- How can I become a market trader?
Please review the selection criteria and complete the application here.

- When will I know if my application was successful?
​We will review and respond to your application within 14 days. If you do not receive a response within this time frame, please email holler@mplsvintagemarket.com. If your application is approved, you will be sent an approval email containing the following:

• A request to submit your ST19 form (Operator Certificate of Compliance) as evidence that you have a valid MN tax IS number, or do not need to have one per MN Dept. of Revenue rules. This form must be completed and returned to us before you will be able to participate in the marker. 

• A link to register and pay for upcoming market dates. 

Once you are an approved market trader, you will be eligible to register for any future market days as they are released.

- What is the stall fee?:
Our stall fee is typically $125 per day depending on the time of year, the venue, and other factors. Your stall fee includes the following:​

• Your stall space (stalls range by venue from 8x6' to 10x10' depending on venue)

• Listing in our online maker directory

• Social media features

The registration page for each market will list specifics including stall fee, market time, location, and how big each space is. 6' tables are available to rent from the market for an additional $10.

- Planning your display:

Booth spaces will be marked out on the floor. Please adhere to the floor marks so each vendor has the same amount of space, and so that walkways are clear and accessible. You may configure your display however you like within your booth boundary, here are some notes to help you plan your display and how much merchandise to bring:

• In an 8x8' booth, 3 clothing racks is the maximum that can reasonably fit without going beyond your booth boundary, while still allowing space for shoppers.

• Consider that sometimes less is more. If a shopper can't physically move the items on a clothing rack, they'll get frustrated and stop browsing.

• If you need more than the space designated, please purchase an additional booth space.

- What do I need to bring? Traders are required to bring the following items:

• Sign clearly listing your business name

• All display equipment (racks, tables, etc)

• Business cards

• Packaging materials and bags for sales

• Checkout items (change float, card reader, receipt paper, etc.)

• Tags on all items listing the following:

  • Price - Minnesotans hate asking, so you'll sell more if things are labeled clearly

  • Your business name - this helps customers return items to the correct vendor after visiting the changing room

• ​A mirror - required for vendors with clothing or accessories

• We strongly encourage all vendors to accept credit cards.
  
  *The following items are recommended but not mandatory*

• Chair

• Table (or rent one from the market for $10)

• Table cloth

• Tent (for outdoor market dates). Note that your tent must be weighed down by at least 40lb weights on each leg for safety reasons. Any tents without adequate weights will not be allowed. 

- Tips & Tricks from our experienced vendors:

1. It's good idea to take shoppers ID as collateral before leaving your booth with merchandise. Taking IDs as collateral is great for three reasons!

   • It discourages theft and provides peace of mind to vendors allowing them to continue to engage with customers in their booth, rather than trying to keep track of the items leaving their booth

   • It encourages shoppers to make quicker buying decisions, instead of walking around with a handful of items for a period of time and only ending up buying one piece, which puts vendors at a disadvantage because another shopper could have purchased that item during that time. 

   • It allows shoppers to make a mental note of which vintage item belongs to which vendor (see also tagging, above!)

2. Consider having a tape measure on hand to help customers who don't want to try things on measure garments.

3. Consider having a second person assist in your booth so you can be on hand for customer questions, to assist with checkout, or to help customers find items.

- How many markets can I participate in?
Once your application is approved, you may sign up for an unlimited number of markets. You just register and pay for each date as you go. Details of how to sign up for your stall will be sent in your approval email. 

- When will I know my stall allocation?
Market maps and load-in instructions are sent out on Tuesdays for markets taking place that week.

- When can I set up?
Generally, load-in and set up begins 90 minutes before the market opens, but this may vary from venue to venue. Confirmation of load-in times and instructions will be sent via email on the Tuesday of your market date. 

- How big are the stalls?
Stall spaces range from 8x6' indoors to 10x10' outdoors. Your space can be configured any way you choose within your stall boundary. If you need more space, you may be able to purchase two booths (dependent on venue size). Please check the event registration page for details.

- Is electricity/wifi available at my stall?
​Sites do not include electricity, so you should plan to bring electronics and devices fully charged, or have a battery-run charger and lighting available. Most of our indoor venues offer free wifi, but it is good to have a backup data plan for your card reader just in case. Most outdoor venues have limited or no wifi.

- How can I let my customers know I'm participating in the market?
We encourage you to tweet, Instagram and Facebook using the hashtag #SeekTreasure We also create a Facebook event for each market which we encourage you to share with your networks. Follow us using the links at the bottom of this page, and include your social media handles in your application to be featured in our promotion of the market.

- Is there food at the market?
​There will be food trucks in or near the market when possible. 

- I'm a food vendor, can I sell at your market?
We do not manage food vendors. We recommend that you apply to Frank & Ernest Foods as we partner with them on a number of events throughout the year. Please submit your application to frankandernestfoods.com.

- I'm an artist that creates upcycled work incorporating vintage items, can I trade at the market?
We're specifically looking for vintage vendors only for this marketplace. If your work falls in the category of
up-cycled or mixed mediums (vintage and new), we'd encourage you to apply to Minneapolis Craft Market instead at mplscraftmarket.com. 

- How many traders will be at the market?
Depending on the configuration of each venue, we will usually have between 20-40 traders at each market. Our goal is to make the market a busy shopping destination, packed with high quality local collectors. 

- Do you have a privacy policy available for your site?
Sure do! Our privacy policy can be found here.

- How much does it cost to visit the market?
The market is FREE during regular hours (typically 12:00 - 5:00 PM). If you want to get early access one hour before we open to the general public, you can purchase an Early Bird Admission ticket for $10 and get first pick of everything before the crowds arrive. Visit the Events page for full details on each upcoming market and to purchase Early Bird Admission.

- What can I expect to find at the market?
Clothing is definitely our biggest category. We feature high quality, well curated vintage clothing from the 1990's, all the way back to the early 1900's. We also carry home goods, vinyl records, collectibles and curiosities. Please note that because our events are five to six hours in length, our vendors don't tend to bring many larger scale items or furniture, though many of them carry these items in their stores. To find out more about our vendors, please view our directory here.

- When do you host the market, and where will it be next?
Our schedule varies throughout the year. Check out our events page here for current information.

- How can I follow the market on social media?
Follow us using the links at the bottom of this page, and we'd love it if you'd tag us in any photos and posts about the market using #SeekTreasure. You can check out the vendor list for each event in our Facebook event for each market date.

- Is there food and drink at the market?
​There are typically food trucks at the market when we're hosted at a brewery. Details can be found on the Facebook event for each market date. We also partner with SK Coffee and local bakeries to host pop-ups at some of our markets.

- How many traders will be at the market?
Depending on the configuration of each venue, we usually have between 25-40 traders at each market. Our goal is to make the market a busy shopping destination, packed with high quality traders.

- Can I bring my dog?
Many of our venues do allow dogs. Please check out our events on Facebook or email us to confirm.

- How about kids?
YES! Our markets are always family-friendly. All are welcome.

- I'm a vintage collector. How can I apply to sell at the market?
Check out the selection criteria and the application here.

- Do you have a privacy policy available for your site?
Sure do! Our privacy policy can be found here.