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We have an application process to make things more organized and to be fair to everyone. Vendor Calls for Applications are posted individually and well in advance of every event - usually 3-4 months prior to the event date.

We also send a heads up with our Vendor Application to our PRFM Mailing List. So make sure you are signed up to receive notifications and mark our email punkrockfleamarkethamilton@gmail.com as “Safe” from your Spam folders so you don’t miss out.

ALL of the info you will need will always be on the Vendor Application so you know in advance what to expect.

These applications MUST be read thoroughly and filled out in full, to help us to save time and remain well-organized on our end collect your information and photos without having to chase you down or scour the internet hunting for details.

We literally receive over TWO HUNDRED + applications for each show, so this process is necessary for us to keep things manageable - if you don’t fill one out properly, your application will be skipped.

NO ONE WILL BE ACCEPTED AS A VENDOR WITHOUT AN APPLICATION, YOU MUST FILL ONE OUT TO BE CONSIDERED AND AGREE TO OUR LEGAL TERMS FOR THE EVENT - NO EXCEPTIONS. Sorry pals, we can’t play favourites!

We give you A FEW WEEKS to get your applications in.

Because we tend to receive an ENORMOUS response, our team spends about a week or two curating which vendors will be accepted - so ALWAYS put your best foot forward when applying.

We like to mix up our vendors as well - bringing in old and new faces, a wide variety of items to purchase, and to give everyone a fair chance at joining us.

We never like to have the same show twice - so even if you’ve been a vendor with us in the past, it does not guarantee you a spot in our upcoming event, and you can always be selected to join us in the future if you try again.

Repeat: we don’t play favourites - we just try to curate the raddest selection of quality alternative-leaning vendors!

EVERYONE who applied will receive an email, whether they have been accepted to vend at the event or gets put on our wait list - and we always call on the wait list as people double book, face an emergency, or fall ill, etc.

Accepted vendors will be given notice with instructions on the required steps that follow to secure their spot, as well as a link to a Vendor Resources folder where you will find ALL of the event’s information, updated in real time so you can use it for reference on updates, without us having to email you a bunch of times when things are added or changes are made.

You usually have ONE OR TWO WEEKS to confirm your acceptance and pay your Vendor Fees so we can have enough of a budget to work with to create the event. If you don’t contact us for arrangements or pay on time, your spot if forfeited to the next available vendor. (Our pockets don’t run very deep and we have a TON of hopefuls ready to rock!)

We have a wait list for everyone who has NOT been initially selected, so that if someone drops out, or plans change, there is still a chance to join us.

We generally ask people to confirm whether they want to be on the wait list, so we can avoid contacting people who have made other commitments.

There is ALWAYS an opportunity for a cancellation, so NEVER lose hope if you haven’t been accepted.

WE ALWAYS RELY ON CALLING ON OUR WAIT LIST when someone can’t make it.

The Vendor Fee for 2026 for all vendors is $130.00 for a 6ft table space PER DAY. HST is not being charged at this time, but will be soon.

IF a double-sized space is available to a specific vendor for extenuating circumstances, there will be charged a double rate fee for a space - to offset the scope of the event costs - the only exception is for food vendors, who will automatically be given slightly larger spaces to accommodate for their operational needs and will be with us both days.

Vendor fees pay for the following expenses: venue rental, graphics, signage, printing, sound system rentals, our DJ, performers, our staff’s time and their expenses for what they provide for the shows, insurance, event supplies, and most importantly and biggest of all, our ADVERTISING.

We dump a HUGE amount into social media ads, as well as cross-platform advertising in all formats of media to spread the word as wide as we possibly can.

So really, for all that work and infrastructure, it’s always an amazing deal for vendors at the current fee.

We like to make sure the fees stay as low as we can possibly keep them, so it’s affordable on your end, and you can make your money.

All of our events are mostly VOLUNTEER RUN. Our team is comprised of seasoned vendors just like you - we work to make this event amazing so that we too have an awesome event to vend our wares.

All extra funding left over after the event closes is added to our fundraising initiative and donated to a community organization in need, or flipped over to our annual operations costs, and sometimes to cover the excess spending of the next show.

No one here is in this to make a profit - we make sure that as much of our event expenses are spent locally, and with our fellow small businesses, to keep our local economy thriving and working collaboratively.

We barely keep this boat afloat at the rates we charge, we try to keep them as low as we possibly can, so we appreciate your understanding of all of this.

Booth sizes are always a standard 6 foot table per vendor, with a minimum 4ft depth.

You are allowed to have a backdrop, but make sure there’s nothing in front of your booth for people to run into - we need to keep that space clear, some people have mobility issues.

Our application forms always have a section where you can describe the space you need so we can fit you in a spot that works for you.

Please note that you can keep things under your table, or in your vehicle if you need to store items.

We all need to work together to ensure that everyone has an equal space.

NO - we NEVER provide tables and chairs. You will have to provide your own, every single time.

We just don’t have the budget or storage for this.

Though we do have access to outlets, there are very few outlets available to vendors as our power needs for food vendors and our entertainment take priority.

PLEASE BRING A SOURCE OF POWER FOR YOUR BOOTH and make sure ALL DEVICES ARE CHARGED PRIOR TO THE EVENT.

