For Vendors · Free to Apply · Each market reviewed individually

Apply to vend at Dreamers Markets.

3,200 small businesses have stood inside a Dreamers Markets tent since 2021. 80,000 dreamers walk our markets every year. If you make something worth photographing in golden light — you should apply.

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70+
Markets a year
3,200
Small businesses joined
80,000
Dreamers on our list

Why vendors choose us

Curated, not crowded.

We don't fill the room with the same category five times. We curate each market individually for category balance, photo quality, and brand consistency so every vendor has a real shot at a strong day. That's why our vendors keep coming back — and why our shoppers do too.

Real foot traffic70+ markets a year. 80,000 dreamers on our list. We bring the people; you bring the goods.
No commissionFlat booth fee, no cut of your sales. You keep everything you make.
Free to applyApply to any market for free. You only pay if approved and you accept your spot.
Beautiful venuesNewport Beach, Tustin, Downtown LA, San Diego. Outdoor, photo-friendly, photo-worthy.
Real operator supportClear load-in, real day-of support, prompt application reviews. We treat vendors like partners.
Vendor app for iOS & AndroidApply, track approvals, manage your spot at every market from your phone. Free.

How it works

1.

Pick the markets that fit your brand

Browse upcoming markets. Each market is its own application and approval — there's no general roster. Pick the cities, venues, and dates that match your audience.

2.

Submit the application

Tell us about your brand, share product photos, share your Instagram handle. Five minutes if your materials are ready. Free to apply.

3.

We review and respond

Each curator reviews every application individually for product quality, photo quality, brand consistency, and category fit. Most curators respond 2-6 weeks before the market.

What we curate

Handmade goods — ceramics, jewelry, candles, apparel, leather, art, paper goods, prints. Vintage and curated resale. Small-batch packaged food (baked goods, sauces, chocolate, coffee, tea). Beverages where the venue permits. Food trucks and mobile food. Beauty and wellness brands. Plants and florals. Kids and family goods. Stationery and gifts.

If your category isn't listed but you think it fits, apply anyway. We curate for taste, not category-perfection.

The legal stuff (the short version)

California seller's permit: required for any vendor selling tangible goods. Free from CDTFA, 15 minutes online.

Certificate of Insurance ($1M general liability): required at most markets. Vendor-specific policies from ACT Insurance and FLIP run ~$30/event or ~$300/year.

Food vendors: per-event TFF (Temporary Food Facility) permit handled per market. Cottage food operators (CFO) welcome where venue permits.

Tent and gear: 10×10 white pop-up canopy with 40-lb weights per leg is standard. We curate gear recommendations at vendor resources.

Ready when you are

Start your application.

Free to apply. Each market is its own approval. We respond as we build each lineup.

Open the application →

Vendor FAQ

Questions from vendors.

How do I apply to vend?
Each market is its own application — there's no general roster. Browse upcoming markets, pick the dates that fit your brand, and apply to each one. Open the application at dm.dreamersmarkets.com/vendor-applications. Free to apply.
Is there a fee to apply?
No. Applying is always free. You only pay the booth fee if you're approved and accept your spot.
How much does a booth cost?
Booth fees vary by market — typically a flat fee per booth with no commission on your sales. Exact pricing is shown on each market's application.
What categories do you accept?
Handmade goods, vintage and curated resale, packaged food and beverages, food trucks, beauty and wellness, plants and florals, kids and family goods, stationery and gifts. Apply if your brand feels close — we curate for taste, not strict category rules.
What does Dreamers Markets look for in applications?
Product photo quality (60% of the decision per our curators), Instagram presence (20%), brand description and price range (10%), and category fit for the specific market (10%).
Do I need a seller's permit?
Yes. California requires a CDTFA seller's permit for any vendor selling tangible goods. It's free, takes 15 minutes online at cdtfa.ca.gov.
Do I need insurance?
Most markets require a $1M general liability COI. Vendor policies from ACT Insurance and FLIP are around $30/event or $300/year.
How long does it take to hear back?
Anywhere from 24 hours to 4 weeks depending on the market's timing. Most curators respond 2-6 weeks before the market date.
What if I'm not approved for a market?
Most non-approvals are about category balance for that specific market, not product quality. Apply to the next one — different market, different needs.
Where do you host markets?
Across Southern California — primarily Newport Beach, Tustin, Downtown LA, and San Diego. We add new venues each season.