There’s a new art, craft and thrift market coming to Capitol Hill — but this one is pretty darned serious about it. The Century Ballroom is planning to host a market every Saturday starting August 13th — and they’re looking for vendors to join the fun. With the Hangover Market taking place today (Sunday 7/31 2-6p) and two successful editions of the Badwill market at HG Lodge, somebody might call it a trend.

If you are interested in being part of Century’s indoor flea market, details on joining are below. Here’s the Facebook event for the weekly sale.

CALL FOR COLLECTORS, ARTISTS, DESIGNERS & THRIFTERS!

Are you interested in vending/hosting a booth at an indoor market in the historic Century Ballroom? Century is located on the 2nd floor of the OddFellows Building in the every growing Pike/Pine neighborhood on Capitol Hill. 

We are looking for

• Local clothing designers
• Sellers/collectors of vintage clothing, furniture and wares
• Antique dealers

DETAILS 
The market will be EVERY SATURDAY (with the exception of a few dates throughout the year; see below) from 11am-3pm year round. Vendors will have the opportunity to reserve space up to three months in advance. Booth fees will run $30-$40/booth per week, depending on size.

BOOTH SIZES

ON FLOOR: 11’x10’ $40 includes two six-foot tables, one 30” round table and one chair.

PLATFORM/STAGE: 10’x10’ $30 include one 30” round table (additional are available at no additional cost), one chair.

We are beginning with nine full size booths on the floor, six on the platforms and one to two onstage.

Our opening date is scheduled for August 13th, 2011.

If you are interested in becoming a vendor, please email [email protected] and let us know how much space you would like and what dates you would like to reserve and someone will contact you.  Soon we will have a form online at centuryballroom.com where you can register directly, though we will still have to contact you to confirm.

CURRENT EXCEPTIONS:

• September 3 (move to East and/or West Hall)
• September 24 (move to East and/or West Hall)
• October 22 – NO MARKET
• May 26 – NO MARKET
• We will give advance notice as other exceptions arise.

 Seattle is ripe with designers of clothing and artifacts, collectors and sellers of vintage wares and attire, and Century is large enough to host a weekly gathering for those who want to share & purchase these treasures. The idea for the market is to give more exposure for small businesses, and to create a centralized area (like Parisian flea markets) where people know they will find anything and everything from baubles and trinkets to antiques and new designs. Since Capitol Hill is filled with amazing restaurants there will be no food vendors at this market.

To promote the market, we will hang banners that are visible from the street in addition to placing signage around the OddFellows Building, which currently buzzes with excitement from the OddFellows Cafe, Molly Moon Ice Cream, The Tin Table restaurant, Century Ballroom and Cal Anderson Park. Along with signage, Century Ballroom will be utilizing all of its resources (direct e-mail list, FB & Twitter and flyers), along with placing occasional ads in the local papers. The Capitol Hill Chamber of Commerce will also be reaching out to the Seattle Visitors Bureau to help guide people our way.