FAQ & More Info
How can I participate in the market?
The Merry Market is accepting artisit and vendor applications via google form to the event coordinator, Kelsey Perala. The application fee is $10 and can be sent via venmo to @amycuny. Once the application is submitted and the fee is received, our team will be making vendor selections and the coordinator will let you know if you are accepted. Once accepted, the booth fee will be due within 3 business days, same payment form as the application. We do have a limit per category and once that limit is hit, you'll be put on a wait list. We will also update the website and social media pages when each category gets filled.
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Do I need a license and pay taxes?
You may be required to purchase a state/county business license for Baldwin County. Everyone registered for a booth or making tangibles sales during a market event held within Baldwin County is required to file Sales Tax.
You can contact the Sales & Use Tax/License Department for more information.
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Do I need a insurance?
You need to have insurance for your products in case there is a wind event, accident, etc. It is required send proof of insurance via email or show proof of insurance at registration.
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What time is registration?
On-site registration will begin at 6 AM on Saturday, Novemeber 8th, 2025. The registration area will be located at the ARK office in the ARK Commercial Complex off Highway 181. Set-up will be between 6 AM and 9:15 AM.
You will have to register in person. You will have to park your vehicle in a legal spot in the back parking lot and then walk to the front of the building. Be aware that if you are parked within the market boundaries, you have to move your car at 9:15 pm to avoid being towed while being in line for registration. and set-up.
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What do I need to register?
To register, you will need to bring your acceptance letter, driver’s license, business license, and insurance with you.
Only accepted artists may register. NO SUBSTITUTES OR SPOUSES.
At registration your will receive your vendor packet which includes:
Booth ID Card (Please keep inside plastic folder and place at front right-hand corner of booth)
Parking Decal/Parking Guidelines (Must be visible on your dashboard during market hours)
Name Tag and Lunch Ticket(s)
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What time can I set up?
You can start setup on Saturday between 6-9:15 AM before the market opens from 10-5 PM.
You cannot park anywhere within the market prior to set up on Saturday and you cannot begin unloading or setting up until ARK owners give the all clear. If you try to come in early, you will be asked to leave and this will put you at the end of the line.
Once you have set up your booth, you will need to remove your vehicle outside the barricades and park them in a legal parking spot.
During the market, vehicles are not allowed within the barricades and a cart needs to be used if you need to restock.
What is my booth number?
The pre-assigned booth numbers will be sent to the artists prior to the market by the coordinator. Please bring your forms that were emailed with you to registration along with your ID.​​
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Who can I contact if I have questions during the market?
Kelsey Perala , the event coordinator, will be on sight the entire day and during registration the day prior and in the morning. Kelsey is the first line of contact. The ARK team will also be on-site and will be able to guide you to the right spot.