People at an outdoor market with tents, shopping.

Market Set Up Details

  • Please arrive an hour before the market to set up- you all work fast so an hour is fine for set up. 

  • Look for the Organizer when you arrive at the event location. If the Organizer is not available to show you to your spot, please follow the map to find a space.

FOR MOST OUTDOOR MARKETS

  • unless you hear from me... the markets are rain or shine

  • all spaces are 10x10

  • bring your own canopy, table, chair, table coverings that reach the ground, displays and products

  • unload, park then set up

  • all canopies MUST BE SECURED with weights or stakes

  • all vendors stay until close 

  • heed vendor map if given

  • carry in/carry out trash policy

FOR MOST INDOOR MARKETS

  • all spaces are for a 6 foot table with 4 feet of space in back (no 8 foot tables please) 

  • double spaces are sold at the discretion of the Organizer

  • bring your table, chair, table covering that reaches the floor, displays and products 

  • unload, park then set up

  • all vendors stay until close

  • heed vendor map if given

F A Q

〰️ Frequently Asked Questions 〰️

F A Q 〰️ Frequently Asked Questions 〰️

How do I register for the market?

Visit the “Vendor Application” page on my website and complete the form online.

  • All applications are subject to approval. If duplicate vendors are booked, your fees will be returned.

I texted you that I was interested; why can't I just show up and pay on the day of the Market?

All registrations must be completed through this website.

  • Your registration automatically updates our spreadsheet. If you don’t register, you won’t appear on the sheet, and we won’t have a record of your attendance.

What's a “C o I” and why do I need one?

A Certificate of Insurance (COI) is required to ensure vendors have liability coverage in case of accidents or damages. This protects both the vendors and the market.

My application was returned. Why?

If your application was declined, it means:

  1. The market is full.

  2. We’ve reached the quota for your product/service type.
    Example: Some markets don’t allow food vendors.

What do I bring to the market with me?

  • Canopy (for outdoor markets)

  • Indoor markets: 6 foot table Outdoor markets: any size table/displays that fit your canopy

  • Table coverings (must reach the floor)

  • Chair

  • Product displays

  • Your products

I registered and paid for my space. What happens next?

After registering and paying, you will:

  1. Receive a confirmation email from us.

  2. Receive a setup email and event graphic to advertise the market on social media (3 days before the event).
    If you don’t receive the setup email, contact Jenn at info@hearhereevents.com.

Am I eligible to sell at this market? Yes- if :

  1. the items you sell are new and handmade by the seller

  2. if the items are new but not handmade by the seller participation is at the discretion of the Organizer

  3. No resale is permitted. Exceptions are at the market manager’s discretion

Can I join a waiting list if the market is full?

No, we do not have waiting lists. All markets are booked on a first-come, first-served basis.

If you were a subscriber to the Vendor Insider Club, you could get early notice for all markets along with a bunch of other benefits. Read about it here: Vendor Insider Club

Why do I have to advertise?

Advertising is a group effort that benefits everyone.

  • Most followers of Hear Here events are vendors, not buyers. Sharing the event with your audience helps attract customers interested in your products.

  • Advertising (paid and free) is done in advance and continues throughout the market day.

Tip: Share the event graphic and tag:

  • #howellfarmersmarket

  • #seabrightfarmartisanmarket

  • #allenhurstfarmersmarket

  • #atlantichighlandsfarmersmarket

  • #hazletfarmersmarket

  • #jacksonfarmersmarket

  • Or tag @hearherellcnj for a repost!

For Food Vendors Only:

Food vendors must comply with local, county, and state health board requirements.
Submit the following (if applicable):

  • Commissary Kitchen: Food Protection Manager Certificate, satisfactory kitchen inspection

  • Commercial Kitchen: Manager’s letter (if not the owner), satisfactory kitchen inspection

  • Cottage Food Operator: Food Protection Manager Certificate, CFO permit

Food Vendors Only: To whom do I send my Board of Health Forms?

Board of Health forms MUST be sent directly to the Organizer at health@hearhereevents.com

Here are links to the forms:

Monmouth County Board of Health

Ocean County Board of Health

Middletown Township Health Department

Jersey Shore Regional Health Commission

I sent money directly via Zelle, PayPal or Venmo. Does that mean I'm registered?

No, you are not registered. Registration is only completed via the online application on this website.

What happens if I need help during the market?

If you need assistance, find Jenn, the Organizer.

  • Jenn acts as the liaison between vendors and the venue and can address any market-related issues.

For further questions, email jenn@hearhereevents.com. We’re excited to see you at the market!