Vendors, We Want to Hear From You: What Makes a Market Worth It?
Every market has a story behind the tables: the maker loading in before sunrise, the artist hoping for the right crowd, the baker watching inventory, the vintage seller wondering if the fee will be worth it.
At Nevermore Events Co., we want to know what makes a market feel valuable, fair, and worth returning to.
Why We’re Asking
Markets only work when they serve more than one purpose.
They should help vendors make meaningful sales, meet new customers, and feel supported. They should give attendees something memorable to explore. They should bring life to venues and strengthen the communities around them.
That starts with listening.
We want honest vendor feedback about what helps you say yes to an event, what makes you pause before applying, and what would make you come back again. Your experience matters before, during, and after market day.
Watch the Video
We recorded a short message for vendors because this conversation matters to us. Please watch it when you have a moment.
Tell Us What You Think
We are asking for clear, thoughtful input on the pieces that shape your market experience, including:
Vendor fees
Attendance and shopper turnout
Marketing and event promotion
Event hours
Location and venue fit
Communication before the event
Setup and breakdown
Vendor variety
Overall experience
Tell us what worked. Tell us what felt unclear. Tell us what would make a market feel more worthwhile next time.
Your feedback helps us build events with more care, stronger planning, and better support for everyone involved.
Nevermore Events Co. wants to build stronger relationships with vendors and better local markets, one honest conversation at a time.
I wanted to share some honest feedback from my experience with markets, especially now that I’ve been doing this for about 6 months and am learning what works best for my business.
Recently, we participated in a large church-based event. We were told that a lot of people typically come out, and after seeing the videos and promotion beforehand, I definitely expected a good turnout. There were, in fact, a lot of people there, so the attendance was not the issue. However, unfortunately, I did not make any sales, which was honestly very disappointing. The vendor fee was around $45, and I completely understand that sometimes you can attend a market and not make your money back. That is part…