The information below is intended to provide clarity on the Municipal Market of Atlanta’s Pop-Up Table Vending Program.
These FAQs are designed to support transparency, consistency, and positive experience for all vendors and customers.
Vendor Selection
How are vendors selected for table vending?
Vendors are selected based on multiple factors, including overall brand presentation and marketing, product quality and presentation, local production, professionalism, communication, support of other small businesses, and positive engagement with customers.
Fees, Refunds, and Scheduling
What is your refund policy?
All table vending fees are non-refundable. If a vendor cannot attend a scheduled vending day, fees may be transferred to a future Market date. Vendors who do not show up without prior notification (except in rare emergencies) will forfeit their fee.
Can I request a specific vending space?
Yes. Vendors may request a specific space by paying in advance. Space requests require a minimum commitment of four (4) weeks.
What happens if I arrive after the scheduled vending start time?
How often does table vending take place?
Table vending typically runs Monday through Saturday. Mondays are slower but are viewed as an opportunity to build consistency and community.
Is there a minimum number of vending days required?
No. Vendors may select the days they wish to vend once approved. Vendors who repeatedly cancel after making a schedule may be temporarily removed from the program.
Can I request a last-minute table vending assignment?
Last-minute requests are difficult to accommodate. As stated in the Table Vending Policy, you must make your payment at least 12 hours before vending.
Permits, Licenses, and Compliance
Are permits or business licenses required?
General business permits are not required. Food vendors must have ServSafe certification and or a Fulton County food handler license. Depending on the type of product, certain vendors might need to have liability insurance.
Product Categories
Will there be multiple vendors selling similar products?
There is no guarantee of category exclusivity. The Market works to maintain a balanced vendor mix and avoid placing similar products side-by‑side when possible.
What types of businesses are accepted?
We support local artisans, handmade crafters, and small businesses, including locally produced pre-packaged foods, jewelry, fashion, accessories, candles, fragrances, wellness products, home goods, art, macramé, and pet products.
What types of businesses are not accepted?
The Market does not accept THC-based products, resellers or wholesalers, smoke shops, weapons dealers, chain restaurants, or political or religious propaganda.
Market Operations
When would a vending day be cancelled or rescheduled?
Vending may be cancelled or moved to another date if bad weather or safety issues force the Market to close.
What happens if I forget to validate my parking ticket?
If you don’t validate your parking before you leave, the gate attendants will charge you the full parking fee. Parking validation is the vendor’s responsibility.
These FAQs are intended to complement the Table Vending Policy, which all vendors are required to read and sign. The Market reserves the right to update policies and procedures as needed to ensure fairness, safety, and a high-quality experience for all.
