Pittsburgh Freaky Fair

Pittsburgh Freaky Fair is an event featuring local artists, crafters and vendors of unusual items for unusual people.

Interested in being a vendor?

Here's how it works:

Step 1

We announce a new Pittsburgh Freaky Fair (PFF) event and release a save-the-date message. Soon after, we open up an online application. This generally happens about two months prior to the event. Applications are typically open for two weeks.  Sign up for PFF Mail and follow our Facebook Page to be the first to know when applications go live.

Step 2

You apply! All the information you need to know for each event (table sizes, fees, rules, etc.) is provided at that time and there is no fee to apply. We are looking for artists who handcraft and sell high-quality and unique products that will appeal to people who enjoy the ‘strange and unusual.’ These creations involve such themes as: horror/cult movies, goth/punk subculture, occult/paranormal concepts and all things geeky/weird/creepy. 

Suggested items include:

  • Original artwork

  • Clothing (both new and vintage)

  • Jewelry and accessories

  • Occult and spiritual products

  • Home goods and décor

  • Soaps and cosmetics

  • Toys, collectibles and comics

  • Books, movies and music

  • Miscellaneous trinkets, oddities and curiosities

Unfortunately, we cannot accept any food vendors that require cooking/prep on-site or sell food that is not sealed or packaged. Additionally, we cannot accept vendors who would perform live tattooing or body modification art.

Step 3

Once the application period has ended your application goes through a juried review. PFF will choose artists based on quality of work, type of work, variety, and aesthetic. Burgeoning artists are as welcome as those with established brands. Both new and returning artists are judged equally. Returning vendors must submit a new application for every event.

Please note, due to the increased interest in vending, PFF must rotate returning vendors between fairs to keep it, well, fair. If you vended at the last fair, chances are greater that you may have to sit out the next one.

Step 4

You will be notified of your status (accepted, waitlisted, or declined) via email once application reviews have concluded. At that time, if accepted, you’ll be sent an invoice for your booth space. The invoice must be paid by the due date or your space will be forfeited to a vendor on the waitlist.

Sign up for PFF Mail and follow our FB Page to be the first to know when applications go live for the next event.

APPLICATION TIPS

You MUST have some type of online presence that showcases your work to be considered. A personal website is preferred but an Etsy shop or social media page (such as Facebook or Instagram) is also acceptable. The more photos of your work the better we can evaluate if you’d be a good fit for this fair.

All links you provide MUST be active! Do NOT have your website under construction or your Etsy shop on vacation at any point during the application process. Have plenty of items listed that best represent what you intend to sell.

ENTERTAINERS AND PROVIDERS OF OTHER SERVICES (tarot readers, massage, face painting, etc.): Please send us a message if you'd like to perform or offer your services at our events. Sorry, no food trucks are permitted at this event.