{"slug":"finding-vendors-and-exhibitors","title":"Finding Vendors and Exhibitors","description":"Learn how to find vendors and exhibitors to help keep your market or event full.","section":"market","sections":["market"],"tags":["market,vendors,invite,exhibitors"],"aliases":[],"author":"Marketspread Support","updated":"2026-09-11","published_datetime":"2020-05-19T13:13:53.000Z","promoted":true,"related":[],"links":[],"images":{},"video":null,"source_commit":"da55c2c","body_format":"markdown","nav":{"section":"market","group":"Manage your vendors","next":{"slug":"vendor-tags-the-complete-guide-for-market-managers","title":"Vendor Tags: The Complete Guide for Market Managers"}},"related_articles":[],"body":"You can search for vendors to invite to your market event through the **Vendors** section of your **Market Dashboard**.\n\nGo to: **Market Dashboard** → **Vendors**\n\n![The Vendors page, with VendorHub in the upper-right corner](https://articles.marketspread.com/images/finding-vendors-and-exhibitors/01-vendors-list.png)\n\nThen click **VendorHub** in the upper-right corner.\n\n![VendorHub, searching for vendors near the market or near your own location](https://articles.marketspread.com/images/finding-vendors-and-exhibitors/02-vendorhub-search.png)\n\nFrom there, you can search for vendors **near market** or **near me**.\n\nTo view a vendor’s profile, click the **gray arrow** to the right of the listing. To invite a vendor to your market or event, click **Invite**. The vendor gets an email invitation.\n\n![A vendor found nearby, with the arrow to its profile and the Invite button](https://articles.marketspread.com/images/finding-vendors-and-exhibitors/03-invite-vendor.png)\n\nContinue inviting vendors until your market or event is full. Vendors can also search for your market or event on their own. Depending on which vendor types you allow to apply, they may also be able to submit an application directly."}