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Vendors - Holiday 2026

The waitlist for The Big Gay HOLIDAY Market 2026 is now open!

The Big Gay HOLIDAY Market

December 18th - 19th, 2026

Alliant Energy Center

1919 Alliant Energy Center Way

Friday: 5pm - 10pm (18+ only)

Saturday: 10am - 5pm

More details TBA!

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Holiday 2026 Waitlist

This form is for the market WAITLIST. You will only be contacted if a spot becomes availible.


December 18th – 19th, 2026

  • Friday: 5pm – 10pm (18+ only)

  • Saturday: 9am vendor shopping hour/Patreon entry. 10am – 5pm. Masks required 10am-12pm on Saturday.


You must be 18+ to vend at The Big Gay HOLIDAY Market. Helpers under the age of 18 are only permitted to help on Saturday.

If you are interested in being a collaborative sponsor, please visit our sponsor page for more info: https://www.thebiggaymarketllc.com/sponsors

Business Info

What do you make? Select all that apply:
Do your creations include explicit material?
Yes
No

Online Presence

Please list any and all web addresses and handles that you use for your business in the following boxes. If not applicable, leave blank.

The following question is optional, does not impact your application, and may be used when promoting your business. Please check all that apply to your business:

Example: The Big Gay Market LLC creates LGBTQ+ focused art markets in the Madison, WI area that prioritize diversity, accessibility, and queer joy.

Vending Info

Please choose your vending experience from the choices below:
This is my first market ever!
I’ve done a few shows
I’ve done more shows than I can count
You must have a Wisconsin Seller’s Permit to vend at our markets. Do you have, or plan to acquire, a Wisconsin Seller’s Permit number?
Yes
No
I have an exception
Please choose your booth preference (this does NOT guarantee your booth selection):
Inline booth (10x10) = $325
Corner booth (10x10) = $375
Shared corner booth (10x10) = $400
Double booth (2 corners, 10x20) = $675
Non-Profit / Small Organization (table and 2 chairs provided) (8x6) = $100
18+ Artist/Maker/Small Business (8x6) (Friday night ONLY) (table and 2 chairs included) = $100
Emerging Artist (8x6) (open to new vendors/beginners ONLY) (Saturday only!) (table and 2 chairs included) = $100
QUINT: All weekend booth at a lower price. Table/chairs NOT included. 6ft table space only, snug space with 5 makers total in the same area. = $150
No preference (does not apply to shared booths)

NOTE: Table and chairs NOT included unless otherwise specified

Additional Info

If accepted, do you need electricity? Electric costs over $200 - this cost is directly from the venue and The Big Gay Market does not receive any of the money. Electricity can be purchased day-of and does not need to be bought ahead of time.
Yes
No
Maybe
If accepted, do you need paid wifi? Paid wifi is generally a more stable connection, and costs over $100 - this cost is directly from the venue and The Big Gay Market does not receive any of the money. Wifi can be purchased day-of. Free wifi is available.
Yes
No
Maybe
If accepted, would you like to donate to our fundraiser raffle?
Yes
No
Maybe
If accepted, would you like to participate in our stamp rally? It is $50 to participate - this will cover materials and prizes for attendees.
Yes
No
If accepted, would you like to be considered for financial assistance to help offset the cost of your booth? Assistance is not guaranteed and is conditional on the sponsorships we receive.
Yes
No

Please consider we reserve funds for vendors experiencing genuine financial hardship - this is not a discounted booth rate.

Are you interested in hosting an artist workshop during the event? If so, please give a brief description of what you would like to teach. You MUST have a way to collect money in advance, or offer the workshop for free.

If you are WAITLISTED, would you like to be put on our “short list” of vendors we can call within 24 hours of the show to fill in for last minute vendor drop-outs?
Yes
No

Anything else you’d like us to know about yourself or your business? Do you have any questions/concerns about the market? Please list any neighbors you’d like to have, any sensory accommodation requests, accessibility needs, etc. here!

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