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.
Click the button below to find an event that works for your business.
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.
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 vendor application period for 2023 will open later this year.
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 for 2023 will open later this year.
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. Click the accordion below to apply to be a SummerFEST vendor.
SummerFEST 2023 is July 15. Download the vendor application here.
Fill out the application and return to Lakewood City Hall by May 31, 2023. To submit electronically email your completed form to [email protected]. Or mail it to: City of Lakewood, Attn: Lani Neil, 6000 Main Street SW, Lakewood, WA 98499. You can also hand deliver it to Lakewood City Hall, 6000 Main Street SW.
Lakewood Farmers Market
Enjoy warm weather, fresh produce, food truck treats, and wonderful memories at the Lakewood Farmers Market. The Lakewood Farmers market features many different kinds of vendors.
Lakewood Farmers Market 2023 season kicks off June 6 and runs until Sept. 19 every Tuesday from 2-7 p.m. at Fort Steilacoom Park. The vendor application period is now open. To be considered email Sally Martinez. Be sure to include:
- Business name
- List of products
- 1 to 2 photos
- Other places you sell
- Website or social media
Saturday Street Festivals
Lakewood’s Colonial Plaza hosts Saturday Street Festivals. These feature a wide variety of vendors.
We have two Saturday Street Festivals on Motor Avenue in 2023. The are June 3 and Aug. 14. Our Fiesta de la Familia will be at Fort Steilacoom Park this year on Sept. 9. The vendor application period for these events is not yet open.