The Little Italy Mercato farmers markets on Wednesdays and Saturdays are BOTH at full capacity in every category. There is no room at the markets for any new vendors at this time.

The full application for the markets is CLOSED.

Please see our FAQ below:

INTERESTED IN BEING A VENDOR AT THE LITTLE ITALY FARMERS MARKETS?

Please read ALL the following VENDOR information:

❋ How long is the waitlist?

We do not know how long a particular vendor will wait.

If a vendor on the list has a product that management determines is in high demand in the market, they will be offered an available space first when a current vendor leaves the market. They might wait just a few months, while a vendor in a different category may wait many years or may not be admitted at all. We currently have over 300 vendors on the waitlist.

The longest wait times are in the non-food (jewelry, clothing, beautycare, etc.) and hot food categories, as we do not host many vendors in those categories and many vendors have already been waiting a long time.

❋ Do you have a "last-minute fill-in" list?

Yes, we have a ‘substitute vendor’ list that we use when other vendors are on vacation, sick, etc. The Mercato doesn't have many urgent, last-minute call-outs, but we use the substitute list to fill in when those situations arise. The substitute list is full right now. We use the general wait list to find additional substitute vendors when needed.

❋ Can I show up on the morning of the market and get a spot if one is available?

NO. All vendors are pre-vetted and scheduled. We never allow unknown vendors to show up and sell at the markets. We verify all permits, certificates, and insurance for all vendors, and we require signed participation agreements before any vendor participates. Do not show up at the market hoping to get a last-minute space, please.

❋ My product is better / more unique / more popular than any vendor currently at the market - why can't I have a space?

  1. The vendor list is curated by experienced market management.

  2. We never remove a vendor just to replace them with another vendor.

❋ Do I have to participate on Wednesday to be considered for Saturday?

No. This is an old rumor and is not true. The Wednesday Mercato is full and a very busy market on its own. There is vendor overlap between the two markets, but one is not a qualification to get into the other.

Permitted events are required to follow spacing rules due to Fire Dept, ADA access, egresses, walkways, etc. Believe me, if we had available space to place another vendor, we would do it. Please do not assume a space on the ground is available for a vendor just because it looks “open”. The market is at maximum capacity to maintain safety and follow regulations.

❋ I see open space at the market - why are you saying you’re full?

❋ I just need a small space for small table or umbrella. Why can’t you squeeze me in?

All of the Mercato vendor spaces are in 10×10 increments. We do not host small tables or umbrella spaces at this market.

One of the HARDEST parts of this job is seeing SO many amazing small businesses with incredible products but not having physical room at the market for them. Believe me, I DO love so many of the vendor products I see on our wait list and wish we could have everyone join us! Due to constraints on available space in the street and capacity limits in certain categories, we just cannot approve everyone. I hope you do not get discouraged, and I hope you continue expanding your business through other markets, pop-ups, and sales channels.

❋ I have been waiting a very long time. Do you not like me?

❋ If I call and email a lot, or pay an extra fee, or bring you lots of samples can I get in?

We admit all new vendors following the same process. Paying extra, coming by the market, calling frequently, or bringing management and market staff extra samples does not improve the chances of being admitted. We appreciate the extra enthusiasm, but we follow a fair and balanced process for bringing on new vendors. Please do not harass market staff.

If you are not an experienced vendor, check out this online course that walks you through the permits, insurance, application process, equipment, etc., needed to become a successful vendor! www.Vendor-101.com (this is not required, but Mercato management does not have the capacity to explain the complicated process of obtaining everything needed to start your vendor business)

We have a clear application process that includes a breakdown of everything provided to vendors, booth fees for each category, and expectations. Without a completed application and assessment of your business, we do not provide this information, as it is specific to each participating vendor, subject to change on occasion, and we want to avoid misunderstandings. Once the application opens in your category, we will take the time to walk through every question about our market with you, but not while the application is closed.

❋ What permits do I need? What are the fees / is there power / etc.?

You can find it here: Little Italy Mercato Wednesday and/or Saturday WAIT-LIST INTEREST FORM

No, you will not receive a reply after you submit. We will contact you when there is an available space in your category and the application is open. If you do not hear from our team, there is no space available. Please do not send a follow-up email or call, as we do not have the capacity to respond to every follow-up to a wait-list submission. There is a LOT of info on this page and on the wait-list interest form that should answer all your questions. Thank you!

❋ Where can I fill out the interest form? Will I get a reponse after I submit?

Little Italy Mercato Farmers Markets: Vendor Information

Updated 2026