Want To Be A Vendor?

Next Larger Market:

Sunday, April 26th, from 11AM - 4PM at Washington Park - Knox St Mall

APPLICATIONS OPEN 2/1!

Quick Note For Vendors

  • In 2026, our vendor fees will increase by $10, with sales tax and credit card processing fees being absorbed by A Big Gay Market.  We will have a sliding scale vendor fee of $45 - $95 for our four larger markets in April, July, October, and December at Washington Park or Washington Park Lake House in Albany. For our regional + curated pop-up markets, the sliding scale vendor fee will also be $45 - $95.

  • This will be the last increase in vendor fees for the foreseeable future. This development resulted from a comprehensive cost analysis conducted throughout the year. This was a two-fold cost analysis, which included the following findings:

    • Honest conversations with our vetted venues and their rental costs are increasing.

    • An overall decrease in corporate sponsorship availability across the board for for-profit markets, even with a community focus.

    • A realization that as we grow, so will the cost of our offerings, such as;

      • Paying additional market organizers, such as our Wellness Section Curator.

      • Paying musicians for live music and sound equipment rental.

      • Higher event insurance due to larger crowds.

      • Implementation of new paid advertising methods to drive up attendance.

  • We understand the reality that everything is becoming more expensive - if the price increase impedes your ability to be a vendor at our market, we have saved a small fund to cover a select number of vendors at a lower sliding scale of $15 - $35 for each larger market. Please email Cyren at c@abiggaymarket.com. Once the vendor application closes, Cyren will reach out to secure your spot utilizing the lower sliding scale vendor fee.

  • As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Cyren at c@abiggaymarket.com!

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Visit our FAQ to learn more about our market practices and common vendor questions. Thank you for becoming part of the A Big Gay Market community!