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Downtown Frankfort, Frankfort, KY

Completely Kentucky

Heads up: Frankfort is about an hour east of Louisville. Kentucky makers only. They also offer paid consulting ($40/hour) on marketability and pricing, which is separate from the application. Kentucky Craft Marketing Program membership is not required.

Family-owned Frankfort shop in a restored 190-year-old building, carrying fine crafts and gourmet foods from 650+ Kentucky artisans for over 35 years.

Location
Downtown Frankfort, Frankfort, KY
Address
237 W Broadway St, Frankfort, KY 40601
Pitch method
Email, Mail
Terms
Mostly wholesale, bought directly from artists/vendors on net 30 terms. Occasionally takes consigned work at 60% of retail to the artist and 40% to the store. Work must be Kentucky-made, original design and high quality; no items made from kits or commercial patterns. The application asks for your wholesale discount and minimum, and asks that shipping stay under about 5% of the wholesale order.
Buying model
Wholesale and consignment
Split & fees
60% of each sale to the brand
Local only
Yes: Kentucky-made work
Maker preferences
original design, high quality, made in Kentucky, no kits or commercial patterns, consistent retail prices
Typical reply
Within 84 days
Walk-ins
No walk-ins
Samples
Don't drop off actual work at the store unless requested
Wholesale minimums
Asks for your minimum order amount
Carries
Gifts, Home, Art, Jewelry, Accessories, Stationery, Food gifts
Last verified
2026-10-28

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