In addition to connecting your brand with thousands of in-person shoppers and 80+ curated independent makers at every Markets for Makers event, our integrated marketing ecosystem extends your reach far beyond the market weekend. Through social media, email, SMS, influencer partnerships, website features, and custom digital campaigns, we keep your brand in front of our community before, during, and after each event.
Whether you’re launching a new product, building brand awareness, generating leads, sampling to consumers, or creating memorable experiences, we’ll develop a custom partnership that combines immersive on-site activations with strategic digital marketing to help you achieve your goals.
Unlike traditional trade shows, we intentionally limit the number of sponsors at each event, allowing your brand to stand out instead of competing with dozens of others for attention. The result is greater visibility, more meaningful interactions, and authentic connections with shoppers who come specifically to discover new brands and support small businesses.
THE NUMBERS
Our markets are ticketed, attracting attendees who specifically come to discover new products, support small businesses, and connect with brands in person.
FEMALE
AUDIENCE
AGES
24-54
100K
INCOME
MAKERS
RE-APPLY
480K+
TOTAL PAST ATTENDEES
4-6K
ATTENDEES
PER MARKET
$8M+
SPENT AT M4M
IN 2025
Through social media, email, text, targeted ads, influencer partnerships, and local press coverage, we bring thousands of high-intent shoppers to every market.
HOW SPONSORSHIP
WORKS
We work closely with brands to create interactive activations that enhance the
market experience, and our goal is always the same: Create moments attendees
share, photograph, and remember long past market weekends.
POPULAR PARTNERSHIPS INCLUDE:
• PRODUCT SAMPLING
• EXPERIENTIAL BOOTHS
• BRANDED DIY STATIONS
• PHOTO WALL INTEGRATIONS
• DIGITAL ACTIVATIONS
• GIVEAWAYS OR TOTE BAG SWAG
WHY MARKETS
FOR MAKERS?
Founded by a former maker in 2015, Markets for Makers was created to help independent businesses grow through thoughtfully curated shopping experiences. Over the past decade, it has organically grown into one of the country’s largest and most sought-after makers market series, hosting nearly 30 events annually across the U.S.
Unlike traditional trade shows or festivals, Markets for Makers is a ticketed event that attracts shoppers who come specifically to discover new brands, support small businesses, and make purchases. Our maker community is made up of entrepreneurs who are actively investing in the growth of their businesses, creating an environment where authentic connections happen naturally.
Every event is supported by a multi-channel marketing strategy that includes social media, email, SMS, influencer partnerships, website features, and local PR. This allows our partners to engage with consumers before, during, and after each event while benefiting from the trust and community that Markets for Makers has built for longer than a decade.
When you partner with Markets for Makers, you’re not simply sponsoring an event. You’re becoming part of a trusted community that shoppers and makers return to season after season.
UPCOMING MARKETS
LET’S BUILD
SOMETHING TOGETHER
We partner with a limited number of sponsors per market to ensure each brand has
space to shine. If you’re interested in sponsoring an upcoming market or launching a
multi-city activation, we’d love to talk.
GET IN TOUCH
Let’s collaborate to make a meaningful impact together. Contact us now to explore sponsorship opportunities!