Vendor event software
Software for maker & artisan markets.
Makers and artisans run different events than farmers — slower drift through booths, longer dwell times, higher per-vendor variation. Tentpole handles maker markets, artisan fairs, and handmade-goods events with the same AI tools that help farmers markets, tuned for makers.
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What Tentpole handles for maker market
- Vendor applications with category-specific fields (medium, materials, price range)
- Portfolio uploads + image gallery per vendor
- AI booth layouts that cluster by medium (ceramics with ceramics, jewelry with jewelry)
- Booth-fee tiers (table, single booth, double booth, premium corner)
- Pop-up event scheduling (one-off, monthly, seasonal)
- Day-of vendor check-in via tablet
Why organizers pick Tentpole for this
- Built by a market organizer (the founder runs Sunny's Markets) who works with makers every weekend
- AI vendor scoring catches resold mass-produced items before they apply through
- Maker-friendly per-event pricing (no per-vendor seat tax)
- Free vendor application templates tuned for makers (see template)
- We'll migrate your maker contact list free
FAQ
Does Tentpole handle Etsy-style vendor portfolios?
Yes — each vendor profile supports a portfolio gallery, social links, and a written description. Vendors keep their portfolio between events.
Can I run different fees for craft vendors vs. food vendors at the same maker market?
Yes — booth tiers are per-event and you can set unlimited tiers.
How is this different from a farmers market platform?
It's the same platform. The difference is the vendor category options, application questions, and booth layout heuristics. We configure for makers by default if you say it's a maker market.