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Application

New Haven Night Market: May 2026 Food Vendor (Pop-Up Tent)

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Deadline: Mar 24, 2026 8:00 am (GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Date: May 15, 2026 5:00 pm - May 15, 2026 10:00 pm (EDT)
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New Haven, Connecticut
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$50.00 - $200.00

About the application

This is the food vendor (pop up tent) application.

About the event

New Haven Night Market is downtown New Haven's evening bazaar featuring art, music, vendors, food, and more!
Downtown NHV
Downtown NHV
Downtown NHV
Downtown NHV

Prices

In-BID Vendor Fee - Food Only $50.00 Non-refundable (Brick & mortar businesses whose address and/or storefront is located within the Town Green District service area; use url for boundary lines. https://www.downtownnewhaven.com/where-we-are)
Out-Of-Bid Vendor Fee - Food Only $125.00 Non-refundable (All other types of businesses - brick & mortar located in Greater New Haven, independent/home businesses, entrepreneurs, etc. Out-of-BID food vendors are not permitted to serve liquor, wine or beer.)
In-BID Vendor Fee - Food & Liquor $200.00 Non-refundable (Brick & mortar businesses whose address and/or storefront is located within the Town Green District service area; see link for boundary lines. In-BID food vendors are the ONLY type of vendor permitted to vend alcoholic beverages.)
In-BID Tent Rental $50.00 Non-refundable All vendors are required to vend under 10x10ft white canopy tents with leg weights. Tents rented from us will be set up and weighted prior to vendors arrival. Tent rental availability is limited, so we recommend using your own if at all possible.
Out-of-BID Tent Rental $75.00 Non-refundable All vendors are required to vend under 10x10ft white canopy tents with leg weights. Tents rented from us will be set up and weighted prior to vendors arrival. Tent rental availability is limited, so we recommend using your own if at all possible.
Table $15.00 Non-refundable 1 6ft heavy duty wooden table with folding legs

Questions on the application

Business information

  • Business name
  • Legal business name
  • Contact name
  • Address
  • Email
  • Phone
  • Website (Optional)
  • Logo (Optional)

Additional information

  • As the Town Green District continues to grow, we aim to better align with the diverse communities that make up Downtown New Haven and the surrounding neighborhoods. Understanding how you identify helps us highlight different voices, ensure representation, and plan inclusive, celebratory programming—like heritage month features and culturally specific pop-ups at our markets and other events! Your response is entirely optional and will be kept private. This information is for internal use only and will not affect your application in any way. If you're comfortable, please check all the boxes that apply to the business owner (select all that apply):
  • Does the business owner identify as LGBTQ+?
  • Description of booth & scope of items to be sold & price range:
  • Sketch or photo of booth layout:
  • Valid government-issued ID:
  • Sales and Use Permit:
  • Food Service License:
  • Liquor License
  • Certificate of Insurance (COI) listing “City of New Haven” & “Town Green District” as additionally insured. This can be requested from your business' insurance company at no additional cost, and is a requirement for all food vendors.
New Haven Night Market: May 2026 Food Vendor (Pop-Up Tent)
New Haven Night Market: May 2026 Food Vendor (Pop-Up Tent)
New Haven Night Market
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