Uptown Marion Market Vendor Information

Thank you for your interest in becoming a vendor at the Uptown Marion Market. We are excited to celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit of area vendors and provide an environment where the community can enjoy access to local goods, entertainment and community programming.

2026 Uptown Marion Market Dates
June 13 | July 11 | August 8 |September 26 |8:00 am - Noon

Application Process
Before applying to the Uptown Marion Market please review the 2026 Vendor Handbook for complete information including stall fees, and market polices and procedures.

2026 Vendor Handbook

Important Information to consider before applying:

Review the 2026 Vendor Handbook above
Items offered for sale by the Vendor MUST have been produced or manufactured by the Vendor in his/her garden, farm, home or plant. No resale or consignment of other product is allowed.
All applicants must provide 2-4 photos of product and/or vendor stall display along with their application.
A Certificate of Insurance will be required of all accepted vendors
Uptown Marion Market does NOT accept applications from businesses, direct sales vendors, or non-profit organizations (outside of the Non-Profit Fair in June).

NEW! Non-Profit Fair | June 13

Uptown Marion Market is excited to host a Non-Profit Fair at the June 13 market. This event gives local non-profits a chance to share their mission, engage with attendees, and build awareness in a fun, community-focused setting. We invite organizations to apply and join us for this new addition to market day!

Location will be on the hard-surface area of the Central Plaza in City Square Park. Spots will be limited and on a first-come, first-served basis. There will be a $25 participation fee per organization. Organizations interested in participating must complete the application on MarketSpread.com in the same way as a traditional market vendor. Organizations approved to participate will be notified on or before April 24 and will be subject to all applicable guidelines within the Vendor Handbook. No insurance certificate will be required

Youth Entrepreneur Fair | August 8

The Youth Entrepreneur Fair returns for the 4th year! This August event features creativity, innovation, and inspiration as our community’s youngest business minds take center stage.

The fair is open to youth 17 and younger who make the items they are selling with little to no adult help. A parent or responsible adult is required to always be on the premises with the participating youth. Handcrafted items of any sort are welcome, nothing that is edible can be sold.

Youth interested in participating must complete the application on MarketSpread.com in the same way as a traditional market vendor. Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis as space allows. Youth participation is free, no insurance certificate will be required.

To Apply

2026 Vendor applications open January 23, 2026. First consideration will be given to vendors who are applying for the entire market season and who have submitted applications by February 27, 2026. Applications will remain open as long as space is available. All vendor applications must be submitted electronically through the Marketspread website. Use the apply button below.

Questions? Please contact [email protected] or call 319-377-6316.

This is event is sponsored by Marion Chamber Platinum Community Partners and supported in part by the Marion Hotel/Motel Grant Program