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Our next application cycle will be for the Spring 2022 events - stay tuned for dates and the vendor application which will be posted in the early new year.

For Handmade and Antique/Vintage applicants

The application is closed and we are no longer taking waitlist applications.  For future application cycles, you can review our Market Guidelines and Policies (updated in 2021). It includes all of the info about our application, what's required onsite, and our cancellation and weather policies. You can view and print right from the link.   

For Food Trucks or Tented Food (for consumption onsite) applicants:

The application is closed.  For future application cycles, can review our Market Guidelines and Policies for Food Vendors (updated in 2021) before getting started.  It includes all of the info about our application, what's required onsite, and our cancellation and weather policies. You can view and print right from the link. 

The fall 2021 schedule is (all Markets 10-4 pm, rain or shine)

• Sept 12 - Chestnut Hill
• Sept 26 - Collingswood
• Oct 10 - Bryn Mawr
• Oct 24 - Kennett Square
• Due to covid and conerns regarding indoor events we are not hosting a 2021 Holiday Market.
  
  
  

Our outdoor Markets are $180/Market (for a standard 10' x 10' space with a buffer on each side and space behind for storage).  Food vendors are $250/Market for a food truck or trailer, $200 for a small mobile cart or tented food vendors.

The Clover Market was launched in the spring of 2010 in the greater Philadelphia area to provide a popup event for independent artisans and antique dealers to connect with customers who love to shop small. We host outdoor Markets in the spring and fall in four vibrant "downtown" locations: Bryn Mawr PA, Chestnut Hill PA, Collingswood NJ, and Kennett Square PA.  We are also planning for an indoor Holiday Market in 2021 if safe to gather indoors. We also host periodic Virtual Markets on Facebook, and during the period of time that we were unable to hold events due to covid, we pivoted online as well (that part of our presence has now wound down). You can read much more about us here.

In addition to the connection with our loyal customers who LOVE to shop with small businesses, vendors also benefit from:

• An organized, communicative, and detail-oriented Founder (Janet Long) who is committed to making your participation smooth, fun, and successful. 
• A private Facebook group just for participating vendors which offers opportunities for more virtual connection, commiseration, and sharing of ideas and resources.
• Exposure to the followers of our Facebook and Instagram pages through promotional posts and vendor sneak peeks..We love to promote YOU!
• Connection with other like-minded vendors. We have a built a community of fellow small business owners who enjoy supporting one another and building each other up.
• A Market organizer with 10+ years of experience building Clover Market from scratch who manages the business full time. She is supported by a small but mighty onsite team who has seen and done it all. We're here to support you and make your experience with us a great one. You can read more about us here.

Over 10+ years, we have built a community of handmade and vintage vendors who share a collaborative, supportive and inclusive spirit. We love working with fellow small businesses who work hard, have fun, and who are willing to put in the time to partner with us to make the Markets a success. We especially appreciate folks who are flexible and can roll with the punches of an outdoor event (Mother Nature can be fickle). If that sounds like a good fit, we’d love to meet you!

We are focused on highlighting handmade products along with high quality antiques (100+ years old) and vintage goods (25+ years old). We consider handmade products to be those which are original in design and which require a level of skill and creativity in their final execution. We value seeing the maker's personal imprint on the final products sold versus products with minimal handiwork done on purchased components. We welcome applications from emerging businesses and established brands, so if you're new to making or collecting, please don't hesitate to apply!

We do not accept vendors with buy/sell, directly imported goods, direct to consumer/MLM, or other commercially-made or mass-produced items. From time to time we may include vendors with products which are designed locally and produced via fair trade partnership, but in that case all product design must be done locally by the vendor.

When reviewing applications, we consider product quality, craftsmanship, uniqueness, cohesiveness of design, the overall mix of sellers, and fit with the Market’s aesthetic and what we feel will resonate most with our customers. Product display and presentation are also very important considerations, and we look for creative and carefully styled displays. A strong social media and online presence is also a plus as we ask all vendors to help promote the Markets in partnership with us. We strive to have a variety of styles, price points, and categories represented in our shop and at our events. Finally, but importantly, we are interested in increasing representation of BIPOC brands in our vendor community, and this can be indicated on our application.

Yes, the outdoor Markets are held rain or shine. However, we do reserve the right to cancel in case of severe or dangerous weather which might include heavy all day rain, sustained high winds, or lightning. Any weather-related decisions will be made by noon the before the scheduled Market (Saturday) at the latest. There are no rain dates.

If a Market is cancelled due to severe/dangerous weather, we will pivot to a Virtual Market format in our Facebook Group on the scheduled Market day (additional information will be provided).  Vendors will manage their listings and sales directly, and no commission will be taken. Detailed instructions will be provided. Participations not mandatory, but it is definitely encouraged; vending fees already paid will not be refunded (we also do not do credits for future Markets).

