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.
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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 via a web link — no account required. Many of our older vendors prefer it because they don't have to learn a new app. Walk-up registration handles the rest.
Can I keep my approved-dealer list across decades?
Yes — vendor profiles persist forever. Your trusted-dealer whitelist is yours and grows over time.
Can I run a one-day antique fair without monthly costs?
Tentpole's $150/mo Core plan is flat — if you run 1 event a year, you can subscribe just for the month around it. We don't lock you in.