Frequently Asked Questions

The Edge of Liberty Craft Fair began in 2020 as a way for neighbors to share their lockdown crafts and safely socialize outdoors. We called them “Open Farm” events and hosted them alongside our existing Market Days at Batshit Crazy Farms.

For the first three years, we held monthly craft fairs, limited to friends, neighbors, and returning Market Days customers. In 2023, we opened participation to home-based artisans from Porter County and surrounding areas, expanded to a bi-weekly schedule, and somehow pulled off twelve events in one season.

We survived—and, call us crazy, we did it again in 2024, kicking off the season on Mother’s Day and hosting 13 events.

2025 is already in full swing with another 13-event season. All that’s missing is you!

Our goal is to offer an affordable, supportive venue where home-based entrepreneurs can build their brand, connect with customers, and gain the confidence to “go pro” with their craft.

We’ve been on that journey ourselves—starting out as a market garden and food vendor with no idea how to tackle things like signage, credit card readers, social media, or online stores. All we wanted to do was make good stuff and share it. We know how overwhelming those first steps can be.

That’s why we created this community—and this website. As part of the Edge of Liberty family, your business benefits from the traffic we drive to our shared site. We feature vendor profiles with images and links to your website, Facebook page, or shop (if you have them). If you don’t? No problem. Use this space to test the waters, meet customers, and see if this is something you want to pursue more seriously.

One of the best parts of being here is learning from others. You’ll be surrounded by professionals who might seem like competitors but act more like mentors—happy to share, support, and celebrate your progress.

Already a pro? We’d love to have you too. We’re one of the few Sunday markets in the region, perfectly placed for leisurely drives and post-church visitors drawn in by our iconic Bible verse sign. Our booth fees are low, our turnout is strong, and your experience will help lift the whole community.

We’re a family of makers, growers, and dreamers—bringing beauty into the world, joy into our community, and value into every connection. When people buy from people, it’s not just about money. It’s about happiness on both sides of the table. That’s the freedom we’re chasing—and we’re inviting you to help us tip it over the edge.

Explore this website to see who’s part of the Edge of Liberty community!

 • The Home page lists all vendors who have reserved spaces for this year’s events. Each listing includes whatever contact info we have—website, Facebook, shop links—so you can connect with them anytime.

 • The “Dates” menu links to all upcoming events, each with a list of vendors who’ve committed to that date.

 • After each event, we update the Home page with vendor info and photos when available, so you can still check out who was there even if you missed it.

We also keep vendor profiles up for about a year after their last fair, so it’s easy to find and support past participants.

We’re one of the only Sunday markets in the area—and while you’ll see some familiar faces from other fairs, our setting is something special. It’s more relaxed, more personal, and more community-focused. Our vendors have time to chat, share their process, and talk about the art they love.

You’ll also meet new makers—neighbors and friends testing out their ideas and building confidence as first-time entrepreneurs. Your encouragement helps them grow.

But this isn’t just a craft fair—it’s a day out:

🌿 Explore our gardens – Let us harvest fresh herbs, greens, and flowers for you from our formal beds

🌳 Wander the trails – Enjoy informal plantings and quiet paths through the woods and around our private pond

🐟 Feed the fish – Watch the catfish and bass come up for feeding time at 2pm

🍓 Pick your own fruit – Over at the Create Happiness House, our u-pick orchard includes strawberries, blueberries, and peaches (with apples and pears coming in 2026)

🎤 Join us for karaoke – It’s real, it’s fun, and yes, it happens

🐝 Visit our apiary – See our bees in action and learn more about local pollinators

🌱 Tour the community garden – See what your neighbors are growing and get inspired to try it yourself

Our farm stand offers freshly picked, pesticide-free produce, our Batshit Crazy signature pepper blend, and fruit jams and jellies from our mini orchard.

You can also book a private tour of the farm anytime at edge-of-liberty.com/private-tours.

Whether you come to shop, explore, sing, snack, or just slow down—you’ll find something (and someone) worth visiting.

We’re a home-based vendor–only market, welcoming local artisans, growers, and makers—not resellers or commercial businesses.

To join us:

 1. Reserve your space - Visit our online store to pay the $20 per-event booth fee

👉 Reserve your booth

 • Use the email address you want us to use for all communication

 • Add each date you want to attend to your cart before checking out to help us keep fees down

 • Include your business name and/or Facebook page in the pickup instructions

2. Email us - If you haven’t vended with us before and don’t have a page on our site, send an email to craft-fairs@edgeofliberty.us with:

 • How you want customers to contact you

 • Up to 10 photos of your products

 3. Join our vendor community - We coordinate logistics in a private Facebook group. You’re expected to read event info shared there and respond to updates.

What to expect:

 • Events run from 10am to 3pm (rain or shine)

 • Arrive between 9:00 and 9:30am

 • Spaces are 12x12; many include parking nearby

 • Bring your own canopy, table, and chairs

 • We provide a vendor-only restroom facility

 • No refunds

All booth fees are processed through our parent site, Batshit Crazy Farms, which also manages the craft fair and this property. Same people, same mission—just a different domain.

Your $20 fee helps us keep this a high-quality, low-barrier event for local makers. It covers:

 • 🚽 A vendor-only deluxe portable restroom—clean, private, and available all day

 • 📢 Advertising and signage—locally targeted online ads, physical signs, and flyers to bring customers in

 • 📍 Your event space—a 12x12 booth spot, often with nearby parking for easy load-in/load-out

 • 🌐 A vendor page on this website—with your contact info, up to 10 product photos, links to your site or shop, and built-in SEO to help new customers find you even after the fair

As one of our vendors put it: “Any event where you make back the fee is a good day… if you more than double it, it’s a great day.”

