— WELCOME TO Indie Flea

Our Application Process

Indie Flea is a community event held in various cities that showcases the best of all things 'Indie' in business and design. At the flea you will find artisanal and handmade goods, plants, vintage collectors, jewelry and hand crafts, gifts, art and more. Beyond vendors, you will find local food and drink, music and good vibes, plus it's family/pet friendly and an eco conscious event!

How to Apply
Vendors interested in participating in our markets can fill out an application via the links on our website found at the top of the page. Make sure to read the relevant information listed above the application. This information will give you the market location, booth sizes, prices, wifi & electricity information, whether we are indoors or outdoors and most important all of your application and payment deadlines.

All vendors who have applied by the application deadline will be notified of their acceptance/waitlist status for each date listed via email by the acceptance deadline also listed on the page.

Visit our Become A Vendor page. Each city and pop up market will have its own applications and corresponding deadlines. You can fill out the application directly on the site, complete the application fee and you are all set! All vendors regardless of status will be notified whether they have been accepted or placed on the waitlist via email by the acceptance date listed. You can keep up on all our new applications and deadlines by following us on Instagram at @indieflea. You can also email us at info@theindieflea.com with any questions.

Vendor Requirements

All vendors accepted into the market will be required to submit a copy of their Certificate of Insurance. Please make sure you throughly review guidelines below for the appropriate additional insured and policy coverage limits.

Food vendors will need to submit a copy of their Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) Annual Permit.

Guidelines for Vendor Insurance Requirements

This year as we expand our footprint, we will be requiring vendors who are accepted into our markets to provide a copy of their Certificate of Insurance. Vendors will receive further instructions on how to provide these documents with your acceptance email. Please make sure that your policy meets the minimum coverage as listed below.

Annual Commercial Liability Policy Coverage Limits:

$1,000,000. Per Occurrence

$2,000,000. General Aggregate

$2,000,000. Products & Completed Operations Aggregate

$1,000,000. Personal and Advertising Injury

$100,000. Fire Legal/damage to rented premises

$5,000. Medical Payments

Don't forget! You must add Indie Collective, LLC as the additional insured. 

Additional Insured Requirements


All Markets

Indie Collective, LLC, 3135 1st Ave N, Box 10696, St. Petersburg, FL 33730

Ybor City Flea Markets

Indie Collective, LLC, 3135 1st Ave N, Box 10696, St. Petersburg, FL 33730

Cuban Club Foundation, Inc. 2010 N. Avenida Republica de Cuba Tampa, FL 33605 and Cherokee Associates, Alan Kahana, Kay J. McGucken, El Pasaje Building LLC, The Radiant Group LLC, and Mente Systems Inc. DBA TheIncLab at 1320 E 9th Ave Tampa, Fl 33605

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Description Box: (Above certificate holder box)

Food Truck Name for food services during the Indie Flea Market at the Cuban Club Foundation, Inc. at 2010 N. Avenida Republica de Cuba Tampa, FL 33605 and Cherokee Associates, Alan Kahana, Kay J. McGucken, El Pasaje Building LLC, The Radiant Group LLC, and Mente Systems Inc. DBA TheIncLab at 1320 E 9th Ave Tampa, Fl 33605 on 12/1/2024.  The Certificate Holders are included as Additional Insured on the above referenced policies where required by written contract.

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Insurance Options for Vendors

Below are some easy options of insurance companies regularly that work with market vendors. Vendors can use their own private insurance companies or preferred providers.

Non Food Vendors

Act Insurance or Artists, Craftsmen, and Tradesmen Insurance is a great option for artists, makers, crafters and more. Vendor liability insurance is designed to protect against third-party general liability claims such as personal injury or property damage that arise out of business operations. You can choose from their annual or show policy and can even add unlimited additional insureds for free.

Food Vendors

Food Liability Insurance Program (FLIP), a leader in the liability insurance industry for food vendors. They insure over 19,000+ food businesses and can provide coverage in all 50 states. By obtaining liability insurance, each vendor has a financial safety net to protect their business and coverage gives them an opportunity to participate in events where liability insurance is required.

Other Vendors

Campbell’s Risk Management liability program covers farmers and vendors who participate in farmers markets to sell their goods. They provide coverage for all products typically seen at farmers markets, from meat and dairy to crafts and homemade cosmetics.

Indie Flea Market Day Vendor Policies

  • Single-use plastic items are not permitted at our markets (plastic bags, plastic straws, plastic cutlery, plastic cups, wax paper, wax coated cups, to-go containers, etc.). Vendors who violate these terms run the risk of not being asked back for future markets. A comprehensive guide can be found here. Please email us at info@theindieflea.com if you have questions about packaging or product compliance.

  • Vendors agree to set up in their assigned spot only.

  • Vendors are responsible for reviewing the instructional email sent prior to the market day; including maps, booth numbers, load in instructions, parking and more.

  • Vendors unable to make their scheduled market will not be given refunds.

  • Vendors are expected to unload in a timely manner beginning an hour to an hour 1/2 before start time, and to stay the entire duration of the flea. Breakdown begins at the end time. Vendors must be loaded out of the venue by an hour after close of the market.

  • Vendors who are running late for load in on the market day please let us know via email as soon as possible. If we have not heard from you at least 30 minutes before the start of the market, your spot may be forfeited and no refunds will be given.

  • Please follow any and all parking rules and maps provided in our map and details email. Please be aware of your surroundings and follow all posted parking rules as we cannot be held responsible for any towing or ticketing.

  • We will provide restrooms for vendors. Info will be provided in the map and instruction email.

  • Vendors are solely responsible for having the proper licensing and insurance to participate in the event. Vendors must submit a copy of their COI with their application. Food Vendors must submit a copy of their Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) Annual Permit.

  • Under no circumstances, is the city of Tampa, Saint Petersburg, Indie Flea, Indie Collective, Rosey Williams, and any other adjacent businesses/properties to be held liable for occurrences that happen as a result of vending or attending the Indie Flea.

  • Vendors are expected to comply with all local, state and federal laws while participating at the Indie Flea. We are not responsible for occurrences that may change the operational flow of the market and we are not responsible for any loss of sales as a result.

  • Vendors are responsible for cleaning up trash in their area. We provide trash and recycling bins, please use them.

  • Our events will be held, rain or shine. Please come prepared for the weather. This includes bringing your tarps, weights, umbrellas, sunscreen, water, etc. Vendors are responsible for monitoring and preparing themselves and their booths for all weather conditions including but not limited to rain, wind, heat, etc. Vendors are responsible for reviewing any emails communication regarding weather updates. Indie Flea is not responsible for any damage or injury due to weather conditions.

  • Most of the time, no electricity is provided for vendors, unless it has been requested and approved by Indie Flea.

  • Vendors are never permitted to nail, drill, or hang items on the walls of the venue unless specifically approved by an organizing member of The Indie Flea.

  • Vendors will be responsible for any damage to the venue that's within their booth parameters.

  • Indie Flea does not tolerate, condone, or support racism, sexism, transphobia, ageism, queerphobia, ableism, fatphobia, or any discrimination of any kind in our company or at our events.

Still have questions? Check out our Vendor FAQs for even more information or shoot us an email at info@theindieflea.com. Thank you all for your continued support.