Crossroads Night Market - Artist/Maker/Small Business Application

Crossroads Community Association and Art Garden KC are partnering to transform the neighborhood into a vibrant, walkable, open-air celebration of Kansas City’s creative culture during the World Cup! Located just north of the National World War I Museum and Memorial and the official Fan Festival!

 
✨ Flexible Participation Encouraged
We know summer schedules can be busy, and we want this event to feel exciting and accessible for vendors of all sizes.

✔ Apply for just ONE weekend or multiple weekends
✔ No penalties for missing a day
✔ Vendors may leave early if needed
✔ Day-Of Canopy & Table Spaces available (read more below)

This event is designed to be flexible and supportive for local creatives 😊

 
📍 Art Garden KC Market Location

• W 18th & Baltimore - 115 W 18th St, Kansas City, MO (next to The Bauer)
  (East Crossroads will also be hosting vendors - please reach out to Mean Mule or The Tree Room if interested in either location)

 
📅 Market Schedule (5 Weekends Total)
Vendors may apply for one or multiple weekends to RESERVE a FULL WEEKEND.

Weekend 1 — June 12–14
Weekend 2 — June 19–21
Weekend 3 — June 26–28
Weekend 4 — July 3–5
Weekend 5 — July 10–12

 
⏰ Market Hours
Friday: 5 PM – 11 PM
Saturday: 5 PM – 11 PM
Sunday: 5 PM – 11 PM

Load-in: 3 PM - 5 PM

 
💸 Booth Fees (Weekend Rates)
Vendors may apply for one or multiple weekends.

If approved, your space will remain reserved for the full weekend (Friday–Sunday).

10x10 Canopy Space
$150 per weekend + processing fee

Alley Tabling Space (10x5 ft)
$75 per weekend + processing fee

Payment Plans: Choose to pay all at once or week-to-week. If paying week-to-week, we will schedule your payment to charge on the Monday of the week you are approved for.

Day-Of Vendor Spaces

As requested by several vendors, we have received approval to host day-of vendors in both canopy areas, as well as the alley spaces near the Bauer (see event map).

If you are interested in this option, or know artists and makers looking to participate, they can simply stop by the Art Garden KC Information Booth near the stage between 3 PM and 5 PM. Our team will help register, collect payment, and direct to an available space.

• Alley table spaces: $25 per day
• Canopy spaces: $50 per day
• Vendors must provide their own setup and equipment (sandbags/weights for canopies is required)

Booth fees help support:

• live music & performers, event staffing, marketing & promotion, wayfinding & district activations and creative programming throughout the event

 
🎨 Vendor Eligibility
Applications are open to:

• Handcrafted artisans
• Fine artists
• Cottage food vendors
• Area small businesses
• Vintage vendors
• Art-related services
• Interactive artists & live art
• Non-profits & organizations
• Live art and interactive creative processes are highly encouraged 🎨
  
  NO PREPARED FOOD, FOOD TRUCKS OR ALCOHOL SALES

 
🛠 Booth Details

10x10 Canopy Spaces
Vendors must provide:

• 10x10 canopy
• weights
• tables/chairs
• displays
• battery operated lighting

Alley Tabling Spaces
Vendors must provide:

• 6ft or 8ft table
• chairs
• displays
• battery operated lighting
  
  

  Optional Overnight Booth Setup

  Many vendors asked whether they could leave their canopy, tables, and displays set up overnight between event days. Vendors are now welcome to do so at their own risk.

  
  Please note:

  • There is no overnight security provided.
  • Art Garden KC, the Crossroads Community Association, Crossroads CID, participating businesses, and property owners are not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged items.
  • We strongly encourage vendors to remove valuables, cash, electronics, original artwork, and other irreplaceable items each evening.
  • Canopies, tables and all items must be removed from the event site each Sunday at 11:30pm
  • In the event of bad weather, we will ask you to take your full display and items home

 
Important Notice
Art Garden KC vendor applications are hosted ONLY through Eventeny.com.

Please be aware of scams or impersonators claiming to sell vendor spots.
For questions, please message us directly through Eventeny.

By applying, you agree to all Art Garden KC event guidelines and policies.

☔ Weather & Refund Policy
Crossroads Night Market is a large-scale outdoor event operating rain or shine.

Because booth fees directly support event production costs including staffing, marketing, musicians, district activations and other event operations; refunds or credits cannot be issued for weather interruptions, low attendance, or other unforeseen circumstances once a vendor’s weekend has been confirmed.

If you need to cancel your full weekend reservation, cancellations made at least 7 days before your scheduled Friday are eligible for a full refund or cancellation of any scheduled payment that has not yet been processed.

No penalties will be issued for vendors unable to attend an individual day within their reserved weekend, and vendors are welcome to coordinate booth sharing or coverage with another approved local vendor.

We appreciate your understanding and support as we work together to create a safe, exciting, and memorable experience for Kansas City and our visitors ✨

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 ✨ Thank You
Thank you for helping us showcase the creativity, culture, and energy that make Kansas City special.

We can’t wait to welcome the world to the Crossroads alongside you 🌎