Creating an event
Events are the core of everything you do in Vendor Space. Each event acts as its own workspace with its own vendors, products, booths, forms, and payments. Whether you're organizing a weekend craft market or a multi-day trade show, it all starts here.
How to Create an Event
From your Dashboard, click the Create Event button in the top-right corner
Fill in the event details:
Event Name (required) -- Give your event a clear, recognizable name. This is what vendors will see.
Start Date and End Date (required) -- Select the dates your event runs. For single-day events, set both to the same date.
Start Time and End Time (optional) -- Add specific times if your event has set hours.
Location -- The venue name or address where your event takes place.
Description -- A summary of your event. This appears on your public event page when published.
Event Type -- Categorize your event (e.g., Craft Market, Food Festival, Trade Show).
Tags -- Add keywords to help you organize and filter your events later.
Image URL -- Link to a banner or hero image for your public event page.
Click Create to save your event
Your event is created in Draft status, which means it's only visible to you. You can take your time setting up products, booths, and forms before making anything public.
Tip: You don't need to fill in every field right away. The only required fields are the event name and dates. You can always come back and add more details later.
What to Do After Creating an Event
Once your event exists, you'll want to start building it out. Here's a typical setup flow:
Add products -- Create booth types, add-ons, and sponsorship packages with pricing
Set up booths -- Define your booth inventory and layout
Configure event settings -- Set vendor categories, approval rules, and vendor limits
Create a form -- Build an application or registration form for vendors
Connect Stripe -- Make sure your Stripe account is connected so you can collect payments
Publish -- When everything looks good, publish your event to make it available to vendors
Tip: Don't worry about getting everything perfect before publishing. You can update event details, add new products, and adjust settings at any time -- even after vendors have started registering.
A Few Things to Keep in Mind
Each event is independent. Vendors, payments, and forms are all scoped to the event they belong to. This keeps your data organized, especially if you run multiple events.
Events start as drafts. Nothing is public until you decide to publish. Take the time you need to set things up.
Running a recurring event? You can duplicate an existing event instead of starting from scratch. See Duplicating and archiving for details.
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