A CURATED SHOP FOR VINTAGE FINDS
Flea Shop is where old things find new life.
It’s also where we test out new strategies, systems, and retail industry trends before sharing them with our community.
Flea Shop was started to fill a gap in the market at Uptown Flea. We had a hard time sourcing vendors selling vintage and antique goods, so in true Esther and Elsa fashion, we started one ourselves. The shop has grown as a passion project for hunting down once-loved decor and clothing and matching them with someone who will love them again.
2020 CALENDAR
April 17 August 21
May 15. September 18
June 19 October 17
July 17 November 20
attendee FAQ ✳
WHERE IS NEBEL’S ALLEY LOCATED AND WHAT TIME IS IT?
We pop up at The Design Center in South End from 5:30-10p. This market happens the third Friday of every month from April - December.
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 how hot the asphalt is on their paws! Before you leave the house, put your hand on asphalt that's in the direct sun. If it's too warm on your hand, it's too hot for their paws.
ARE VENDORS CASH ONLY?
Vendors are not cash only and accept most credit cards, but cash always goes farther than a card. Some vendors allow a small cash discount.
WHAT'S THE EASIEST PLACE TO PARK?
Parking in the area is limited to street parking on the surrounding streets (Hawkins Street, Camden Road, Worthington Avenue) in addition to a $5 paid lot on Worthington Avenue.
HOW MANY VENDORS SETUP AT THE MARKET?
There are 30+ small businesses who join us at each market!
what can I expect?
Live jazz music, free caricatures, and shopping under the stars! We try to have a few fun surprises at each market, but our lips are sealed until then.
where’s a good place to eat in the area?
Peruse the market while you wait for your dinner reservation at the following restaurants: Superica, Barcelona Wine Bar, Shake Shack, and Hawker’s and grab ice cream from Jeni’s post-dinner.
who can we thank for making this happen?
While we put the work in to making this happen, we can’t thank The Design Center, Asana Partners, JLL enough for the constant support with this market. Our biggest supporter though is Historic South End. When they brought this idea our way, they said they’d help with whatever it took to make it happen!
Friends having fun at Nebel’s Alley Night Market.
vendor FAQ ✳
WHAT ARE THE DATES AND TIME IS THE EVENT?
This event happens the third Friday of every month from April - December from 5:30-10p.
WHAT TYPE OF VENDORS DO YOU LOOK FOR?
We currently only work with small businesses from across Charlotte and the surrounding region. We don't work with chains, big box stores, or direct sales representatives. We are constantly looking for vendors with great branding, a well-known presence, and a unique product and presentation.
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 $85 for a 5x8 foot general space. We cannot accommodate food trucks or mobile vendors.
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?
Nebel’s Alley Night Market provides the overall event and the foot traffic. All vendors must provide their own setup, including tables, chairs, equipment. We do not permit tents at this market unless there is adverse weather in the forecast (there’s just not space!)
A table and chair can be rented from Esther and Elsa Retail for $30 per event. It will be setup prior to your arrival.
WHEN DO APPLICATIONS COME OUT?
Applications are released on a seasonal basis with four dates reflected per application (spring/summer and fall/winter applications). As certain application dates close, they are removed from their seasonal application. A community email list is sent out on a 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.
HOW DOES THE WAITING LIST WORK?
We generally have an average of 10 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 their $85 vendor 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. We look for vendors that target a millennial customer who sell an affordable product. We then look at past sales numbers (if applicable), if you've participated in the past, your social media following, and the number of vendors in a specific category. We try our best to have an appropriate number of vendors in each category and do not guarantee exclusivity of a category. 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.
IS THERE WIFI OR ELECTRICITY FOR VENDORS?
Electricity is limited, but available. Vendors will bring their own 20ft extension cord. We do not provide wifi at this time. Generators are allowed upon approval and must be silent.
WHAT ARE YOUR POLICIES SO I CAN MAKE SURE I FULLY UNDERSTAND THE OPERATION?
You can find our TERMS and CONDITIONS here. You can find our GUIDELINES and GOVERNING POLICIES here.