Last Fridays Makers Markets (May - October, 2025, 5:30-8:30 PM) are community art fairs on the Old Orange County Courthouse Lawn dedicated to showcasing:
✨ Local artists/makers, offering original, handmade work—an excellent market for both emerging and established artists!
✨ Exciting arts programming, entertainment, community collaborations, family activities and crafts, brought to you by HAC!
✨ A limited number of local organizations, community groups, and nonprofits offering good works, activities, and services to the public.
APPLY TO VEND
2025 Last Fridays Makers Markets vendor applications are now OPEN!
There are two different rolling applications depending on whether you are applying as an Artist/Maker or a Community Group. These applications are for eligibility to participate in the Last Fridays Makers Markets, MAY - OCTOBER 2025. Please carefully review the FAQ before selecting your application option.
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Frequently Asked Questions:
Is there an application fee?
The nonrefundable one-time application fee for 2025 is $20.00. *Pricing is subject to change in future programming years.
When is the application deadline?
New applications will be reviewed for the upcoming market around the 15th of each month, April-September 2025, by a panel of experienced artists and market professionals. If you would like to be eligible for an upcoming Last Fridays market, be sure to submit your application by the 15th of the month prior.
Do I need to apply every month I want to participate?
Once an Approved Vendor, you will automatically qualify to reserve a spot in any 2025 Last Fridays Makers Market as space allows. Only one application approval is needed per calendar year. Becoming an Approved Vendor does not guarantee a market spot. Once approved, you will still need to reserve your spot in each monthly market.
When do I need to reserve my spot by?
Right now, to ensure new vendors fair opportunity to participate, we are only offering spots on a month by month basis. The deadline to reserve your spot will be one week prior to each market date. Reserving a market spot is $35.00 per date. *Pricing is subject to change in future programming years. Limited spots are available. Once sold out, the market is at capacity until the next month's spots become available. New spots are posted around the 1st of each month.
I'm an Approved Vendor. What do I need to bring?
Vendors must provide tent, tables, and any additional supplies needed to sell their work, including weather protection (sandbags, tent flaps, tarps, etc.) in the event of light rain or winds. Limited assistance will be available on-site during market hours. Be prepared to setup/break down and maintain your booth independently.
What is the weather policy?
Last Fridays & the Art Walk are rain or shine events. We will only cancel/reschedule or relocate outdoor activities in the event of severe or dangerous weather (high winds that would prohibit the safe maintenance of tents, or excess rain that would cause flood, severe thunderstorms projected for the duration of the event, etc.). If this is necessary, we will notify you of the cancellation by 3 PM on the market date at the latest.
Do I need to include sales tax?
Vendors are required to account for sales tax and all local guidelines and regulations applicable to the sale of goods at Last Fridays Makers Markets. Nonprofits and community groups selling goods, merchandise, or soliciting donations must comply with all federal, state, and local guidelines governing these activities. By applying to participate in Last Fridays Makers Markets, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless all entities associated with the Hillsborough Arts Council from any and all demands, expenses, fees, fines, penalties, suits, proceedings, actions and causes of action of any and every kind and naturing arising, or growing out of, or in any way connected with participation in an HAC Vendor Market.
Disclaimer
We ask that all participants be mindful and respectful to other vendors, HAC staff, volunteers, arts programming occurring in tandem with the market, and the public at all times. Anyone disrupting the quality and nature of these events will be asked to leave. HAC reserves the right to make changes to Last Fridays Makers Markets at any time, including Approved Vendor statuses, if an activity is no longer supportive to our mission or community access to arts programming.
MARKET LIGHTING!
Special event lighting for September & October's Last Fridays Makers Markets is brought to you courtesy of HAC Sponsor and Churton Street Champion, Get Lit Event Lighting!
Hillsborough Arts Council is supported in part by the generosity of local businesses through our Annual Sponsorship Program.
Support the arts, market your business, and give back to your community by becoming a Hillsborough Arts Council Sponsor today! For information on Sponsorship Levels & Benefits, click here.