What is the Belleville Indie Market?
The market is an open air shopping market hosted in downtown Belleville.

Who runs the Belleville Indie Market?
The Indie Market is a market day organized & hosted by Ash, under her branding HONEYLAND (@earthtohoneyland)

How can I become a vendor?
Apply here!

When will I hear if I’ve been accepted to a market?
This info is in the application!

How much does it cost to be a vendor?
Booth fees are outlined in the vendor application!

Can I have an extension to pay?
Unfortunately not, but I’d love for you to re-apply to another market in the future!

Is there any electricity or lighting provided?

This market is hosted on a public street, at this time I can’t offer any electricity. Please plan accordingly!

Can I pay extra or electric?
In fairness to everyone participating, no. Please plan accordingly with battery or solar powered lighting!

Can I use a generator?
If your business only functions with electricity and you want to use a generator, Please send an email about generator usage prior to applying.

How long do I have to decide if I want to accept my invite to the market?
If you receive an email to become a vendor, the booth fee must be paid by the specified deadline for that market, or your booth will be forfeited and sent to a vendor on the waitlist.

What’s included in the booth fee?
This is outlined in the application!

If I can’t make a show, can I transfer my unused booth spot to another show?
Booth fees are non-refundable and non-transferrable.

What about weather?
This event is rain or shine. Always prepare for the uncertainty of midwest weather.

Are there any booth requirements?
Get creative! Booths should appear clean, organized, pleasing to the eye. and must not contain any violent, graphic, or insensitive content. Beyond that, be as inventive and creative as you like!

How many vendors do you accept per show?
The market features over 40 vendors & growing!

What kind of vendors are accepted?
The word “indie” in the event name means we are accepting of a very broad group of vendors. Virtually any local artist or small business in the area should be encouraged to apply.

What kind of vendors are not accepted?
We do not accept vendors who sell weapons, culturally inappropriate, racially insensitive or offensive items, graphic, violent, nude/lewd content, auto parts or machinery, multi-level marketing businesses, or ‘yard sale’ types of resale items, and the like.

If you’re unsure the Indie Market is the right fit, send an email and ask!

I’m local and applied, but I wasn’t invited to participate at a show. Why not?
There are a lot of reasons why someone may not be right for a particular show but the biggest reason will be space and a judgment on how successful a business will be for our target demographics. You’re amazing, so please don’t take it personally or let it discourage you from applying for future markets or other more appropriate markets for your clientele in our area!

Will there be vendors selling similar items as me?
You will most likely not be the only vendor in your category (candles, prints, pottery, vintage, etc). This is a curated and mapped event, meaning we may have multiple candlemakers, jewelry makers, or bath and body works vendors, etc selling completely different styles of products and in different areas of the market.

So I’ll be competing with other businesses?
NO. We do not view one another as competition at the Indie Market. Vendors in similar categories should be viewed as community, not competition—if you do not agree, the Indie market is not the right event for you. Any vendor causing drama or division for any reason will be asked to leave and will not be asked to return.

Why ?
I believe in community over competition—there is plenty of business to go around, and not everyone likes the same exact thing. We will always offer our community options, variety and choice to give them the most satisfying market experience. Vendors within your category should be viewed as an asset and opportunity to network and collaborate! The world is better when we work together and support one another.

I’ve already done a show, can I apply to vend at another?
Of course you can, and I absolutely love to see folks wanting to come back! I welcome any previous vendor who had a good time at the Indie Market to apply to vend again at future markets.

If I’ve already been a vendor, is that a guarantee that I’ll be invited to vend at future events?
No spot is guaranteed, although we make every effort to accommodate as many creatives as possible.

Do you accept food or beverage trucks?
In some cases, yes. Please contact me directly.

Still have questions? Send me a message here