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How to Become a Vendor

Ignite Appalachia Makers Market is an upscale outdoor market featuring original art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, handmade treasures, architectural salvage, outdoor furnishings, artisan foods seasonal plantings, and much more.

​​​Ignite Appalachia Makers Market

​Date and time:

Saturday, October 4

10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

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Market Location:

304 Chillicothe Street, Portsmouth, OH 45662​​

​​​The Market is a juried event accepting vendors base on variety, originality, and quality of goods sold. Vendor selection is designed to provide customers with high quality vendors as well as a give the shoppers a unique experience. No direct sales

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Accepted Vendor Categories​​

We are currently accepting applications from vendors specializing in:​

  • Vintage

  • Handmade

  • Jewelry

  • Antiques

  • Artists

  • Repurposed/ Recycled

  • Boutique clothing

  • Artisan Food (no food trucks)

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Application Requirements

Vendor applications will not be considered if photos or links to online photos are not included with the application at the time of submission. It is strongly recommended that photos showcase the vendor's ability to merchandise their goods.

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Deadline & Selection Process

  • Applications will close Monday, September 22

  • Booth availability is on a first come, first serve basis​​

  • We will accept applicants on a rolling basis

  • Once a vendor category is filled, we will close it to new applicants

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Fees

  • There is no application fee and, if accepted, booth space is limited

  • If accepted, a $25 set-up fee will be required to secure your booth

    • This fee helps ensure that vendors are committed and ready to bring their best to the event

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We look forward to meeting and partnering with you to bring you a successful market experience!

Vendor Application
What is your preferred method of communication?
Email
Phone
Either

Business Information

Which category of merchandise will you be selling? (no direct sales)
Antique
Vintage
Upcycled/Repurposed
Handmade
Boutique Clothing
Jewelry
Artisan Foods
Food Truck

Please upload photos of your products, booth setup, and business logo (JPG or PNG only).

Market Accommodations

Do you need electricity?
Please select your requested market space
Outdoor 10x10 - bringing own white tent
Outdoor 10x20 - bringing own white tent
Outdoor 10x10 - tent rental ($20)
Outdoor 10x20 - tent rental ($30)

By checking this box, I acknowledge that I am completing a VENDOR APPLICATION and submitting it with the intent to be a VENDOR at Ignite Appalachia Makers Market, should I be accepted. Once accepted, it is my responsibility to give no less than ONE month of notice if I cannot attend the market for which I applied or I will not be allowed to participate in any future markets. I acknowledge that, if accepted, I will be required to pay a $25 non-refundable set-up fee to confirm my booth. My space is not guaranteed until this fee is paid. I acknowledge that my market space Fee is non-refundable. I acknowledge that all Ignite Appalachia Makers Market events are held outside are rain or shine events, unless disaster hits or pandemic forced cancellation, as deemed by Scioto County Health Department, will also continue as planned. I understand that if I do not return my Ignite Appalachia Makers Market Contract by the date of the market, I will not be allowed on the premises of the event or to set up, due to reasons of liability. Finally, I consent to being contacted via email or phone by ECDI and the ECDI Women's Business Center, regarding the Ignite Appalachia Makers Market and other small business programming and resources.

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