SLU Weekend Vibes Market

Nestled in the heart of South Lake Union, Weekend Vibes Market is making its home at Studio Forma — a brand new venue that's bringing fresh energy to one of Seattle's most exciting neighborhoods. Surrounded by a thriving residential community, our market is right on the doorstep of hundreds of apartment dwellers looking for a reason to step outside and explore. With wine, crafts, delicious bites, and more, we're creating the kind of welcoming weekend atmosphere that draws neighbors in and keeps them coming back. We invest heavily in advertising and promotion to ensure a strong, enthusiastic turnout.

We keep our vendor selection intentional and our category overlap limited — because too much competition isn't good for vendors or the customers who come to shop. This attention to vendor selection ensures that each and every vendor has the opportunity to stand out and thrive.

Running Friday from 4–9pm and Saturday from 10am–4pm, our market offers the flexibility to join us for the full weekend or just the day that works best for you. As a vendor, you'll be part of something from the very beginning — a vibrant, curated gathering filled with great energy and like-minded makers, set in a brand new space with a built-in and eager local crowd.

Whether you're a maker, a food artisan, or a small business with a passion to share, this is your opportunity to grow alongside a new community space and be part of something truly special. We'd love to have you with us.

Specials for the event

Friday: If you are familiar with the Edmonds Night Market, we have a voucher program that is very popular. It is a $5 voucher for free to the first 40 attendees that they can use at a participating vendor booth. There are no catches. At the end of the night, we pay vendors back for the vouchers in cash. There is no cost to vendors to take these vouchers. We do not require participation and vendors can opt out of the vouchers if they choose to.

Saturday: A first-of-its-kind “free” catered brunch-themed charcuterie for the first 50 attendees! They only tip what they can afford, there are no limits! Whether it is $.01 or $20, it’s up to them!

Prohibited Products

The following items are not permitted at this market:

AI-generated artwork, Multi-level marketing (MLM) products, resale items (repurposed products, second hand clothes, & vintage goods excluded), unsealed or unpackaged food products, weapons of any kind, cannabis and alcohol, any products requiring additional permits or licensing.

VENDOR FEES FOR FRIDAY

6' x 4' space: $70 (sign up before April 1st) / $90 
6’ x 6’ space" (limited availability): $100 (sign up before April 1st) / $120
8' x 8' space (limited availability): $200 (sign up before April 1st) / $220
Application fee: $15 (non-refundable)

VENDOR FEES FOR SATURDAY

6' x 4' space: $85 (sign up before April 1st) / $105
6’ x 6’ space" (limited space): $120 (sign up before April 1st) / $140
Application fee: $15 (non-refundable)

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

UBI number: All vendors must have a WA state business license. Please do not apply if you do not have one as your application will be immediately canceled. This is required for all vendors that sell goods or services and are not the legal definition of a contractor.

Insurance All vendors must carry small business liability insurance covering personal liability and property damage occurring during the event. Proof of insurance must be submitted no less than one month prior to the market, or the spot will be forfeited and the booth fee refunded. You can apply for a single day vending insurance through ACT https://www.actinsurance.com/

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

This is an indoor and outdoor market. The market will operate rain or shine, except in cases of severe weather warnings.

Load in & out

Lots of street parking behind the venue is available for as low as $1 and we will have a garage with validated parking as well with an elevator. Load in is carry in only, with the option to quickly load out in the front promenade, park your car, then carry your items to the venue (someone will be there watching your things) or by using the elevator in the garage. We do want to provide the most parking possible for guests in the garage, so if you can find street parking, this is best.

Friday Load-in: vendor load in is permitted between 2 PM and 3:30 PM for all booths, ready to sell by 4 PM.

Saturday Load-in: vendor load in is permitted between 8 AM and 9:30 PM for all booths, ready to sell by 10 AM.

Friday Load-out: permitted between 9:15 PM and 10:30 PM for all booths.

Saturday Load-out: permitted between 4:15 PM and 5:30 PM for all booths.

Lighting

We provide basic ambient lighting, and plenty of huge windows for natural sunlight. Please bring additional lighting in needed. No plug-in options for the 6’ x 4’ tables. Please bring a battery for any plug-in needs.

There are no tent spaces, these are all tabled spaces indoors or outdoors.

MARKETING & PROMOTION

We will actively promote the event through door-to-door outreach in surrounding neighborhoods and paid digital advertising campaigns.

All vendors will receive social media graphics and promotional materials. We ask that you share these on your own channels to help spread the word and drive traffic to the market.

Fee policies:

Vendor application fees are non-refundable.

You have 45 days to cancel an event for any reason and have it count as a credit to a future event or a refund if we are able to fill your spot with a different vendor.

If you need to cancel after 45 days, you can receive a credit for a future event if you cancel due to circumstances outside of your control. This is on a case-by-case basis.

If you cancel after 45 days for any other reason, you will forfeit your booth fee.

To encourage early attendance, the first 30 customers will receive a $5 voucher to use toward any purchase at the market! Participation is optional for vendors, but can help boost sales! Simply fill out and collect vouchers as payment, then turn them in at the end of the night before you leave. You'll be reimbursed immediately in cash.

Fee policies:

Vendor application fees are non-refundable.

You have 45 days to cancel an event for any reason and have it count as a credit to a future event or a refund if we are able to fill your spot with a different vendor.

If you need to cancel after 45 days, you can receive a credit for a future event if you cancel due to circumstances outside of your control. This is on a case-by-case basis.

If you cancel after 45 days for any other reason, you will forfeit your booth fee.