6th Street Market
Get Involved
Interested in being a vendor at the 6th Street Market? Great! You're in the right place. Before you apply, please take a moment to review the info below.
- WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
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We are all about supporting local artists and entrepreneurs. So whether your product is jewelry, soaps, paintings, or hot sauce, it must be all created by you in Arizona. Exceptions are made for food, special programming, and our new vintage category. We're looking for purveyors of all kinds - crafters, upcyclers, artists, sculptors, painters, musicians, inventors, growers, farmers, food vendors including packaged goods, concessions, snacks, and food trucks.
Note: In the event that we need to fill a Market need, or special programming, Market management reserves the right to approve the scale of products outside of this criteria.
If you could use the following words to describe your craft, you should apply:
- Handcrafted in AZ
- Unique
- Small-batch, small-scale
- Artisan
- Quality
- Etsy Shop Owner
- Upcycled Creations
- Culinary Delights
- Grower/Farmer
- Cottage Edibles (packaged goods)
- New: Vintage - trendy items 20+ years old and in excellent condition
- PRODUCTS NOT ACCEPTED
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We pride ourselves on supporting local businesses. However, if your business can be described with the following words, you will not be accepted into the Market.
- Buy/sell products
- Multi-level marketing companies
- Booths used primarily for lead generation
- Products with offensive messages/imagery
- Independent distributors
- Items with blatant copyright infringement
- Crafts created from kits
- MARKET SCHEDULE/HOURS
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The 6th Street Market is a weekly market that occurs Sundays, 10am - 3pm in the fall, October 4th through November 29th, 2020, and in the spring, February 14th through April 25th, 2021.
Clouds and rain do not scare us! The 6th Street Market is a rain or shine event. Please refer to our specific Facebook Event pages for weekly information including vendors and special programming:
Fall 2020:
October 4 - Opening Day
October 11
October 18
October 25
November 1
November 8
November 15
November 22
November 29 - Holiday Market
Winter Break / No Market - Dec. 6, Dec. 13, Dec. 20, Dec. 27, Jan. 3, Jan. 10, Jan. 17, Jan. 24, Jan. 31, and Feb. 7
Spring 2021:
February 14
February 21 - Soul Food Sunday
February 28
March 7
March 14 - Plant it! Pop Up
March 21 - Dogs of 6th Street
No Market - March 28 (Tempe Festival of the Arts)
No Market - April 4 (Easter)
April 11 - Asian Food Pop Up
April 18
April 25 - Season Finale
- MARKET LAYOUT/MAP
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The 6th Street Market is located in the heart of Downtown Tempe at 6th Street Park surrounding Tempe City Hall. This is the perfect shaded setting for individuals and families to shop from unique local artists and enjoy local live music.
- ARTISTS AND COTTAGE EDIBLES (PACKAGED FOOD, BATH & BODY)
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We are all about supporting local artists and entrepreneurs. So whether your product is jewelry, soaps, paintings or hot sauce, it must be all created by you in Arizona. Exceptions are made for food trucks and concessions.
Note: In the event that we need to fill a Market need, or special programming, Market management reserves the right to approve the scale of products outside of this criteria.
If you could use the following words to describe your craft, you should apply:
- Handcrafted in AZ
- Unique
- Small-batch, small-scale
- Artisan
- Quality
- Etsy Shop Owner
- Upcycled Creations
- Culinary Delights
- Grower/Farmer
- Cottage Edibles (packaged goods)
- New: Vintage - trendy items 20+ years old and in excellent condition
Price Breakdown
- $24 per market when you register for the entire season (18 markets) at one time
- $29 per market when you register for 10-17 market dates at one time
- $34 per market when you register for 4-9 market dates at one time
- $39 per market when you register for 1-3 market dates at one time
Next Steps/Apply:
Read the 6th Street Market Vendor Handbook before applying. Once you have read the Handbook you may apply through Zapplication:
- FARMERS
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If you are an Arizona based grower/farmer we want you at the 6th Street Market!
The cost for growers and farmers is $20 per market.
Next Steps/Apply:
Read the 6th Street Market Vendor Handbook before applying. Once you have read the Handbook you may apply by filling out our online application:
- FOOD TRUCKS, TRAILERS, CARTS, AND CONCESSIONS
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If you have a food truck, trailer, cart or concession stand we want you at the 6th Street Market!
Price Breakdown:
- $24 per market when you register for the entire season (18 markets) at one time
- $29 per market when you register for 10-17 market dates at one time
- $34 per market when you register for 4-9 market dates at one time
- $39 per market when you register for 1-3 market dates at one time
Next Steps/Apply:
Read the 6th Street Market Vendor Handbook before applying. Once you have read the Handbook you may apply by filling out our online application:
- NON PROFITS
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We enjoy supporting non-profit organizations. The fee is just $10 per Market.
Please read the 6th Street Market Vendor Handbook before completing the Non-Profit Application, as many of the same rules still apply.
- MUSICIANS
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We hire solo acts, duos, and trios to perform at the Market. Musician compensation for a 2.5 hour set is the following:
Solo - $125 per market + Parking pass to the 5th & Mill Avenue Garage
If you could use the following words to describe your act, you should apply:
- Upbeat performances (some sad ballads are okay, but limit them)
- On-time and professional
- Likes performing outdoors
- Promotes their gigs on social media
If you answered yes to all of the above, please fill our Interest Form and a 6th Street Market representative will get back to you as soon as possible.
If you have additional questions about entertainment at the Market please email Julie Kent at Julie@downtowntempe.com.
- SPONSORS
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The 6th Street Market would not be possible without our generous sponsors. If you are interested in sponsoring the 6th Street Market please contact Kate Hastings, kate_hastings@q.com.
- VOLUNTEERS
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Are you a passionate community member who's interested in volunteering at the 6th Street Market? Great! You're in the right place.
You can also email Julie Kent, Julie@downtowntempe.com for questions.
- VENDOR RESOURCES
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Need some additional information on tax requirements, marketing, and/or food permits? Visit our Vendor Resources page.
- MARKETING/MEDIA
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Each vendor is responsible for marketing the Market. A Marketing Kit with approved graphics, logos, messaging and creative content can be viewed by clicking the box below.
For questions about marketing, or for other media inquiries please contact Jazmine Reyes, jazmine@downtowntempe.com.
- COVID-19 UPDATE
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The market team is continuously monitoring COVID-19 updates and encourages all participants to follow CDC and Maricopa County guidelines:
- Wash your hands frequently and sanitize when available
- Wear a cloth mask when possible
- Use touchless payment when possible
- If high-risk or feel ill stay home
As of June 18, 2020 the City of Tempe has issued a proclamation requiring face coverings in all public areas. This includes participants attending the market.
For more information on COVID-19 (coronavirus), please visit maricopa.gov/coronavirus or cdc.gov/coronavirus.
For information on how Downtown Tempe Authority will proceed with events in light of COVID-19 please visit this page.
For other market-related questions please contact the 6th Street Market Director, Julie Kent at Julie@downtowntempe.com.
Thank you to our 2020-21 sponsors...
