Frequently Asked Questions

Visit hometownvendormarket.com to view our upcoming markets. Select the event you’re interested in to see the dates, location, vendor pricing, availability, and venue-specific requirements.

When you’re ready, complete your registration and payment directly through the event page.

Vendor pricing and current registration availability are listed on each individual event page. Pricing varies by event, venue, and vendor package.

If a package is available for registration on the website, you may complete your registration directly online.

Once your payment is processed, you’ll receive a registration confirmation email and payment receipt.

Our team will then review your registration for event and venue requirements, including product-category restrictions and duplicate vendors. If we are unable to confirm your participation, we will contact you and issue a full refund.

As we prepare the event roster, our Events Department will send you a venue-specific Vendor Guide with additional event information.

After completing checkout, you’ll receive a registration confirmation email and payment receipt.

Your registration will then be reviewed for event and venue requirements. If there is an issue confirming your participation, our team will contact you directly and issue a full refund.

As we prepare the event roster, our Events Department will send registered vendors a venue-specific Vendor Guide with check-in, setup, parking, maps, and other important event information.

We also resend event information during event week with REMINDER in the subject line.

First, check your spam, junk, and promotions folders and search your inbox for emails from info@hometownvendormarket.com.

If you just registered, your Vendor Guide may not have been sent yet. Vendor Guides are sent as we prepare the event roster and are also resent during event week.

We recommend adding info@hometownvendormarket.com to your safe sender list so you don’t miss important event communications.

Payment reserves your vendor space and allows our team to process your registration.

After payment, your registration is reviewed for event and venue requirements. If we are unable to confirm your participation, we will contact you and issue a full refund.

Once a vendor’s participation has been confirmed, registration fees are final and nonrefundable except as otherwise provided in Hometown Vendor Market’s policies.

Please review the applicable registration, cancellation, refund, and credit policies before completing your registration.

Credits and transfers are handled according to Hometown Vendor Market’s applicable policies and the circumstances of the registration.

If you’re unable to attend, contact our Events Department at info@hometownvendormarket.com as soon as possible so our team can review your registration.

Vendor packages are generally sold for the event as listed. If you cannot participate for the full event, contact our team before registering to determine whether a single-day option is available.

Single-day participation is not guaranteed.

We may limit certain product categories to help maintain a diverse vendor mix and comply with venue requirements.

If your registration cannot be confirmed because a category has reached capacity or due to a venue restriction, we will contact you and issue a full refund.

No. Vendors are welcome to register for Hometown Vendor Market events outside of their home state.

Vendors are responsible for complying with any applicable licensing, tax, permit, or other requirements for the location where they are selling.

Booth sharing requires advance approval. All participating businesses and products must be disclosed to Hometown Vendor Market before the event.

Contact our Events Department before registering or adding another business to your booth.

Your registration reserves your vendor space for the selected event and package.

Unless specifically stated otherwise on the event page, vendors are responsible for providing their own tables, chairs, displays, signage, and other booth equipment.

Standard vendor spaces are generally 10′ × 10′ unless otherwise stated on the individual event page.

Always review the venue-specific requirements for your event before planning your setup.

Depending on the event, vendors may need to provide tables, chairs, table covers, displays, signage, payment equipment, lighting, and other supplies necessary to operate their booth.

Outdoor events may also require a 10′ × 10′ tent/canopy and approved tent weights.

Requirements vary by venue, so always review your event page and Vendor Guide.

Unless otherwise stated for the event, vendors may generally use up to two tables within their designated booth space.

All tables, displays, inventory, and signage must remain within the assigned space.

Tents and canopies are generally used for outdoor events and must meet the requirements listed for that event, including any tent-weight requirements.

Indoor events generally do not permit tents or canopies unless specifically approved.

Electricity varies by venue and is not guaranteed.

If electricity is available, advance approval may be required. Review the event page and Vendor Guide for location-specific information.

Wi-Fi is not guaranteed at Hometown Vendor Market events. Vendors should be prepared to use their own cellular connection or other appropriate backup for payment processing.

Booth placement varies by venue.

Some events allow vendors to select from available spaces during check-in, while others require spaces to be assigned by Hometown Vendor Market or venue management.

Final booth placement is determined based on event and venue requirements, and specific placement requests cannot be guaranteed.

VIP Vendor packages provide earlier access than General Vendors for booth selection or setup where applicable.

At venues where spaces are assigned in advance, VIP procedures may differ. Review the individual event page for package details.

Setup times vary by event and venue. Your exact check-in and setup window will be provided in your Vendor Guide.

Please do not rely on setup times from previous Hometown events, as venue requirements can differ.

Overnight setup policies vary by venue.

If overnight setup is permitted, specific instructions will be included in your Vendor Guide. Vendors are responsible for securing their belongings, and we recommend removing valuables and merchandise when appropriate.

Requirements vary by event, venue, city, and product type.

Hometown Vendor Market does not generally require additional licenses, permits, or insurance unless required by the venue or local jurisdiction. If an event has specific requirements, they will be communicated to participating vendors.

Vendors remain responsible for ensuring their business complies with applicable local and state requirements.

Yes. Food requirements vary significantly by venue and local regulations.

Some locations allow only packaged or sealed products, while others may permit additional food preparation or service. Review the venue-specific requirements before registering.

Vendors are responsible for obtaining any permits or licenses required for their products.

Vendors are expected to remain set up for the full event unless early departure has been approved.

If an unexpected situation occurs during the event, speak with the onsite Event Coordinator before breaking down your booth.

For outdoor events, our team monitors weather conditions and communicates with venue management as needed.

Events remain scheduled unless Hometown Vendor Market announces a change. If weather affects an event, registered vendors will receive updates by email.

Any applicable weather-related credits or event changes will be communicated directly to affected vendors.

If Hometown Vendor Market or venue management cancels or reschedules an event, registered vendors will receive an email explaining the available options based on the circumstances.

Please monitor the email address used during registration for official event updates.

Venue-specific requirements are listed on the individual event page and may also be included in your Vendor Guide.

Venue-specific requirements take precedence over general Hometown Vendor Market information.

Shopper traffic varies from event to event, so Hometown Vendor Market cannot provide or guarantee specific attendance numbers or sales.

We select venues based on factors such as location, visibility, accessibility, surrounding activity, and overall market potential. Actual traffic can also be affected by weather, competing events, seasonal shopping patterns, and general activity at the property.

No. Sales are never guaranteed.

Vendor results vary based on many factors, including product type, pricing, booth presentation, customer engagement, event conditions, and shopper demand.

Hometown Vendor Market promotes events through a combination of digital advertising, social media, email marketing, community outreach, and venue partnerships where applicable.

Marketing strategies may vary by event and market.

Yes, Hometown Vendor Market events are free for shoppers unless otherwise stated on the individual event page.

If you still have questions, our Events Department is happy to help.

Email: info@hometownvendormarket.com
Text: (727) 346-8040

Our team responds within 24–48 hours, Monday through Friday.