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 26th, 2025
Fee: $10 donation to the ONE Good Deed Fund
Application Opening: Coming June 1, 2025
Application Closing: June, 30, 2025
Requirements: View the general guidelines and please note insurance and health licenses are required for food vendors
Twilight Block Party
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: Every other Saturday 4PM - 8PM, June 7 - September 27
Fee: $65 per market for food vendors, $45 per market for artists/retailers
Application Opening: Apply here!
Application Closing: April 11, 2025 4PM
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 awashburn@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 2025 coming in September, 2025
Application Closing:
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 2025 are open, apply here!
Application Closing: February 9, 2025
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
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: Apply here!
Application Deadline: March 2, 2025
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.
Winooski Farmers Market
Period: Sundays, 10AM - 2PM, May 18 - October 26
Application Opening: Open now, apply here!
Application Closing: February 28, 2025
Requirements: Business registration, health license, and insurance required
Contact farmersmarket@downtownwinooski.org
ONE Farmers Market
Period: Tuesdays 3PM - 6:30PM, June - October
Fee: $400 for the season, $230 for have a season or $30 for a day
Application Opening: Apply here!
Application Closing: March 25, 2025
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: Apply here!
Application Closing: March 1, 2025
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 open, apply here!
Application Closing: March 7, 2025
Requirements: Health license and insurance
Contact KJ Dolye of Parks, Recreation, and Waterfront at kjanedoyle@burlingtonvt.gov
Summervale
Period: Thursdays 5:30PM - 8PM, July 11 - August 29
Fee: 10% of sales donated to the Intervale Center
Application Opening: Applications coming soon
Application Closing:
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 closed
Application Closing:
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