We keep our fee as low as possible—because we want you to have as many great days as you can.

We’re a small, privately run four-acre farm located in a rural residential area—with a one-acre residence next door that also participates in the event.

Because we’re off the beaten path and not backed by a municipality, we don’t draw the massive crowds you might see at downtown events in places like Chesterton or Valparaiso. But that’s by design. Our visitors come with purpose—and they come to shop.

Most of our events see between 100 and 200 vehicles, and that number has been gradually increasing thanks to word of mouth and targeted advertising. Our traffic may be smaller, but the customers are real buyers, not just weekend wanderers.

If you’re looking for meaningful connections and supportive shoppers, you’ll find them here.

The Edge of Liberty is a true outdoor market—no permanent structures, no municipal utilities—so come prepared. Here’s what you’ll need:

Essentials:

 • Canopy – 10x10 or 12x12 popup recommended. This is your booth.

 • Tables and chairs – We don’t provide any vendor furnishings.

 • Drinking water – There’s no running water on site, but a rental restroom with hand-washing is available.

 • Weather protection – This is a rain or shine event. Plan for sun, wind, or rain—we’ve never cancelled.

Optional, but helpful:

 • Weights or stakes – Secure your canopy, especially on breezy days.

 • Lunch – We usually have a food truck, but we’ll let you know in advance via email or our private Facebook group if you’ll need to bring your own.

 • Generator – If you need electricity, you must bring your own. If you need 110, we may be able to place you near the house/farm stand, but that’s away from the main shopping area.

Booth placement notes:

 • Most spaces fit a canopy and a standard-sized vehicle

 • A few spots fit larger trucks

 • Some central areas don’t include nearby parking—for vendors who prioritize foot traffic over convenience

If you’re new to vending and unsure what to bring, feel free to ask in our private group—we’re happy to help!

You’re not alone—many of our vendors started exactly where you are now. We’ve built this community to help people like you take that first step.

Here’s how we support beginners:

💬 Community support

Join our private vendors-only Facebook group where you can:

 • Ask questions

 • Get advice from experienced vendors

 • Find someone to share a space if you don’t have a canopy or only need one table

💳 Payment support

If your products are lower-cost and you’re not ready for credit card processing yet, we can:

 • Run payments for you at the farm stand

 • Pay you out in cash at the end of the day

(For vendors with higher-priced items, we strongly recommend setting up your own payment system.)

🪧 Marketing help

 • We can help with signage if you don’t have a printer or laminator

 • Don’t have a Facebook business page? You can still post in our public group to show off your products

 • Don’t have a website? Your vendor profile on our site includes your photos, contact info, and ordering instructions—and we’ll help make it searchable

We’re here to help you move from “just getting started” to “getting serious”—without pressure or judgment. Sign up for one event, and we’ll work with you to make sure you’re set up for success.

Everything must be clearly labeled with your name, address, ingredients, and a note that it was made in a home kitchen.

If you’re offering ready-to-eat or hot food, we require that you operate from a licensed food truck or mobile setup with proper permits. Let us know when you sign up so we can plan accordingly.

If you’re bringing children, please be sure they stay within your booth area or are supervised while exploring the property—especially near the pond.

If you’re planning to share a booth, that’s fine too—just make sure everyone is listed on your signup or mentioned in your communications so we can keep things organized.

That includes:

 • Handmade crafts and art

 • Homegrown produce and plants

 • Cottage foods

 • Upcycled or repurposed goods

 • Original designs or formulations

We do not accept:

 • Resellers

 • MLMs or direct sales

 • Mass-produced or factory-made items

If you’re not sure whether your products qualify, just ask—we’re happy to talk it through.

If you can’t attend after reserving a spot, please let us know as soon as possible so we can plan booth layout accordingly.

Fees are non-refundable, but if you cancel early enough, we may be able to help you transfer to a future date—no guarantees, but we’ll do what we can.

This helps us make sure your products are a good fit, avoid category duplication, and maintain a high standard for the market.

All we ask is that you send us up to 10 photos of your work and let us know how customers can contact you. We’re here to help you succeed.

If you’re new or need extra time, let us know and we can work with you on earlier access if needed.

If you do need to leave early, we’ll place you in a spot with easier vehicle access so your exit doesn’t disrupt foot traffic.

If you require power, you’ll need to bring a quiet generator or request placement near the house or farm stand (space is limited).

Most vendors run their booths entirely offline, using mobile hotspots or offline point-of-sale apps.

We are currently under attack from scammers impersonating us in other vendor groups and via private messages. They’re using Gmail addresses like craftartsfestival@gmail.com and asking vendors to send money via Venmo, CashApp, or Zelle.

Please do NOT send money to anyone claiming to represent our event unless you’ve verified it’s through our official site.

✅ All legitimate signups go through:

👉 https://batshitcrazyfarms.com

We never collect booth fees through Gmail, Venmo, or CashApp.

We only communicate with confirmed vendors via:

 • Email from @batshitcrazyfarms.com, @edge-of-liberty.com, or @edgeofliberty.us

 • Our private vendor Facebook group

 • This website

If you’re ever unsure—ask first. We’d rather double-check than have anyone get scammed.

Let’s keep each other safe.