Vendor event software
Software for antique fairs.
Antique organizers have run successful shows for decades with paper applications and a Rolodex. Tentpole brings the operational efficiency of modern software while respecting how the antique community works — relationship-driven, vendor-rosters that persist for years, walk-up traffic.
Start a free trial 7 days free · Core $39/mo or Pro $69/mo · We’ll migrate from any tool for free.What Tentpole handles for antique fair
- Vendor application with item categories (furniture, jewelry, art, books, etc.)
- Approved-vendor whitelist for invite-only shows
- Booth layout with traffic flow optimization
- Walk-up vendor registration at the gate
- Cash + card both supported
- Multi-event vendor history (your trusted dealer list across decades)
Why organizers pick Tentpole for this
- Built for traditional antique organizers transitioning from paper
- Cash collection still works — we don't force card-only
- Vendor history persists indefinitely (your dealer list stays yours)
- Founder available by phone for organizers who prefer it that way
- Free migration from spreadsheet, ManageMyMarket, or anything else
FAQ
Will my older vendors be able to use this?
Vendors apply through a direct event link with a guided form.
Can I keep my approved-dealer list across events?
Yes — vendor profiles and your organizer history remain available in your workspace.
Can I run a one-day antique fair without a long contract?
Tentpole Core is $39 per month and can be canceled from Settings. There is no annual contract requirement.