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 29th, 2023
Fee: $10 donation to the ONE Good Deed Fund
Application Opening: May 26, 2023
Application Closing: June 30, 2023
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 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 closed
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, November-December
Fee:
- 3 day sessions - $225
- 2 day sessions - $150
Application Opening: Open! Apply here
Application Closing: September 18, 2023
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 - 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
Summer
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: Application for 2023 have now closed
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: Applications for 2023 have now closed
Application Closing: March 13, 2023
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 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 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
Winter
Foam Maker's Market
Date: November 28 and 29 5PM
Fee: $25
Application Opening: Open, email Dan Kruglak at dankruglak@foambrewers.com
Application Closing: Spots available until filled
Requirements: N/A
Hotel Vermont Holiday Market
Date: Saturday, December 9, 2023, 11AM-3PM
Fee: N/A
Application Opening: Applications are open, apply here!
Application Closing: September 24, 2023
Requirements: Health license for food vendors and insurance
