Spooky Market at the Gardens: 2026
About the application
Calling all lovers of spoooooky season - welcome to our 2nd Annual Spooky Market application! We are so excited to work with the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens this year, and can't wait to curate another wonderful vendor market.
Friday October 23rd: 5pm - 8pm
2655 South Park Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14218
There is a $50 vendor fee that will be charged upon acceptance. Vendors will be selected by mid-September, so please ensure you have adequate funds in your linked account, as we are unable to accept your application if not.
The vendor fee is NON-REFUNDABLE under any and all circumstances. If you are accepted and your brand is unable to vend, unfortunately you will forfeit your spot.
What kinds of vendors are we looking for?
For this market, we are primarily looking for innovative and creative vendors that will be using an Autumnal / Halloween aesthetic to match the market's theme. If that does not apply to you, then this may not be the AVA event for you.
What is included in the $50 vendor fee?
One 6'-table and two chairs will provided for each vendor at their indicated spot. In addition, this fee includes logistical communication, event organization, and social media marketing from AVA Collective.
All vendors must have their own NYS Sales Tax ID and Certificate of Authority in order to vend. AVA Collective is not responsible for any artisan that fails to meet these necessary requirements.
About the event
Terms & Conditions
There is no application fee for this event. The only fees that will be charged are the $50 vendor fee, plus NYS tax and Eventeny fees, upon acceptance. If the connected account does not have adequate funds during the jury selection, then we are unable to approve your application.
Once you are accepted as a vendor, communication will primarily take place via email
PLEASE NOTE: This is an EVENING event within an active environment with an uncontrollable atmosphere. That includes moisture, dirt/soil, uneven ground, etc. that could potentially damage fragile goods. By vending at this event, each artisan is solely responsible for their inventory for the entirety of the market. In addition, each vendor must supply their own supplemental lighting for their set-up, as the lighting will be dark due to the open greenhouse windows
Prices
| Spooky Market 2026 Vendor Fee | $50.00 (+ tax and fees) | Non-refundable | The $50 vendor fee is charged upon acceptance, and is non-refundable under any and all circumstances. This fee includes an 8' space with one 6'-table and two chairs provided, as well as AVA communication/organization and social media marketing. |
Questions on the application
Business information
- Business name
- Legal business name
- Contact name
- Address
- Phone
- Website
- Logo (Optional)
Additional information
- Pronouns
- Brief Description of Brand
- Please choose your medium category:
- Instagram Handle
- Any Requests?
- I Acknowledge + Understand that it is the Vendor's Responsibility to Obtain a Valid NYS Sales Tax ID and Certificate of Auhtority in order to sell at this event
- The Botanical Gardens are an active environment with an uncontrollable atmosphere. That includes moisture, dirt/soil, uneven ground, etc. that could potentially damage fragile goods. By vending at this event, each artisan is solely responsible for their inventory for the entirety of the market.
- Would you be interested in participating in a basket raffle to benefit the Gardens?
Picture requirements
- Minimum pictures required: 2
