Frequently Asked Questions
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Frequently asked questions
Where & When is the Mercantile Market?
The Found Cottage Mercantile Market will be September 4 + 5, 2026, at the Ottawa County Fairgrounds.
1286 Ottawa Beach Rd, Holland, MI 49424
What are the ticket prices?
We have 3 ticket tiers available.
Friday Pass, $20.
- A Friday Pass gets you into the fairgrounds from 5 pm - 9 pm on Friday, plus free entry on Saturday from 9 am - 4 pm.
Saturday Pass, $10.
- A Saturday Pass gets you into the fairgrounds from 9 am - 4 pm.
VIP Pass, $85.
- A VIP Pass grants all the same admission as a Friday Pass, PLUS 3 hours of limited attendance shopping from 2 pm - 5 pm on Friday and one early bird hour on Saturday from 8 am - 9 am.
Kids 11 years & younger get in for free!
How can I apply to be a Vendor?
Applications are open to new vendors from February through March. You can find the application above in the APPLY NOW tab! From April through August you can sign up for our waitlist, and then from September through January you can sign up to receive an email the minute applications go live again in 2027.
How can I pay vendors?
Please bring cash!
Many vendors accept card payments, but service at the fairgrounds is not always reliable, so cash might be your only option!
We offer cash & card payments for our entry tents, but even those can go down sometimes, so cash is always your best bet.
Where should I stay to be close to the Market?
Places to Stay: There are two fun hotels right downtown a Courtyard by Marriott and City Flats Hotel. There is also a City Flats in Grand Rapids as well. There are always great Airbnb options as well in the Holland area.
Places to Eat: If you are looking for a great local coffee shop, check out Lemonjellos or Kin Coffee. The Windmill for a delicious diner-style breakfast or the Biscuit for things like stuffed french toast. For lunch try New Holland Brewery or Crust54 for some delicious pizza. For dinner check out the Itty Bitty Bar or Hops at 84 East. If you’re looking for something you know well, there are plenty of chain restaurants not too far away from the Fairgrounds on US 31.
What else do I need to know?
At this time the Ottawa Country Fairgrounds asks that no pets be brought onto the grounds, so please leave your pets at home.
The Mercantile Market is rain or shine, and tickets are non-refundable. So be prepared for any weather that might come our way.