about us

Welcome to Hometown Vendor Market!

Hometown Vendor Market brings small businesses, makers, artisans, and shoppers together through indoor and outdoor craft fairs and vendor markets across the country.

What started with a passion for supporting entrepreneurs has grown into a nationwide community built around shopping small, discovering unique businesses, and creating opportunities for vendors to connect with new customers.

Who We Are

We believe small businesses deserve opportunities to be seen, supported, and celebrated.

From shopping malls and lifestyle centers to outlets and community destinations, our team works with venues across the country to create organized, welcoming markets where entrepreneurs can showcase their businesses and communities can shop local.

Our Founders

Hometown Vendor Market was founded by Amy and Hannah, two entrepreneurs who share a passion for supporting small businesses and bringing communities together.

Together, they combine backgrounds in event management, marketing, operations, finance, and customer service to lead Hometown Vendor Market and its continued growth across the country.

Amy

Co-Founder & Chief Experience Officer

Amy leads event strategy, brand experience, and market execution. With a background in event management, marketing, communications, and public relations, she helps shape the experience behind each Hometown Vendor Market, from event planning and partnerships to the details that bring each market together.

Hannah

Co-Founder & Chief Operations Officer

Hannah leads the operational side of Hometown Vendor Market, overseeing finance, systems, logistics, and vendor support. Her focus on organization and efficient processes helps keep markets running smoothly as Hometown continues to grow into new cities and venues.

Meet Our Team

Behind every Hometown Vendor Market is a team working across event operations, vendor support, marketing, advertising, design, digital systems, and community engagement.

Meet some of the people helping bring Hometown markets to communities across the country.

About Carmi

Operations & Vendor Experience Manager

Carmi ensures that every vendor interaction is thoughtful, responsive, and solution-driven. With a strong foundation in customer relations and operational systems, she helps refine processes, address vendor needs, and improve the experience across Hometown markets nationwide.

About Dana

Event Coordinator Manager

Dana leads and supports our onsite Event Coordinator teams. She helps prepare coordinators for market weekends, manages event-day staffing, and works with our team to keep operations organized and consistent across locations.

About Michael

Digital Experience Manager

Michael manages the digital systems that support Hometown Vendor Market behind the scenes. From website updates to registration workflows, he helps create a smooth online experience for vendors and shoppers while supporting our growing digital infrastructure.

About Jacob

Brand & Visual Identity Designer

Jacob brings the Hometown Vendor Market brand to life across our visual platforms. From event graphics to marketing materials, he helps maintain a consistent and recognizable look as Hometown continues to grow.

About Rosa

Digital Content Producer

Rosa brings the energy of Hometown markets to life through digital content. From short-form video to promotional storytelling, she helps showcase our events, vendors, and communities across our digital platforms.

About Darnell

Director of Advertising & Growth

Darnell leads our paid advertising and promotional strategy, helping connect Hometown markets with vendors and shoppers in communities across the country while supporting continued growth into new markets.

About Sobia

Social & Community Engagement Manager

Sobia supports Hometown Vendor Market’s day-to-day social presence and online community. From engaging with vendors and followers to sharing content and keeping our audience connected, she helps ensure our digital community stays active, helpful, and welcoming.

Our Commitment

At Hometown Vendor Market, our mission is simple: create opportunities for small businesses while bringing communities together.

We’re committed to providing organized, welcoming markets where entrepreneurs can showcase what they do, shoppers can discover unique businesses, and venues can bring engaging experiences to their communities.

As Hometown continues to grow, our focus remains the same: support small businesses, strengthen communities, and create places where people can shop, connect, and discover something new.

Contact Us

Feel free to reach out to us today for any questions, comments, feedback, or general inquiries. The Hometown Vendor Market team is fueled by passion and dedicated to ensuring that our vendors receive the utmost care and have all their needs met. Your satisfaction is our priority, and we are here to assist you in every way possible. Expect a prompt response within 24-48 hours – because supporting you is at the heart of what we do!