We invite local and regional makers, vintage collectors, food artisans and creators to apply to our markets and pop-ups. We carefully curate each market and look for top notch products that offer variety for our shoppers. We look for quality handmade items, a cohesive brand and consistent offerings that are well-presented.
Check out our Vendor FAQ page for more information about applying and market policies.
WE ENCOURAGE ALL TO APPLY: emerging and experienced makers and crafters, BIPOC & LGBTQIA+ makers, those who have never done a market before, vintage vendors, and small creative businesses!
Vendor selections are thoughtfully curated to ensure a diverse array of products and balance between well-established and emerging makers. The aim is to avoid saturating any particular category while offering a compelling range of goods.
The selection process prioritizes originality, product variety, a cohesive brand, quality photographs of items and the presentation of booth displays.
We do not accept MLM or direct sales vendors and ask that you do not apply at this time.
Photos of your products and booth display are required for your application to be considered.
APPLICATIONS WITHOUT PHOTOS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Please email if you have questions about submitting photos.
Please send 3-6 photos of your work and at least 2 booth display photos to luckystariowa@gmail.com to complete your application.
Applications will remain open until each category is full for each market date. If applying after the application deadline, applicants will be notified within 7 days of applying.
You must provide booth payment by payment due date or your booth will be forfeited unless other arrangements have been communicated.
We will do our best to accommodate your booth choice but reserve the right to make final changes as we see fit.
Only Apply for Dates You know you can Attend.
If you are accepted and cancel with less than 3 weeks notice, a $25 re-entry fee will be applied to your next invoice before the next market. If you cancel 2 market dates you will be removed from the market schedule for the season.
Our markets happen rain or shine, except in severe inclement weather.
There are no refunds or transfers for your booth payment due to cancellations for any reason, including cancellation due to weather.
Lucky Star directors reserve the right to cancel or postpone markets based on up-to-date weather and forecasts for the safety of shoppers, vendors, and their merchandise.
All Vendors are responsible for the collection of sales tax. Vendors are required to apply for a Iowa Sales Tax Permit since the State of Iowa is no longer offering Temporary Sales Permits.
Unlicensed home-based food vendors may sell products considered “Cottage Foods”. These vendors must be in compliance with state law and follow all regulations and labeling guidelines provided by Iowa.
All vendors must sell only the goods they apply with and must be present to sell their goods.
No unauthorized booth sharing or sales of other goods will be allowed.
All booths are required to have a tent (or comparable shelter) and weights to secure it.
Lucky Star reserves the right to adjust booths and spaces as necessary to work around venue space restrictions.
No early tear down (before market end time) will be allowed. This does not apply to food trucks.
