Since 2015 it has been the desire of Love, the Locals to create a market experience of curated handmade makers to celebrate the talents of the maker community. We know how important it is when the community chooses to shop small and local, and poured our gratitude for that into our markets.

FALL APPLEJACK MARKET

Nothing quite says fall like AppleJack Festival in Nebraska City! For our Fall Market we will once again be hitting the road and headed back to Arbor Day Farm in Nebraska City as a part of the AppleJack Festival. We are excited to hold the market in the historic Arbor Day Farm barns as a part of this quintessential fall festival. This is a two day market (Saturday + Sunday) with the option for vendors to participate in one or both days. Please read through the FAQ’s below before submitting your application. If you have additional questions please send us an email.

Fall Applications are now CLOSED.

Applicants will be notified of application status on or before July 15th.

Holiday applications will be available June 14th - September 23rd.

WHAT'S THE PROCESS TO GET IN?

You'll need to complete an application to apply for Love, The Locals. This includes a $10 application fee that is non-refundable.

This is a curated show, we require applicants to fill out and submit an application. We are looking for high quality handmade goods that align with the vision of Love, The Locals. By curating the show we are able to make it a wonderful high quality experience for both makers and shoppers. Those curating the show will be giving special attention to:

• unique and high-quality products

• modern branding, designs, visuals, and high-quality photos

• brands located in Nebraska (preferred, but not required)

• brands with an established web presence and eCommerce platform

Due to the excitement for Love, The Locals, our applicant pool has been increasing!  We spend 12+hours looking at applications, photos, websites and reading about the passion people have for their businesses.  To offset the amount of time and energy it takes to review the applications and make selections to curate the show we are implementing a non-refundable application fee.  

HOW MANY VENDORS ARE ACCEPTED?

For our Fall AppleJack Market we have 40-50 vendor spaces.

ARE THERE ANY VENDOR SPECIFICATIONS?

We are looking for makers of high quality handmade goods to apply. You must posses a Nebraska Sales Tax ID AND either sign a waiver or provide insurance coverage on your booth space. 

Food Vendors will be required to show/provide appropriate food permits and work with the Health Department to ensure you are fully in compliance to be a food vendor. 

DO YOU NEED FOOD TRUCK VENDORS?

Yes! We have several spaces for food truck vendors to set up in front of the historic barns, and would LOVE to have you join us.

WHAT IS THE SET UP LIKE?

The fall market is set-up in the historic barns at Arbor Day Farm. Most booths will be in the barns which have an open and airy feel. These spaces are partially covered to fully covered depending on where you are. We have 9x9 and 14x7 spaces available for set-up in the barns.

You will be required to provide your own set-up and tables/display. If you apply for a 10x10 tent space you will be required to provide your own tent. We strive to have an aesthetically pleasing market and hope that you'll put your best creative foot forward in making your display pop and easy to shop for your customers.  Part of our selection process does include reviewing what a typical set up looks like for your business. 

Are there outdoor booth options?

Yes. There are limited spaces that are completely outdoor and will require you to provide a tent. These outdoor spaces are 10x10.

WHAT ABOUT BOOTH SHARING?

No booth sharing allowed. Only one booth space allowed per vendor.

What can I expect for an audience? 

To give you an idea of audience size, at our 2022 Fall show we had approx. 3,200 shoppers come through. Arbor Day Farm has lots of activities going on, and we are excited to be joining them once again. We are looking forward to the AppleJack Festival, and can’t wait to enjoy fall with you. While we can't promise anything for your sales, we can promise you a good time, camaraderie with other local makers and of course apples!

What is AppleJack Festival?

The AppleJack Festival is a regional event in Nebraska City celebrating the start of the apple harvest. The opening weekend of AppleJack Festival is September 21st - 22nd, 2024. The AppleJack Festival has been named one of the top ten Fall Festivals by USA Today. Find out more about the Nebraska City AppleJack Festival here.

How is it promoted? 

Our event is heavily promoted through our social media (Facebook and Instagram). We will also be sending out a few event emails to our shoppers. This event is a collaboration with Arbor Day Farm. Arbor Day Farm will be promoting this event and the AppleJack Festival weekend.

We kindly ask that ALL participating makers + businesses join us in spreading the word, shouting from the rooftops, and telling everyone you know about the event. Social media graphics will be provided to you for promotional use once accepted. These graphics can be used on social media or in an email newsletter.

WHAT IS THE WEATHER POLICY?

The show will go on rain or shine, sleet or snow.

WHAT IS THE CANCELLATION POLICY? 

We understand that life happens, and you may need to cancel. Unfortunately we are unable to offer refunds. Please email us with questions should you need to cancel.

Apply:

Applications for 2024 Fall Market are open June 14th - July 10th. Applicants will be notified of application status on or before July 15th. Apply below.

What are the Dates and Times?

This is a Two Day Market Event

• Saturday, September 21st 10 AM - 6 PM

• Sunday, September 22nd 10 AM - 4 PM

Lodging

Should you choose to stay the night in Nebraska City the Arbor Day Farm Lied Lodge is walking distance from the historic barns and a great option.

Pricing:

This is a Two Day market event. You have the option to participate in one or both days. Please review the booth sizes, and options below:

• 9er - A 9x9 Booth Space

  • 1 Day-$150.00

  • 2 Days-$260.00

• 10er-A 10x10 Tent Space (Bring your own tent) -Space is limited

  • 1 Day-$160.00

  • 2 Days-$270.00

• 14er- A 14x7 Booth Space

  • 1 Day-$165

  • 2 Day-$275

APPLY FOR LOve, The locals 2024 FALL Market

Fall Applications are Closed.

Applicants will be notified of application status on or before July 15th.

Holiday applications will be available June 14th - September 23rd.