become a vendor!

Our Annual Vendor Meeting is on March 24, 2012. Location TBA. Bring your vendor application and fees to get registered for the 2012 season! We want you to join us; if you want to sign up for multiple weeks and the fees are an issue we will work with you to create a payment plan.

We have space available for new or returning vendors! If you are interested in selling during the 2012 season please download the pdfs at the bottom and send them in or bring them with you on the day you want to vend!

vending info

We aim to include a diverse group of vendors, and encourage you to register beforehand, although we do have spots available for day-of sign up (non-food vendors only).

Tables, tents and chairs not provided. If you are using a tent or canopy, we strongly recommend using weights such as cinder blocks to hold down your tent.

If you are a nonprofit organization and would like to have an information table, please email Shaun Laden. Nonprofit booth space is limited and organizations are subject to board approval.

The Uptown Market is for local vendors only; a proof of residence is required. We have the right to refuse any vendor. Goods are subject to approval and anyone violating the restrictions can be rejected without a refund.

Right now we’re in need of artists and crafters of all sorts! Painters, screen printers, and re-purposed items would be a hit! 

musicians needed!

If you are a musician and would like a relaxed venue to share your musical talent, please email Roxie Speth. It is a non-paid gig, but we do encourage you to put out a case for donations and to sell any merch you might have. Currently, we do not have amplified sound, so acoustic groups are preferable. Drop-ins are also welcome.

what we offer you:

We have board members actively working to:

  • Recruit volunteers and vendors
  • Ensure safe and well-structured events
  • Network with local media and businesses
  • Promote the events in the greater community
  • We are working to bring up to 2500 visitors to the Uptown Market in its second full season.

Learn more about board members and staff here.

Visit our In the News page to see Uptown Market in the media.

restrictions:

Franchises or their DBAs, MLMs, financial services of any kind, bargain retail or brand style merchandising are ineligible to vend. Used goods are subject to the approval of the Uptown Market board. We are not by any means a flea market or garage sale. All food vendors must meet health & safety requirements. We reserve the right to dismiss any vendor on the basis of selling ineligible goods.

Buskers and leafleteers must report to the desk for instructions.

No unauthorized roaming vending. Weapons & firearms are disallowed. Knife products must be approved by manager. Malodorous, dirty or dangerous items, pornographic or racist materials are disallowed. Pets or animals of any kind may not be sold here or given away. Dogs & other pets may not attend with a vendor for liability reasons.

registration & payment

We are currently accepting applications for our Summer 2011 season. For more information, please email Shaun Laden and include a detailed description of your business, products, and when you would like to sell.

Vendor Package: Weekly

$365 for 16 events (paid in full, or $185 due June 1, and $180 due August 1)
The same assigned booth all season
Best suited for produce vendors, food vendors, or an ensemble of art vendors on a rotating basis

If you would like to sell weekly and join the second half of the season, contact the information booth about a discount rate.

Vendor Package: Custom

$30 per event

You will be assigned a booth for each event; booth assignment will vary between events

Best suited for vendors who wish to set their own schedule

All vendors must submit:

Vendor Application and Contract

For Prepared Food Vendors: copy of Market Manufacturer’s or Distributor’s License, proof of general liability insurance

Payment (partial or full), in the form of a check or via Paypal to
Abby (at) UptownMarket.org (+$1.50 service fee)

Please email forms to Shaun Laden or mail forms and payment to:

Uptown Market
c/o CARAG
3612 Bryant Ave S.
Minneapolis, MN 55408

Vendors are not guaranteed a booth. Please direct questions to Shaun Laden.

2012 vendor forms

Please review all of the following PDF files if you are interested in becoming a vendor:

Vendor Introduction

Vendor Application

Vendor Contract

 

food vendors:

There is limited space available for food vendors; if you are interested please email Shaun Laden to find out about availability.

set-up

Vendors who pay at least one week in advance will receive their booth assignment and set-up instructions via email. If you prepay less than one week in advance, please check in with the Information Booth at the corner of 29th St and Aldrich Ave.

Vendors will be allowed to drive to their assigned booth spot and unload starting at 9:30AM. Parking is available at the Lehman Center, 1006 W. Lake St. between Lake St and 29th St, with a lot entrance on Colfax Ave. Tents and canopies are not provided, but encouraged. The event will be held rain or shine.

professional guidelines

We expect all of our vendors to conduct business in a professional manner. Please arrive on time, unload and set up quickly and efficiently, and be mindful of other vendors. Please respect other vendors and their businesses. If you have an issue, we welcome your feedback either in person at our market or via mail or email.