Vendor Opportunities
Looking for a vending opportunity for your small business?
The Burlington area 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 25th, 2026
Fee: $10 donation to the ONE Good Deed Fund
Application Opening: Applications are open, apply here!
Application Closing: Applications close June 30, 2026
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: June 27 · July 25 · August 29 · September 26
Fee: $30 per date
Applications opening: Applications are now closed for 2026
Applications closing:
Requirements: Insurance and health license for food vendors
If you have any questions or would like assistance completing or translating the application, please contact Market Manager Aida Washburn at awashburn@burlingtonvt.gov.
BTV Winter Market
Period: Saturday, November 28, Friday, December 11, and Saturday, December 12, 2026.
Fee: Vendor fee per session is $30
Application Opening: Applications open on August 28th, 2026
Application Closing: Applications close September 20th, 2026
Requirements: All market vendors shall provide the BTV Winter Market with a Certificate of Insurance that lists the City of Burlington as additionally insured and as the certificate holder for all Market dates
If you have any questions or would like assistance completing or translating the application, please contact Market Manager Aida Washburn at awashburn@burlingtonvt.gov.
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 2026 are now closed
Application Closing:
Requirements: Find the full terms and conditions here.
Have questions or interested in learning more? Reach out to Andrew Bacher at abacher@burlingtonvt.gov
Other Vending Opportunities
Summer
Parks, Recreation & Waterfront Cart Program
Period: June through October
Fee: $400 fee and 3% of gross sales
Application Opening: applications are open, apply today!
Application Deadline: rolling
Requirements: food carts and trucks must have a VT health license, a Burlington peddlers permit, and insurance.
For more information contact Alec Kaeding at akaeding@burlingtonvt.gov
Burlington Farmers Market
Period: Saturdays 9AM - 2PM, May 10 - October 26
Fee: $28 application fee, annual fee determined by vendors, currently $1,063
Application Opening: Applications for 2026 are now closed
Application Deadline: March 1, 2026
Requirements: vendors must reside in Vermont year-round, must have a valid VT tax ID, must have business insurance, and cannot already have a storefront. A VT health license is required for prepared food. The owner must be present at 50% of the markets.
Winooski Farmers Market
Period: Sundays, 10AM - 2PM, May 17 - October 25
Fee: $30/day, with a minimum of 3 dates, $275 for a half season, and $400 for a full season
Application Opening: Applications for 2026 are now closed
Application Closing: March 7, 2026
Requirements: Business registration, health license, and insurance are required
Contact farmersmarket@downtownwinooski.org
ONE Farmers Market
Period: Tuesdays 3PM - 6:30PM, June - October
Fee: $400 for the season, $230 for half season or $30 for a day
Application Opening: Applications for 2026 are now closed
Application Closing: March 25, 2026
Requirements: Health license and insurance required
Contact oldnorthendfarmersmarket@gmail.com
South End Get Down
Period: Fridays 4:30PM - 9PM, May 22 - September 4
Fee: $25 application fee and $150 - $165 a date
Application Opening: Applications for 2026 are now closed
Application Closing:
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, June 24 - July 31 (off the week of July 1)
Fee: 15% of food sales, 20% of alcohol sales
Application Opening: Applications are now closed
Application Closing: March 7, 2026
Requirements: Health license and Certificate of Insurance with the City of Burlington designated as additionally insured
Contact KJ Dolye of Parks, Recreation, and Waterfront at kjanedoyle@burlingtonvt.gov
Winter
Burlington Winter Farmers Market
Date: Saturdays, November through April, 10AM - 1PM
Fee: N/A
Application Opening: Application for 2026/2027 is now open, apply here!
Application Closing: September 13, 2026
Requirements: N/A
Generator Holiday Maker Market
Date: Saturday, December 5, 2026, 12PM-4PM
Fee: $40 for non-members
Application Opening: Apply now!
Application Closing: September 14, 2026
Requirements: N/A
Hotel Vermont Holiday Market
Date: Saturday, December 12, 2026, 11AM-3PM
Fee: N/A
Application Opening: Apply now!
Application Closing: September 1, 2026
Requirements: Health license for food vendors and insurance