Orange County Markets · Thursday Schedule
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28 Orange County markets run on Thursdays.
Every Thursday pop-up, flea, and artisan market in the county that takes vendors — booth fees, jury notes, and live application status. Verified against organizer forms, not paraphrased from resale blogs.
Which Orange County markets are open on Thursdays in 2026?
In 2026 we track 28 Thursday markets across Orange County. Use the table below to compare booth fees and application status before you apply.
Vendor-side listings
28 markets shown
| # | Market | Schedule | Fee | Category | Jewelry | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Daily 10am-7pm (closed Tuesdays); free entry | monthly stall rental (not published) | Vintage & flea | Yes | Unknown | |
| 02 | recurring (June 11, 2026 edition 'almost full') | unknown | Mixed | Unknown | Waitlist | |
| 03 | Rod Run (May 1-2, food/car products only); CultureFest (May 16); Summer Concert Series Thursdays Jun 11-Aug 6 (artisan crafts/apparel allowed); 4th of July Extravaganza (food only); holiday events in fall/winter | per event, on application | Mixed | Yes | Open | |
| 04 | Annual, Thanksgiving week (expo Wed-Thu) | on expo packet (special rates for chamber members & nonprofits) | Holiday & seasonal | Yes | Open | |
| 05 | Every Thursday 11am-3pm, year-round | unknown (via application) | Farmers | Yes | Open | |
| 06 | Year-round calendar; 8+ upcoming events on Eventbrite | 5% off every booth fee for IG subscribers w/ 3+ events | Makers & craft | Yes | Open | |
| 07 | Daily July - early September (2026 approx Jul 1 - Sep 4) | $800 booth fee if accepted (recent cycle); NO sales commission taken; artist builds gallery-quality booth w/ own lighting; 10 volunteer hours required | Festivals & street fairs | Yes | Closed | |
| 08 | Annual, December 31, evening to midnight | unknown | Festivals & street fairs | Unknown | Unknown | |
| 09 | Annual, 4 days mid-June (Thu-Sun) | Food: 10ft $1,300 / 20ft $1,900 (4 days); craft/commercial booth fee on application. Booth incl roof, 2 walls, 110V, 1 table, 2 chairs per 10x10 | Festivals & street fairs | Yes | Closed | |
| 10 | Daily, June 26 - September 6, 2026 | Booth fees: 1/2 booth (8ft) $905; 3/4 (12ft) $1,250; full (16ft) $1,595; 1-1/4 (20ft) $1,940; PLUS 20% commission on sales + $35 annual dues | Festivals & street fairs | Yes | Closed | |
| 11 | annual, late June - early September (daily) | $870 (TheCraftMap) | Art fairs | Yes | Closed | |
| 12 | Daily 6am-10pm (Fri/Sat to 11pm); live music & events weekly | n/a | Mixed | No | Unknown | |
| 13 | Parade Dec 16-20, 2026 nightly ~6:30pm; Marina Park holiday market on opening night 4-8pm; second market night at Balboa Fun Zone | via Creative Communal application (35+ maker spots) | Holiday & seasonal | Yes | Open | |
| 14 | 2026 Fair: July 17 - August 16, Wed-Sun (closed Mon/Tue); Wed/Thu/Sun 11am-11pm, Fri/Sat 11am-midnight | Space rates published in Commercial Space & Concessions Program Rules Handbook (rate varies by location/frontage) | Festivals & street fairs | Yes | Closed | |
| 15 | Tustin Wed 9-1 (El Camino Real & 3rd); Costa Mesa Thu 9-1 (OC fairgrounds); Brea Thu 3-7; Laguna Hills Fri 9-1; Irvine Sat 8-12 (Mariners); Laguna Beach Sat 8-12 (521 Forest Ave); Laguna Niguel Sun 8-12; Orange Tue 9-1 (Irvine Regional Park) | unknown (per-market; quoted on application) | Farmers | Yes | Open | |
| 16 | Daily mall hours (permanent retail, consignment-style vendor stalls) | monthly stall/consignment terms (not published) | Makers & craft | Yes | Open | |
| 17 | Daily food hall hours; recurring events (Salsa Night etc.) | Permanent stall leasing (e.g., 600 sq ft space listed for lease 2026); event/pop-up terms unknown | Festivals & street fairs | Unknown | Unknown | |
| 18 | Late June - early September, 7 days/week (2026 = 60th season, approx Jun 26 - Aug 30) | Booth fees not published online; ~100 sq ft booths, artist-built | Festivals & street fairs | Yes | Closed | |
| 19 | 4 multi-day editions/year (Jun, Aug, Oct, Dec) | unknown (email application) | Vintage & flea | Yes | Open | |
| 20 | 2nd & 4th Thursdays 5pm-9pm in Old Town; bonus Sunday markets at Wilson Creek Winery 11am-4pm | unknown (via become-a-vendor form) | Makers & craft | Yes | Open | |
| 21 | Daily retail hours; eco/wellness-themed events | unknown | Mixed | Unknown | Unknown | |
| 22 | Daily retail hours; occasional vendor/market events | unknown | Mixed | Unknown | Unknown | |
| 23 | Thursdays 4pm-8:30pm, seasonal Apr 2 - Sep 3, 2026 | unknown (application + payment to Community Center) | Mixed | Yes | Open | |
| 24 | ~8 editions/year, 4-day runs (Thu-Sun) | unknown | Vintage & flea | Yes | Open | |
| 25 | Annual, late October (Thursday evening) | $500 booth (10x10 tent, table, 2 chairs) — candy or promotional giveaways ONLY, no retail sales | Festivals & street fairs | No | Unknown | |
| 26 | Third Thursday, May-September 2026, 5pm-8:30pm | — | Night markets | Yes | Open | |
| 27 | Thu-Sat 12pm-9pm, Sun 12pm-6pm (center hours) | consignment/booth rental (not published) | Makers & craft | Yes | Unknown | |
| 28 | Annual, 4 days late September (Thu-Sun) | on application | Festivals & street fairs | Yes | Open |