VendorsMap is a free marketplace that helps vendors find and apply to farmers markets, craft fairs, festivals, pop-ups, and consignment stores across the country. Whether you are a first-time vendor or a seasoned maker doing 30 shows a year, here is how to get the most out of the platform.
The Map: Your Starting Point
When you open the map, you will see pins for every event and store we have listed. As of April 2026, that is over 1,800 events and 350 stores across 24 states. You can pan, zoom, and click any pin to see the details.
Events are color-coded by type:
- Teal pins are Farmers Markets
- Blue pins are Craft Fairs
- Red pins are Festivals
- Purple pins are Pop-Ups
- Green pins are Consignment Stores
When there are a lot of events in one area, they cluster together into a numbered circle. Zoom in and they will spread out into individual pins.
Filters: Find Exactly What You Are Looking For
The map has several filters to narrow down results:
- Event Type: Filter by Farmers Market, Craft Fair, Festival, or Pop-Up. If you only do craft fairs, turn off everything else.
- Date Filter: Choose "This Weekend," "Next 7 Days," "Next 30 Days," or pick a specific date. This is useful for planning your season.
- Food Trucks Welcome: If you are a food truck vendor, this filter shows only events that accept food trucks and how many spots they have.
- Sort by Nearest: When you share your location, events sort by distance so the closest ones appear first.
On mobile, tap the filter icon to open these options. Active filters show as chips below the search bar so you can see what is applied and clear them with one tap.
Searching for Events
The search bar at the top of the map matches events, stores, and places. Start typing a name like "Framingham" or "craft fair" and results appear instantly. Click a result and the map flies to that location.
Applying to Events
This is the core of VendorsMap. When you click an event pin, you will see the full details: dates, booth fee, vendor capacity, deadline, organizer info, and a description. If the event is accepting applications through VendorsMap, you will see an Apply button.
Here is how applying works:
- Create a free account as a Vendor (takes 30 seconds)
- Build your profile with your business name, category, bio, product photos, and social links
- Click Apply on any event that interests you
- Fill out the application -- some organizers have custom questions, others just need your profile
- Wait for a response -- organizers review your application and can accept, decline, or message you directly
Your vendor profile is portable. Build it once and it goes with every application you submit. Organizers see your photos, category, and bio without you retyping anything.
Some events on the map are seeded listings that link to an external application. These show an "Apply Externally" button that takes you to the organizer's own website.
Consignment Stores
Not every selling opportunity is an event. VendorsMap also lists 350+ consignment stores, craft malls, galleries, and co-ops that accept vendor goods. Each listing shows the store type, business model (consignment, booth rental, cooperative), categories accepted, and commission splits where available.
You can search and filter stores by state, type, and business model. If a store accepts applications through VendorsMap, you can apply directly from the listing.
Free Vendor Tools
We recently launched two free calculators at /tools to help you run your business smarter:
- Show Profit Calculator: Plug in your sales, booth fee, travel costs, and cost of goods to see your real net profit per show. It even tells you if the show was "Worth It," "Borderline," or "Not Worth It." You can pick an event from VendorsMap to auto-fill the booth fee. There is a Share button that generates a branded image you can post to social media or save for your records.
- Hourly Rate Calculator: Enter your annual income goal, hours per week, time off, tax rate, and overhead to find your minimum hourly rate. It shows you exactly what to charge for products that take 1, 2, 4, or 8 hours to make. If you have ever wondered whether you are undercharging, this will tell you.
Your Dashboard
Once you sign up, your dashboard is home base. Here is what you will find:
- Overview: A snapshot of your profile completion, upcoming events, and recent activity
- Applications: Track every application you have submitted, see the status (pending, accepted, declined), and message organizers directly
- Profile: Edit your business name, bio, photos, social links, categories, and location
- Calendar: See your upcoming events in a calendar view
- Messages: Direct messaging with event organizers
- Notifications: Get notified when new events open near you, when applications are accepted, and more
- Event Alerts: Set up alerts for specific event types within a distance of your home location
What is New (April 2026)
We have been shipping fast. Here is what is new:
- Nationwide expansion: VendorsMap started in New England. We now have events and stores across 24 states including California, Texas, Florida, New York, and more. All 50 state landing pages are live.
- 1,800+ events: Craft fairs, festivals, flea markets, night markets, swap meets, holiday markets, and more. We have gone deep in every state we cover.
- 350+ stores: Consignment shops, craft malls, artist co-ops, galleries, and boutiques across 21 states.
- Vendor Tools: The Profit Calculator and Hourly Rate Calculator are brand new and completely free.
- Food truck support: Events can now indicate if they accept food trucks and how many spots are available. Food truck vendors can add vehicle details, cuisine type, and permits to their application.
- Blog: We are publishing guides on the blog to help vendors find events, price their goods, and grow their business.
- Share Results: The Profit Calculator has a Share button that generates a branded image with your results, ready to post on Instagram, share in a group chat, or save for your records.
Tips for Getting the Most Out of VendorsMap
- Set your home location. This unlocks the "Nearest" sort and ensures you get notified about new events in your area.
- Complete your profile. Organizers review your photos, bio, and category before accepting applications. A blank profile is a rejected application.
- Use the date filter. Plan your season by filtering for events in the next 30 days, then the next 90. Apply early because popular events fill up fast.
- Track your profits. After every show, run the numbers in the Profit Calculator. Over time you will learn which events are worth repeating.
- Follow organizers. When you find an organizer you like, follow them on VendorsMap to get notified when they post new events.
VendorsMap is free for vendors and always will be. If you have questions or feedback, reply to any email from us or reach out at jmcwbusiness3@gmail.com. We read everything.