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Events

Our main events will always be our markets, but we've expanded to even more fun queer events, including prom and a pageant! Also, be on the lookout for classes we'll be hosting at our new office!

Markets

Four markets per year in Wisconsin, one per season! Spring & Spooky are located at the Wisconsin Rugby Club in Cottage Grove. Pride & Holiday are located at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison.

How to Participate

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Attend a market

Find trinkets, treasures, and more by shopping our wide variety of vendors at each Big Gay Market! At each market, you will find art, local organizations, small businesses, food and drinks. No market will ever be the same, with a different variety of new and seasoned vendors at each market.

Apply to be a vendor

Bring your wares and whimsy to The Big Gay Market! By being a vendor at The Big Gay Market, you are reaching a demographic of kind and generous attendees.

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Sponsor the market

Help us keep the market accessible to our artists and attendees by sponsoring the market! Sponsorships range in size and offer many different options for prime advertising on our social media and at our events.

Shop our online store

Browse and collect Big Gay Market merch designed and created by the owners and collaborators of the market!

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Donate

Support The Big Gay Market through donations! Your contributions help us continue our mission of providing safer spaces for the queer community in Madison and beyond.

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