SoMi Night Market - Vendor Information

SoMi Night Market
Setup Information

Hi, Friendor!

On behalf of South Miami and Miami Friendors, we are excited to welcome you to the SoMi Night Market! We’re thrilled to have you join us for this family-friendly event that brings together local makers, artisans, food vendors, and the community.

The SoMi Night Market takes place from 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM at SW 73rd Street & SW 58th Avenue, Downtown South Miami, FL on the 2nd Saturday of each month.

On this page, you will find important set-up information for the market. Please take a moment to review these details to ensure a smooth and successful experience.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us at hello@miamifriendors.com. We’re here to support you every step of the way.

We look forward to seeing you at the market and sharing in this exciting experience!

With Love,

Miami Friendors

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Event Essentials

Address: SW 73rd Street & SW 58th Avenue, Downtown South Miami, FL
Market Hours: 5:30 PM–9:30 PM
Setup Window (tents): Begins 3:30 PM

Arrival & Check-In

Welcome! Upon arrival, please check in at the Miami Friendors tent to receive your space assignment.
For everyone’s safety and a smooth flow, do not set up before check-in and space assignment.
Please be fully set up by 5:30 PM.
Arrivals after 5:30 PM will forfeit the space and vendor fee (no refund).
For day-of assistance, please contact Market Manager Brielle at (786) 566-2789

Site Access & Load-In

The street closes in the morning and remains closed during the event.
Vehicles are NOT permitted to drive to booth spots during the closure.
We recommend bringing a wagon or trolley to move items to and from your booth.

Parking

Vendors handle their own parking.
On-street parking: $3.25/hour.
City Municipal Garage (same street): Free every second Saturday.

Setup Standards (Tents & Equipment)

White or branded tents only.
Tent weights required on every leg, no exceptions.
Vendors must bring lights for their tent. Evening lighting is dim; battery-operated lights are strongly encouraged.

Power & Lighting

Electricity is unavailable.
Generators are accepted.

Restrictions & Enforcement

No food trucks.
Spots are assigned by Miami Friendors staff; no spot saving.
To keep things fair and safe, violations (e.g., setting up before check-in) may result in immediate removal without refund and potential disqualification from future events.
This is an outdoor, rain-or-shine event.

During Market Hours (5:30 PM–9:30 PM)

Please remain open for the full duration; early departure isn’t permitted.
Restrooms are available. Need a quick break? A Miami Friendors representative can briefly watch your booth, just ask at the check-in tent.

Breakdown & Load-Out

Breakdown begins at 9:30 PM once aisles are clear and staff gives the all-clear.
Please be completely cleared out by 10:30 PM.
Follow staff directions for a safe, efficient load-out.

Disclaimer

Miami Friendors and the City of South Miami are not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged items.

Please review the full terms and conditions through this link:

https://www.miamifriendors.com/terms-and-conditions

LICENSING AND COMPLIANCE

For the SoMi Night Market, everything outlined in our blog applies directly to you. Vendors selling food must have either a valid Food Cottage Law certificate or a DBPR food license. While food insurance and arts-and-crafters insurance are not required, they are recommended to protect your business.

For a full breakdown of the requirements, you can reference our guide here: "How to Sell at Farmers Markets in Florida: Cottage Food Law, DBPR License, and Insurance Explained."

BOOTH SETUP

Vendors are provided a 10×10 booth space and are responsible for bringing their own tents (with proper weights), tables, chairs, and any needed weather protection. Tent walls are highly recommended to help shield products from the elements. Tent rental isn’t available. We kindly ask that booths remain clean and professional throughout the event to keep the market looking its best.

For food and beverage vendors: please wear food safe gloves when handling any ready to eat items, and change gloves between tasks, especially after handling money or nonfood items. To keep service smooth and sanitary, set up a separate payment area (or designate a cashier) away from food and beverage prep and serving, and never use the same gloves for both payments and food handling.

Check out our list of resources for your market essentials. This includes tents, tables, chairs, table clothing, payment processing systems and more. Find it here: www.miamifriendors.com/resources

Styrofoam and plastic bags are prohibited.
Alcohol, CBD products, and profanity are strictly prohibited.
Open flame cooking, food truck, paper bag and on-site cooking are allowed.
Electricity is not available. You may bring a generator if necessary.
Music at low volumes is allowed.

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PROMOTIONAL INFORMATION

Requirements for Reposting to Stories

We love being able to share your booths, products, and market experience on our Stories. It helps promote your business while giving our audience a real feel for the event. In order for us to repost your tagged content, please make sure it aligns with the following guidelines:

Mention the name of the market you are participating in.
Clearly include the market date and time either as text or spoken in the video.
Make sure your products are shown clearly, whether through still photos or video.
If you are recording a video, move the camera slowly to help viewers take in the details.
Clean, well-lit visuals are important. Please avoid blurry content, poor lighting, or distracting filters and stickers.
Share real, on-site content from your booth, including guests is great too.
Avoid sharing static flyer graphics, text-heavy posts, or unrelated content.
Remain aligned with the community feel of the market.

We’re excited to see your creativity and are happy to feature your content when it aligns with our visual and storytelling style.

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Vendor Resources

Blog

SoMi Night Market
Setup Information

Meet Brielle!

She's your on-site
Market Manager.

She loves snapping content for small businesses and pictures of her pup right after!

Here's Everything You Need To Know!

Please read all tab information carefully.

LOAD IN AND OUT

LICENSING AND COMPLIANCE

BOOTH SETUP

GET THE PLAYBOOK

Vendor Resources

Blog

SoMi Night Market Setup Information

Meet Brielle!

She's your on-site Market Manager.

She loves snapping content for small businesses and pictures of her pup right after!

Here's Everything You Need To Know!

Please read all tab information carefully.

SoMi Night Market
Setup Information

She's your on-site
Market Manager.