Big Gay Spring Fling Market

Event Dates:

Sat April 25th 2026, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Sun April 26th, 2026 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Located at:
The AMP at 16 Tech
1220 Waterway Blvd Container 1, Indianapolis, IN 46202

Please Note:

Set-up starts at 2 PM  on Saturday and  11 AM on Sunday

This will be a 100% indoor event. Vendor booths are 8x8 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. 

APPLICATION TIMELINE:
Applications Open:02/07/2026

Applications Close: 03/21/2026 at midnight EST!

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

Acceptance notifications will be sent out by 03/28/2026 along with your vendor packet and details about the event logistics.

Booth fees will serve as confirmation of your attendance and will be automaticall charged on 04/04/2026.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.

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

If you select multiple booths, you will still only be given one booth if accepted and we will charge the highest fee selected and any other booth fee added will be taken as donation so please only select one booth unless intending to make a donation!

Important Payment Information:

Please note: The card you place on file in this application will not be charged unless you are accepted into the event. This fee will be charged 7 days after you are notified you are accepted. This fee will be automatically charged for the selected amount on 04/04/2026. No need to log in and submit the fee or remember to confirm your attendance!

BOOTH INFORMATION:
Booth fees are $60 per booth. This is for a booth size of 8 ft by 8 ft. We apologize that we cannot accommodate 10x10 set-ups indoors at this time.  This fee will not need to be paid until after you have been accepted! We also offer assistance to vendors in need of financial sponsorship.

While this is a two-day event, each vendor can only reserve a booth for one of the days. Please choose your preferred day in the form below, or both if you are available for either. This allows us to accommodate the most vendors in our limited venue space.

This is NOT a guarantee that we will be able to fit you in on that day but we will be trying our absolute best to accommodate everyone's desired day!

Note: If you select only one day in your availability, you will not be considered to vend the other day. If you would like to be considered for either day, please select both days and a preference can be noted in the notes section where appropriate so that this can be considered.

VENDOR EXPECTATIONS

Please read to see recent updates:

• 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 are expected to read, understand, and agree to the vendor code of conduct. Please reach out ASAP with any questions about recent changes made to the code of conduct.
• You must provide your table, chairs, booth set-up, clothing racks, etc...
• Vendors CAN share booths. Each vendor must be listed in ONE application. You do not need to submit two applications if you are sharing a booth.
• 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.
• Vendors should submit payment within the payment window provided or request assistance. This will be included in your acceptance email.
• If you are no longer able to attend and need to cancel, notice must be given 7 DAYS before the market date. Any cancellations less than 7 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