JOIN OUR VENDOR COMMUNITY!
JOIN OUR VENDOR COMMUNITY!
Have the next unforgettable food concept? A product crafted with intention? A brand ready for a bigger stage? This is your opportunity to showcase your creativity, passion, and business at one of the most exciting community events in the region.
We’re looking for food vendors, food trucks, artists, makers, performers, nonprofits, local businesses, and organizations to be part of the SWAE Night Market experience. This is more than a market. It is a space for culture, community, and connection.
Why join SWAE?
• Put your brand in front of a diverse and engaged audience
• Connect with fellow entrepreneurs and creatives
• Be part of a high-energy and immersive event experience
Our vendor community spans food, fashion, art, wellness, education, entertainment, and more. If you have something unique to offer, there is a place for you here.
Please note: We do not accept MLM or crypto-related businesses.
Ready to be part of something special?
Apply now and join the experience.
Vendors
Vendor Application Process
Visit Our Vendor Application Link
Start by clicking HERE to access our vendor application portal.
Submit Your Business Information
Provide detailed information about your business or organization, including what you offer and how you present your brand.
Product photos are required as part of your application. Please upload clear photos of your products and, if available, your booth setup. Applications without product photos will not be reviewed.
Be sure to include links to your website and social media pages so our team can better understand your brand.Please note: All vendors must have an active EIN or UBI number to participate in SWAE events. No exceptions.
Pay the Application / Processing Fee
Applications will not be reviewed until the application fee has been submitted.
Each event location requires a separate application fee. Once paid, the fee covers all events at that specific location for the remainder of the season.
Please note: Application and processing fees are non-refundable and do not guarantee vendor approval or booth placement.
Select Your Event Dates
If your vendor application is approved, you will receive access to request event dates through ManageMyMarket.Due to high demand and limited booth capacity, not all applicants will be accepted, and approved vendors are not guaranteed a spot at every event. Once approved, we strongly recommend requesting your preferred dates as early as possible to secure placement.
Vendor Fees
2026 Lacey Night Market (SOLD OUT)
10’ x 10’ Outdoor Booth
$100 flat fee
10’ x 20’ Outdoor Booth
$175 flat fee10’ x 20’ Food Vendor Booth
$150 flat feeCargo Trailer
$150 flat feeFood Truck
$100 flat fee
2026 Lacey Holiday Market
2026 Date Coming Soon!
Frequently Asked Questions
(Vendors)
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To become a vendor at our Night Market events, you must have an active EIN or UBI number. NO EXCEPTIONS!
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At this time, booth sharing is not allowed. Each booth space is reserved for a single business or organization.
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Vendors may not bring pets to their booths to ensure compliance with liability regulations.
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No, we are not hosting multi-level marketing businesses at SWAE Night Market at the moment.
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You can submit your application through ManageMyMarket. Make sure to complete all required fields, upload product photos, and include your website or social media links.
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Approved vendors for the event will receive an invoice from SWAE Night Market. It's important to emphasize that we will never request your personal or credit card information. Additionally, invoices will not be sent through Facebook messaging or any direct messaging channels.
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Event pricing is outlined in the application; please note that pricing may vary for each specific event.
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Yes, the event load-in/out info will be sent out during the event week.
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At SWAE Night Market, we prioritize events that offer visitors a diverse range of products and options. We limit the number of vendors in the same categories to ensure this. If you have not received a response within three to four weeks, we are likely either fully booked for the event or have reached the maximum capacity for vendors in your specific product category. Please consider submitting your application for a different event. We appreciate your understanding in this matter. Kindly double-check your spam folder for any missed communications. Thank you.
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Yes, all new and returning vendors must complete an application for every event they wish to participate in.
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Yes, each market location has it’s own separate application fee which covers all event requests for the current calendar year.
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No, vendor selection is not first-come, first-served. Applications are reviewed based on product category, brand fit, booth presentation, and overall event balance.
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Electricity is provided only for lighting (up to 60W). Vendors needing additional power are responsible for bringing a generator or power bank.
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All of our events are rain or shine, except in cases of extreme weather advisories (such as storms, strong winds, heat, earthquake, snow, etc.).
If an extreme weather advisory is issued, the event will be rescheduled, and vendor fees will be applied as a credit toward a future event. -
Vendor fees are non-refundable unless the event is officially canceled by the organizers.
If an event is canceled, vendors may apply their booth fee toward a future event (credits cannot be transferred to a different market location).Vendors may request to change event dates up to 10 days before the original event.
No refunds or credits will be given for cancellations within 10 days of the event date or for no-shows.
(Food Vendors)
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Food/food truck vendors are required to have all necessary permits and documents available on the day of the event.
For permits, guidelines, and applications, please visit https://www.thurstoncountywa.gov/phss/Pages/food-temporary-events.aspx
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A Single Temporary Event Permit from the Thurston County Public Health allows food vendors to participate in a single temporary event within Thurston County. All portions of this application must be completed, legible, signed, and submitted, with full payment, to Thurston County Public Health & Social Services at least 14 days prior to the public event. Applications received less than two full business days or less prior to the event may NOT be accepted.
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If you use the same equipment and menu, the multiple temporary permits will cover all your public events in Thurston County for the calendar year. The fee is the same as three single temporary event permits, so if you are doing more than three events, you will save money.
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Food and Environmental Services Section: 360-867-2667
Email: foodapplication@co.thurston.wa.us
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Cottage Food Permit are managed by Washington State Department of Agriculture, NOT Thurston County Public Health. A Cottage Food Permit allows a resident of Washington State to make food that is not potentially hazardous such as baked goods, candies, jams, jellies, preserves, fruit butters, dry spice blends, or dry tea blends in their primary residential kitchen.
A Cottage Food Permit must be issued BEFORE you sell your product.
Please visit https://agr.wa.gov/cottagefood for cottage food permit application. (You do not need to submit a temporary Event Application with Thurston County Public Health if you have an ACTIVE cottage food permit with WSDA.)
Contact:
General Information: 360-902-1876
Email: cottagefoods@agr.wa.gov
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No temporary food establishment permit is required for a nonprofit organization operating for religious, charitable, or educational purposes and selling non-TCS baked goods. View the Bake Sale Guidelines for more information.