2024 calendar

Sunday, April 21 - 11:00am - 5:00pm

Sunday, May 19 - 11:00am - 5:00pm

Sunday, June 16 - 11:00am - 5:00pm

attendee FAQ ✳

WHERE IS camden commons LOCATED AND WHAT TIME IS IT?

Camden Commons closes down the two blocks of Camden Road from Tremont Avenue to East/West Boulevard.

IS THERE AN ENTRY FEE?

There is no entry fee!

ARE DOGS ALLOWED?

Yes! We're very dog-friendly, but we do ask that you keep in mind the heat. We’ll have dog bowls out for your pups with fresh water. Please bring doggie waste bags to clean up after your dog.

what’s the best way to get to you?

Travel by light rail. The LYNX Blue Line has several South End stops. Get off at East/West Blvd. Station and step right into Camden Commons!

Travel by bike. Rent a JoyRides e-assist bike and travel by Rail Trail.

Travel by car. Atherton has limited free parking for customers. Street parking along Camden Road will be limited. Pay to park at the garages at 100 W Worthington, the Design Center, the Square, or 1616 Camden. See more parking options using the South End Parking Guide.

HOW MANY VENDORS SETUP AT THE MARKET?

There are 30 small businesses who join us at each market in addition to food and beverage vendors.

what can I expect?

Places to hang out, activities to dive into, and experiences to be had. Every activation can be enjoyed by all ages.

who can we thank for making this happen?

This event is sponsored by Lowe’s Home Improvement.

vendor FAQ ✳

WHAT ARE THE DATES AND TIME IS THE EVENT?

This event happens on a series of three Sundays in the spring.

WHAT TYPE OF VENDORS DO YOU LOOK FOR?

Our marketplace focuses on small businesses offering an innovative and forward-thinking product. It must be a tangible good. We work with South End businesses through activations and experiences.

DO I NEED A NC SALES AND USE TAX ID TO PARTICPATE?

Yes, you must supply the above to participate and we collect it on the application. Visit here, to learn more.

HOW MUCH IS A BOOTH?

Booth spaces are $200 for a 10x10 foot general space.

IS THE VENDOR FEE REFUNDABLE?

Your vendor fee is non-refundable. If we host a market and you decide not to participate for any reason, your fee cannot be returned or credited towards another event. If we cancel a market due to safety issues with the weather, we will hold a non-refundable administrator fee and push forward the other portion to a future market.

WHAT IS PROVIDED?

We provide the overall event, promotion, and foot traffic. You are provided a 10x10’ space to activate.

what equipment is required?

Vendors are required to have a white or professionally branded vertical leg tent (no slanted legs) and 25 lbs of weight attached each leg of the tent.

What is the expected foot traffic?

We do not promise a certain amount of attendees.

WHEN DO APPLICATIONS COME OUT?

Applications come out in January. All three dates will be housed on one application. Three months prior to an event date, the option to apply will be removed from the application and will subsequently be closed.

HOW DOES THE WAITING LIST WORK?

We generally have an average of 30 businesses on our waiting list for each market. The waiting list is notified if there is a space for them a week after acceptances go out and have two days to pay the fee.

HOW ARE VENDORS CHOSEN FOR A MARKET?

The first vendors accepted are the ones that best fit our brand and what attendees are looking for. See Vendor Applications for more information on our selection process.

DO I HAVE TO BE A REGISTERED BUSINESS WITHIN THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA?

Vendors are required to do what they need to to legally sell in the state of North Carolina. Please visit www.nc.gov for more information.

DO I NEED TO ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS?

Yes, we require our our vendors to accept credit cards or a digital payment.

IS THERE WIFI OR ELECTRICITY FOR VENDORS?

Electricity and wifi are unavailable.