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
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 3 - September 30
Fee: $50 per market for food vendors, $30 per market for artists/retailers, 10% discount if you sign up for 9+ dates
Application Opening: the 2023 application is now open, apply HERE!
Application Closing: March 27, 2023 9AM
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, December
Fee:
- 3 day sessions - $150 for art and retail, $225 for prepared food vendors
- 2 day sessions - $100 for art and retail, $150 for prepared food vendors
Application Opening: Coming in late September
Application Closing: Deadline line will be set for October
Requirements: Insurance and health license for food vendors
Contact our team at BTVMKT@burlingtonvt.gov if you have any questions
The ONE World Market
Period: Saturday, July 29th, 2023
Fee: $10 donation to the ONE Good Deed Fund
Application Opening: Coming in late Spring
Application Closing: TBD
Requirments: Insurance and health license for food vendors
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 - October 1
Fee: Ranges from $740 to $2,400 depending on the block and vendor type
Application Opening: Applications for 2023 are now closed
Application Closing: March 6, 4PM
Requirements: Find the full terms and conditions here.
Have questions or interested in learning more? Reach out to Jed Sass, Church Street Marketplace Coordinator at jsass@burlingtonvt.gov
Other Vending Opportunities
Burlington Farmers Market
Period: Saturdays 9AM - 2PM, May 7 - October 29
Fee: $27 application fee, annual fee determined by vendors
Application Opening: Applications for the 2023 season have closed
Application Deadline: March 1, 2023
Requirements: vendors must reside in Vermont year-round, must have valid VT tax IS, must have business insurance, cannot already have a storefront, VT health license required for prepared food. Owner must be present at 50% of the markets.
ONE Farmers Market
Period: Tuesdays 3PM - 6:30PM, June 6 - October 31
Fee: $350 per year or $25 for a day
Application Opening: Open, apply here
Application Closing: March 25, 2023
Requirements: Health license and insurance required
Contact oldnorthendfarmersmarket@gmail.com
South End Get Down
Period: Fridays 4:30PM - 9PM, May 26 - September 1
Fee: $150 - $165 a date
Application Opening: Applications for 2023 have now closed
Application Closing: March 1, 2023
Requirements: Health license and insurance (listing Orleans Events LLC as insured for the dates), no alcohol sales
Contact Louie and Max Orleans at truckstop@orleansevents.com
Beach Bites
Period: Wednesdays 5PM - 8PM, July 12 - August 9
Fee: 15% of sales
Application Opening: February 13, 2023, the RFP can be found here
Application Closing: March 13, 2023
Requirements: Health license and insurance
Contact KJ Dolye of Parks, Recreation, and Waterfront at kjanedoyle@burlingtonvt.gov
Summervale
Period: Thursdays 5:30PM - 8PM, July 6 - August 24
Fee: 10% of sales donated to the Intervale Center
Application Opening: March 1, 2023
Application Closing: May 15, 2023
Requirements: Health license and insurance, commitment to sourcing food locally and using environmentally friendly serveware
Contact Sammy LeVine at sammy@intervale.org