Vendors
Why vend with us?
We work diligently to produce thoughtfully planned and well-organized events for retailers.
Those who work with us can be sure that their experience will feel well-planned and well-attended.
We provide opportunities for local tangible goods retailers to sell their goods, build their brand, and connect with the larger Charlotte community.
In addition to quality events, we invest in other important facets of these markets to ensure growth for all. These areas include social media, photography, creative installations, and more.
Sponsorship opportunities are available for larger companies or services interested in getting involved.
Vendors leave knowing their investment has been well-used.
Who we work with.
Some of the vendor types we work with include, but are not limited to:
Accessories
Art
Bath and Beauty
Books
Brand Collective
Candles
Ceramics and Pottery
Children’s Wares
Clothing
Crochet
Embroidery
Food
Furniture
Glass
Holidays
Housewares
Jewelry
Knitting
Leather
Music
Needlecraft
Paper Goods
Pet Goods
Plants
Quilts
Vintage
Woodworking
Ways to work with us at our markets
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These spaces are available only to businesses selling tangible goods that can be taken away at a market. We do not allow services or salespeople selling a larger product to participate in this way.
Things to consider:
These spaces cannot be used for experiential food sales. They can be used for pre-packaged foods (ie baked goods, jerky).
Small businesses only.
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These spaces are available only to businesses selling tangible goods that can be taken away at a market. We do not allow services or salespeople selling a larger product to participate in this way.
Front Porch sizes include 4x10’ and 7x10’. An umbrella is required.
Small businesses only.
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Food cart spaces are smaller and utilized for push carts that can be unloaded in a load-in zone and pushed to a designated location.
Food must be pre-made or permitted via the Department of Agriculture (not the Health Department). Examples include popcorn, popsicles, coffee, and non-alcoholic beverages.
Small businesses only.
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Please note we do not work with food trucks at all events.
Food trucks or trailers are permitted by the Health Department and allow for food to be made on-site to be enjoyed within an event.
We do not work with tented food that is prepared on-site.
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Activations are best suited for services and non-profits that do not sell a tangible good. The activation offered must add value to the overall event by offering attendees a hands-on experience that fits with the theme of the event.
Brand awareness is achieved by positioning yourself around the event, rather than directly educating about the service or organization or handing out branded swag. No soliciting for donations allowed.
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If you are a service looking to position yourself alongside an E+E event while gaining increased brand awareness through agreed-upon deliverables.
Sponsorships are also available to larger companies.
Wondering how things work around here?
Join our Vendor Newsletter.
This weekly email, sent each Tuesday, is how we regularly communicate with our vendor community. The newsletter includes opportunities, open applications, orientation information, and access to our vendor portal.
Join our Vendor Newsletter.
This secure portal offers a wealth of information, including FAQs, application timelines, access to our agreements, and more. If you have a question, this is the first place to start! Access to this portal is provided once you’ve joined our email list.
Join our Vendor Newsletter.
All vendors interested in applying for our markets and festivals are required to attend one virtual orientation per year. Orientation dates can be found in the vendor portal. This is a good opportunity to learn important details about vending and ask questions.
Stay in the loop.
If you’re interested in joining the community or learning more about opportunities with Esther & Elsa, please sign up for our vendor email* list.
Before signing up, please keep in mind:
Filling out the email subscription form below does not constitute applying for a market.
All applications are released on a seasonal basis with 2-4 dates reflected per application.
As certain application dates close, they are removed from their seasonal application.
A community email list is sent out on a bi-weekly basis with all open applications.
If you can’t locate it in an email, that means that the application date in question has closed.
