DO YOU REQUIRE A VENDOR APPLICATION?

We do not require a vendor application for most of our events. Our reasoning for this has two main components:

1.) We are extremely strategic in who we advertise to and we feel that the vendors that we target with our advertising would be a great fit for our markets.

2.) We believe that all small businesses deserve a chance to experience event vending as a means of growth and opportunity.

HAVING SAID THAT — we do not allow Multi-Level Marketing Company vendors such as Amway, Herbalife, etc., or any business promoting or using hate speech in any way.

Can i have more information about scholarship opportunities for bipoc business owners?

Yes! It’s extremely important to Six Ways Markets that communities feel represented at our markets. As such, we offer a limited number (up to 5 spaces at each event, depending on event size) of scholarship spots at each Six Ways Markets event. Our scholarship waives the vendor fee for a single event. The business will still be responsible for all other aspects of vending including advertising (e.g. promoting the event to their customers, social media following, friends, etc.) preparation, set-up, transportation, etc. but are not responsible for paying the vendor fee. Interested in applying? Simply email sixwaysmarkets@gmail.com and include information on your business, yourself and which market you are interested in applying for. Scholarships are ONLY AVAILABLE for a single market per business, per season.

what are the vendor spaces like?

All vendor spaces are 10’x10’, unless otherwise specified. Vendors supply their own tents and furniture. Tents are allowed in most indoor vending spaces and are not required, but highly recommended, for outdoor events.

Is the event indoors or outdoors?

That information will be listed in the event description for each individual event.

What kind of marketing does Six Ways do for events?

We utilize multiple platforms for every event in order to drive the most attendees every single market - everything from radio, social media ads, printed media ads, street teams, digital billboards and more. Every market, at minimum, is advertised via paid social media ads, collaborations with influencers and local “to-do” accounts in each city, listings on all local media pages such as EventBrite and a Press Release. We take very seriously the importance of getting as many people as possible out to our events in order to drive higher sales for our vendors. SIX WAYS MARKETS NEVER PREDICTS OR GUARANTEES ATTENDANCE NUMBERS FOR ANY EVENT.

how much money can I expect to make at a market?

We wish we could guarantee huge profits for all vendors — but it’s a fact of this business that some vendors will do better than others. Remember, markets are an OPPORTUNITY to profit, NOT a guarantee. By purchasing a vendor pass, you understand and agree that there are no financial guarantees as a market vendor.

Should I do my own marketing to let people know I’ll be a vendor?

YES. While Six Ways does a ton of outside marketing, but it is our expectation that all vendors will participate in promoting the event on social media at the very least.

Can I hire someone else to work at my tent?

Absolutely.

can i split my booth with another vendor?

Yes! We allow up to two vendors per booth space. Please work with each other and plan ahead for how you’ll use this split space. Be sure to let us know via email (SixWaysMarkets@gmail.com) which businesses will be occupying your booth so that we can include both on the vendor roster.

What if I need an electrical set-up at my booth?

Electricity is not generally available to vendors. However, if your set-up requires electricity to be successful, please reach out and we can discuss.

What is the set-up process going to look like?

The load-in and set-up process is different for each event depending on the venue and the event hours. Be on the lookout for an email about a week before your event begins that will outline this process for you and give you info on load-in areas, dates, and times.

ARE TENTS AND TABLES PROVIDED?

Vendors provide all of their own furnishings for events, including tents.

What is the COVID-19 mitigation plan for the event?

As the pandemic evolves, Six Ways will adhere to CDC guidance in all cities. Six Ways will default to the masking policies of the market host venue if that policy is in favor of masking even when a CDC mandate is not in place.

Is there security overnight?

We typically hire security to watch over the event sites overnight when we feel it is necessary, so that vendors do not have to break down between event days. It’s not always possible to find security for our event dates — so please ALWAYS refer to your vendor info for your specific markets security plan. Six Ways is never liable or responsible for any damages to or theft of vendor property during the entirety of the market event.

WHAT HAPPENS If AN EVENT IS POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER?

Weather postponements are a bummer but are a frequent factor of outdoor events in our changing climate. We try to give as much notice as we can to vendors when an event is going to be postponed but we also try to make sure we wait long enough for weather patterns to change — it’s a tough line to walk. Weather updates will come via email to the vendor roster for each event. Be on the lookout for these updates within a week to two days prior to each event.

When an event is postponed vendors are given the option to move their pass to the postponed date or hold their pass value for a future Six Ways event of their choosing. You’ll simply just let us know which you’d like to do.

Vendors are wholly responsible for their accommodations if they are traveling to an event. We highly recommend choosing lodging options that offer refunds as close as possible to the event date in the instance that the event might be postponed. Six Ways is not at all responsible for any fees incurred or money lost due to postponed events.

do you offer refunds?

Simply put, no. It is our policy to offer vendors a holdover pass to another Six Ways event of their choosing. We do not offer refunds for vendor passes. By purchasing a vendor pass, you are agreeing to this policy. This policy is in place to assure that the hard work done on the production side of creating and executing each market is sustainable. We do our absolute best to assure that events do not require postponement, however, during the COVID-19 pandemic and in instances of extreme weather, we ask for your understanding and patience if events are postponed or cancelled.

If an event is FULLY canceled with no reschedule date, we will give vendors the option to apply that pass to another event.