09/05/2026
🐓 THE TIME HAS FINALLY COME!
WE ARE NOW ACCEPTING COLLECTION PARTNER APPLICATIONS FOR ALL CATEGORIES!
We’ve had so many people reach out about becoming part of The Rusty Rooster, and we’re so excited to officially begin accepting applications!
Over the next 6 weeks or so, spaces will gradually become available as we continue refreshing and transforming different areas of the shop. As spaces open, we’ll be reaching out to approved applicants whose products, business and style are a great fit for The Rusty Rooster.
Our spaces will range from display tables, stand-alone shelving and wall standards to full-size booths, allowing us to create a really unique mix throughout the entire shop. We’ve designed options for businesses at every stage—from a beginner just getting started with a small display to an experienced seller needing a larger space for furniture, vintage pieces, repurposed finds and more.
We’re currently looking for antiques, vintage & collectibles, home décor, gifts, boutique & new retail, handmade goods, specialty foods, Kentucky-made products, artisan goods and those unique, unexpected finds that make The Rusty Rooster special.
Most importantly, we’re looking for Collection Partners who take pride in offering quality products and beautiful, curated, well-merchandised displays that feel intentional, fresh and inviting.
If you currently run a home-based or online business and have been looking for a way to step into a brick-and-mortar retail setting without taking on the expense of your own storefront, The Rusty Rooster may be a great fit for you. We also welcome student entrepreneurs and newer businesses looking for a place to start, gain exposure and grow. With such a wide range of space options, you can start small and grow as your business grows.
Applications will remain open while we search for the best of the best from across Kentucky—the businesses, makers, collectors and sellers who will help us continue providing the unique mix of products and beautifully curated spaces that make The Rusty Rooster special.
Once we feel we’ve found the right mix of Collection Partners, the application process will close. So if you’ve been considering applying, have something special you think belongs here, have been on a “waiting list for years,” or have simply been patiently waiting for a space to open, we encourage you to apply now!
And if you know someone who you believe would be a great fit for The Rusty Rooster, please share this post with them!
Visit RustyRoosterBardstown.com to learn more about The Rusty Rooster, becoming a Collection Partner and submitting your application.
PLEASE NOTE: Our selection process may take up to 8 weeks as refreshed spaces become available. Because every space is different, available spaces and pricing are shared with approved applicants only.
The Rusty Rooster is not a traditional flea market or open vendor mall. We’re looking for standout businesses, makers, antique and vintage sellers, and specialty retailers who offer quality products, distinctive style and beautifully curated displays. Space is limited, and we encourage applicants who feel their business truly reflects the quality and character of The Rusty Rooster to apply.
Due to the overwhelming response we’ve received in the past—and the response we anticipate this time—we ask that all interested applicants apply through our website. We will not be able to answer individual questions regarding spaces, pricing or applications through Facebook comments, Messenger or Phone calls. Additional information will be provided as approved applicants move through the Online Process.
We can’t wait to see who and what will become part of the next chapter of The Rusty Rooster! 🖤🐓
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN! 🖤🐓
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https://rustyroosterbardstown.com
Rusty Rooster Bardstown
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