Boston Women’s Market at Faneuil Hall Summer Series
ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY
When: First Sundays of each month, April - August
Where: The Rotunda inside Quincy Market at Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Faneuil Hall, 4 S Market St, Boston, MA 02109
Set-up: Begins at 8:30 AM
Vending Hours: 11 AM - 5 PM
Take-Down: 5 PM - 6 PM
We ask that you review all the information below before applying. Not every opportunity is the best fit for all vendors, so please be sure this event is right for you and your business before applying!
If you haven’t joined BWM as a vendor, we encourage you to do so here. This will ensure you’re one of the first to know when we release new opportunities.
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Applications Due By: Friday, March 1
Acceptance or Waitlist Notification by: Wednesday, March 6
If your application is accepted: You will received registration information to secure your spot for each vending date.
If your application is waitlisted: You will be notified in the order in which your application was received if a spot becomes available.
How To Add Yourself To The Waitlist: If you have applied after the Application Due Date, you will automatically be added to our waitlist and we you reach out if a vendor spot becomes available due to cancellations.
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Jewelry vendors with price-points ranging from $1-$50
Bath and Body vendors with various price-points
Artwork vendors with price-points ranging from $1-$50
Ceramic vendors with price-points ranging from $1-$50
Home Goods vendors with price-points ranging from $1-$50
Pre-package food vendors
We cannot accommodate clothing vendors with large racks at this event due to space restrictions.
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Registration Fee: $95 non-member, $80.75 EmpowerHER Member
Table & Chair Rentals: Not available for this location
Vending Space Size: 6’ wide x 5’ deep
L-shapes with a 6ft table cannot be accommodated
Small L-shapes with a 4ft table can be accommodated
Small racks/shelves can be accommodated
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Unique Location Details to Consider:
The Market will be held inside Quincy Market in the upstairs Rotunda (no rain-outs!)
The market location is on the 2nd floor and is accessible by elevator or stairs
Long-Term Parking: Paid Garages throughout the area ranging in price from $35-$45 per day.
AV & Electricity: Limited electricity is available. Please bring your own extension cord for use.
WIFI: No, Data required
Bathrooms: Indoor on Lower level of Quincy Market
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Here are some Pros & Cons we’ve identified for you to consider if this opportunity is right for you!
PROS:
Indoor opportunity means no summer rain-outs!
You will be able to pull into Faneuil Hall in front of Quincy Market for arrival and load-in.
Lots of organic foot traffic from both locals and tourists looking for locally made gifts and souvenirs
Located in the heart of Boston at an iconic venue
Food & drink on-site
CONS:
You will NOT be able to pull into Faneuil Hall for Load-out. There is too much pedestrian traffic making it hazardous.
You will need to cart your goods to your cart either located at a near-by parking Garage, or pulled up along one of the side street bordering Faneuil Hall.
There is only one small elevator to go up and down from the Rotunda, so there will most likely be a line of vendors carting good up and down.
On cloudy days, this location can be a bit dark and we’d recommend table lighting if that is a concern for you. we have NO control over lighting.
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At BWM, we want to be open and honest about how we use your vendor fee. We always aim to put your fee to good use and ensure that our events are a success for your small business!
Here are some ways we plan to use your vendor fee for this event:
Paid and organic Online Marketing via Meta (Facebook & Instagram).
Paid and Organic marketing via event calendar listings.
Print Marketing and Promotional and Directional Signage
Labor costs for BWM Staff.
Event Decor and supplies.
Investment in future BWM initiatives.
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Cancellation Policy
We understand life events occur and plans change! Please review our cancellation policy thoroughly before applying to ensure this is the right opportunity for you.
To cancel, you must notify BWM via e-mail at hello@Bostonwomensmarket.com by the following dates:
100% refund: If notified at least 6 days before the date of the event.
50% refund: If notified at least 5 days before the date of the event.
No refund: If notified 4 days or less before the date of the event.
Bad Weather Event Cancellation Policy:
New for 2024. If the Boston Women’s Market team cancels an event due to inclement weather (rain, storms, heatwave, snow storms, etc.) you will receive a refund of your registration fee minus 15%. Table & Chair rental fees will be refunded 100%.
Why are we now charging a 15% fee?
As you can imagine, a great deal of time, effort and money has already been spent well in advance of knowing we will need to cancel an event due to weather. Each time we have to cancel an event, BWM loses hundreds (sometimes thousands) of dollars that has already been spent on advertising and labor. Additionally, we have to re-do all our labor and marketing to re-advertise an event if it is moved to a new date. In order to help plug this large leak and keep us financially stable, we have decided to implement this new policy. This is not a decision that we have taken lightly. We personally know how important every dollar is to a small business. We hope you can understand why we have to implement this new policy.
This new Bad Weather policy will apply to:
Events that have been cancelled and no rescheduled date can be established
If an event has been rescheduled to a new date, and you cannot participate in the new date
Market Application
Not every opportunity is the best fit for all vendors, so please be sure to read ALL THE DETAILS about this opportunity before applying!
Applications Due By: Friday, March 1
Acceptance or Waitlist Notification by: Wednesday, March 6