Absolutely - up to 2 vendors can share a space.  Both will need to apply and be accepted to participate, and you will just indicate this on the application.  If one vendor is accepted and the second vendor is not, we will offer the space as a solo space to the accepted vendor. We regret that we are not able to match vendors with others looking to share a space (applicants make their own arrangements).

We will follow all state and local Covid guidelines if applicable at the time of our Markets to ensure the safety of our vendors and customers.

In the unlikely scenario that Markets must be cancelled due to Covid after vendors have been selected and payments completed (e.g. there are new restrictions on gatherings), a refund of will be issued minus $40 (per Market) to cover jurying and other upfront production time and costs.

Vendors must provide their own setup and display including a 10’x10’ white tent (white is now required), tent weights - a minimum of 40 lbs on each tent leg, tables for all merchandise, and full-length tablecloths for a neat and professional appearance. We recommend that all vendors have tent sidewalls available in case of rain.

Over the last 10+ years, we have developed a strong system of promoting the Markets including:

• Targeted Facebook ads
• Targeted Instagram ads
• Promotion on our own Instagram and Facebook pages (vendor sneak peeks, event shares, etc.)
• Promotion to our new Facebook Group
• Co-promotion with our community partners (Bryn Mawr Business Association, Chestnut Hill Business District, Borough of Collingswood, Historic Kennett Square)
• Distribution of posters at key retail and restaurants in each downtown location
• Several targeted emails for each Market to our opt-in mailing list
• Street banners and signage hung several weeks prior to each event
• Onsite A Frame signs and lawn signs at the Market locations

We LOVE to help promote our vendors, your beautiful work and collections and to generate excitement and buzz to the events. Get a feel for our vibe on:

• Our Facebook page
• Our Instagram page
• In our Facebook Group (Virtual Market)

Vendor Cancellations: 

A 50% refund is available up to one month prior to a vendor’s scheduled Market if a vendor needs to cancel their participation. No refunds are given for cancellations within one month of a Market date. Vendors may not sell or give their space to another vendor; we will fill spaces from the waitlist if possible. Refunds are issued via Paypal. All cancellations must be received in writing. We do not do credits for future events.

Weather Cancellations: 

As of 2021, there are no refunds or credits for a weather cancellation by Clover Market due to the significant up front time and costs to produce the Markets. However, if a Market is cancelled due to weather, all vendors will now be able to participate in a Virtual Market in our Facebook Group (close to 6K members and growing) on the scheduled Market day. Vendors will manage their listings and sales directly, and no commission will be taken. Detailed instructions will be provided. Participation is not mandatory, but it is definitely encouraged; vending fees already paid will not be refunded.

If a vendor decides to not attend a Market due to weather concerns and the Market is being held, the vending fee will be forfeited. While we would never force a vendor to attend, we do expect vendors who apply to be prepared and able to participate in outdoor weather conditions.

Food Vendors:

Please refer to the severe weather cancellations policy in the Market Guidelines (first FAQ).

We send all vendors detailed day-of information in advance of each event including load in and load out instructions, specifics about where to park, etc. We do have a staggered load in process beginning at 6:45 am (for oversized vehicles such as trailers and box trucks and all antique and furniture vendors), and 7:45 am (for all other vendors). In most cases, vendors drop all items right at their spaces (some spaces in Chestnut Hill require dollying in from a very short distance).

Over the last 10+ years, the Clover Market has established itself as one of the region's most popular vintage and handmade shows with a commitment to featuring the highest quality vendors in a relaxed format that allows for meaningful connections to blossom and grow. We have a very loyal local customer following, a strong and ever-growing social media presence, and have been lucky enough to receive some lovely recognition including: 

• A Must-See Vintage Market - Vintage Style Magazine 
• Reader's Favorite Outdoor Show - Flea Market Style Magazine
• Favorite Spring & Summer "Flea Market" - Philadelphia Magazine
• 5 Best "Flea Markets" to Shop This Summer, Philadelphia Magazine
• Winner, Best Roving Seasonal Market- Main Line Today
• Winner, Best Antiques & Vintage Goods- Main Line Today
• Winner, Best Outdoor Shopping Mecca - Main Line Today 
• The Ultimate Summer 2017 Bucket List - Main Line Today
• "101 Reasons to Love the Main Line" - Main Line Today
• Winner, Top Market in Philly - Racked Philly
  
  
  

If you have a question that has not been answered above, or in our outdoor Market Guidelines and Policies, feel free to reach out to us helloclovermarket@gmail.com and include "Seller Inquiry" in your subject line. We will get back to you as quickly as possible.