Comparison
VendorsMap vs FestivalNet
An honest, vendor-first comparison. FestivalNet is a long-running online directory of festivals, fairs, and vendor leads.
FestivalNet has been publishing festival listings online since 1996. It uses a paginated directory format and sells vendor-focused memberships that grant access to contact information, application deadlines, and promoter details. VendorsMap charges a flat $40/year Membership for the same kind of access, but uses an interactive map instead of a directory and covers farmers markets and consignment stores in addition to festivals and fairs. Both are subscription products; the question is which interface and which directory matches your needs better.
Feature comparison
| Feature | VendorsMap | FestivalNet |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor pricing model | $40/year Membership (or 7 events/mo free) | Paid annual membership (check festivalnet.com) |
| Free preview without paying | Yes (7 events/mo + 5 stores/mo) | Limited |
| Map-based event discovery | Yes (interactive map) | No (directory listings) |
| Modern mobile interface | Yes | Limited |
| Farmers markets | Yes | Limited |
| Craft fairs | Yes | Yes |
| Festivals | Yes | Yes (primary focus) |
| Pop-ups | Yes | Limited |
| Scam Protection guarantee | Yes (up to $500/incident, $1,000/yr per member) | No |
| AI-drafted application starter answers | Yes (Application Library + Quick Connect) | No |
| Food truck support | Yes (dedicated filter) | Partial |
| Consignment store directory | Yes (690+ stores) | No |
VendorsMap is better if...
- You want to see events on a map instead of scrolling through a text directory.
- You sell at farmers markets, craft fairs, and pop-ups, not just festivals.
- You want Scam Protection that reimburses up to $500 if a listed event turns out to be a scam.
- You want AI-drafted starter answers for application questions so you can apply to many events fast.
- You want to apply to events directly through a modern online interface, not by digging up contact info from a directory.
FestivalNet is better if...
- You are a festival organizer or vendor who relies on FestivalNet's specific decades-old contact databases.
- You prefer a paginated text directory to a map interface.
- Your established vendor network is already on FestivalNet and changing platforms is not worth the friction.
Common questions
How much does VendorsMap cost?
VendorsMap Membership is $40 per year. That unlocks the full directory: every event's booth fees, application deadlines, organizer contacts, full descriptions, the Application Library with AI-drafted starter answers, weekly match digests, member alerts, and the Scam Protection guarantee. Without a Membership you can still browse the map and view 7 events per month before being asked to subscribe.
Does FestivalNet charge vendors?
FestivalNet offers free browsing of limited listings and sells paid memberships that unlock full access to contact information, promoter details, and vendor leads. Check festivalnet.com for current pricing. Like VendorsMap, full access is paid; the difference is interface, coverage, and the additional protections like Scam Protection that VendorsMap offers.
Is FestivalNet still useful?
FestivalNet has a long history in the festival industry and still maintains listings that some organizers rely on. Its interface is dated and it is not map-based, which makes discovery harder for vendors who want to see events near them. If your event mix is heavy on traditional festivals and you already know FestivalNet's directory, it can still be useful. For broader event discovery across markets, fairs, festivals, and pop-ups, VendorsMap is the more modern option.
Can I use both?
Yes. Some vendors use VendorsMap for visual discovery + Application Library + Scam Protection, and check FestivalNet for festival-specific leads that aren't yet in the VendorsMap directory.
Browse every event on a map, for free
13,700+ farmers markets, craft fairs, festivals, and pop-ups across the US and Canada. No application fees, no annual subscriptions.
Open the mapLast updated: 2026-05-13. Pricing and features for FestivalNet are based on public information from www.festivalnet.com and may change. VendorsMap is not affiliated with FestivalNet.
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