Big Gay Circle Market

Big Gay Market on the Circle 

On Monument Circle (4 Hour Event)

May 30th, 2026, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

May 31st, 2026, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Located at:
Monument Circle Drive

Indianapolis, IN

Please Note:

Set-up starts at 9 AM  on Saturday and  9 AM on Sunday

This will be a OUTdoor event. Vendor booths are 10x10 ft. Please note this when applying.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

This is an application that is subject to vendor selection by the Indy Gay Market team due to the availability of spaces at this location and the desire to serve as many queer artisans as possible!

Applications are judged based on:

1. Originality & Creativity (0-10 Weight 10) 
   Is the work distinctive?
   Avoids over-saturated tropes unless done in a new way
2. Craftsmanship / Product Quality (0-10 Weight 10) 
   Materials, durability, finish
   Does it feel polished and intentional?
3. Does the Applicant display the requested Pictures of booth display and products? (0-10 Weight 5) 
   Are photos provided or found clearly on their website or instagram?4.
4. Is the Artist QTBIPOC (Yes/No Weight 3)
   Complete Descriptions and Answers?(0-10 Weight 5)
5. Consistency of Brand / Work (0-10 Weight 10) 
   Clear aesthetic or product line
   Feels cohesive rather than random
6. Category Diversity: Higher score means they fill a gap (1-10 Weight 5) 
7. Local Maker? (Yes/No Weight 3) 
   In or closely outside of Indianapolis= Yes
   More than an hour away = No
8. Should we prioritize their participation? (1-5 Weight 10) 
   Higher score indicates not participating in recent events or past rejection
   Lower score indicates frequent vendor 

Important:

If your work is unique to your medium please make sure you tell us how and why to stand out!

Please ensure any social media links submitted are public pages so that we can accurately view your products and posts. Privated pages will not be considered and will lose point in the application process where necessary.

When submitting photos , please ONLY share photos of prior booth setups and product photos. The quality of your photos and products are being scored in your application and we want to see you shine!

Any product photos should be able to be seen on the website or social media provided! This is to encourage our artists to start practicing and improving their self promotion online as it is essential to business and event success long term! Our audience wants to see your work online!

We also are making an effort to rotate artists and create systems to help ensure more people get a fair chance, some of which include accounting for if you had a spot at our last event, prioritizing people of multiple minorities, and your locality. 

Applications must be submitted before the closing date to be considered.

Acceptance notifications will be sent out on a rolling basis along with your vendor packet and details about the event logistics.

Booth fees will serve as confirmation of your attendance and will be automatically charged upon acceptance. Using Eventeny, you will select which payment you need. The booth fee is $60 but there are financial aid options listed for those who are unable to pay the full booth fee.

When choosing a payment method you can choose between a card payment and linking your bank account. If you decide to use your bank account information please note that there will be in immediate ACH authorization fee of $7 that is not refundable and will apply as soon as your application is submitted. Indy Gay Market has absorbed all other fees for the event into the total cost of the booth. This fee only applies to bank accounts added as payment and not to card payments. This fee is apart of Eventeny's ACH authorization and does not go to benefit Indy Gay Market in any way. Please reach out with any questions or concerns.

If you are not accepted into the event, you will not be charged at any time!

Vendors are able to claim a booth Both days this market. If desired.

VENDOR EXPECTATIONS

Please read:

• You must provide your tent, weights, table, chairs, booth set-up, clothing racks, etc…
• Vendors may only sell their own business’s products.
  Please do not resell items purchased from other companies or made by AI. (Manufactured products of your own design are absolutely fine).
• Vendors can share booths. BUT Each vendor must be listed in ONE application.
• Vendors will arrive on time and be fully set up by the start of the event.
• Vendors will be present at their table from start to finish.
• All emails sent before the market must be read thoroughly to ensure the event runs smoothly.
• If you are no longer able to attend and need to cancel, notice must be given 14 DAYS before the market date. Any cancellations less than 14 days before an event will not receive a refund of their booth payment. If you have extenuating circumstances, please feel free to email info@indygaymarket.com 

Any questions about the market may be sent  by using messaging Indy Gay Market using Eventeny or via email to info@indygaymarket.com