Vendor Information

~The SoWa Vintage Market occurs INSIDE 460C Harrison Avenue; an antique brick warehouse with The SoWa Open Market tented in our front yard (GPS address: 369 Albany Street).

~OPEN RAIN or SHINE.

~Always seeking inspired vendors who embrace an opportunity to operate a “pop-up shop” in Boston’s South End. 

~Looking for vendors with curated collections of antiques and vintage furnishings, jewelry, art, lighting, decor, clothing, and other curiosities.

~Vendors must bring everything they need to set-up and operate for the dates contracted.

~Vendors must remove all items from building by 6:00pm. that day unless for the next show.

~Merchandise may be left in the market week to week as long as each booth space is rotated and new merchandise brought in weekly to present a fresh display.

~Vendors must be set-up each day before opening at 10am and must stay open until closing at 4pm.

~Vendor fees are $150 weekly

~Individual date fees are due 2 weeks before each date.

~We cannot refund money for missed dates.

~SoWa Vintage Market is a juried show.  Management reserves the right to remove inappropriate merchandise from any show.

~Vendors who do not rotate merchandise weekly or who do not maintain the quality of merchandise expected at SoWa Vintage Market will be asked to leave the market at the end of the current day.

~Vendor terms may be updated at the discretion of SoWa Vintage Market management.

FAQ:

Q - When is the market and what are your hours of operation?

A - May 1- December 18, 2011.

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Who Can Participate?

A - Designers and dealers of vintage and mid century furnishings, art, collectibles, textiles, fashion jewelry and accessories for home and wardrobe.

As a vintage marketplace we DO NOT accept reproduction, import goods, and newer used furniture.

Q - Is the market juried or "vetted"?

A - Yes.  All vendors must submit SoWa Vintage Market's online application with 3 photos of their display/sample merchandise to be sold. Submissions will then be reviewed and applicants will be notified of their acceptance status within 1 week by email.

Q - Can I set up only one day?

A - Yes.  Vendors may be accepted for individual days.  Day vendors must move out of their space on their show date.

Q - What must I bring to sell at SoWa Vintage?

A - Please bring all supplies and display items for selling your merchandise.  SoWa Vintage has a limited number of tables to rent at $10 per table per week.

Tables must be returned at the end of the selling day unless rented for the following week.

Q - If I  stay consecutive weeks, can I leave my merchandise and is the building secure?

A - Yes.  Vendors who have PAID for their space may leave items week to week.  The building is locked and secured.  The parking lot is attended and parking during the week by permit is strictly enforced.

Q - Can weekly, monthly or seasonal vendors set up/refresh other days other than Sunday?

A - Yes. The Market requires that each vendor change their display EACH WEEK.

SoWa Vintage offers a set up day during the week prior to market day as well as Sunday before opening.

Q - Do I need any special permits to sell at the market?

A - Yes. Tax ID Numbers are REQUIRED in Massachusetts. All Exhibitors must be in compliance with State & Federal Tax Laws and display Tax ID Certificate in booth. This is required for both in state and out of state vendors. If you do not have a tax id certificate, you can obtain one online in a few minutes at no cost. Click here to register with the Massachusetts Department of Revenue.


Q - How do I pay for my reserved space at SoWa Vintage Market?

A - We accept electronic payment (via PayPal) or you can mail a check made out to S & J Show Promotions, LLC and send to:

S & J Show Promotions LLC

347 Essex Street
Lynnfield, MA 01940

When sending a check, please write the dates you are paying for in the memo section.

Q - Is there vendor parking?

A - Yes. Vendors can park at 500 Albany Street. Vendors and their employees are not allowed to park in the parking lot of the market.

Q - What happens if it rains?

A - The Sowa Vintage Market operates rain or shine protected from the elements.

Q - Do I have to accept credit cards?

A - Credit cards are not required, but many vendors find accepting credit cards increases sales opportunities.

Q - Is there an ATM nearby?

A - Yes.  We have an ATM on site in the SoWa Vintage Building, Sundays only.  MONEY removed end of day.

Citizens, Mercantile and Citi Bank are located 2 blocks away on Washington Street and the Seven Eleven (also 3 blocks away on Washington Street) has an ATM.

 

Q - Is there a place to purchase food and coffee nearby?

A - The South End is home to some of Boston's best cafes, restaurants and bakeries, many are just a few short blocks away.  During the SoWa Sundays events (May-October) various food trucks on site offer delicious coffee and assorted nourishment.  Mohr & McPherson has recently opened a cafe at the Harrison Avenue end of the SoWa VM building.

Q - Are there porters to help load in/load out?

A - Porters are made by reservations in ADVANCE of your market day.  Porters work for tips from vendors but we do ask that you allow SoWa VM to coordinate porters for you (you may bring your own helpers, please indicate who will be helping on your application).

Q - Are there bathrooms?

A - Yes.  The studios at 450 Harrison (next to us) have bathrooms on floors 2,3, 4.   SoWa also offers porta-toilets at the Open Market.

There are also a few area cafes that have restrooms for patrons.