Rechargeable and wireless charging devices are widely available - arm yourself.

Bring your own extension cord and power bar IF ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY, but DO NOT RELY ON POWER BEING AVAILABLE TO YOU for the duration of the event.

We will do our best to accommodate those who lose a charge on a device, but there are ZERO GUARANTEES that this will be easily available with so many vendors on the floor.

With the world’s ecological issues going on as it is, it’s awesome to be equipped in advance with something that can help you out in an emergency.

Your table, chair(s), table cloth, any display items you may need, money box & float (we never provide float for vendors), debit/credit device (NO ATMs available on site), shopping bags, lighting (for evening events), decorations, business cards, signage, any tools and tape/zip ties you may need, batteries & charging devices, the floor plan so you know the load-in details and where your spot is, a garbage bag for your booth (to dispose of more easily after the event), YOUR WARES (lol, of course), snack & parking money, and a big cheerful attitude and smile for the people you’ll greet at your table to ensure more sales because you kick ass!

Upon receiving your acceptance email, you will be provided with a Google Drive link that has ALL of your Vendor Resources so you can stay up to date without us having to email you a bunch of times.

ALWAYS REFER TO THE LATEST INFO IN THAT FOLDER. We keep it up to date as soon as anything is changed or added to the show.

Load in/out details with a floor plan to see where your booth is located will be added to this folder a week or two before the event so you know EXACTLY what to expect on the event day.

PLEASE ALWAYS READ EVERYTHING PROVIDED TO AVOID HAVING TO ASK ANY QUESTIONS, AND CHECK IN with a PRFM crew member when you arrive as a vendor on show day so we can help you navigate to your space and make sure you know all the details.

YOU CANNOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES SELL ANYTHING DEEMED ILLEGAL, UNSANITARY OR DANGEROUS.

We urge you to NOT sell drugs, firearms, weapons, explosives, tobacco products, alcohol (without a permit), biohazardous materials, fireworks, flammable substances, poisons or toxins of any kind, foods without a health inspection certificate, or live animals.

RACIST, HOMOPHOBIC, OVERTLY OFFENSIVE or SEXUALLY EXPLICIT CONTENT WILL BE REFUSED.

If you can’t take it on a plane, or if it might hurt someone, leave it at home please, use good judgement, don’t be a dick - kids will be at these events.

YES. Our events are usually at The Cotton Factory (or an alternative accessible venue, like Collective Arts Brewing that has a ramp access).

The Cotton Factory has a freight elevator with an attendant that will be on site to take you up to our event from the back parking lot entrance.

PARKING FOR OUR EVENTS WILL BE at the rear of the building, as well as across the street, and additionally, the side streets of the neighbourhood.

The event spaces themselves are always a flat concrete or hardwood surface - our Cotton Factory venue is in a giant room on the 3rd floor that is brightly lit by lots of windows and beautiful daylight streaming in.

Washrooms are always available on the same floor in the event space.

Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any concerns or questions about accessibility.

IF WE CHOOSE A NEW LOCATION FOR A ONE-OFF EVENT - ACCESSIBILITY IS ALWAYS A PRIORITY.

YES. Always. But we want you to be mindful that our events can be loud and chaotic, so if your animal friend is skittish, please make sure they can handle the craziness.

Also - please always be mindful of picking up and cleaning after your pet when you are visiting us! It’s always nice to see them, but no one likes stepping in poop!

ABSOLUTELY! Usually we are in venues that are CHILD-FRIENDLY, and allow for ALL AGES AND WALKS OF LIFE TO JOIN US!

We will mention specifics if these things aren’t allowed, but we maintain our love for both and want everyone to feel included - even Grandma!

If your child can’t handle big crowds though, you might want to leave them with a loved one, it can get quite noisy and chaotic sometimes.

We will not be enforcing the use of masks - vendors and patrons will be able to make their own choice in that regard.

HOWEVER, we will provide free disposable masks to all, as well as hand sanitizing stations throughout the event.

First Aid and Naloxone kits will also be on hand.

Please be respectful of others’ decisions on how to keep themselves and others safe.

Please DO NOT attend an event if you are feeling unwell and put others at risk.

We ALWAYS donate 100% of our fundraising money from our Pay-What-You-Can donations at the door on entry, as well as any excess funding to one of our local charitable organizations in need.

In the past we have donated to SACHA, Food4Kids, Ladybird Animal Sanctuary, the Native Women’s Centre, Neighbour2Neighbour, Mission Services, the Good Shepherd Centre, as well as Living Rock Ministries and many many others.

We have some links on the main website page to get more info on these organizations and donate, or volunteer with them at any time to help them out.

If it’s a direct copy of an existing artwork, we can’t allow it in our show.

We prioritize original works, BUT, if it’s “fan art”, an inspired and reimagined version in your own specific style, it’s totally cool and we love to see it. Same goes for cultural appropriation - being inspired is one thing, but copying a cultural style that is not your own is not cool.

We REFUSE ANYONE APPLYING WITH AI-GENERATED CREATIONS as a rule.

We prefer organic, human-made creative work, and do not like that AI has infiltrated so many aspects of our world and is destroying our planet.

We do NOT use AI in our promotional materials, and prioritize vendors who put in great effort and skill with their craft.