Focus on Your Market. We'll Handle the Rest.
Marketplace and management software for pop-up organizers running farmers markets, street festivals, craft shows, and similar events.
Accept vendor applications, collect booth fees, automate payouts, and manage everything in one place.
Convene helps event organizers manage their entire operation online. Post events, accept vendor applications, collect booth fees, automate payouts, and track performance from a single dashboard.
Built for farmers markets, street festivals, craft shows, and community events.
No monthly subscription. Free to get started.
Everything You Need to Run Professional Markets
Built by people who've run markets for 14 years. Every feature exists because we needed it ourselves.
Vendor Network Built In
- Your events are promoted to our active vendor community
- Vendors discover and apply directly
- No cold outreach or manual recruiting required
Fully Digital Management
- Applications, approvals, and payments in one workflow
- No spreadsheets or check chasing
- Complete audit trail across vendors and events
Revenue & Analytics Engine
- Set your own vendor fees and pricing structure
- Real-time analytics and performance insights
- Automated payouts with intelligent reporting
Purpose-built tools, not patchwork systems. Built by organizers, for organizers.
Everything You Get
A complete toolkit with intelligent insights for running professional events
Vendor Management
- Vendor directory with search
- Application review & approval
- Credits system (bulk + individual)
- Red flag system for issues
- Notes & history tracking
Market Operations
- Market creation & scheduling
- Space & booth management
- Occupancy tracking
- Booking & rebook workflows
- CSV data exports
Financial & Analytics
- Real-time dashboard metrics
- Revenue analytics (daily to 1 year ranges)
- Automated payout system
- Transparent fee breakdown
- Complete audit trail
Communication
- Bulk email communications
- SMS messaging to vendors
- Automated reminder emails
- Load-in email automation
- Email platform integrations
Plus: multi-user team access, market quality ratings, and more.
Who We're For
Connecting the best organizers with the best tools
Perfect For These Organizations
Convene is designed for organizations that want to run better events and grow their vendor communities. Whether you're managing a long-running market or just getting started, our platform helps you succeed with tools built for real-world organizers.
- Market and event organizations with existing events
- Municipalities, Chambers of Commerce, and organizations moving from paper to digital systems
- Farmers market organizers, seasonal markets, and recurring weekly events
Specialized Event Solutions
We provide flexible solutions for event organizers who want to simplify operations and expand their reach in local communities.
- Festival and one-off event organizers who need efficiency and visibility
- Organizers with established vendor communities who want to grow and scale
Where We're Launching
We're starting in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, with priority support for organizers in these regions. National expansion is underway, and applications are open to organizations across the country.
Apply now to join the platformHow It Works
Simple steps to bring your market online and start earning
Apply to Become an Organizer
Submit your application through our invite-only onboarding process. We review each request carefully and respond within 1-2 business days.
Set Up Your Organization Page
Add your branding, contact details, and market information to create a profile. This becomes your public landing page to share with vendors, partners, and your community.
List Events and Accept Applications
Post your upcoming market dates and start receiving vendor applications. Review submissions, approve vendors, collect fees securely, and manage all communication in one dashboard.
Collect Payments and Get Paid
When vendors pay, you get paid - it's that simple. Funds are deposited to your bank account shortly after each payment clears. No chasing checks, no handling cash, no spreadsheets. You get clear, itemized statements showing exactly what came in and what's yours.
See the Platform in Action
Built by organizers who've run hundreds of markets. Every feature is designed to save you time and make your events successful.
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Organizer Dashboard
See all your events, vendors, and revenue at a glance. Track what matters without digging through emails.
Vendor Applications
Review and approve vendors in seconds. See their photos, products, and history all in one place.
Event Setup
Create market dates with flexible space configurations. Set prices, capacity limits, and application deadlines.
Payout Summary
Track every dollar with transparent accounting. See itemized breakdowns and know exactly when funds hit your account.
Want to see more? Schedule a personalized demo.
Your Vendors Become Your Marketing Team
Every vendor gets a shareable public profile showcasing where they'll be selling. When they share it, they're promoting your events, creating a viral discovery loop you don't have to manage.
