People's Marketplace

03/16/2026

Vendors!

Fourth Friday Update — Lots of Information Coming!

Long post ahead (sorry 😅) but there’s a lot happening and we want to make sure everyone has the details!

We’re excited to announce that Fourth Friday has partnered with Hometown Days for June 22nd–27th! Because of this, you’ll start seeing several different applications being posted. Some may already be available through the Hartford City Hometown Days pages, so make sure you follow them to stay updated on everything coming out.

📅 Event Schedule

May, July, and August
Fourth Friday will run as normal inside the 4H buildings.

June Events
These will look a little different! Since 4H Fair activities will be happening that week, vendors will be set up outside in the merchant tents and surrounding areas.

⚠️ Important:
June events will have separate vendor fees from the regular Fourth Friday events and will be listed as such on the applications.

📋 Applications

Fourth Friday Vendor Application:
https://forms.gle/6CuandD5KgmxozAF9

Food Trucks / Food Vendors DURING Hometown Days
(Please read everything carefully as there are specific requirements during this event)
https://forms.gle/5k8vZZTG8UrBeATd6

Merchant Tent Vendors
(You can also apply for June 22nd, 26th, and 27th through the Fourth Friday Application)
https://forms.gle/5k8vZZTG8UrBeATd6

Parade Entry:
https://forms.gle/agG8wkFDQRkRwqPN7m

03/13/2026

I’ll just put this right here.. July 1st

We did it! Today (3/12), HB 1424 – legislation that expands what homemade foods can be bought and sold in Indiana, was signed into law by Governor Braun! The bill will go into effect on July 1st of this summer!

HB 1424 will expand homemade food sales in Indiana to allow for the sale of certain meat products, prepared foods – including baked goods, candy, produce, natural sweeteners, and fruit spreads. You can read the full bill text here: https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1424/HB1424.05.ENRS.pdf

It is due to the advocacy, dedication, and enthusiasm of hundreds of home-based food vendors, small farms, and their customers throughout Indiana that we got this bill all the way to the end! All your support helped us to overcome opposition, defy the odds, and, in the end, change the law. Indiana will be a freer state moving forward because of the efforts of Hoosiers who, like you, are passionate about food freedom and willing to fight for it.

03/06/2026

Rebecca at Hive Mind Market knows how to run a market.. you should check them out when your in Marion great model for small businesses and entrepreneurs. People could learn a thing or two from her.. I did and plan to take the things I’ve learned from her in my future projects 🤔😊

03/02/2026

03/01/2026

What’s everyone up to today? I saw Obi’s Outpost had brisket and noodles today.. anyone doing anything exciting? I saw I’m almost at 900 followers.. I wonder if we can get it to 1000? Only need 113 more! A lot of vendor events coming up the next few weekends I’ll be sharing those! Have a great Sunday evening folks!

02/17/2026

Our Night At The Movies themed market is coming up this Friday!!

Join us at the Upland Community Building for fresh popped popcorn, homemade pretzels, pizza by the slice, soda, hot chocolate, our amazing vendors, and some fun movie trivia.

Wear a shirt that represents one of your favorite movies.

Go to our social pages to play Guess The Movie and get warmed up for trivia!

See you Friday night!!

February 20th
4-7pm
403 W Washington St, Upland IN