VENDOR REGISTRATION OPENS MAY 22, 2026

Vendor Registration

a group photo of exhibitors outside, under pop up tents selling crafts

Don't miss this perfect opportunity to get your business, organization or services in front of thousands of visitors while supporting one of Watertown's largest annual community events.

Booth Information

General Exhibitor Guidelines

Equipment: Registration includes one 6-foot table and two chairs at your booth. All other materials, including a pop-up tent, if desired, must be brought by the vendor. If utilizing a tent, weights must be used to secure the tent (no stakes are permitted).
Samples/Tastings Policy: If you are planning on selling or offering a sample tasting, please note you will need to apply for a one day food permit from the Watertown Health Department. Additional fees will apply. Please contact Abbey Myers at amyers@watertown-ma.gov or 617-972-6446. Only shelf stable foods are permitted at booths. Non shelf-stable food items must only be distributed at the food court.
Booth Placement: Your booth will be placed at random on the lawn. Specific placement is not available. All vendors will receive their assigned booth location at the welcome tent on the morning of the event beginning at 9am.
You may not solicit outside of your booth.
Sale of any type of toy guns or weapons is prohibited.
All vendors will have a linked listing on the FOTS Exhibitors page.
NEW THIS YEAR:
- - The City of Watertown is implementing a sustainability initiative to help reduce the use of plastic. We strongly encourage you to find a non-plastic alternative for any items that you are selling or giving away and to avoid using plastic wrapping for individual items.
  - Any questions, please contact the City of Watertown Sustainability Team at resilient@watertown-ma.gov.

FOOD COURT VENDOR APPLICATIONS CLOSE JULY 31, 2026

ALL OTHER VENDOR REGISTRATION CLOSES AUGUST 28, 2026

Food Court Vendor (Any Zip Code)

Requires an application. The deadline to apply is July 31, 2026.
Applicants will be notified the first week of August if they have been selected to participate or waitlisted. Please note that submitting an application is not a guarantee to participate as a vendor, regardless of past status. Priority will be given to applicants that are able to comply with minimal waste initiatives for the event.
Selected vendors must then submit a $375 registration fee by Friday, August 28, 2026 to confirm their spot.
A temporary food permit must be obtained from the Watertown Health Department.
Each food vendor will be allotted one 15'x10' space. Only one food vendor is allowed per space. A maximum of six Food Court participants will be selected to participate in FOTS 2026.

Watertown Zip Code Business or Organization

Non-profit Organizations registration fee - $50.
Businesses registration fee - $125.
Each vendor will be allotted one 10'x10' space. Only one vendor is allowed per space.
A permit from the Watertown Health Department must be obtained for any food items distributed from a vendor booth, including samples. Perishable foods are only permitted in the food court and may not be distributed from any other vendor booths.
VENDOR REGISTRATION CLOSES ON AUGUST 28, 2026.

Non-Watertown Zip Code Business or Organization

Non-profit Organizations registration fee - $75.
Businesses registration fee - $200.
Each vendor will be allotted one 10'x10' space. Only one vendor is allowed per space.
A permit from the Watertown Health Department must be obtained for any food items distributed from a vendor booth, including samples. Perishable foods are only permitted in the food court and may not be distributed from any other vendor booths.
VENDOR REGISTRATION CLOSES ON AUGUST 28, 2026.

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