Vendors

Vendor Application Guide – Melrose First Friday

Thank you for your interest in becoming a vendor at Melrose First Friday at Knee Deep Melrose! Please read before completing your application.

Accepted Categories

• Vintage + reworked fashion

• Handmade goods & art

• Jewelry & accessories

• Specialty small biz

• Plants, ceramics, candles, home goods

• Food & beverage vendors (packaged or prepared on-site with proper permits)

Event Protocol

• All vendors must arrive during the designated check-in time (3:30–4:30 PM) and be fully set up by 5:00 PM.

• Booth assignments will be given on arrival. Staff will be available to assist.

• Vendors are expected to promote the event on their social channels in the weeks leading up to the market.

Food Management

• Food vendors must comply with all city and county health requirements.

• Please provide proper permits if preparing or serving food on site.

• No gas generators are permitted; electricity add-ons must be requested in advance.

Parking

• Vendors may briefly drive onto the lot for setup/unloading.

• After unloading, please move vehicles to nearby free street parking on side streets off 7th Ave to keep visibility clear for shoppers.

Setup + Breakdown

• Setup & Drive up: 3:30–4:30 PM

• Market Hours: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM

• Breakdown: Vendors must remain set up until the market officially closes. All vendor items and trash must be cleared before leaving.

Lighting + Power

• Vendors who purchased electricity add-ons may bring extension cords for flexibility.

• All other vendors must bring their own solar or battery-powered lighting.

Communication

• Day-of questions/updates should be sent via text only to: 602-842-5697.

• For all other inquiries before the event, you may email or text our work number..

Free! All ages welcome. Melrose First Friday is the neighborhood’s own spin on Phoenix’s iconic art walk—bringing vintage racks, local makers, food, music, and small businesses together along 7th Ave. Think block-party vibes, and all the community energy without the downtown hassle. Melrose, you’ve got your own First Friday. ✨ No need to drive downtown—on the first Friday of every month, 7th Ave comes alive as a neighborhood block party, market, and art walk all rolled into one. Expect vintage and reworked fashion from some of the Valley’s best curators, handmade goods and art you won’t find anywhere else & so much more! We are getting new and exciting vendors everyday. 📍 Melrose District, 4519 n 7th Ave – Phoenix, AZ 🎟 Free entry | All ages welcome | Family + pet friendly Whether you’re a vintage hunter, plant parent, foodie, or just looking for something fun to do on a Friday night, Melrose First Friday is your new go-to.