a large number of applications, and category limits sometimes prevent us from accepting everyone. Many makers apply again for future markets and are accepted later on.

If you haven’t heard back from us, feel free to reach out to hello@marketsformakers.com to check your application status. We respond to every application we receive, so please also check the email you provided and your spam folder.

Our Terms & Conditions outline important details about participating in Markets for Makers events, including vendor expectations, booth requirements, and available rentals.

Please review them carefully before submitting your application so you feel confident about what participation looks like.

Read our Terms and Conditions.

Your signature on our application acknowledging these terms is required for participation, so please help us by being on the same page with our straightforward policies!

All official communication and payments for Markets for Makers take place only through our secure portal:
https://portal.marketsformakers.com

If you do not see this URL in your browser, do not submit payment.

Markets for Makers will never:

• Ask for payment via email, Facebook, Instagram, or text
• Contact you from any address other than hello@marketsformakers.com
• Direct you to a third-party payment platform

If you ever receive a suspicious message claiming to represent Markets for Makers, please contact us at hello@marketsformakers.com before taking any action.