• Midwest Book Beat Vendor Opportunities

    Discover all currently open Midwest Book Beat / KC Book Beat vendor applications for authors, makers, booksellers, artists, food vendors, and small businesses.

  • Welcome to Midwest Book Beat Vendor Opportunities

  • Sweater Weather Book Market Vendor Application-Pleasant Hill
    A cozy book market opportunity for authors, booksellers, makers, food/beverage vendors, and bookish small businesses. Event schedule and space information are included in the application.
    Apply to Sweater Weather Market

  • Friday the 13th Witch’s Market Vendor Interest Form
    November 13, 2026 at The Story Loft in Independence, Missouri. Vendor setup begins at 3 PM and the public market runs 5–9 PM. Seeking books, magic, folklore, mystery, mystical products, makers, authors, artists, and themed vendors.
    Apply to Witch’s Market
  • Black Friday at the Story Loft
    Friday, November 27, 2026, 1–5 PM at The Story Loft in Independence, Missouri. An afternoon holiday shopping event featuring local authors, artists, makers, booksellers, and small businesses. Black Friday specials, bundles, discounts, and limited-time offers are encouraged.
    Apply to Black Friday
  • Small Business Saturday at the Story Loft
    Saturday, November 28, 2026, 1–5 PM at The Story Loft in Independence, Missouri. A community-focused holiday shopping event celebrating local authors, artists, makers, booksellers, and independent small businesses.
    Apply to Small Business Saturday

  • Wrapped Up in Stories Holiday Market Vendor Application-Pleasant Hill
    Holiday market vendor opportunity for authors, makers, booksellers, food/beverage vendors, and bookish small businesses. Event and space details are provided in the application.
    Apply to Holiday Market

  • Tales from the Naughty List: A Krampus Holiday Market
    A curated Krampus and winter folklore holiday market for authors, booksellers, artists, makers, food vendors, unusual gifts, folklore-inspired work, literary goods, and other themed vendors.
    Apply to Krampus Holiday Market

  • Before You Apply

    • Each event is curated; submitting does not guarantee acceptance.
    • Review the individual application for event-specific pricing, space sizes, policies, setup requirements, and deadlines.
    • Only apply to events that fit the products you actually plan to bring.

  • Want member pricing?

  • Paid Midwest Book Beat members may receive member pricing on eligible events.
    Learn about Membership
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