Vendor Benefits
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Learn what separates us from other Markets and events and why selling at Old Town Farm & Art Market is the place to hedge your bets and reach a large customer base.
What sets us apart
Recognized
Established in 1993, Old Town Farm & Art Market has been serving Wichita for more than 30 years.
Your Schedule
Attend one market or attend them all. You choose when and how often your business is at the Market.
Low Barrier to Entry
Why shoot for a brick and mortar location when you can keep costs low and access a large customer base? For a reasonably low price, the Market is your storefront and opportunity to access thousands of shoppers weekly.
Location
Easy access and centrally located means we’re visited by people from all over the area. The Market resides in a setting unique to Wichita. Surrounded by brick-lined streets and native limestone accented buildings dating back to the 1800s, historic Old Town is often considered the pulse of downtown Wichita.
Align Your Brand With the Best
Like other markets the Rules and Regulations outline the business processes by which we operate, but our Standards set us apart. Align your company with the some of Kansas’ best direct-to-consumer businesses. We’re honored to host the highest quality in food producers, artists, handmade artisans, and area organizations.
Support
The Market helps grow, promote, and brand your company. Want to know what works and what doesn’t? Looking for ways to level up your business? Join us! We’re here to help.
Thousands of Local Customers
You will meet thousands of local shoppers interested in your products. Our customer base has excellent demographic profiles, perfect for high-end and exceptional quality products.
Earn Great Money
Whether you’re looking to start or grow your business, or scale up your side hustle, with 37 weekly Markets per season, consistency gets your products into the hands of more local customers. Some vendors earn hundreds of dollars each week, others make thousands.
The Market is Your Testing Ground
You can test products, pricing, conduct consumer surveys, and more; all of which result in nearly instantaneous feedback.
Develop Effective Networks and Crucial Partnerships in the Community
Meet potential suppliers and wholesale buyers for your product.
Friendly and Fun
You’ll find our vendors and Market staff to be friendly, helpful and supportive. In fact, a lot of us shop the Market weekly!
Collaborations
Our vendors love to find innovative ways to collaborate with one another on products and promotions. We love promoting vendor collaborations!
Website Traffic
Tens-of-thousands of people browse our website annually. Our Vendor Portal makes it easy for you to keep your information updated and looking great. Also, your products are SEARCHABLE on this site! Customers can search any product and the results will show which vendors have that product and where they are located at the Market.
Access to the Market’s Best Products
Early-Bird Access: By becoming a vendor, you have access to the Market’s best goods and products before customers do. After all, you’ll know the producer personally and can shop before the Market opens!
Professionally Managed
Working for the producer and consumer equally, we are committed to optimizing both vendor and customer experiences. All you need to do is show up and sell!
Reduce Your Legal Liability
Beyond the protection of being fully insured, we are a Registered Kansas Farmers’ Market, which also limits legal liability for our vendor companies and gains us access to marketing, outreach, and advocacy efforts through From the Land of Kansas. ‘From the Land of Kansas’ is a trademark program designed to promote and celebrate agricultural experiences and products grown, raised, or produced in Kansas.
Buskers
From musicians to magicians, our Street Entertainers are key to the vendor and customer experience.
Canopies and Table Rentals
Canopies and tables can be rented from the Market. Availability is limited. Canopy setup/takedown is available upon request. All first-time canopy rentals will be charged an additional $10 for training on proper canopy setup/takedown.
One 10’x10’ canopy: $20 per week (weights included)
Canopy setup and takedown: $10 per week
One 6’ table: $5.00 each per week
Canopy weights: $5.00 each