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Alt-Pride 2026 — Vendor Application
Hosted by QueerolinaxNasty Queer at Durty Bull.

We are excited to invite queer artists, makers, and small businesses to apply to vend at Alt-Pride 2026, taking place on June 20th at Durty Bull.

This is an 18+ evening Pride event tied in with our monthly Strut, Slut show—North Carolina’s sluttiest drag and burlesque competition.

Alt-Pride is a high-energy, alternative Pride celebration rooted in queer nightlife, subculture, and community care. This is not a traditional daytime market. We are intentionally curating vendors whose work leans alternative, punk, DIY, bold, or subversive, and who feel at home vending alongside drag, burlesque, and a late-night dance party.

Important Notes
-Vendor fee is $80

-Vendor fees are non-refundable.

-The first round of applications will be gone through Feb 27th. All information will be sent at that time.
-This event will take place rain or shine.
-This is an 18+ event with adult-themed drag, burlesque, and nightlife elements.
-By applying, vendors agree to follow all event Terms & ---Conditions and venue rules.
-Submission of an application does not guarantee acceptance. This is a curated market with limited space.

Vendor Spaces, Capacity & Setup
-45 total vendor spaces available

-14 indoor vendors
-31 outdoor vendors

-1 food truck

Event Timeline & Expectations
-Vendor setup begins: 4:30 PM
-All vehicles must be moved by: 5:30 PM
-Market opens: 6:00 PM
Vendor hours:

-Most vendors are asked to vend from 6:00 PM–12:00 AM
-Vendors are welcome and encouraged to stay through 2:00 AM if able
-Early breakdown during active market hours must be approved by event staff
-Final teardown must be completed by: 3:00 AM

Outdoor Vendor Spaces
-Booth size: 10’ x 10’
-Vendors are required to bring:

-Their own tent
-Tables, chairs, displays
-All necessary weights and securing materials
-Outdoor vendors should plan for evening conditions and possible weather changes.

Indoor Vendor Spaces
-Indoor vendors will have room for one 6’ table
-Vendors must bring their own table and display materials unless otherwise specified.

Rave Space Vendors
-Three (3) of the inside vendors will be placed inside the rave space.
-These vendors are expected to vend for the full duration of the event: 6:00 PM–2:00 AM.
-Due to the environment, rave space vendors should be comfortable with:

-Loud music
Low lighting
Heavy foot traffic and nightlife energy

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Alt-Pride is an arts & crafts–style market, not resale or generic wholesale.

We are prioritizing vendors who:

-Create original, handmade, or artist-designed work
-Are directly involved in the design and/or production of what they sell
-Bring work that aligns with an alternative, punk, queer nightlife aesthetic
-Offer bold, expressive, or intentionally non-mainstream creations
We strongly encourage applications from artists working in:

-Alternative fashion, accessories, and wearable art
-Punk, goth, rave, fetish-adjacent, or DIY-inspired goods
-Illustration, prints, zines, stickers, and mixed media
-Handmade goods (jewelry, textiles, leather, fiber art, etc.)
-3D-printed items you designed yourself (original or heavily modified files)
-Upcycled, custom, or small-batch creations
-The more unique and vibe-aligned your work is, the better.

Values & Community Expectations
-All vendors and products must be respectful of all marginalized communities.
-Hate speech, harmful imagery, or exclusionary messaging will not be tolerated.
-To ensure a balanced market, we may limit duplicate product types.
-Vendors should be comfortable vending in a late-night, performance-driven environment.

Application Review
-Photos of your work are required with your application.
-Applications are reviewed based on quality, originality, and fit with the overall event.
-Space is limited; submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance.