BECOME A VENDOR

BECOME A VENDOR

Apply to join us, wherever we gather

Apply to join us, wherever we gather

AKASSA hosts a growing series of gatherings — markets, night events, collabs, and giving-focused activations — built for makers, artists, and small businesses who identify as AAPI-owned or women-owned. Our mission is to create space and drive demand for this community, celebrating the colorful diversity of our cultures while raising funds and awareness for causes that support our neighborhoods.

AKASSA hosts a growing series of gatherings — markets, night events, collabs, and giving-focused activations — built for makers, artists, and small businesses who identify as AAPI-owned or women-owned. Our mission is to create space and drive demand for this community, celebrating the colorful diversity of our cultures while raising funds and awareness for causes that support our neighborhoods.

How the process works

How the process works

01

Choose your market

Review the current calls and find the event that best fits your work.

02

Tell us about your work

Share your product photos, business details, and the story behind what you make.

03

Receive your update

We review every submission with care and will follow up with the next steps.

OPEN CALLS

OPEN CALLS

Applications open now

Applications open now

Applications open now

Each opportunity is listed with its event details, eligibility, and direct application link. Check back often as new calls are added.

Each opportunity is listed with its event details, eligibility, and direct application link. Check back often as new calls are added.

Open

Nov 21, 2026

AKASSA x KUBO: Merkado

KUBO Long Beach

A gratitude-themed popup market in collaboration with KUBO Long Beach, celebrating small makers and the community that sustains them.

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Open

Nov 21, 2026

AKASSA Holiday Makers Market - Ovation Hollywood

Ovation Hollywood

AKASSA Holiday Makers Market — kick off the season at Ovation Hollywood's annual tree lighting and help shoppers get a head start on holiday gifting.

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Open

Dec 5, 2026

Holiday Makers Market - Whimsy Pasadena

Whimsy Pasadena

Holiday Makers Market at Whimsy Pasadena — an afternoon of handmade gifting in our hometown on Dec 5, 12–4pm, with dedicated spots for Emerging Makers.

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Open

Dec 12, 2026

Holiday Makers Market - OC

Mess Hall at FLIGHT

Holiday Makers Market at Mess Hall at FLIGHT — a holiday village of makers on Dec 5, 11am–3pm, with 10x10 spaces and the option to share a booth.

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GOOD TO KNOW

GOOD TO KNOW

We look for thoughtful work, clear product presentation, and a commitment to the welcoming, community-forward spirit of AKASSA. Questions before applying? Reach us at hello@akassa.co.

We look for thoughtful work, clear product presentation, and a commitment to the welcoming, community-forward spirit of AKASSA. Questions before applying? Reach us at hello@akassa.co.