Become a vendor or busker | Kitchener Market

On this page:

Join the Kitchener Market

The Kitchener Market is a favourite destination for over 10,000 people every week. Our amazing vendors, buskers, and artisans are a core reason that people have been returning to the market for over 150 years! Our vendors offer goods like:

Fresh produce
Meat, poultry and dairy
Flowers, honey and other specialty items
Delicious treats and baked goods
Homemade meals and desserts from our Food Hall
Locally roasted and freshly brewed coffee
Handmade gifts

Our farmers’ market runs every Saturday, year-round.

Farmers Market Vendors

Fill out the vendor application form here or click the icon below.

Our vendor applications are reviewed weekly. The Market team will review your application and contact you with more information.

Apply to be a Saturday farmers' market vendor

Buskers

Buskers and live entertainment make the Market experience come alive! We welcome musicians, dancers, magicians, clowns, and more as part of our busker program.

Apply to busker at the Kitchener Market

Local Artisans

The Market hosts different local artisans each week, selling jewelry, bath products, knit wear, and more!

Apply to be an artisan vendor

Important information for vendors

Kitchener Market hours

Farmers' market hours: 7 a.m. – 2 p.m., Saturday
Food Hall upper level vendors: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., Tuesday – Friday
Market office hours: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., Tuesday - Friday

Set-up and take down

Vendors must have their stall set-up by 7 a.m. and must not pack up until after 2 p.m. on Saturday market days.

Security

The Kitchener Market has security that patrols the area however the venue is a public space. It is the vendor’s and busker's responsibility to watch items at all times. We recommend booths and tables be staffed at all times for security and customers service purposes. The Kitchener Market is not responsible for theft or damage of any items at any time.

Parking

Market vendors are not permitted to park in the city-owned underground parking garage off Cedar St. (P2).

To unload, vendors can park temporarily in P2, but must remove their vehicle prior to the 7 a.m. opening of the market. When you become a vendor, the market team will discuss parking option with you.