Locals I Know Indie Market and Open Mic | May
Locals I Know Indie Market and Open Mic is a free monthly event showcasing local artisans, food, musicians, DJs, and small businesses. Our mission is to help local creators, entrepreneurs, and small businesses get found and make money by creating a community of people who actively pursue economic interests together to make a more significant impact than they could alone.
Locals I Know In The News
Market Day Making A Comeback Around Pasco
"Connecting the community is also the impetus behind the market/open mic/educational events held in Spring Hill by Locals I Know. A recent event at the VFW featured vendors such as baked goods “Crafted by Kiki,” candles and other goodies and crafts, as well as entertainment by local artists and a lot of schmoozing."
General Admission
Admission is FREE for the general public—just show up.
RSVP
But wait, there's more! Register to get:
- A free 12oz draft beer.
- Free food from Reggae Jamaican Grill.
- A free reusable tote bag and merch.
- $50 off a complete SunTek Carbon and Ceramic window tint installation at Locals I Know Window Tinting.
- $5 off a car wash at Family Car Wash & Auto Center.
- Event newsletter subscription.
Visit the Spread Love FM booth to check in and claim your tote bag and merch
Food Trucks
Registration is $50 for non-members and FREE for Locals I Know business members. Return here to register after becoming a member.
Exhibitors
Apply as an artist who hand-creates original products or businesses representing a company, brand, or reselling a product or service. The indoor exhibition space includes:
- A 10'x8' space, pipe & drape, 8'x3' table with tablecloth, and two chairs.
- A business page and listing.
- Free food and drinks for Premium members.
Registration is $50 for non-members and FREE for Locals I Know business members. Return here to register after becoming a member.
Musicians
Bring your instruments, and digital files, plug them in, and play. What's in for you?
- Fifteen minutes to perform up to 3 songs.
- $100 sponsored by Locals I Know. Approved musicians must share the event and tag Locals I Know to qualify.
- Featured musicians get up to 1 hour and up to $400 per band member to perform original songs.
- Booth space to sell merch and promote your music.
- Live-streamed or videotaped performances and interviews.
- A business page and listing.
- Free food and drinks for Premium members.
A Locals I Know business membership is required to register. Return here to register after becoming a member.
Principal Sponsor: $5,000
Reach 200,000 residents, place your business in a meaningful context, and track your ROI.
- Premium corner booth – 10'x8' space, pipe & drape, 8'x3' table with tablecloth, and two chairs.
- Category exclusivity – The only business within its product or service category.
- Announcements – Hourly mentions.
- Speaking opportunity – 5 minutes to address the audience.
- Distribution – Inclusion in digital and direct mail ads.
- Presence on the website – Business page and featured listing.
- Promotions – Inserts in tote bags and advertising on tickets and flyers.
- Hospitality – Free food and drink.
- Branded content – A sponsored video article.
- Customer loyalty – Free perks with proof of purchase.
Major Sponsor: $2,500
Reach 100,000 residents, connect with the community, and track your ROI.
- Booth – 10'x8' space, pipe & drape, 8'x3' table with tablecloth, and two chairs.
- Announcements – Hourly mentions.
- Speaking opportunity – 5 minutes to address the audience.
- Distribution – Inclusion in digital and direct mail ads.
- Presence on the website – Business page and featured listing.
- Promotions – Promotional inserts in tote bags and advertising on tickets and flyers.
- Hospitality – Free food and drink.
- Customer loyalty – Free perks with proof of purchase.
Supporting Sponsor: $1,000
Reach up to 15,000 residents and track your ROI.
- Booth – 10'x8' space, pipe & drape, 8'x3' table with tablecloth, and two chairs.
- Presence on the website – Business page and featured listing.
- Distribution – Inclusion in direct mail.
- Promotions – Inserts in tote bags.
- Hospitality – Free food and drink.
Return here to register after becoming a sponsor.
Exhibitor FAQs
Why Is Membership Required To Register?
A Locals I Know business membership is required to review your products and services, team, the body of work (photos, videos, etc.), reviews, and how well it demonstrates professionalism. Membership also helps us to provide support and opportunities before, during, and after the event.
What Are Your Vendor Policies?
The setup time is 1 pm for vendors and food trucks. Electricity is not provided. Vendors are expected to stay the entire event duration, and the breakdown begins at the end time. Free breakfast is available to Premium members.
How To Reach Us
We only communicate in the Community Forum. Please post your issues, questions, suggestions, and feedback there. Please do not message us on social media or through email.
Event Properties
| Event Date | 5-13-2023 2:00 pm |
| Cut off date | 5-06-2023 11:55 am |
| Cancel Before Date | 5-11-2023 2:00 pm |
| Location | SSG Michael Wayne Schafer Memorial VFW Post 10209 |
SSG Michael Wayne Schafer Memorial VFW Post 10209
The Veterans of Foreign Wars is an organization of US war veterans who, as military service members, fought in wars, campaigns, and expeditions on foreign land, waters, or airspace. Their vision is to ensure that veterans are respected for their service, always receive their earned entitlements, and are recognized for the sacrifices they and their loved ones have made on behalf of this great country. Amenities include:
- Full bar
- Full menu
- Televisions
- Wi-Fi
- Restrooms
Location Map
Partner
Spread Love Free Market is an independent marketing platform and podcast series!
Upcoming Live Streams
Submit an event and use our event check-in app to check in guests.
Our Mission
Our mission is to help local businesses get found and make money by creating a community of people who actively pursue economic interests together to make a more significant impact than they could alone.
Locals I Know is an affiliate member of the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA), an American organization of independent music venues, independent promoters, and festivals.
