Prospective Vendors
Interested in becoming a vendor?
Check out our info below and fill out an application to join us at the Julietta Market.
Julietta Market Vendor Benefits
Joining one of the most diverse vendor communities in Lexington
Streamlined operations and logistics assistance to alleviate vendor burdens on market days
Year-round, seasonal, monthly, and weekly lease options
Pop-up vendor, fresh food market, community kitchen, and other specialty Julietta Market events throughout the year
The opportunity to be a featured member of the month in seasonal events, workshops, advertising, etc.
Marketing support, business and entrepreneurship training classes, networking mixers and socials, and community workshops with One Stop Shop assistance for business and regulatory compliance (annual filings, permitting and licensure information, etc), and cultural events
Flexible, affordable vendor payment options (yearly, monthly, and installment payment plans available* with multiple forms of payment accepted)
Community space designed with the needs of our neighbors and neighborhood in mind
Various advertisement avenues sponsored by Julietta Market for market vendors
Vendor Information
While we try to focus on vendors from the community, we do welcome folks from all over the region. We do not allow national chains at the market, illicit products to be sold, counterfeit products, or the distribution of alcoholic beverages without express permission.
There are a variety of vendor booth spaces with options including 4 ft x 10 ft, 6 ft by 10 ft, 7 ft by 10 ft, and 8 ft by 10 ft. Vendors are required to secure any and all permits required for their kiosk, as appropriate.
Vendor Types
Food / Beverage
A vendor who produces and prepares high-quality, distinctive food and/or beverage product(s) in small quantities, usually by hand or by using traditional methods in accordance with the definition of and standards permitted by the health department.
Arts / Crafts
A vendor who designs and produces individually handcrafted items in accordance with the definition of and standard permitted by all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
Apparel
A vendor who retails vintage, international or flea Julietta Market items in accordance with the definition. The flea vendors must possess all required permits and or licenses and complete and submit an application demonstrating the product(s) they wish to retail.
Services
A vendor offering high quality services in skin care, hair care, massage therapy using traditional and modern methods approved by the Kentucky’s board of Cosmetology and certified by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork.
Home Goods
A vendor who has built relationships with wholesalers to bring unique home fashion assortments for every room in the home. These vendors also customize! Offering kitchen and gourmet cookware, accent furniture, lighting, rugs, decorative accessories, pillows, wall art, and more.
Vendor Application
Please read these policies and guidelines in full before applying. To apply to be a yearly, seasonal, monthly, or pop-up vendor at Julietta Market, please complete your application by clicking below. Incomplete applications or applications missing required documentation cannot be processed, so please ensure your application is complete before submitting.
There is no application fee to apply. Julietta Market is here to serve its community members and to provide equitable access to all. We understand that this extends to financial barriers which would otherwise prevent members of our community from participating in economic opportunities like this.
As you consider joining the Julietta Market family as a lessee, please know that ALL vendors are required to be open at least 80% of the market hours.
Please Note: The application process at Julietta Market is competitive. Applications will be approved, declined, or waitlisted as necessary by Julietta Market’s management team, based upon criteria including, but not limited to:
Proximity of business or business owner to Julietta Market
Value-added product availability from businesses
Vendor diversity, inclusion, and equity measures
Vendor and business readiness for market participation
For existing vendors, track record including payment reliability, attendance and punctuality, marketing, etc. in past Night Market participation
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