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Walk and Shop at The Discover Arcadia Market

Discover Arcadia Market is a lively, year-round outdoor market held every 2nd Saturday from 9 AM–2 PM in the heart of Historic Downtown Arcadia, Florida, at 10 S. DeSoto Ave., Arcadia, FL 34266. Formerly known as the Oak Street Market, this beloved community event showcases a curated mix of vintage finds, handmade goods, homemade treats, local artisans, and small businesses.

Discover Arcadia Market invites visitors to make a full day of it—shop the market, grab lunch, enjoy a sweet treat, and continue exploring charming local stores.

With its relaxed, welcoming atmosphere, Downtown Arcadia is ideal for strolling, discovering unique treasures, and supporting local entrepreneurs.

Vendor Information & Regulations

Thank you for your interest in being a vendor at the Discover Arcadia Market. Please read the following rules and information before signing your application. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at 863-494-2020 or by email discoverarcadiafl@gmail.com.

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Date/Time

The Vintage Arcadia Market is a year round event, every 2nd Saturday from 9 am to 2 pm at 10 S Desoto Ave, Arcadia,FL, 34266

This market was once known as the "Oak Street Market" and features a great mix of homemade goods, tasty treats, and vintage treasures.

Fees

Fees: Please see vendor application for fees. All Fees are non-refundable. NO Exceptions. Vendors are responsible for all sales tax, both collected and payment. Must be paid by the 1st of the prior month.

Set Up

Set Up: Vendors are responsible for providing tables, chairs and all other materials. Tents are REQUIRED. Weights are needed for tents, no stakes.

Set up for Saturday begins at 7:00 am. IF YOU ARRIVE AFTER 8:30 am YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO SET UP! NO EXCEPTIONS! Unload your vehicle and then set your area up. There is a designated parking area for vendors.

Space Assignments

Space Assignments: Spots are already assigned before the event. A map will be sent out the week of the event.


Market Location

The market is held at 10 S. DeSoto Ave., Arcadia, FL 34266, in Downtown Arcadia. Vendors set up in two designated areas:

1. Truist Parking Lot

This location offers the most space, as it is a wide open area with full sun and no tree coverage. The surface is asphalt, so pop-up tents must be secured with weights only.

2. Tree of Knowledge Park

Tree of Knowledge Park is a smaller area that provides more shade. The ground is uneven due to its historical cobblestone and paver surface. As with the parking lot, tents must be secured with weights only—stakes are not permitted. The stage is located in this area, and restrooms are directly behind the stage.

Generators/Utilities

Generators: Electricity is not available. Quiet generators are allowed. Please mark that you will be using a generator on your application.


Utilities: Electricity and water is not available.

Sanitation & Tear Down

Sanitation: All food vendors are responsible to keep a clean and sanitary area. Trash cans will be provided in the food area. Food vendors are required to follow all health rules. All vendors MUST dispose of and remove all trash, prior to departing.

Tear Down: Vendors may not tear down their booths until 2:00 pm when the event ends.

Restoom

Restrooms: Will be located behind the stage area.

Food Trucks

FOOD TRUCKS:
Food vendors must meet the following requirements:

  • Generators must be a minimum of 5 feet from any tent or canopy.
  • Generator must be shut down during refueling.
  • All outdoor cooking shall be a minimum of 20 feet from any tent.
  • Any Food truck or trailer that has cooking producing grease laden vapors such as frying is required to have an approved kitchen hood system with a built-in fire suppression system.
  • Kitchen hood shall be free of grease build up and the suppression system shall have an approved inspection by a fire suppression contractor within six months of the DeSoto County inspection by Fire Inspector Paul Blackwell.
  •  A K class fire extinguisher and an ABC type dry chemical fire extinguisher with a minimum rating of 2A, 10BC are required