Become a Vendor 

Montclair Flea hosts seasonal Sunday markets (roughly Spring, Summer, Fall, Holiday). As a 501c3 not-for-profit, our mission of celebrating and supporting small businesses guides every aspect of our market experience. Read the FAQs below to learn more about our upcoming market.

What makes us different?

Accessible Approach

We’re designing our marketplace with fees as low as possible to cover event operational costs, not to gain a profit. Whenever possible, we invest in ways to lower the barrier to access for small businesses.

Supportive Community 

Community is at the core of what we’re all about. We know how hard it can be to navigate the challenges of owning a business or putting your work out into the world, and we want to create a community of support to lean on and learn from. Plus, it’s fun to make friends with other inspiring people doing cool things. We’ll continue to look for ways to foster a supportive community amongst our vendors with ongoing vendor events, education, and resources. 

Clear Communication

We’ll communicate early and often with everything you’ll need to know to prepare and plan for our events and we’re committed to being responsive to any questions you have along the way. 

Fun, Memorable Experience

We want to help you earn an income, connect with the community, and above all, have an amazing time doing it. We’ll continue to find ways to make the seller experience an awesome one, with the little thoughtful details you’d always wished someone thought about.

Vendor FAQs:

  • We’re excited to feature vintage (clothing, furniture, decor), and handmade goods. We’ll also host food and drink vendors. You don’t need to be based in Montclair to sell with us but we’ll prioritize New Jersey businesses.

  • We mostly want to feature organizations who have goods to sell, but we may invite a small number of local organizations with a related mission, service, or interest. Reach out to us directly at hello@montclairflea.com if you’re interested rather than applying through the vendor form.

  • All applications must be received by March 4 to participate in our Spring Market. Please do your best to apply as soon as possible so we can plan our layout and other details. If you missed the deadline but would like to apply, please contact us directly vs. completing the form to see if we may still be able to accommodate you.

  • No. It’s important that we have a diverse mix of products at the market and we’ll likely have more applications than we can accommodate with the space we have. If you submit an application, you’ll hear back from us either way by March 8.

  • Once you submit your application, you’ll hear back from us by March 4 with an update on whether you’ve been invited to participate. If you’re partatipating, you’ll have until March 11 to submit your vendor fee and the Montclair Township fee/permit form. Once you’ve completed those steps, you’ll be considered a confirmed vendor and will receive further communications and details about the event as the date approaches.

  • There’s a $150 fee to sell at the market for a 10x10 space or $300 for a double space (two adjoining 10x10 spaces). The Montclair Township also requires a separate vendor application and a $25 fee.

    Food vendors are also $150 plus fees to the Montclair Township ($25), Montclair Fire Dept ($40) and the Health department ($10).

    We don’t take a commission on any sales from vendors.

  • Yes! You can sign up with a partner or as a part of a collective and split the fees etc. You’ll just need to share the same 10x10 tent.

  • No, what you make at the flea is yours for the taking. We don’t receive any percentage of sales made at the market.

  • Yes, the spring market is an outdoor event, and you’ll need to bring your own 10x10 tent, tables, and setup materials.

  • Not likely - reach out to us if you have specific requirements.

  • Vendor fees are considered non-refundable because we invest in materials and operational planning based on who we expect to participate. That said, we know life happens sometimes so if you’ve signed up and can no longer make it, let us know as soon as possible and we’ll do our best to see what we can do.

    If we cancel the event due to weather, you will receive a full refund on the fee you paid to us; the township fee is non-refundable.

  • Absolutely! Be sure to include your social handles, websites etc. in your application so we can promote you before and after the event.