Creative Collective Markets
Markets with Purpose
Find your next market opportunity.
Creative Collective connects artists, makers, food businesses, and independent vendors with public markets across the North Shore. Some opportunities are managed by us, some are produced with community partners, and many are open to vendors whether or not they are Creative Collective members.
Our annual market calendar
Opportunities throughout the year
These are the markets and festivals Creative Collective manages or co-produces. The timing below shows when each is held so vendors can plan ahead.
Love Letter Market
A Valentine’s-season celebration of local makers and small businesses, traditionally presented during Salem’s So Sweet. Expect handmade gifts, art, specialty treats, and plenty of heart. Co-produced with Love Letter Confections.
Next-season details pending.
Salem Arts Festival
A multi-day downtown celebration of visual art, performance, community creativity, and local creative businesses, co-produced with Salem Main Streets.
June 4–6, 2027 festival · vendor applications coming soon.
Love Is Love Pride Market
A joyful, all-ages artisan marketplace held during Salem Pride weekend, celebrating LGBTQ+ makers, allied businesses, self-expression, and community. Co-produced with Love Letter Confections.
Next-season details pending.
Salem Jazz & Soul Festival Marketplace
A curated marketplace alongside Salem’s annual celebration of live jazz, soul, and community, connecting handmade businesses with a music-loving audience.
Next application cycle not yet announced.
Peabody International Festival Artisan Market
A one-day downtown celebration of Peabody’s cultural diversity through food, music, art, and a curated artisan market produced with the City of Peabody.
2026 artisan applications open · deadline September 14.
Haunted Happenings Marketplace
Our largest annual vendor program, bringing a curated mix of makers, artisans, specialty food businesses, and Salem-inspired products to multiple downtown locations during October.
Visiting the 2026 Marketplace?
Explore dates, vendors and visitor details
Limited 2026 opening: Charlotte Forten Park.
“Haunted Happenings” is used with permission from BPM Productions, Inc.
From our vendor community
What vendors say
“We have nothing but great things to say regarding Creative Collective’s management during the Haunted Happenings.”
Jane Conforth — Got Glass
“Your team is top notch and the best!”
Anita Deeley — Beverly Bees
One profile. Future opportunities.
Join the vendor network
Create a reusable vendor profile so Creative Collective can learn about your business and contact you when relevant market opportunities open.
The form takes about 8–10 minutes. It is not an application for a specific event, membership is not required, and submitting a profile does not guarantee acceptance.
What to expect
How applications work
1
Choose an opportunity
Review the event status, audience, date, fee, and vendor requirements.
2
Apply to that event
Submit the event-specific application. The vendor profile alone does not reserve a space.
3
Watch for a decision
Many markets are curated or reviewed on a rolling basis. Acceptance and payment instructions arrive separately.
Where membership fits
Creative Collective membership is not required for many public market opportunities. Members may receive earlier notice, business support, and additional visibility, but membership never guarantees market acceptance.
Good to know
Vendor FAQ
Do I have to be a Creative Collective member?
No. Many public market opportunities are open to nonmembers. Membership offers other benefits, but it does not guarantee market acceptance.
Does the Vendor Inquiry Form apply me to every market?
No. It creates a reusable profile in our vendor network. Apply separately to any specific opportunity you want to attend.
Why are some markets curated?
Our team and event partners balance product categories, available space, audience fit, and event requirements to create a strong experience for vendors and visitors.
What should I prepare before applying?
Clear product photos, a concise business description, website or social links, required permits or insurance information, and the ability to meet the event’s setup rules.
Can food vendors apply?
Requirements vary by event. Read each opportunity carefully; some markets accept food vendors while others are limited to artists and makers.
Not sure where you fit?
Send us a quick note about your business and the kind of opportunity you are looking for.
