Junk in the Trunk Flea Market

To become a vendor you read and agree to follow the vendor rules,  Please review our 2024 Junk in the Trunk Vendor Rules here.

There is no cost to sell at this event. 

On the day of the event, please drive to the entrance at the corner of Lexington and Pearl Streets. A volunteer will be on hand to direct you to an available parking spot for the day. 

YOU MAY NOT PLACE ANY ITEMS IN THE STREET BEFORE THEY ARE CLOSED TO TRAFFIC. 

Junk In the Trunk vendors will set up on Independence and Pearl Streets on the Square.

Vendor vehicles will enter on Pearl Street. 

Here are some tips for a successful set up and sales day. 

Set Up Tips:

• If you arrive before the 7 am set up time you may park in an available space on Independence or Pearl Street. Do not park on Lexington Street or you will be asked to move. Also, be sure to follow the rules and do not place any items in the street before the barricades are in place. 
• You will have up to an hour of set up time and up to an hour for packing up. Only bring items that you can manage in this time period. If you cannot unpack and repack items into your vehicle in that time period, you are probably bringing too much.
• If you need more space than what you have directly behind your vehicle, you can drive in and drop off items for sale, then pull out of the event area and park in one of the public parking lots. This will allow you additional sales space from the curb to the back of the parking spot, where your vehicle would have been. 
• Bring a table for items, but also use the space under your table to display heavier things. 

Sales Tips:

• Have pricing for your items displayed. Grouping items into categories and setting a price per group is helpful. 
• Set reasonable prices on your items. Expect that some customers will haggle and be open to negotiating. 
• Bring some extra shopping bags for customers who purchase multiple items. 
• Have cash on hand to make change. Plan for multiple customers to have $20 bills. There is not an ATM or bank on the Square. 
• Most customers will have cash, but it also can help boost sales if you accept cards (Square/PayPal Zettle) or mobile payments (Venmo/PayPal Me).
• If using a card reader or mobile payment method plan to use your wireless phone data. Several businesses have free guest WiFi, but it’s often very week on the streets. 
• You can give items away for free during the event, but they still cannot be one of the items not allowed at the event. 

Weather Related Tips:

• Rain and severe weather happen. Be able to quickly pack up your items in the event that the market closes unexpectedly. 
• It’s often windy on the Square. Be sure that breakable items are secured.
• Check the weather forecast before the event. If it will be hot, have a plan for shade and hydration. 

Other Tips:

• Restrooms are available in Square businesses with morning hours. Porta-potties will not be available, so plan accordingly.
• Be tidy. Please pick up after yourself and help us keep the Square clean and enjoyable for all. 
• Don’t smoke in your spot. If you need to smoke, please go outside the event area. 
• Have fun! Greet your neighbors, greet your customers and be friendly.