About the Event

 

PopCulture: A Limited Event Series invites you to Finally Fridays  — a monthly curated pop up in conjunction hosted at Urban District Market.

 This free-entry, family-friendly event is a prime opportunity for vendors to showcase their products in a lively, high-traffic atmosphere featuring:

 

✔️ Local shopping

✔️ Karaoke & live entertainment

✔️ A Meet-the-Artist room

✔️ Giveaways + photo ops

✔️ An Asian Night Market with food trucks

✔️ Games & activations throughout the evening

 

When: Every First Friday, March - December | 5–9 PM

Where: Urban District Market, 2315 N. Davidson St, Charlotte, NC

 

 

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Vendor Details & Fees

 

Vendor Fees

 Youth Onwed Businesses : $25

Non Profit Organizations - $35

Small Business / Vintage Vendors: $55 (10x10 outdoor space)

 

Corporate / Brand Activations: $100

Table and Tent Rental - $10 

Boosted Featured Social Post: +$10

✨ Multi-date discounts available

 

 

Vendor Requirements

 

Vendors must provide their own setup (tables, racks, displays).

 

10x10 tents + weights are required.

 

One business per space (no shared booths).

 

No electricity provided.

 

❌ No food or drink vendors (UDM handles all F&B).

 

 

Payment Terms

 

Invoices must be paid within 48 hours.

 

Non-payment results in removal and replacement from the waitlist.

 

Rain or shine — vendor fees are non-refundable.

 

Weather credits may be offered in extreme conditions (not guaranteed).

 

Vendor cancellations are non-refundable.

 

 

 

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Audience & Marketing

 

Finally Fridays  is heavily marketed across the Charlotte Metro (10-mile radius).

 

Our promotional mix includes:

📢 Email campaigns

📢 Paid ads (targeted social + digital)

📢 Social media promotions & giveaways

📢 Collaborations with local bloggers + neighborhood associations

 

Vendor fees directly support:

✔️ Event marketing & outreach

✔️ Operations & logistics

✔️ Community impact — a percentage of proceeds benefits our Featured Charity

 

 

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Venue Information

 

Urban District Market (UDM)

 

20,000 sq. ft. food hall with 12 restaurants, Charlotte’s newest brewery, and LaBARatory Soju Distillery

 

Indoor & outdoor seating

 

International food options + cross-venue access to Seoul Food Meat Co.

 

Bustling Friday night dinner + nightlife traffic

 

 

 

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Vendor Refund Policy

 

Vendor fees are non-refundable as they directly support:

✔️ Marketing + advertising

✔️ Operational costs

✔️ Community donations

 

This ensures fairness, event quality, and lasting community impact.

 

 

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👉 Ready to shine? Apply now — spaces are limited to 20 vendors only!