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attendee FAQ ✳

WHERE IS NEBEL’S ALLEY LOCATED, AND WHAT TIME IS IT?

Nebel’s Alley Night Market pops up at The Design Center in South End. This market happens the second Saturday of every month from April - November from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00.

IS THERE AN ENTRY FEE?

There is no entry fee!

ARE DOGS ALLOWED?

Yes! Nebel’s Alley Night Market is very dog friendly, but we do ask that you keep in mind how hot the asphalt is on their paws! Before you leave the house, put your hand on asphalt that's in the direct sun. If it's too warm on your hand, it's too hot for their paws.
  

ARE VENDORS CASH ONLY?

Vendors accept both cash and card. Some vendors allow a small cash discount. 

WHAT'S THE EASIEST PLACE TO PARK?

Parking in the area is limited to street parking on the surrounding streets (Hawkins Street, Camden Road, Worthington Avenue) in addition to a $10 paid lot on Worthington Avenue.

HOW MANY VENDORS SETUP AT THE MARKET?

There are 30+ small businesses who join us at each Nebel’s Alley Night Market!

what can I expect?

Live music, free experiences, and shopping under the stars! We try to have a few fun surprises at each market, but our lips are sealed until then.

Where’s a good place to eat in the area?

Peruse the market while you wait for your dinner reservation at the following restaurants: Superica, Barcelona Wine Bar, Shake Shack, and Hawker’s, and grab ice cream from Jeni’s post-dinner.

Who can we thank for making this happen?

While we put the work into making this happen, we can’t thank The Design Center, Asana Partners, and STREAM reality enough for their constant support in this market. Our biggest supporter, though is Historic South End. When they brought this idea our way, they said they’d help with whatever it took to make it happen!

vendor FAQ ✳

WHAT ARE THE DATES AND TIME IS THE EVENT?

This event happens the second Saturday of every month from April - November from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

WHAT TYPE OF VENDORS DO YOU LOOK FOR?

We currently only work with small businesses from across Charlotte and the surrounding region. We don't work with chains, big box stores, or direct sales representatives. We are constantly looking for vendors with great branding, a well-known presence, and a unique product and presentation.

DO I NEED A NC SALES AND USE TAX ID TO PARTICIPATE?

Yes, you must supply the above to participate and we collect it on the application. Visit here to learn more.

HOW MUCH IS A BOOTH?

Booth spaces are $160 for an 8x5 foot general space, $200 for an 8x5 corner space, and $235 for a 12x5 corner space. We cannot accommodate food trucks or mobile vendors at this time.

IS THE VENDOR FEE REFUNDABLE?

Your vendor fee is non-refundable. If we host a market and you decide not to participate for any reason, your fee cannot be returned or credited towards another event. If we cancel a market due to safety issues with the weather, we will hold a non-refundable administrator fee and push forward the other portion to a future market.

WHAT IS PROVIDED?

Nebel’s Alley Night Market provides the overall event, promotion, and foot traffic. All vendors must provide their own setup, including tables, chairs, and equipment. We do not permit tents at this market unless there is adverse weather in the forecast*.

A table and chair can be rented from Esther and Elsa Retail for $35 per event. It will be available at the welcome table prior to your arrival.

WHEN DO APPLICATIONS COME OUT?

Applications are released on a seasonal basis with 3-4 dates reflected per application based on season. As certain application dates close, they are removed from their seasonal application. A community email list is sent out on a weekly basis with all open applications. If you can’t locate it in an email, that means that the application date in question has closed.

HOW DOES THE WAITING LIST WORK?

We generally have an average of 20+ businesses on our waiting list for each market. The waiting list is notified if there is a space for them a week after acceptances go out and have two days to pay their vendor fee.

HOW ARE VENDORS CHOSEN FOR A MARKET?

The first vendors accepted are the ones that best fit our brand and what attendees are looking for. We look for vendors that target millennial customers and sell affordable products. We then look at past sales numbers (if applicable), if you've participated in the past, your social media following, and the number of vendors in a specific category. We try our best to have an appropriate number of vendors in each category and do not guarantee the exclusivity of a category. See Vendor Applications for more information on our selection process.

DO I HAVE TO BE A REGISTERED BUSINESS WITHIN THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA?

Vendors are required to do what they need to sell legally in the state of North Carolina. Please visit www.nc.gov for more information.

DO I NEED TO ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS?

Yes, we require our vendors to accept credit cards. 

IS THERE WIFI OR ELECTRICITY FOR VENDORS?

Electricity is limited but available. Vendors can bring their own 20ft extension cord. We do not provide wifi at this time. Generators are allowed upon approval and must be silent.

WHAT ARE YOUR POLICIES SO I CAN MAKE SURE I FULLY UNDERSTAND THE OPERATION?

You can find our TERMS and CONDITIONS here. You can find our GUIDELINES and GOVERNING POLICIES here.