Nerd Market 2026

READ BEFORE YOU APPLY

Applications need to be submitted before the 10th of the month to be considered for the Nerd Market. Browse through the application and please contact us if you have any questions. This is an electronic agreement and by selecting the booths, you are validating and approving this agreement electronically. The Cool Spring Downtown District has the right to refuse entry to any vendor for the 4th Friday event.  

NERD MARKET APPLICATION

We are looking for vendors to participate in Nerd Market: 

• Comic Book Stores
• Anime Vendors 
• Artists
• Memorabilla 
• Fantasy Vendors 
• Authors 
• Performers 
• Cosplayers 

If you fit into one of these catergories above, then you may qualify to be a part of the Nerd Market.  Please submit your application before the 10th of the event to be considered for the event.

VENDOR SPACE

Booth Space: We will provide a 10x10 space for your setup. 

Tent: You are allowed to bring a 10x10 tent. We will not permit tents over 10x10 feet.

Amplified Sound/Electricity: We will not provide electricity. You are required to use your own amplification system for your space. 

PARKING

Downtown Fayetteville has many surface lots as well as the Hay Street Parking Deck (460 Hay Street) and Franklin Street Parking Deck (208 Franklin Street). If you would like more information on parking, please use this link: https://parkfayettevillenc.com/parking-facilities/

EVENT DETAILS:  

Set Up:  Set up begins at 10am on the event day. There will be a cone placed at your location with your business name on it.  You do not need to check-in at the Cool Spring Downtown District Staff before the event. If you are lost or unsure about your location, please contact the Cool Spring Downtown District Staff. 

Break Down: The break down for 4th Friday is after 4pm. We ask that you do not break down before 9pm.Breaking down of booths early is not allowed. 

Booth Space: Vendors will provide a 10x10 space for your setup (Anchors may NOT be driven into the street. Adequate weights are mandatory to secure tents and must be within your booth space.). Tents can’t exceed over 10x10 feet If your structure is not self-contained, All vendor set-ups must be professional in appearance. you must construct a well-decorated booth, erect a personally owned tent, or rent a tent. No booth space sharing allowed between multiple vendors. Vendors are responsible for collecting and reporting their own taxes. Booths may not be moved without permission from the Cool Spring Downtown District staff. Vendors cannot sublet, assign, donate or trade your space.  

AMPLIFIED SOUND AND ELECTRICITY

We will not provide electricity. You are required to use your own amplification system for your space.

CONTACT US: 

Cool Spring Downtown District 

222 Hay Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301 

(910) 223-1089

info@coolspringfay.org