busk·er /ˈbəskər/

noun

a person who performs music or other entertainment in the street or another public place for monetary donations.

Showcase your talent!

Connect with thousands of area residents and visitors to our city.

We welcome family friendly buskers!

Buskers are key to the experience at the Market. Build your fan base, grow your network, and have tons of fun by joining us in supporting Wichita’s innovative community hub at Old Town Farm & Art Market.

Main Stage

Are you a musician, band, or group with the experience to cover a gig for a few hours on a Saturday?
The type of music played at the Market is important. We all know music sets the mood. Market music shouldn’t be too slow or too hard. It should be fun, engaging, toe tapping, and family friendly.
Main stage performers plug in and are placed front and center.
To help sustain talented people in our community and maintain the enriching Market environment that our customers have come to expect, we ask each of our vendors to tip scheduled musicians at least $1.00. The combination of vendor tips, a nice tip from the Market, and our customers helps financially justify your time and support.
If you are interested, please submit the from below and request the ‘Main Stage’. If scheduled, we will tag your social media in our weekly event post reaching thousands of area residents.
Live music is scheduled on our main stage each Saturday throughout the season.
The 2024 Market Season is open April 6th through December 21st.
April - October: 10:00am to 12:30pm
November and December: 10:30am - 1:00pm

Unplugged

Unplugged street entertainers and buskers are welcome at each market. Please check in with us before the Market you wish to attend and we’ll let you know if a spot is available. Unplugged street entertainers should always check in at the Information Booth before performing.
Unplugged entertainers are welcome each Saturday throughout the season.
The 2024 Market Season is open April 6th through December 21st.
Anytime during Market hours.
April - October: 8:00am to 1:00pm
November and December: 10:00am - 1:00pm

Annual Busker Day

The centuries-old art of busking—performances made in public spaces for gratuities—comes to the market for our 2nd-annual Buskers Day.
October 12, 2024
Performances will be scheduled for one hour each, between 9:00am and 1:00pm. Buskers may request no more than 2 hours.

What you need to know:

All entertainment/music must be family friendly.
Buskers must be respectful of Market vendor companies. The Market exists for everyone, but first and foremost, it is a place of business for vendors.
We do not allow the promotion of other events.
We love when buskers post about their experience! Please tag the Market’s social channels and use #ictfarmandart.
Electricity is only provided for scheduled musicians in our main, front & center spot. The Market does not provide sound equipment.
No politics or political campaigning is permitted. All signs, clothing, stickers, symbols, etc. that could be deemed by management to be political or advancing one’s ideology is prohibited. This zero-tolerance rule applies to vendors, products, entertainment, and guest organizations.
- The flag of the United States of America is not political. It is the symbol of “We the People” and represents all Americans.
- The promotion of American liberty, independence, or freedom in general, are characteristics unique to the United States of America and are not viewed as political.
- Thin Blue Line and Thin Red Line pays homage to police and firefighters and are not considered political.
- Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps or Coast Guard related items/symbols are also not considered political.

Name

First Name

Last Name

Phone

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What type of entertainment do you provide?

Musician, Educational, Living Statue, Magician, Theater Performance, etc..

What date(s) are you available?

Saturdays, April 6th though December 21st.

Please provide a link to your social media for review.

(Returning musicians/street entertainers do not need to send a link.)

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Please provide a link to one of your performances.

(Returning musicians/street entertainers do not need to send a link.)

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Marketing/Promotion

We want to help promote you! Please provide a brief description of who you are and what you would like people to know about you. The information you provide here may be used in social media posts about your performance.

Participant Agreement

Old Town Farm & Art Market provides Equal Opportunity to all applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. The Market is committed to the principle of this opportunity providing applicants with a Market environment free of discrimination and harassment. All decisions by management are based on Market business needs, rules and regulations, participant requirements and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, political affiliation, national, social, or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, or any other status. The applicant agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Old Town Farm & Art Market, FarmShop LLC, The Source Market Association LLC, managing partners, representatives, and agents from and against all liability, claims, demands, losses, damages, levies and causes of action or suits of any nature whatsoever, arising out of or related to me or my represented organization’s activities at the Market. I also confirm that I am of legal age and able to act on behalf of myself and/or the organization I represent. Old Town Farm & Art Market may use my online images or video on its website, social media, digital advertising and other customer communications for promotional purposes. I confirm that I have read the requirements for this opportunity and upon approval, the terms and conditions within shall form a formal agreement between the person or company herein, Old Town Farm & Art Market and FarmShop, LLC. Confirming “I Agree” below is your digital signature certifying this Agreement, which is subject to the laws of the State of Kansas, the City of Wichita, and the rules and regulations of the Market. I digitally certify my Agreement.

I Agree