Vendor information
Current 2027 applications, prices, operating rules, and booth guidance. Review the documents that apply to your reservation before booking.
What sells at Higgins Lot
Downtown Missoula shoppers come back to Higgins Lot every Saturday for a mix of Montana-made apparel, handmade jewelry, Native art, and one-of-a-kind goods you won't find in a big-box store. Higgins Lot has proven itself both ways: The Last Best Store began as a Higgins Lot booth and has since grown into a full storefront in Southgate Mall — and established Missoula retailers like Wind Horse Clothing, which had its brick-and-mortar store before joining the market, still choose to run a Saturday booth here alongside their shop. Whether you're just starting out or already have a storefront, the lot brings in customers worth reaching.
Apparel & wearables
Montana- and Missoula-themed clothing and gear, imported and ethnic clothing, embroidered apparel, and handmade sun and bucket hats are consistent sellers — from The Last Best Store's hats and MT gifts to Wind Horse Clothing's imported pieces (find them in the Pine Street row, next to the tree), Blue Peak Creative's Montana-inspired apparel and gear, and handmade hats from vendors like Roberta Thompson, Marilyn Robson, and Francine Miller.
Jewelry & Native art
Handmade jewelry moves well every week, from Native Built Indian Jewelry's handcrafted pieces to Huskie Native Art's Diné (Navajo) art and handcrafted goods, plus jewelry from vendors like Gina Thompson and Jeannie Oxford.
Pottery & ceramics
Handmade pottery and ceramics — like Shannon Thomasson's Clay Momma — round out the market's handmade-goods lineup with functional, giftable pieces.
Novelty & handmade goods
Playful, distinctive items stand out on a market table — 3D-printed toys (Coral Raines; Christine Harris's Spectrum 3D Prints, "Kricket"), handmade pool cue cases (Jill Hawk Cue Cases), handmade cards and Montana-motif art (Little Song Design), and custom design and print goods (D&M Custom Design, Pretty Dope Designs, Quispy Creations) round out a strong table lineup.
See exactly who's set up where — and what they sell — on the live vendor map, or meet our long-time vendors — several have sold at Higgins Lot for 3 to 6 seasons running.
What could sell well next season
If you make or sell any of the following, downtown Missoula's Saturday foot traffic is a proven fit — and Higgins Lot already has the mix of tourists, regulars, and downtown workers who buy this kind of thing:
- More apparel & accessories — the category with the deepest track record on the lot, from ballcaps to ethnic and imported clothing.
- Jewelry & wearable art — handmade and Native-made pieces sell consistently; there's room for more makers in this category.
- Pottery & functional ceramics — mugs, bowls, and other handmade pieces pair well with the market's existing handmade-goods draw.
- Locally-made goods with a Montana or Missoula identity — vendors who lean into the "made here" story (like the embroidered, Missoula-themed apparel already on the lot) tend to do well with both tourists and regulars.
- Distinctive, giftable items — novelty goods, art prints, and handcrafted pieces in a price range that works as an impulse buy or a gift.
- Fresh produce & farm goods — Higgins Lot markets itself as a downtown farmers market, but the current vendor lineup leans heavily toward handmade goods. Growers and farm-stand vendors would round out the offering and match what shoppers expect to find at a "farmers market."
- Coffee, baked goods & snacks — coffee, pastries, jams and preserves, and other grab-and-go snacks draw the morning crowd and encourage longer visits from a small table or cart. (Food trucks and boba tea, sub, taco, or hot dog vendors aren't a fit — the lot doesn't have the space for truck-sized setups, and we want to stay complementary to nearby downtown restaurants rather than compete with them.)
- Bath, body & home goods — candles, soap, and skincare are a proven farmers-market category that fits right alongside the market's existing handmade-goods vendors.
- Photography, original art & prints — a natural complement to the market's existing jewelry and Native-art lineup.
Not sure if your product is a fit? Reach out before you apply — happy to talk through it.
Applications
Every season vendor must submit the 2027 Season Vendor Application. Daily vendors should use the daily application.
Daily Vendor Application
For a single Saturday. $30 per space. Deposit equals the full daily fee; no-shows are not refunded.
Download PDF →2027 Season Vendor Application
Required for every season vendor. Covers space preferences, products, booth layout, food, power, sound, and acceptance of the 2027 rules. Season price: $560 by ACH bank transfer or Venmo (both set up automatically on the reservation page) or $593.18 by card online; each includes the $175 reservation deposit.
Download PDF →2027 agreement and rules
The signed Season Vendor Application incorporates the 2027 Master Regulations. Read both before you book and sign the application PDF.
2027 Master Regulations & Operating Agreement
The controlling 2027 rules for vendors and performers: schedule, pricing, placement, sidewalks, customer flow, food, sound, live music, liability, and enforcement.
Download PDF →Booth design
Layout guidance by booth location — entry zone, middle row, building side, and Pine Street row.
Booth Design & Layout Guide
Aisle clearance, canopy weighting, and display strategy for your specific space.
Download PDF →Emailed to you automatically after checkout, along with your reservation confirmation.