Event Vendor Information

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 closed.


Saturday Street Festivals

Lakewood’s Colonial Plaza hosts Saturday Street Festivals. These feature a wide variety of vendors.

The vendor application period is currently closed.


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 vendor application period is currently closed.


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 is now open. Apply by 5 p.m. Nov. 22, 2024 to be considered for the Dec. 7, 2024 Holiday Parade of Lights and Tree Lighting. Download the application (PDF).