📍 Boylston Street, Boston  ·  6th Season

Boston Open Market 2026
Vendor Application

May – October  ·  Saturdays 12PM–5PM  ·  Handmade & Curated Vintage

The Boston Open Market returns to Boylston Street for its fourth season at this location — and our sixth season overall — nestled at the entrance to the Boston Public Garden. Featuring 50 local artists and makers and curated vintage dealers every Saturday from May through October.

Boston Open Market on Boylston Street
Boston Open Market vendors Market scene on Boylston Street Handmade goods at Boston Open Market Artists at Boston Open Market Makers at the market Boston Public Garden market

Event Details

📍 LocationBoylston Street, outside the Public Garden
(Between Arlington and Charles Streets)
📅 SeasonSaturdays, May through October 2026
🕙 Hours12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📋 ApplicationsRolling basis until spots are filled
📣 NotificationAccepted on a rolling basis by category
💳 Payment DueThree weeks prior to each scheduled date
✉️ Questionsmia@newenglandopenmarkets.com

Location

Fees & Space

10′ × 10′ — Per Date
Standard space, payment due 3 weeks before date
$150

🌟 New for 2026

BOM Season Pass — All 22 Dates

Secure your spot at every Boston Open Market date this season with one upfront payment. Limited number of passes available. Select Season Pass in the application below.

$3,000 Save $300

2026 Market Dates

Saturdays, May – October

May 2 May 9 ★ Mother's Day May 16 May 23 May 30 June 13 June 20 July 4 ★ 4th of July July 25 August 1 August 15 August 22 August 29 September 5 September 12 September 19 September 26 October 3 October 17 October 24 October 31 ★ Halloween
Excluded dates: June 6, June 27, July 11, July 18, August 8, October 10

★ Specialty Market Dates

May 9 Mother's Day Market
July 4 Fourth of July Market
October 31 Halloween Market — All makers must come in costume. Prizes awarded for Best Costume (1st, 2nd, 3rd place) and Best Decorated Booth.
Vendor Selection

The Boston Open Market is exclusively for handmade goods and curated vintage. We do not accept mass-produced items. Upcycled and repurposed products are considered.

Application Requirements

To ensure your application is given the best consideration, please submit:

  • One clear product image and one booth setup image (collage multiple images together if needed)
  • A detailed description of your products and your making process

The Boston Open Market is a juried marketplace. We carefully curate each market date to showcase the best local talent. Due to space limitations in certain categories, not all requested dates or categories may be available.

Policies & Communication

For the full list of market policies and guidelines, click here.

Questions? Email mia@newenglandopenmarkets.com

Apply Below

Please Read Before Applying
Dates marked with an asterisk (*) are specialty market dates — review the information above before selecting them. Select only dates you are fully committed to attending. Some 2026 dates are currently pending final City of Boston permitting approval.