Become a Vendor
Vendor Applications Now Available!
The new location on The Greenway, right near Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Boston Waterfront, and The Aquarium, is ideal for reaching thousands more people this year. Last year, over 140 vendors, exhibitors, nonprofits and sponsors participated in the second annual Boston Local Food Festival. With over 30,000 people in attendance, the Festival attracts a wide variety of families, urban and suburban dwellers, area university students, community and home gardeners, foodies, localvores, food bloggers, and tourists. Scroll down to learn about our vendor criteria and connect with resources for local sourcing and contact for obtaining recyclable and compostable dish wear and utensils.
Apply Today!
Click here for the 2012 ONLINE VENDOR APPLICATION. Food vendors, click here to also complete the ONLINE VERSION OF BOSTON TEMPORARY FOOD SERVICE APPLICATION
The online vendor application is preferred, however, for a printed version to download and mail, click here: PRINTED VERSION OF VENDOR APPLICATION. Food vendors, click here to also complete the PRINTED VERSION OF BOSTON TEMPORARY FOOD SERVICE APPLICATION
More Questions?
If you have general questions about being a vendor, please contact us and we will respond quickly:
Our Definition of Local Food Offered at Festival
We define local as Massachusetts grown and produced as the first preference, and then expanding beyond the state to Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont in New England.
Basic Food Vendor Requirements
We are enthusiastically seeking vendor applications from those who comply with the following guidelines:
Local Food
- Food vendors are encouraged to offer dishes and portions that include locally grown or sourced perishable foods. These could include: 1) fruits, vegetables, herbs, honey and maple syrup (categorized as specialty crops in Massachusetts), 2) dairy, and 3) meat. Our team is available to help you find local food suppliers, if you need assistance.
Affordable Servings
- Our goal is to offer affordable local food, and therefore we ask that food vendors offer a maximum price of $5 per serving or portion.
Zero Waste
- Since Boston Local Food Festival is a Zero Waste event, all vendors should use recyclable and compostable utensils, serving containers, and napkins. No bottled water will be served at the event. A list of contacts can be found below.
Arrow Paper Corporation, Michael P. Melvin, (978) 658-8077, mikem@arrowp.com
Mansfield Paper Company, Suzanne Charette-Murphy, (800) 225-4641, Ext. 308, smurphy@mansfieldpaper.com
