VENDOR REQUIREMENTS:
• Original, high-quality product, service, or brand. We do allow vintage resale vendors + boutiques but emphasis is placed on vendors who sell handmade items.
• Updated website and Instagram with a clear message and photos of your product (not a personal page)
• The ability to take card payments via mobile POS (Square, Shopify, Paypal, etc)
WHAT WE LOOK FOR:
Consistent Branding
Consistent Branding creates trust + recognition with customers and elevates your small business to the next level. Your booth set-up and presentation is one of the most important factors we take into account when considering applicants for events. But not only that, we also look that your branding is consistent throughout your online presence and who you interact with customers in-person. We are looking for brands that have a strong identity and are consistent on all platforms.
High Quality
In a competitive marketplace, we are searching for the most high quality vendors. Everything about your brand is important from the product to the packaging. The goal of our markets is to move vendors into storefronts and elevate the local retail scene. Our community places trust in us to bring the high quality products from the best local vendors. We notice attention to detail that goes into how you present your product as it will also be a reflection of the quality of our markets.
Creative Ability
Every market we host is different. We are always looking for new + creative vendors on the scene. We carefully curate each market to have only a certain amount of vendors in each category. This ensures that vendors are able to make the most of their sales day and there is good variety to shop from - this makes our events more competitive but results in a better experience for all.
Engagement
We look for vendors who have a strong presence in-person and online! It is important for us to create events that are centered around a community where ALL are welcome. As a vendor at our events you are a Triangle Pop-Up brand ambassador. We expect vendors to be engaging and present at their booth.
FAQ
+ WHAT TYPE OF VENDORS DO YOU ACCEPT TO MARKETS?
We primarily work with small businesses! We don't work with direct sales representatives, MLMs or large retailers. We are looking for vendors with original ideas, high quality products and branding.
+ DO I NEED A NC SALES AND USE TAX ID TO PARTICIPATE?
Yes - we require that all vendors have a NC Tax ID to particpate. Not sure how to obtain one? Click here
+ HOW MUCH IS THE VENDOR FEE?
Each event that we hold is autonomous. We tailor events to the venue they are hosted at and vendor fees vary per location. There are many factors that we take into consideration when determining Artist fees including past sales, number of attendees, number of event applications, etc.
+ WHAT DOES THE VENDOR FEE GO TOWARDS?
We don't just make up a number for the vendor fee! We strategically calculated the lowest possible amount to charge vendors while still being able to pay for facebook and instagram advertising, professional photography, live music, employees, software, taxes, and much more! Our job is to market our events so that you have large crowds coming to meet you, this takes a lot of time and resources. We are a small business just like you, which means we fully understand that the price you put on your products has a lot of meaning!
+ IS THE VENDOR FEE REFUNDABLE?
All vendor fees are non-refundable. If we host a market and you decide not to participate for any reason, your fee cannot be returned or credited towards another event. If we cancel a market due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances, we will offer you a 75% credit to a future event.
+ WHAT IS PROVIDED?
All vendors must provide their own setup, including the required tent, tent weights, any tables or chairs you may need. Wifi and electricity are typically not available at events - in some cases it may be available upon request.
+ HOW DO YOU PROMOTE EVENTS/VENDORS?
We promote events using facebook Ads, print materials, partnering with local blogs and news publications, social media pages, and more! We heavily promote our events to ensure the best turnout possible! We have the right to choose which vendors are marketed on our social media platforms. We are not always able to create individual posts for each vendor in each event, however, we will always share the full vendor line-up in our online facebook events.
+ WHEN DO APPLICATIONS COME OUT?
We have two main sets of applications that come out - Spring Market Applications + Fall Market Applications. Spring Market Applications open in January and Fall Applications open in May each year.
However, we are always starting new events! The best way to get the most updated information is to join the vendor newsletter here.
Please also follow our social media pages for the most up-to-date application announcements.
+ IS THERE A WAITLIST?
Yes! Every event has a waitlist.We receive anywhere from 50 to hundreds of applications per event depending on how competitive the event is. We pride ourselves in how carefully we selected vendors to curate markets for both the public's enjoyment and success for the vendors. If placed on the waitlist - you will be notified if a spot opens up in the event you applied for.
+ I KEEP APPLYING TO TRIANGLE POP-UP EVENTS AND GETTING WAITLISTED - WHY?
There are MANY factors we take into consideration when selecting vendors for each event. We receive many applications to each event and carefully curate our maker selection based on attendance and the venue. We also offer Creative Consulting. You can also schedule a free consultation with us about your small business.