The Flea Off Market
at Monnik Brewing and Emerson Park
May 11, 2024
Vendor Application
***New Application Fees Beginning 2024: Sorry to do this; but we are having too many people apply and then no-show, which takes up our admin time and makes it difficult for us to plan details. So we have decided to apply a small non-refundable application fee hoping it will help cut down on frivolous sign-ups***
Market Hours:
Sat 11am-6pm (concerts continue later)
Location: Monnik Brewery
1036 E. Burnett Ave., Louisville, KY 40217
Part of the Schnitzelburg Fest
The Flea Off Market portion of this event will take place outside along Hickory St., with food, craft beer, live music, a family-friendly atmosphere, and about 100 vendors.
This particular event is juried, with priority given to artists, makers, craftspeople, and vendors selling vintage, collectible, and handmade items.
Admission to the general public is free.
FEES FOR VENDING:
Regular Vendors (outside along Hickory St.):
10x10 — SA: $120
10x20 --- SA: $220
10x30 --- SA: $320
We do not accept FLEA BUCKS as payment for this event.
This is a pre-pay, rain-or-shine* event. If your application is accepted, we will email you an invoice. Your spot is not reserved until your invoice is paid in full.
*That said, if the weather is terrible, we will cancel/postpone the event and offer a refund if you cannot reschedule with us.
FOOD TRUCK & SNACK VENDORS
We have a VERY LIMITED number of food trucks at this event. The fee is 10% of sales with a minimum of $50. Food Truck & Snack Vendors are those selling full meals & ready-to-eat items like popcorn, ice cream, lemonade, etc. If you’re interested in being a food, snack, or coffee vendor, please email us at thefleaoffmarket@gmail.com or TEXT April at (502) 641-4811.
NOTE: We have price breaks or sometimes even FREE BOOTH SPACE FOR FARMERS, ARTISTS, and NON-PROFITS. Call Nathan with questions or details and to discuss availability for each particular event. This event has very limited space for discounted booths.
IN ORDER TO BE A VENDOR, PLEASE …
1) FILL OUT THE APPLICATION BELOW.
2) MAKE SURE TO CLICK “SUBMIT” BUTTON AT THE BOTTOM.
3) A POP-UP SCREEN WILL INDICATE YOUR APPLICATION WAS RECEIVED.
4) SEND US PICTURES OF WHAT YOU’LL BE SELLING (IF YOU DON’T INCLUDE A LINK TO A WEBPAGE).
5) ONCE WE HAVE SEEN YOUR WORK, WE WILL CONTACT YOU ASAP TO INFORM YOU IF YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN ACCEPTED, DENIED, OR IF YOU HAVE BEEN PUT ON THE WAITLIST.
Vendor Application
*Denotes required field
VENDOR PAYMENT POLICY:
This is a pre-pay event. If your application is accepted, we will include instructions on how to pre-pay to reserve your spot.
SET UP TIMES:
8-10:45am on Saturday (vehicles must be out of market area by 10:45am)
NOTE: If you have to show up late, you can still load in using our carts. VEHICLES ARE STRICTLY FORBIDDEN FROM ENTERING THE MARKET AREA DURING MARKET HOURS.
OPERATING HOURS:
Vendors are required to stay open until the scheduled end of the event. Leaving early may mean that you are not invited back (except in case of emergency, or unless other plans are made with us prior to the event).
VENDOR SPACE ASSIGNMENT:
Vendors will be given a limited choice of spaces. We do not work strictly on a first come, first served basis as there are many limiting factors, e.g. reserved corner spots, booth size, etc. - We will try to accommodate special requests for spaces, however special requests ARE NOT guaranteed.
LOAD-IN:
After you are shown to a spot, please unload your vehicle/s before setting up your tent or any part of the booth. Please just promptly unload all of your things out of your vehicle then immediately move your VEHICLE OUT OF THE MARKET AREA.
CANOPIES/TENTS:
Canopies/tents are not required, but if using one, it must be weighted down to keep it from flying away and injuring people or damaging property. (One gallon water jugs tied to canopy legs work well.) If your tent injures people or damages other people's property you will be liable. NOTE: If gusts of wind are over 30mph, you may be required to take your tent down for safety.
COMMUNICATION:
We will communicate with you PRIMARILY THROUGH EMAIL. Please check your email, especially the week preceding the market. Please use email to contact us with questions. That said, if you need to discuss something over the phone, feel free to call Nathan (502-552-0061).
WEATHER AND RAIN DATES:
This is a rain-or-shine event. That said, if the weather is terrible, we will cancel/postpone the event and offer a refund if you cannot reschedule with us.
FIREARMS:
No firearms are allowed inside our events, except by explicit written approval.
We do not allow direct marketing sales; we also reserve the right to prohibit the exhibition or sale of any items that may be deemed offensive or threatening to our patrons, vendors, and/or staff. This may include, but is not limited to, products or images that are perceived to alienate a certain group based on race, gender, or sexual orientation. We also reserve the right to restrict the sale of any animals. If you have something to exhibit or sell about which you are uncertain, please call Nathan to discuss (502-552-0061).