Built-In Discovery Network
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Every Vendor Gets Their Own Page
Shareable profiles showing upcoming markets, past events, and vendor connections
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Your Events Are Promoted Automatically
Vendors share their profiles to promote themselves, and every share lists YOUR upcoming markets
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Network Effects Without the Work
Social graph shows connections between vendors, builds community trust, and drives cross-discovery, all zero effort for you
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Built-In Sharing Tools
QR codes, social share buttons, and pre-written copy make it easy for vendors to promote themselves (and you)
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Upcoming Markets
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The Network Effect
Your vendors market themselves. Their followers discover your events. New vendors see the activity and want to join. It's a self-reinforcing loop that grows your market's reach without adding to your workload.
How You Earn Revenue
Two transparent revenue streams - you control how each works for your organization
Event Fees
Your main revenue source. Set your own per-vendor fees for each market date. We handle payments and collections - you get paid automatically.
- You set the price per vendor
- Simple platform fee (8-12%)
- You decide who pays the fee
- Automatic payouts to your bank
Application Fees
Optional annual fee that vendors pay once to join your organization. Covers all your events for the entire year.
- Completely optional - your choice
- One fee, all events for the year
- 70% goes to you, 30% to platform
- Reduces repeat paperwork
No monthly fees. No setup costs. You only pay when you earn. Simple, transparent pricing with total flexibility.
See How Pricing Works
No monthly fees. No setup costs. Just a simple platform fee - and you decide how to handle it.
Try different fee amounts to see how it affects your revenue
Full flexibility - pass fees to vendors, absorb them yourself, or split them however works best for your organization.
Application Fees: Your Choice
Optional annual membership model for your organization
Free for vendors to apply to your organization
One fee covers ALL your events for the calendar year
How it works
- Vendors apply once per year to your organization
- Once approved, they can request bookings for any market or event you run
- You maintain full control - approve or decline each booking request
- No repeat applications - one approval, all events
Application fee split: 70% to your organization, 30% to platform
Lock In Early Adopter Rates
Join the preview program and secure discounted platform fees before we launch to the public
New Organizers
- First-time organizers launching events
- Building your vendor network
- Small or new events
Eligibility determined during onboarding
Established Organizers
- Moving existing events to Convene
- Bringing existing vendor relationships
- Proven track record running events
Eligibility determined during onboarding
Standard rate of 15% applies after preview period ends.
Platform Roadmap
What's available now and what's coming next
Everything You Need to Launch
- Full admin dashboard with real-time metrics
- Complete vendor management suite
- Automated payouts to your bank
- Email & SMS communications
- Revenue analytics & reporting
- Email platform integrations
Advanced Intelligence Features
- Advanced engagement reporting
- Foot traffic analytics for your locations
- "Convene Score" market performance metric
- Economic impact reports for stakeholders
- Historical trend analysis across seasons
- Vendor reliability scores
Your Data Gets Smarter Over Time
Every season on Convene builds your competitive advantage. The longer you're here, the more insights you unlock.
Season 1 — Building Your Foundation
- See which vendors drive the most revenue
- Track occupancy rates and booking patterns
- Identify your peak booking windows
Year 2+ — Spotting Patterns
- Compare this season's revenue to last year
- Identify which vendor categories are growing
- Track vendor retention rates and loyalty
Year 3+ — Predictive Intelligence
- Predict vendor no-shows based on historical patterns
- Forecast revenue by season with 90%+ accuracy
- Benchmark your performance against market trends
Ongoing Value — Your Competitive Moat
- Generate economic impact reports for municipalities
- Package data for sponsor proposals and renewals
- Prove ROI to chambers of commerce and BIDs
This historical data becomes invaluable for reporting to municipalities, chambers of commerce, BIDs, and sponsors - helping you demonstrate impact and secure continued support.
Why This Matters
Your data history can't be replicated if you switch platforms. Organizers who start early build an intelligence advantage that compounds every season—giving you insights competitors simply don't have access to.
Ready to Run Your Market the Easy Way?
Join organizers who've freed up their time, streamlined their operations, and grown their communities with Convene.
Questions? Contact us to learn more.