Goose Market
Fennville Goose Festival invites you to apply to participate in the 2024 Goose Market! This year we are celebrating our 40th Festival! New this year the Goose Market will be juried to ensure high quality items and to minimize duplication. Applicants will be required to submit photos of their items with their application. We are also excited to announce the addition of a premium Indoor Market (30 booths) option along with our Outdoor Market (70 booths)!
Goose Market Hours
Friday, October 11, 2024, 6pm - 9pm (optional to participate)
Saturday, October 12, 2024, 9am - 7pm
Sunday, October 13, 2024, 11am - 4pm
Important Dates
Application deadline: October 1, 2024
Acceptance information announced by October 6th
Accepted Vendor Booth Fee Deadline: October 9th
*Vendors will be notified via email regarding acceptance on September 8, 2024. Upon acceptance they will have until September 15, 2024 to submit booth fee payment. More information regarding check in/set up times will also be sent at that time along with Indoor/Outdoor Booth specific information.
Market Categories and Booth Fees
Handcrafted - 70 spots available (fine art, textiles, prepackaged homemade food, *ready to eat items are prohibited, ceramics, sublimation, etc,) Outdoor $50, Indoor $150
Vintage - 10 spots available (refurbished vintage and antique items) Outdoor $50, Indoor $150
Non Profit - 8 spots available FREE
Buy/Sell Vendor - 6 spots available (Tupperware, Avon, Scentsy, etc.) Outdoor $50, Indoor $150
Business Promotions - (non-selling) 6 spots available Outdoor Only $100
*Electrical is available for an additional $50
*Outdoor spaces are approximately 12x12, Indoor spaces are approximately 10x10
*Refunds will only be given in the event of a medical emergency where written documentation from you physician is submitted
Outdoor Market is located in or adjacent to the downtown Fennville parking lot on the corner of M89 & Maple Street. Booth spaces are both in the grass and on pavement and will be assigned upon check in to assure a good set up flow. Vendors are required to ensure that their booth is properly secured. Vendors are responsible for supplying their own tent, tables, chairs, etc.
Indoor Market is located at 202 E. Main Street, Downtown Fennville (the former Children's Museum). Booth spaces will be assigned upon check in to assure a good set up flow. Vendors are responsible for supplying their own tables, chairs, etc.
*Police will be on site throughout the Festival. The Goose Festival will not be held responsible for any lost, stolen, or damaged items.
Youth Gosling Market
Youth age 17 and under can try their hand at selling anthing they can dream up - jewelry, artwork, crafts, drawings, etc.
Registration for a youth table is FREE!
The Goosling Market will be open on Saturday from 11am - 7pm & Sunday from 11am - 3pm.
The Gosling Market will be located under a large tent in the grass area next to city hall (the old Chemical Bank). Tables will be provided under the tent for youth vendors to set up during the day while the market is open.
Youth vendors can bring the items they wish to sell and set them up on a provided table. Youth vendors MUST be present while they have items for sale. Youth vendors may leave at any time but they must take their sale items with them.