General FAQs:

What is ‘Whimsigoth’ ?

Whimsigoth is a goth subculture characterized by its blending of whimsical patterns with moody aesthetics and a dark, effortlessly witchy feel. It’s inspired by 90’s pop culture and is famous for its maximalist design approach. Think statement jewelry (oversized rings, butterfly brooches, stacked necklaces), layered textures (lace, velvet, tulle), deep colors like ruby red, plum purple, and cosmic blue, celestial elements like sun/moon/star patterns, earthy and vintage looking decor, etc. For whimsigoth style inspo look to popular moody films/media from the late 80’s & the 90s into the early 2000s, like The Craft, Practical Magic, Beetlejuice, Coraline, The Adams Family, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, etc.

How often does WNM host events/When is your next event?

We host our night market once a month here in Cleveland. We pop-up the third Saturday of each month at Pop Life Cleveland. We are also looking to add another monthly date somewhere in southern Ohio!

We have hosted one-off events as well including our Coraline prom that we hosted earlier this year. Follow us on Instagram to stay informed on all upcoming events and to vote on new events! Also, visit our events page, as we try to keep this up to date as well!

How do I donate to the fundraiser at your events?

You will find our host at a booth near the entrance to the market - during these warm months it will be the small red tent that you see right at the front! Donations are “pay-what-you-can” - We will have a cash jar as well as a QR code with our Venmo to make a non-cash donation! We will also have a table set up with raffle prizes where you can donate a minimum amount to enter your name into the drawing for the items on the table! All proceeds from the raffle are donated to the fundraising cause. If you are affiliated with a local mutual aid effort in Ohio and would like us to consider supporting your organization for a future month, fill out our contact form here

What type of vendors are at Whimsigoth Night Market?

We curate the market so that we have vendors of many different mediums. This will include artists, vintage curators and up-cyclers, handmade jewelry artists, crochet/fiber artists, tarot readers, oddity creators, spiritual shops, and more!

What payment methods are accepted?

Each vendor will be different, all will accept cash, most will have payment apps like venmo & cashapp, and many will even have card readers. It’s best to be prepared with a variety of payment methods just in case!

Are WNM events family-friendly?

Yes! All of our events are all-ages, but be aware that some vendors will sell items that have adult themes.

Is there parking available at the market?

Yes! At our regular monthly market in Cleveland, there is a small parking lot behind the building where customers can park for free. There is also metered street parking nearby, which is free on the weekends.

VENDOR FAQs:

When do applications open/close for each month’s market?

We open applications for our markets about 2 months before the event, and the applications close about a month before the market. The timeline we follow is this: two days after our market each month we will close applications for the next month’s market and post the flyer for that market to our Instagram. Then, on the same day, we post applications for the market that is 2 months away.

EXAMPLE: Our next market is April 19th, so on April 21st we will close applications for our market in May, and post the flyer for the May market. Then, also on April 21st, we will post the application for our market in June. The June application will then be available until two days after our market in May.

What do you look for in vendor applications?

We’re trying to create a curated market where customers know that when they show up they will see items that match the style they are expecting to see at a whimsigoth-themed market. This means we look for vendors who are aligned with our aesthetic, but does not mean that we won’t consider applications from vendors who normally align with a different style. If you want to curate items specifically for our market, but are afraid we won’t accept your application due to your portfolio being a different vibe than what we’re looking for, don’t worry! This is why we include the section on the application for you to upload pictures of items you would bring to the market!

How/When will I know if I’ve been accepted into the market?

We send out acceptance emails for each market three days after the previous month’s market. We host our market the third Saturday of each month, so acceptance emails for the next market will go out the Tuesday after. Be sure to check spam, but if you do not receive an acceptance email on that day, you are automatically added to the waitlist and will be contacted if spots open.

Can I share a booth with another vendor?

Yes! Vendors may split a booth if they wish to, but both vendors must be listed on the application. *Note that this will mostly apply to our outdoor events with a 10x10 booth, as our indoor events are limited to one 6-ft table of space and it would be difficult to booth share with a single table.