Vendor Opportunities

Vendor Opportunities


Looking for a vending opportunity for your small business?

Burlington has multiple opportunities throughout the year for your small business to test the waters and vend to the public without investing in a brick-and-mortar space. Unsure of which is right for you? Reach out to us at business@burlingtonvt.gov to discuss all your options!

Love Burlington Markets


The ONE World Market

Period: Saturday, July 27th, 2024

Fee: $10 donation to the ONE Good Deed Fund

Application Opening: Closed

Application Closing: June, 30, 2024

Requirements: View the general guidelines and please note insurance and health licenses are required for food vendors


BTV Market 

Come cross paths with an eclectic collection of local artists, makers, and chefs representing Burlington's diverse community. Live music, games, and kids' activities make for festive fun while you stroll amongst vendors and neighbors.

Period: Saturdays 11AM - 3PM, June 1 - September 28

Fee: $65 per market for food vendors, $45 per market for artists/retailers

Application Opening: The application for 2024 is now closed

Application Closing: March 25, 2024

Requirements: Insurance and health license for food vendors

If you have any questions or would like assistance completing or translating the application please contact us BTVMKT@burlingtonvt.gov.


BTV Winter Market

Period: Fridays 2PM - 6PM, Saturdays 12PM - 6PM, and Sundays 12 PM - 4PM, November 15 through December 22

Fee: 3 day sessions (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) $225

Application Opening: Applications for 2024 are closed

Application Closing: September 17, 2024 at midnight

Requirements: Insurance and health license for food vendors

Contact our team at BTVMKT@burlingtonvt.gov if you have any questions


Church Street Marketplace Cart Vendor Program 

Have a small retail or food business you'd like to take to the next level? Apply to be a cart vendor on the Marketplace!

Be part of this decades-old tradition that has seen young entrepreneurs grow from "just an idea" to established brick and mortars (Skinny Pancake and Hong's Dumplings, to name a few!) through affordable access to Marketplace visitors and support from their dedicated team.

Period: May 1 - April 30

Fee: Ranges from $740 to $2,400 depending on the block and vendor type

Application Opening: Applications for 2024 closed.

Application Closing: February 5, 2024

Requirements: Find the full terms and conditions here.

Have questions or interested in learning more? Reach out to Samantha McGinnis at smcginnis@burlingtonvt.gov

Learn More & Apply


Other Vending Opportunities

Summer

Burlington Farmers Market

Period: Saturdays 9AM - 2PM, May 11 - October 26

Fee: $28 application fee, annual fee determined by vendors, currently $1,063

Application Opening: Applications are now closed

Application Deadline: March 1, 2024

Requirements: vendors must reside in Vermont year-round, must have valid VT tax ID, must have business insurance, and cannot already have a storefront. VT health license is required for prepared food. Owner must be present at 50% of the markets.

Contact for more information


ONE Farmers Market

Period: Tuesdays 3PM - 6:30PM, June 6 - October 31

Fee: $350 per year or $25 for a day

Application Opening: The 2024 application is now closed

Application Closing: March 25, 2024

Requirements: Health license and insurance required

Contact oldnorthendfarmersmarket@gmail.com


South End Get Down

Period: Fridays 4:30PM - 9PM, May 26 - September 1

Fee: $25 application fee and $150 - $165 a date

Application Opening: Applications are now closed

Application Closing: March 1, 2024

Requirements: Health license and insurance (listing Orleans Events LLC as insured for the dates), no alcohol sales. Please review the vendor agreement before applying.

Contact Louie and Max Orleans at getdown@orleansevents.com


Beach Bites

Period: Wednesdays 5PM - 8PM, July 10 - August 7

Fee: 15% of sales

Application Opening: Applications are now closed

Application Closing: March 8, 2024

Requirements: Health license and insurance

Contact KJ Dolye of Parks, Recreation, and Waterfront at kjanedoyle@burlingtonvt.gov


Movie Nights at the Frame

Period: Thursdays 6PM - 10:30PM, June 29 - September 14

Fee: Free!

Application Opening: Applications are currently open

Application Closing: Applications open until spots are filled

Requirements: Health license for food vendors, certificate of insurance, Burlington peddlers license, certificate of training. 

Learn more about this opportunity and contact zach@friendsoftheframe.org


Summervale

Period: Thursdays 5:30PM - 8PM, July 11 - August 29

Fee: 10% of sales donated to the Intervale Center

Application Opening: Applications are closed.

Application Closing: May 13, 2024

Requirements: Health license and insurance, commitment to sourcing food locally and using environmentally friendly serve ware

Contact Sammy LeVine at sammy@intervale.org

Winter

Foam Maker's Market

Date: December 3rd and 4th, 5-9pm

Fee: $25

Application Opening: Applications are open, apply via this form!

Application Closing: October 18, 2024

Requirements: N/A

Hotel Vermont Holiday Market

Date: Saturday, December 14, 2024, 11AM-3PM

Fee: N/A

Application Opening: Applications for 2024 are closed

Application Closing: September 1, 2024

Requirements: Health license for food vendors and insurance

Huladay Market

Date: Tuesday, December 17, 2024, 4PM-8PM

Fee: None

Application Opening: Applications for 2024 are closed

Application Closing: September 13, 2024

Requirements: Health license for food vendors and insurance


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