🎃 Apply Now: 5th Annual Candy Crawl + Monster Market 🎃
Calling all makers, creators, and small businesses! We aren't just organizing an event—we are curating moments and engineering the vibe for Charlotte’s ultimate family-friendly Halloween activation. Coming off an incredible year with over 1,000+ attendees, we are expecting even bigger crowds! Join POP Culture for a high-energy evening of trick-or-treating, music, games, and local shopping designed to captivate the community and prove that Local is #Trending.
📅 The Details
Date: Friday, October 30, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Urban District Market | 2315 N Davidson St, Charlotte, NC 28205
📍 The Venue: Urban District Market
Located right near the vibrant NoDa arts district, Urban District Market is a bustling, inclusive food hall and community hub. We are activating this dynamic space to bring families and pop culture fans together. Expect a whimsical, high-traffic environment perfectly suited to showcase your brand to an engaged local audience.
💼 Investment & Add-Ons
Your footprint is a 10x10 space. Choose your tier:
Youth-Owned Business: $25
Non-Profit Organization: $35
Small Business / Vintage Vendor: $55
Corporate / Brand Activation: $100
Level Up Your Activation:
Table and Tent Rental: $10
Boosted Featured Social Post: $10
⚙️ Vendor Expectations
To ensure a flawless, immersive experience for our attendees, please review the rules of engagement:
The Vibe: Costumes are highly encouraged for all vendors to help us build a fully immersive Monster Market!
Trick-or-Treating: All vendors are required to bring a bowl of candy/treats to pass out to our little monsters.
Category Limits: NO food or drink vendors are permitted for this activation. We are seeking handmade goods, artisanal products, unique crafts/merch, and community giveaways.
Bring Your Setup: Vendors must provide their own tables, racks, and displays.
Tents Mandatory: 10x10 tents and weights are strictly required for outdoor footprints.
Exclusive Footprint: One business per space (no shared booths).
📢 How We Amplify You
We aggressively market the Candy Crawl across a 10-mile radius of the Charlotte Metro. Your vendor fee goes directly into high-authority promotion, including:
Highly targeted paid social and digital ads
Dynamic email campaigns and structured search data optimization
Collaborations with local influencers, bloggers, and neighborhood associations
⚠️ Terms & Refund Policy
We move fast. Invoices must be paid within 48 hours of approval, or your spot will be released to the waitlist. We are a rain-or-shine experience. Vendor fees are non-refundable because they are immediately deployed to secure event marketing and operational logistics. This ensures fairness and protects the quality of the event. (Weather credits may be offered in extreme conditions, but are not guaranteed).
👉 Ready to Shine? Apply below!