Fourth Friday

⚠️Important Vendor Update⚠️

To manage this considerably larger event in the safest possible way for vendors, volunteers, and visitors, we will be making some changes. Check back for updated parking and load-in directions,

Gates will be locked until 5pm. No early entries.

Fourth Friday in Hartford City

Fourth Friday began in 2023 as an opportunity for local entrepreneurs and businesses to showcase their products and services to their fellow citizens and visitors alike through a monthly, Fourth Friday Market.

On the Fourth Friday of each month (June-October) at the Blackford County 4-H Fairgrounds, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

Rain or Shine!

Vendor set-up at 5:00 PM.

Online vendor registration is live!

Note: ⚠️You must complete an Eventbrite registration for each month. ⚠️

Registration is FREE thanks to the Hartford City Chamber of Commerce and The Waters of Hartford City.

Follow the Blackford Directory or Tim - The Non-Sports Guy Facebook pages for the latest updates.

June 27th

July 25th

August 22nd

September 26th

October 24th

Indoor & Outdoor Markets

Indoor spaces will be assigned based on the order registrations are received. We will attempt to accommodate request made on the registration form, but please understand if preference cannot be met. If the accommodation needed is due to a disability, please reach out via email, FourthFridayAtTheFairgrounds@gmail.com

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Original Market
(8.5 ft x 8.5 ft) - FREE

Fourth Friday Market

Details: Fourth Friday Market

The Market is held in the Blackford County 4-H building. This market is a bit more intimate, with smaller (8.5 ft x 8.5 ft) spaces and closer neighbors. It does offer some features to make up for the tighter quarters, including air-conditioning and close proximity to restrooms.

Twin Market
(10 ft x 10 ft) - FREE

Fourth Friday Twin Market

Details: Fourth Friday Twin Market - New

The Twin Market will be held in the brand-new building. Restrooms are in neighboring building and this building doesn't have AC, but this is the booth space (10 ft x 10 ft) you want for a little more breathing room. We will have plenty of fans, and electricity is available.

Open Air Market
(10 ft x 15 ft) - FREE

Fourth Friday
Open Air Market

Details: Fourth Friday Open Air Market

The Open Air Market isn't quite as rigid, with generous (10 ft x 15 ft) spaces, first/last contact with visitors, and the flexibility of larger/multiple spaces available. Electricity is available for the Open Air Market, please include details on the registration form.

More Vendor Details

REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

Notes:

All spaces are open for vendor set up at 5:00 PM. No early birds please, our hard working volunteers all have a full shift at their "day job" before we come to hang out with you.

Tables are not provided.

The hours for this event are 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

DON'T GET SCAMMED! - Thanks to the Hartford City Chamber of Commerce & The Waters of Hartford City ALL VENDOR FEES HAVE BEEN PAID FOR 2025! Please support our sponsors!

Vendor preferences will be honored on a first-registered basis, using the time stamp from your online registration.

The only way to register for this event is through the Eventbrite link on the Blackford Directory website. If you need assistance with the registration form, please contact us at FourthFridayAtTheFairgrounds@gmail.com