Sell to a crowd that came to browse and buy.
Families arrive at 9 with coffee money and time to kill. That's the whole pitch — no festival-sized booth fee, no 12-hour day.
A short morning with a real crowd
Most markets ask for a full day and a big fee, then hope people show up. We run three hours, promote every date with paid advertising, and give the market away free so families actually come.
- Paid promotion on every date — Eventbrite, Facebook and Instagram ads run behind every market, not just the season opener.
- Families, not foot traffic — parents with young kids, in your zip code, in a buying mood.
- Curated mix — we cap categories so you're not next to three vendors selling what you sell.
- Repeat customers — every other Saturday, same lot. Regulars come back for you.
- Kid-first crowd — bounce zones and crafts keep the kids busy while parents shop.
Simple, per date
Your first market is on us. After that it's $25 a date — approved first, invoiced second.
Free
no booth fee, no catch
- 10×10 vendor space
- Listed in the day's vendor lineup
- Mentioned in market social posts
- Load-in from 8 AM
- See the crowd before you commit a dollar
$25
per market date
- Everything in your first market
- Same spot each time — regulars find you
- Priority category hold
- Book a single date or the whole season
Ask
limited per date
- One to two trucks per market
- Health permit & insurance required
- Prime placement near the entrance
- Named in the event listing
Power: the lot has limited power — tell us on the application if you need it and we'll confirm before invoicing. Bring your own quiet generator if you can.
Your 10×10 space, and the crowd in it
- A marked 10×10 space on a flat lot
- Paid advertising driving attendance to every date
- Your business in the day's lineup and social posts
- On-site staff for load-in and questions
- Free parking for you and your customers
Everything inside the square
- Your own 10×10 tent, tables and chairs
- Weights for your tent — no stakes on the lot
- Your own change, payment device and bags
- Licenses, permits and insurance your category requires
- Everything you brought, back out by 1 PM
Four steps, usually under a week
- Apply Pick your market and fill out the application — what you sell, your socials, the dates you want, and a photo we can post.
- We review We check the category mix for those dates. Most answers go out within two business days.
- Approved You get a confirmation email. First-timers are done here — nothing to pay. Returning vendors get an invoice for $25, and the spot is held once it's paid.
- Show up at 8 Load in, set up, sell from 9 to 12, out by 1.
Questions first? Email vendors@freefamilymarket.com.
The questions we get most
What sells well here?
Anything a parent buys on impulse for under $40: baked goods, coffee, kids' clothes and accessories, toys, candles, jewelry, plants, prepared food, and services families need locally — photography, dentistry, swim lessons, tutoring.
Can I sell food I made at home?
Only under California's Cottage Food or MEHKO rules, with your permit on hand. Anything else needs a temporary food facility permit from the County.
Do you allow direct-sales and MLM brands?
No — we keep the market to independent local businesses and makers so the mix stays fresh for repeat shoppers.
Can two vendors share a space?
Yes, if both businesses are named on the application and the categories don't conflict with others that date. One fee per space.
What if it rains?
The market runs rain or shine. If a date is genuinely unsafe we'll move your fee to the next date — we don't keep it.
Do I have to commit to the whole season?
No. Book one date at a time if you like — your first is free and every one after is $25. Vendors who book the season just get their spot held.