Where: 18th & Baltimore (115 W 18th St, Kansas City, MO 64108)
Official Market Hours: 5–9 p.m.*
Load-in: 3:30–4:45 p.m.
Load-out: 9–10 p.m.
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Artist & Maker Booth Fees:
Canopy Space
10x10 ft Canopy Spot — $50 per date + 7.6% processing fee
Alley Space
10x5 ft Alley Spot — $25 per date + 7.6% processing fee
Applications are open to handcrafted artisans, fine artists, and art-related services (henna, face/body painters, caricature artists, etc.)
To support the local creative economy, all applicants must live within 50 miles of Kansas City.
Commercial & Non-Profit Booth Fees:
Commercial Vendor:
10x10 ft Canopy Spot — $350 per date + 7.6% processing fee
Non-Profit Vendor
10x10 ft Alley Spot — $50 per date + 7.6% processing fee
(Commercial & Non-Profit booth fees help support music operations for the event!)
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Booth Details:
10x10 Reserved Canopy Spaces
These spaces are curated due to limited availability.
Vendors are selected based on:
- Professionalism
- Experience
- Booth presentation
- Product or service quality
- Variety within the market
Vendors must provide their own:
- 10x10 canopy
- 20–30 lb weights per canopy leg (required)
- Tables
- Chairs
- Tablecloths
- Displays
- Battery operated lighting
Reserved Alley Spaces
Alley spaces are open to ALL handcrafted vendors.
Novice vendors are welcome and encouraged :)
Vendors must bring their own:
- Table
- Chairs
- Tablecloth
- Displays
- Battery operated lighting
To maintain safe pedestrian flow:
8x8 or 10x10 canopies are NOT allowed in alley or sidewalk spaces, unless rain conditions require temporary coverage.
Alley spaces measure:
10 ft wide × 5 ft deep
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Application Timeline:
Applications open monthly on the 1st of the month prior to each event.
Application approvals begin on the 14th of the month.
Once approved, your card on file will be charged in full to secure your space.
All approved vendors will receive a Vendor Instructions Email on the Wednesday before the event including:
- Booth number
- QR check-in code
- Vendor reminders
- Weather updates
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First Friday Day-Of Entry Option (FOR ARTISTS & MAKERS ONLY):
To help ensure inclusion of artists with limited internet access, digital funds, or uncertain schedules, we offer a limited Day-Of Vendor Entry option.
This option is also available if reserved spaces are already full.
No pre-registration required.
Simply arrive and select a space marked YELLOW on the event map.
Day-Of Booth Fee:
$35 collected by AGKC staff around 5:30pm (cash / Venmo / CashApp accepted)
Spaces are first-come, first-served.
Vendors may set up anytime between 10am–5pm.
Spaces accommodate an 8 ft table or smaller plus chairs.
Please share this option with artist friends who may not have internet access.
Please DO NOT block entry access to area businesses.
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Load-In & Arrival Information:
Alley & Day-Of Vendors
You may set up anytime before 5pm at your discretion.
Shopper traffic typically increases around 5pm.
Please note:
Staff will not be fully present until 3pm.
Street closures begin at 3:00pm, just before the official load-in window starts.
Once closures are in place, vendors cannot drive onto 18th or 19th Street.
Please do not occupy another vendor's reserved space or block entrances to surrounding businesses.
Canopy Vendors
Canopy vendors must arrive and set up between 3:30pm–4:45pm.
Street closures begin at 3:00pm, just before the load-in window.
Vehicles will not be allowed onto 18th or 19th Street once closures are active.
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Additional Notes:
ALL Vendors
We strongly recommend bringing:
- A cart or wagon
- Extra helpers to transport supplies
There is no designated vendor parking or loading dock.
All vendors must use public parking at their discretion.
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Special Requests:
Want a specific booth number or to be near a friend?
You may indicate requests in the Special Requests section of the application.
While we cannot guarantee placement, we will do our best to accommodate requests.
Live Art Encouraged 🎨:
Shoppers love engaging with artists creating work live!
Feel free to paint, sculpt, draw, or create on-site during the event.
Important Notice:
Art Garden KC vendor applications are hosted ONLY through Eventeny.com.
Please be aware of social media scams or impersonators claiming to sell vendor spots.
If you have questions please message us through Eventeny.
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