Question 1

When are your markets?

Accepted Answer

Indoor Located at Heartland Church: 
March 22nd, 2025
November 22nd, 2025

Question 2

General Requirements

Accepted Answer

- 608 Markets at Heartland is an indoor event and will be held rain, snow or shine. 
- There are no booth refunds within 30 days of the market. 
- All vendors must be set up completely by 9:00am when the doors open and must remain fully set up until 3:00p.
- Vendors may share a booth but both vendors must apply and be approved.
 
Please read through the FAQ below for more details

Question 3

How do I apply

Accepted Answer

All applications open January of the year of the market.

Please read through all the market details before submitting your application. 
 
Please subscribe to our vendor email list to be notified when applications are open for future markets.

Question 4

What type of vendors do you accept?

Accepted Answer

We accept vintage collectors, handmade artisan vendors, lifestyle good vendors, specialty boutiques, artists. We are seeking unique, current, and interesting items that our customers will be excited to shop. We limit the amount of vendors in each category so that our vendors do great and our customers have a good variety of vendors to shop. You may have a few "new mass produced" items in your booth but the majority of merchandise for sale must be handcrafted, vintage, or locally made. 
 
This is a juried show, set-up and display are very important. We will be visiting your social media sites to look through photos of your merchandising. If you have not sold at a show before or are just starting up please do not hesitate to apply. We love finding new talent that is just starting out. Not all applications will be accepted. 
 
We do not allow direct sales (MLM) or pyramid scheme businesses

Question 5

Where is 608 Markets located?

Accepted Answer

608 Markets March and Holiday are held indoors at Heartland Church, 800 Wilburn Rd, Sun Prairie, WI.

Question 6

What are booth fees and sizes?

Accepted Answer

2025 Market Season Fees:

Booth Options 
We have a variety of indoor booth spaces available. Booths come unfurnished. It is your responsibility to bring all tables and displays needed for your products. You must fit yourself/any helpers within your booth footprint. We do not have the option for electricity. 
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Sizes:
Booth fees range from $80-165 and are collected when you submit your application. All applicants not accepted or added to the waitlist are not charged a fee. 
 
*Fees are subject to change*

Question 7

Do I need insurance for 608 Markets?

Accepted Answer

Insurance Requirement: It is strongly recommended that each vendor obtain an insurance policy that provides coverage for their booth space. 608 Markets will not be collecting Certificates of Insurance (COI) for the 2025 markets. Makers Market SP, LLC/DBA 608 Markets, the City of Sun Prairie, and Heartland Church shall not be held liable for any damage, injury, or loss occurring within a vendor's booth space.

Question 8

Can I share a booth with another vendor?

Accepted Answer

You are welcomed to share a booth space with another vendor. Please be sure to clearly list the name of the vendor you would like to share with on your application. 
 
Only one vendor will be listed on our website, vendor map and marketed through our Social Media outlets. Please inform us which vendor would like to be featured in your application.

Question 9

Do you allow Direct Sales?

Accepted Answer

No, we do not allow direct sales, MLM, or pyramid scheme businesses at 608 Markets

Question 10

What is your refund policy?

Accepted Answer

There are no booth refunds 30 days prior to the market.

The full booth fee is required to complete your application to the market. If you are not accepted or added to our waitlist you are not charged any fees. 
 
If you are accepted into 608 Markets and are no longer able to attend, you will be reimbursed your full booth fee minus transaction fees if we are notified 30 days before the market's opening date. 
 
608 Markets take place rain, snow or shine

Question 11

When is set up and tear down for Markets?

Accepted Answer

Friday Night: 3pm-5pm
Saturday (day of market) - 6:00am-9am
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- All booths must be completely set up by 9:00 am. 
​- Vendors may NOT start breaking down their booth prior to the close of the market at 3:00 pm.

Question 12

Does 608 Markets take a percentage of my sales from the day?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely not! All sales made in your booth the day of our event are yours to keep. 
 
All vendors are responsible for charging and filing their own Wisconsin sales tax (5.5%) for sales during the market. Be sure to account for paying Uncle Sam after the market is over. :)

Question 13

I have some big items but how are customers going to get them to their vehicles?

Accepted Answer

608 Markets does not offer porters for our indoor markets at Heartland Church.

Question 14

How many vendors do you have at your indoor 608 Markets?

Accepted Answer

We have limited booth spaces available and host a variety of 70-85 vendors.

Question 15

How many customers do you have at indoor 608 Markets?

Accepted Answer

2023 - November was our first year hosting at Heartland Church and we hosted 2800+ shoppers
2024 - March Market - 1800+
2024 - November - 2900+
2025 - March Market - 1900+

Question 16

Can I bring my pet to hang with me for the day?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, NO pets are allowed at any 608 Markets events. Service pets are the only exception.

Question 17

Do you donate any vendor booth spaces for charities and local organizations?

Accepted Answer

We love working with local charities and organizations. Please emails us at hello@608markets.com to share your booth idea and get more information.

Indoor Vendor FAQs