Vendor FAQA full vendor reference. Applications, fees and booth setup, equipment and power, market day, weather and postponements, requirements, and market information. Details that vary by market are listed in that market's event details.
Everything vendors ask,
in one place.
Applications & Acceptance
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Select the market, date, and type of setup you are interested in. Click SIGN ME UP and go through checkout. During checkout you will be asked for additional information to submit your application. Submitting payment does not guarantee acceptance.
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After submitting your application with payment, you will receive an email if your application is accepted. If you are not accepted, a refund will be issued.
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No. Submitting payment does not guarantee acceptance. Spots are limited.
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Admission is determined on an individual basis. Spots are limited and selected based on the market's needs.
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A refund will be issued.
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Food and beverage vendor opportunities vary by market and venue. Check the individual market listing for availability and any market-specific requirements.
How to apply, and what happens after you do.
Fees & Booth Setup
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Fees vary by market and venue. The current fee and available setup options are listed with each market on the Vendor Application page.
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No. Vendors are required to bring their own table or tables for their setup.
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Everything must fit completely underneath the 10' x 10' canopy. Tables may not extend beyond the canopy footprint.
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No. Outside canopies are not permitted. If you need a canopy, select the canopy option offered for that market during checkout.
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All EAM canopies are 10x10.
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Yes. Canopies will be ready and set up by the time of unloading.
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Shaded areas are not guaranteed. If your setup requires shade, please select a space with canopy.
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No.
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Vendors bring all equipment and supplies needed for their booth:
Table and display materials
Chairs
Merchandise
Payment equipment
Any other setup items you need
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Keep your displays within your allocated space. An East Austin Market team member may ask you to adjust your setup if necessary to maintain space boundaries.
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Additional displays, racks, signage, and equipment are permitted only if they fit completely within your allocated booth space and do not interfere with neighboring vendors or walkways.
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Booth placement is at the discretion of East Austin Market.
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Setup surfaces vary by market and venue and may include dirt, grass, gravel, or concrete. Please be prepared for different surface conditions.
What the space costs, and what you bring. Fees and setup options are listed per market.
Equipment & Power
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Power is NOT provided at the venue.
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Vendors who need electricity must bring their own approved power source, such as a battery power station.
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No. Gas generators are not permitted.
Power is not provided. Plan your setup around that.
Market Day
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Vendors should plan to arrive approximately two hours before the market opens for load-in and setup. Exact arrival and load-in instructions will be emailed to accepted vendors before each market.
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Designated loading zones will be available for unloading. This information is emailed to you prior to market day.
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Once you have finished unloading, move your vehicle to the designated vendor parking area.
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No.
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No.
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If you cannot attend, you must notify East Austin Market 24 hours in advance of the event. No-shows and cancellations are non-refundable.
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Notify East Austin Market at least 24 hours in advance. Cancellations are non-refundable.
Unloading, parking, and what is expected during the market.
Weather, Cancellations & Postponements
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If East Austin Market holds the market as scheduled, vendors are expected to attend. The event may be rescheduled at the discretion of East Austin Market if weather conditions are not suitable.
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Yes.
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No. Vendor cancellations due to weather do not qualify for a refund.
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Credit will be applied to a rescheduled market day at the discretion of East Austin Market. No refunds.
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The credit is not refundable.
How weather and rescheduling are handled.
Vendor Requirements
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Vendors are responsible for determining and maintaining any permits, licenses, insurance, or tax registrations required for their business and products. East Austin Market does not obtain these on a vendor's behalf.
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Alcohol is not permitted.
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Yes. By participating, you agree that East Austin Market can use event photos for promotional purposes.
What you are responsible for as a business.
Market Information
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No. East Austin Market is the name of the market. Events are held at different venues across Austin.
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East Austin Market pops up at different venues across Austin. The location for each market is listed in that market's event details.
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Dates and times vary by market. Refer to the event details for the market you're applying to.
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Every market varies. We cannot guarantee the number of shoppers.
Locations, dates, and what to expect from each market.
Still have a
question?
Send a note and we will get back to you. If you are ready to apply, pick your market and go.