Built for vendors who sell at markets, fairs & pop-ups

Find vendor events worth showing up for.

Vendor Buddy curates local events, tracks deadlines, and gives you the tools and insights to help you have a more successful business as a vendor — so you stop guessing and start maximizing on your time and investments.

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Free Starter account No card required

Vendor smiling at her candle booth at an outdoor maker market

Booth Score 8.4/10

Projected ROI +$340 after booth & travel

Deadline in 6 days

Everything in one place

Curated event discovery
Deadline & alert tracking
Community reviews
Booth & ROI tools
Cancel anytime

The Reality

Great products don't guarantee profitable events.

Here's the problem as we see it…

Finding great events is harder than it should be. Opportunities are scattered across Facebook, Eventbrite, and a lot of word of mouth.
You don't know if an event is worth it. Attendance estimates, booth placement, and vendor competition are often just educated guesses.
Most vendors don't know their true costs. Booth fees, travel, inventory, processing fees, and time all impact profitability more than most realize.
Your booth may be costing you sales. If shoppers don't notice you, understand what you sell, or feel invited to stop, they'll simply keep walking.

was built to change that.

How it works

Discover, save, apply, review — and sell smarter.

Four steps that replace the scattered spreadsheet-and-screenshot workflow you're using now.

01

Discover curated local events

Browse verified markets, fairs, and pop-ups filtered by your category, radius, and dates. No more scrolling Facebook groups at midnight.
02

Save the ones worth your time

Build a shortlist, compare booth fees and foot traffic, and get reminded before application windows close.
03

Track deadlines before they pass

Never miss an application window again. See exactly how many days remain before each deadline closes.

Deadline countdown
04

Review after you sell

Leave and read honest reviews from other vendors. Build a reputation that gets you into better events over time.

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Tools

Valuable tools for vendor success.

Rate My Booth

AI-powered feedback on your booth setup.

Upload photos of your booth and get instant AI analysis across branding, visual appeal, product display, engagement potential, and functionality. See your overall score, read detailed feedback, and get actionable pro tips to stand out and convert more visitors.

Overall booth score with category breakdown
AI feedback on 5 key metrics
Strengths & opportunities highlighted
Pro tips to improve your setup

Rate my booth

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Pricing-to-Profit Calculator

Know your true costs and profitable price.

Enter your supplies, labor, overhead, and event fees. Vendor Buddy calculates your true cost per unit, wholesale and retail targets, your sweet-spot price, and exactly how many units you need to sell to break even at each event.

Supplies, labor, and overhead built in
True cost per unit — not a guess
Wholesale, retail target, and sweet-spot pricing
Break-even units per event

Run the numbers

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Vendor Buddy pricing-to-profit calculator showing supplies, labor, overhead inputs and cost per unit, wholesale, retail target, sweet spot, and break-even results

Everything you need

One toolkit for finding events and selling at them.

Beyond discovery, Vendor Buddy gives you the tools to track, apply, review, and grow — all in one place.

Curated discovery

Verified events filtered by category, radius, and dates — not crowd-dumped listings.

Saved shortlist

Bookmark events, compare fees and foot traffic, and decide which ones are worth it.

Deadline alerts

Never miss an application window again. Get notified before deadlines close.

Community reviews

Honest reviews from vendors who've actually set up at the event.

Vendor checklist pack

Free setup, packing, and day-of checklist for every authenticated vendor.

Direct messaging

Message event hosts directly and keep all your event comms in one thread.

Lead generation

VIP-only tools to find local businesses and turn event traffic into repeat customers.

What makes an event worth it?

Six signals we track so you don't have to.

Booth fee

Is the cost reasonable for the expected foot traffic?

Deadline

How much time do you have to decide and apply?

Foot traffic

Estimated attendees and vendor-to-visitor ratio.

Vendor fit

Is your category saturated or underserved at this event?

Reviews

What did vendors who've been there actually say?

Repeatability

Is this a recurring event worth building a relationship with?

You're early

Join now and shape the roadmap.

Vendor Buddy is built by a vendor, for vendors. Early members lock in founding pricing, get direct input on features, and join a community that's rewriting how vendors find good events.

Lock in lifetime VIP
Shape features with direct feedback
Join a vendor-first community
Build a winning setup

Stop wasting weekends today.

Vendors who stopped guessing

Real vendors. Fewer bad events.

“I used to spend three hours a week scrolling Facebook groups. Now I open Vendor Buddy, save five events, and I'm done in ten minutes.”

MC Mara C.
Candle maker · Raleigh, NC

“The deadline alerts alone are worth it. I've stopped missing application windows for the markets I actually want.”

JT James T.
Woodworker · Atlanta, GA

“Being able to read what other vendors thought of an event before I pay the booth fee? That's the feature I didn't know I needed.”

SR Sofia R.
Jewelry · Boston, MA

Get started

Start free. No card required.

Create your free Vendor Buddy account in 30 seconds. Browse events, save your shortlist, and use the booth tools — all free to start.

Questions

Answers before you sign up.

Is there really a free account?

Yes. The Starter plan is free forever — no card required. You can browse events, save your shortlist, and use the booth tools. Upgrade only when you're ready for more.

What do credits do?

Credits power advanced actions like detailed event insights and AI-powered booth analysis. Browsing and saving events don't cost credits.

Can I use this if I'm new to vending?

Absolutely. Vendor Buddy is built for first-timers and seasoned vendors alike. The free checklist pack, booth tools, and curated discovery help you find and prepare for your first event without the usual guesswork.

How are reviews handled?

Reviews come from vendors who've actually set up at the event. Members can leave and read reviews, so you get honest signal before you commit to a booth fee. Your personal reviews page lets you manage everything you've received and left.

Is it only for paid events?

Starter accounts can browse events and use the booth tools for free. Higher tiers unlock additional features like lead generation tools and priority support.

What plans are available?

Starter is free forever with no card required. You can browse events, save your shortlist, and use booth tools. Lead generation and other advanced tools are available on VIP. Sign up free to get started — you can explore all features from your dashboard.

Can I cancel anytime?

Yes. The Starter plan is free forever with no lock-in. If you upgrade, you can cancel anytime.

I'm an event host — is this for me?

Yes. Hosts can list events, manage vendor applications, use the booth layout manager, and message vendors directly. Reach out through the link below to learn about host tools.