Welcome!

This is the West Philly Bizarre Vendor Portal where you can learn about our locations, the process, applications, and more.

Please take time to read the information provided - we’ve tried to answer everything here because we are a small team and the amount of emails and messages can overwhelm us.

You’re likely here to apply to vend at Clark Park - keep scrolling for more info!

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION - READ THE DROPDOWNS

Vendors must use Marketspread.com to manage their account.
Invoices must be paid on time to vend. Set up auto-pay!
Attendance and Absence are taken seriously! Late cancellations and No Shows will not receive refunds. Late arrivals forfeit their spot to the waitlist and will not receive refunds or credits.
At Clark Park, we prioritize our legacy vendors and equitable opportunities for vendors living in West Philly. </aside>

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APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED! Due to long waitlists, we are temporarily closing applications at Clark Park. Follow us to get updates: https://westphillybizarre.kit.com/profile

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General FAQ

Please refer to the Vendor Handbooks below for specific information on each location.

How do I apply to become a vendor?
Can I sell food or drinks?
How much does it cost?
How do I check and change my dates in Marketspread?
How do I know if I’m vending at the Bizarre?
What is Marketspread?
What about Permits, Taxes, and Insurance?
What disability accommodations do you offer?

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Clark Park Info

Location	West Philly Bizarre at Clark Park is our first ever location! Clark Park is a historic park in West Philly at 43rd & Baltimore Ave. It has a rich history of vendors and creators, which we continue to this day.
General Dates and Times	The Bizarre at Clark Park operates from April through November on days which we have permits. There are no rain dates. These dates are subject to change. See the dates below.
For all events in Clark Park, please see the Friends of Clark Park event calendar.
Vendors that can and should apply	We host all kinds of artists, makers, flea vendors, and culture creators. Our focus is on legacy Clark Park vendors and those based in West Philly. However, anyone is able to apply.
Important things to note	Our permit does not allow for the sale of food and beverages. You can sign up with the Food Trust Farmers Market or UHURU if you want to vend on dates that are not on our schedule, or if you want to sell food and beverages.
The Handbook	Please read the Clark Park Vendor Handbook. You must agree to it to finish your application.
Link to Apply	Go here to apply. You will need to create a Marketspread account if you don’t already have one. Then search for “West Philly Bizarre” and click “Apply”.

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Meet the Team

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L-R: Cat Hofmann, Director. Cade O’Keeffe, Assistant Director. John McCoy, Market Operator.

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Hey!

We want to welcome you to West Philly Bizarre and wish you luck on your vending journey. We care about our work and your success.

A few things to know about us:

We love the community all of us are building together.
We like to keep the vibe chill and laid-back.
Good communication is great for everyone.
We get it, we’re vendors too!

If you ever need to talk us in-person, please stop by the orange West Philly Bizarre tent at Clark Park during a Bizarre. It’s located on Chester Ave, close to the corner of 43rd.

Thanks 😊

Cat, Cade, and John

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Contact information

West Philly Bizarre of CultureTrust Greater Philadelphia is a fiscally-sponsored 501c3 non-profit. Our mailing address is located at 1315 Walnut Street, Suite 300, Philadelphia, PA 19107.

To contact us, please email [email protected] or text us at 1-833-701-2890 (this line is text-only).

Link to this page https://tinyurl.com/wpbvendors

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