VENDOR SIGN-UP
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL 2025 EVENTS ARE ALREADY FULLY BOOKED, THE DETAILS BELOW ARE FOR 2026 MARKETS ONLY
Welcome to the new home for all OBB market vendor sign-ups! Applications are now live for all 2026 events. Please complete the application for every event that you are interested in participating in. Note that an application does not guarantee admittance. Priority will be given primarily based on adherence to theme. Confirmations and waitlist notifications will be sent out the week following the application deadline.
Questions may be directed to Lauren@oldbakerybeer.com
EAGLE MARKET
Saturday, January 3, 2026
11:30 AM - 3:30 PM
We are pleased to announce our inaugural Eagle Market in coordination with Alton’s popular Eagle Ice Festival! Ideal items would be Alton-themed, Eagle-themed, Bird-themed, or generally wintery!
Deadline to apply: December 1, 2025
BOOKS & BREWS
Saturday, January 24, 2026
11:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Books & Brews is our version of an adult book fair! This market is only open to authors, booksellers, or book-related creators. Please note that it will be a family friendly event, but books of all genres are welcome.
Deadline to apply: December 1, 2025
MEOW MARKET
Thursday, February 19, 2025
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Our second annual Meow Market will feature vendors with items made for cats & cat lovers. All vendor fees will be donated to Meowtown, and this event is also held on our Drink for a Cause Night during which we will donate back 25% of all beer and tea sales to the featured organization.
Deadline to apply: January 4, 2026
POKEMON DAY!
Friday, February 27, 2026
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
We are putting our own spin on Pokémon Day - a day to commemorate the launch of Pokémon red and green in 1996. This market will exclusively feature vendors with Pokémon-related items.
Deadline to apply: January 4, 2026
RIVERBEND EARTH DAY FESTIVAL
Saturday, April 11, 2026
11:30 AM - 4:30 PM
The annual Riverbend Earth Day is a celebration of our planet, nature, and all things sustainable. Appropriate vendors for this market will feature items that a recycled, upcycled, repurposed, or otherwise sustainable.
Deadline to apply: January 4, 2026
PROUD MARKET
Saturday, June 13, 2026
11:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Our annual market in celebration of Pride Month will feature LGBTQIA+ artisans in our area. All vendor fees will be donated to Alton Pride
Deadline to apply: April 1, 2026
BARK MARKET
Thursday, July 16, 2026
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Our second annual Bark Market will feature vendors with items made for dogs & dog lovers. All vendor fees will be donated to Hope Animal Rescues, and this event is also held on our Drink for a Cause Night during which we will donate back 25% of all beer and tea sales to the featured organization.
Deadline to apply: April 1, 2026
NERD MARKET
Saturday, August 15, 2026
11:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Our third annual nerd market will feature all-things-nerdy! Ideal vendors will sell items inspired by video games, anime, fantasy, sci-fi, table games, and other nerdy things.
Deadline to apply: April 1, 2026
HOLIDAY FEARS MARKET
Saturday, October 3, 2025
11:30 AM - 3:30 PM
The Holiday Fears Market is our kick-off to spooky season! Items should be Halloween-inspired, fall themed, or otherwise spooky.
Deadline to apply: April 1, 2026
HARVEST MARKET
Saturday, November 21, 2026
11:30 AM - 3:30 PM
The Harvest Market is all about shopping local for your Thanksgiving table! Items should be food or food-related. Some home decor vendors may also be a good fit.
Deadline to apply: September 1, 2026
HOLIDAY CHEERS MARKET
Saturday, November 28, 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Saturday, December 5, 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Saturday, December 12, 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Saturday, December 19, 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM
This recurring market is a great fit for vendors of all types! The ideal vendor features items that make great gifts during the holidays. You may apply for as many dates as you are available (more information in the application).
Deadline to apply: September 1, 2026