the ritual market

"ritual market is a high vibe, eclectic market hosted in the kennebec valley that features a rotating variety of vendors and their offerings. we host multiple events a year to offer a supportive, welcoming environment to connect and allow vendors to share their products with the public."

our goal is to cultivate a space that transcends traditional marketplaces, fostering connection, inclusivity, and a celebration of diverse talents where vendors and visitors alike can engage and create lasting connections. our mission goes beyond commerce; it is rooted in the belief that the act of making and sharing creates bonds that transcend the average shopping experience. our events are more than just opportunities to discover unique goods; they are occasions to connect with like-minded souls, creating a welcoming environment that echoes the spirit of shared creativity.

upcoming markets

spring market

sunday, april 28

APPLICATIONS CLOSED

from 10am-3pm at stevens commons in hallowell, maine. 40+ vendors, food trucks, + live music.

rain date sun may 5

APPLICATIONS CLOSED

SUMMER MARKET

sunday, july 14

from 10am-4pm at the gardiner waterfront park. our biggest market of the year - 60+ vendors, food trucks, live music, interactive workshops and kids activities, yoga, and so much more!

APPLICATIONS CLOSED

applications closed

fall market

sunday, october 6th

APPLICATIONS OPEN IN JUNE

from 10am-3pm at stevens commons in hallowell, maine. 40+ vendors, food trucks + live music.

rain date sun oct 13

apps open in june!

holiday market

sat nov 22 + sun nov 23

APPS OPEN IN JULY

@ the augusta armory

a two day holiday market from 10-3 each day! 35+ vendors, one and two day booths available.

apps open in july!

frequently asked questions

what is the ritual market?

ritual market is a high vibe, eclectic market hosted in the kennebec valley that features a rotating variety of vendors and their offerings. we host multiple events a year to offer a supportive, welcoming environment to connect and allow vendors to share their products with the public.

how do i become a vendor?

vendors are accepted by application only.
applications open for each market 3-4 months prior to the event date for a small period of time and then are closed for review and vendor selection. due to the high volume of applicants, we like to focus on accepting applications one market at a time. if you'd like to be notified via email every time a market is announced or applications open, please join our email list below!

how do you select vendors?

every single vendor application is carefully reviewed and responded to via email. we truly appreciate the time, energy, and enthusiasm put behind applying to our events. unfortunately, we are unable to accept everyone who applies. we typically do have a limited number of booth spots available - and we also want to ensure we can provide the foot traffic and customer base to support the vendors we do accept. our vendors do rely on these events as a source of income and my vendor's success is a priority. lastly, we do try to limit the amount of vendors within each artistic category for similar reasons. we do our best to accept new vendors each market, but we also do value loyalty and past participation in our markets! if you do receive a denial to one or even more of our events, our line up is always changing from event to event - so i always encourage vendors to reapply to future markets.

how often do you have markets?

we have three outdoor markets a year (spring, summer and fall) and one indoor market in the holiday season. listed above are the planned markets for 2024.

how can i stay updated on new markets, applications opening, etc?

join our email list below! emails are only sent for: new market announcements, applications opening, last minute booth availabilities, and other important news pertaining markets.