Food Vendors

The $15 application fee is non-refundable, regardless of acceptance status. The application fee will be applied to the cost of the vendor’s first booth space of the 2026 season. Approved vendors will be invoiced a booth rental fee of $85.00 per market for April, May, and October markets and $135.00 for the Holiday Market.

The Olde Towne Markets are a series of open-air markets that take place on the historic brick streets of Olde Towne Clinton. The markets are managed by Main Street Clinton, a non-profit devoted to the revitalization of Clinton’s historic downtown business districts. 

Food vendors are those who provide food prepared primarily onsite and intended for immediate consumption. Food vendors are required to submit the following, along with a completed application:

  -ServSafe Certification and/or Permit to Operate (Both are preferred, if available.)

  -Proof of up-to-date liability insurance

  -Photos of product(s) and set up         

Approved craft vendors will be invoiced a booth rental fee of $85.00 per market for April, May, and October markets and $135.00 for the Holiday Market. 

1.      Complete the application form and submit photos of products.

·         New and returning vendors must submit 3-5 photos that include all types of food to be sold, as well as your setup. Group items in photos when possible.

·         Label photos with your name and/or business. When uploading your photos into the online application, be sure the filename includes the applicant’s name.

2.      Pay the application fee.

·         The $15 application fee is non-refundable, regardless of acceptance status. The application fee will be applied to the cost of the vendor’s first booth space of the 2026 season. An approved application allows the vendor to attend all markets for the season. It is the responsibility of the vendor to notify Main Street Clinton that they wish to attend additional markets and to pay the booth fee by the deadline. 

Submitted applications will enter the jury process only when the above steps are complete. Notification whether an application is approved or denied is sent via email 7-10 business days after the application and application fee are received.

A booth is considered reserved when the approved applicant submits payment of the booth fee by the deadline. Invoices that are not paid within 5 business days may result in the vendor application being voided.