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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Why do we pay admission?

    Sometimes we hear from people who would like to come to Randolph but don’t understand why we charge admission to come and shop….

    We charge for these reasons:

    -For security reasons, an open gate is much more difficult to manage the safety of our attendees and dealers especially when money and fine jewelry are exchanging hands.
    -We couldn’t afford to produce the market without a gate as we don’t want the financial burden of producing this event to fall entirely on our dealers’ shoulders. This is a very costly event to produce and supports many people including a big staff, many musicians, and small business owners.
    -You can buy admission for $4 on Groupon, you can come for free at 3pm on Sunday or you can become a preferred customer of one of our dealers and get comp admission each month! Or you can buy your tickets directly from us and help us pay our overhead and stay in business 😊

    You can’t support the dealers if you don’t show up! We hope to see you at RSM soon!

    What are the regular season dates and where is the Randolph Street Market Festival located?

    All of the dates can be found on the Schedule. The Randolph Street Market festival is located at 1341 W Randolph Street and inside the beautiful Beaux Arts Plumbers Hall at 1340 West Washington. INDOOR AND OUTDOOR MAY-SEPT, RAIN OR SHINE AND INDOOR ONLY OCT-APRIL! Click here for directions and map.

    Do I have to purchase additional tickets to get into the different markets within the Randolph Street Market?

    One admission price gets you into all areas of the Randolph Street Market, there are no additional charges.

    Is the Market wheel chair accessible?

    Certainly, the outdoor exhibit space at the Market is all flat, and there are ramps into the Plumbers Hall building. Plus elevators and special bathroom facilities make the Randolph Street Market easy for anyone to enjoy!

    Can I bring my pet?

    The entire outdoor area of the market is open for most* dogs; your furry friend must be on a leash and will no doubt be delighted with the delicious scraps of food to be discovered amongst the several acres of outdoor antique and collectible treasures. No pets allowed inside the Plumbers Hall Union building. (Only small dogs can be carried inside the building).

    *Management has the right to refuse entry to any persons and pets.

    And if it’s a hot one, be kind and leave Fifi at home along with the pet crocodile, who may spot a vintage handbag that used to be a relative and get upset!

    Asphalt temperature and the outdoor temperature are two very different things. When the outside air temperature is 77 degrees, the asphalt the sun is 125 degrees. You can fry an egg at 131 degrees. Just imagine how your dog feels as you drag him along to the farmers market or outdoor festival being held on asphalt.

    From PetMD: If you walk your dog on lead, keep in mind that asphalt can get very hot during the summer. In fact, it can get hot enough to burn a dog’s pads, causing him pain for days. You might want to do only short walks early in the morning or later in the evening, when the temperatures are lower. Before taking your dog for a walk, check the ground for hotness with one of your own hands or bare feet. If you can’t keep your hand (or foot) on the ground for more than three seconds, it’s probably too hot to walk your furry friend. Dogs who are older or overweight, have a thick coat or have a pushed-in nose (such as bulldogs, Boston terriers and pugs) are especially at risk of overheating.

    Do the dealers prefer cash and/or do they take credit cards?

    There’s nothing more American than cash — EVERYONE prefers it! You can bargain better if you have cash and dealers love it when you have the exact amount so bring lots of small bills. And if you don’t have cash but have an ATM card, we have two on-site cash stations. As for the credit cards, some dealers take them but many don’t so be prepared.

    What type of terrain will I be walking on?

    You will not be walking over corn stalks, gravel, manure or rocks. You will be walking on beautifully tended asphalt and our indoor space has nice floors (terrazzo). Wear tennis shoes, sandles, platforms or jazz slippers.

    Can I buy tube socks or a thigh master here?

    No, but Maxwell Street Flea Market is only a few blocks away and you can buy those things there!

    And if it rains or is excessively hot?

    We have beautiful, huge indoor air-conditioned Plumbers Hall and most of our outdoor dealers set up under tents.

    Do you have delivery service?

    Sometimes the dealer will make the delivery for you but we also have an on-site delivery service.

    Do I have a discount if I buy ticket for all markets?

    We provide a seasonal pass which is valid for all market dates and you do have a discount if you buy it. You can order either calling our office or e mailing us.

    Do you have early buying?

    We do have early buying, Saturdays during regular season, beginning at 8am. $20 online and $25 cash only at the gate.

    Can I bring my kids?

    Yes, you can! It’s a family friendly market and it’s fun for everybody. We have a children’s area inside Plumbers Hall and every kid gets a treasure map!

    Is there food?

    The Market provides a variety of food stations that ranges from breakfast goodies to lunch meals. And we have beer, wine, bloody mary’s, margarita’s and mimosa’s too – plus assorted spirit’s samplings.

    Am I allowed to take pictures of merchandise in dealers' booths?

    Certainly, but only if you have permission of the dealer. Items may be copyrighted so the prudent thing to do is to ask the dealer to take the photo for you, but definitely ask permission first!

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