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..