Lakewood families and visitors love our markets, concerts, and festivals. Our unique vendors help make these events special. Fresh produce, food truck treats, refreshing beverages, interesting crafts, unique gifts – our events have it all. We invite new vendors to participate.
Craft Theory opened a storefront in 2021 along Gravelly Lake Drive and Tea Madame opened a storefront along Steilacoom Boulevard. Both businesses began as small startups at the Lakewood Farmers Market. We hope to help more Lakewood businesses have similar success.
Below are all of the events where we offer vendors. To see a list of all of the events that Lakewood offers, please visit our events page.
Become a Lakewood Event Vendor
Lakewood’s special events attract thousands of visitors every year. Our events are a great place to reach new customers and grow your small business. Qualifying businesses include food trucks, produce, handmade crafts, beverages, sauces, or anything else that may fit one of our events. Fill out a form below to start the process.
When the City is accepting vendors, a form will be available below your selected event. Complete the form to introduce yourself. If there is space available and if your business is a good fit for an event, our staff will send you a more detailed application to complete.
Lakewood Farmers Market
Enjoy warm weather, fresh produce, food truck treats, and wonderful memories at the Lakewood Farmers Market. The Lakewood Farmers market features a variety of vendors with the backdrop of the beautiful, 360-acre Fort Steilacoom Park. Markets are held Tuesdays from 2 to 7 p.m.
The vendor application period is currently open. Fill out the application to submit your request for inclusion in the 2024 Lakewood Farmers Market. Opening day is June 4. The market runs 14 weeks (except July 16 and 23) until Sept. 17, 2024.
Saturday Street Festivals
Lakewood’s Colonial Plaza hosts Saturday Street Festivals. These feature a wide variety of vendors.
The 2024 Saturday Street Festival is Saturday, June 1 and will feature a Jazz Night & Car Show.
Stay tuned for the 2024 Street Festival application.
SummerFEST
SummerFEST is held in July each year, and thousands visit Lakewood to enjoy this summer spectacle. This is a great opportunity for vendors to sell their products and gain popularity in the community.
The application is now closed for SummerFEST July 20, 2024.
Truck and Tractor Day
Truck and Tractor Day is a yearly event for people of all ages held at Fort Steilacoom Park. Enjoy pumpkin decorating, crafts, games, and a giant slingshot for pumpkin chucking! This event features a variety of vendors.
The application period will open this fall.
Christmas Tree Lighting and Holiday Parade of Lights
The Christmas Tree Lighting and Holiday Parade of Lights is a yearly event around Christmas. Participate in the parade and highlight your business/organization!
Awards will be given to the floats/displays in the categories of:
- Most Original
- Most Spirited
- Best Over All Appearance
The application period will open late fall 2024.