Saturdays in the Park will celebrate the best parts of our community, our heritage, give support to our local businesses, and provide entertainment for everyone to enjoy.
We invite vendors to complete an application for consideration for these events. Artisans, vintage curators, local makers, and a community of people will gather at Central Park in Downtown Weldon’s 200 block for a day of live music, and a Pop-Up Market. Each event will have a theme (see the Home page for the dates and themes). If you would like to join the vendors at Saturdays in the Park, please read the information below and apply. We are always looking for fresh art and cool vintage!
FAQ
Are you ready to apply to Saturdays in the Park Pop-Up Market? Let’s figure that out.
- Read this page completely before proceeding.
- Note, you will need a Sales and Use NC Tax ID to participate in the markets.
- Saturdays in the Park will be April 20, May 11, June 8, Sept. 14, and Oct. 12 at Central Park in the 200 block of Washington Avenue, Downtown Weldon (beside Sunshine Grill)
How can I apply?
To apply to Saturdays in the Park Pop-Up Market
- you’ll need to completely fill out the application.
- Each market has a limited number of spaces, so you might be accepted into one market and on the waiting list for another. We try to be as fair as possible with vendor rotation.
- You will get an email of your status no later than 2 weeks prior to the market date.
Basic Information about the Application Process
- Vendor Space will be 12×12
- Vendors will be assigned only one (1) space
- Vendors are not permitted to park their vehicles in the space
- Vendors can park in the parking lot behind Central Park and Sunshine Grill
- Please do not park in designated parking areas of Sunshine Grill.
- Vendors can set up 1 canopy tent and bring their own tables
- There is a $10.00 Vendor fee. Collected the day of the event.
- Set up as early as 6 am and be completed by 10 am.
- The events are scheduled between 11 am and 2 pm.
- Vendors must remain set up until after 2 pm
Must I have a tax I.D. to participate? Yes. You must have a valid state tax I.D. to participate in our market. This is a legal requirement from the NC Dept. Of Revenue and we cannot make an exception.
What type of vendors are you looking for?
- vintage goods; housewares, clothing, shoes, furniture, records, collectibles, vintage tools, etc.
- original artwork; painters, printmakers, photographers, jewelers, etc.
- handmade candles and soaps, pots and clay work, woven crafts, wood crafts, original knitted items, original sewn items, etc.
- designers and graphic artists with original artwork, t-shirts, bags, cards, etc. especially NC-themed items
- local galleries and boutiques that have a certain focus on NC-made or designed items (THIS category is VERY limited )
- services or experiences that we feel are relevant to our visitors
What types of vendors are you NOT looking for? We do not accept applications for vendors that sell MLM products, imported ‘faux’ crafts, and designer knock-offs. There are other markets that allow these items.
Will the Saturdays in the Park have Food Trucks?
- Food Trucks will be by invitation only.
- Complete a Vendor Application. Vendors will receive an invitation via Email. Those not selected will be held for consideration for future events.
Click this link for the Vendor Application.
Central Park is next door to Sunshine Grill, they are Open from 6 am-7 pm, serving breakfast, Hot Dogs, Burgers, and Fries
Restrooms are available inside Sunshine Grill and Red Wagon (across the street and Open 10 am-6 pm)
