Canal District Winter Market, December 12-13
ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY
We are excited to be partnering with BioMed Realty to help curate and manage this year’s Canal District Winter Market!
When: Sat, December 12 - Sun, December 13
Where: Kendall Square, 300 Athenaeum St, Cambridge, MA 02142
Set-up: Begins at 8 AM on December 12
Vending Hours: 11 AM - 4 PM each day
Take-Down: 4 PM - 6 PM on December 13
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.
We Recommend This Opportunity For:
Jewelry vendors with price-points ranging from $1-$80
Artwork vendors with price-points ranging from $1-$80
Ceramic vendors with price-points ranging from $1-$80
Home Goods vendors with price-points ranging from $1-$80
Women’s Clothing, Vintage and Accessories with price-points ranging from $1-$80
Bath and Body vendors with price-points ranging from $1-$50
Pet goods with various price-points
Pre-Packaged Foods. No open flames, cooking or hotplates allowed.
Registration Details:
Registration Fee: Free! (yes, you read that right.)
No Partial days allowed. You must be able to staff & vend both days.
Number of Participating Vendors: Seeking 13 (a total of 30 vendors will participate)
Table & Chairs: (1) 6ft table and (2) chairs and white table linens will be provided per participating business
Vending Space Size: 8’ wide x 6’ deep
Small L-shaped set-ups with (1) 6ft and (1) 4ft table will fit; or
A standard 6ft table and a side rack or clothing rack.
No large backdrop displays or Hanging banners
Vendors can keep their goods and set-up in the tent overnight.
There is 24 hour security at Canal District, but leaving your goods can be done so at your own risk.
In the past, most vendors do leave their goods, and often bring a table cloth/sheet to cover up their displays at closing.
Do NOT leave any cash boxes or valuable electronics overnight.
All Registrants must provide a Certificate of Insurance with Boston Women’s Market added as an additional Insured no later than November 30, 2026. If we do not receive your COI by this date, your participation in the event may be forfeited.
Additional Insured Info: Boston Women’s Market, LLC; 29 Shawnee Place, Westford MA 01886
Location Details:
The Market will be located outdoors in the heart of the Kendall Canal District inside a large heated tent.
The Plaza will be activated each day with the Ice Skating rink and Skating Shows, Beer garden, Food trucks, live music, family activities and so much more! Historically, an estimated 4k-5k people visit the plaza each day for the event.
The location is accessible and flat, making it easy for carts and dollies.
Food & Drinks: (1) $15 food voucher per participating business will be provided per day
AV & Electricity:
Limited electricity is available but not guaranteed. You MUST specify you need electricity in your application and we will do our best to ensure you have access to an outlet.
You must provide your own power strips and extension cords.
WIFI: Yes via a Public Guest Canal District Network
Bathrooms: Port-o-potties located onsite
Parking: (1) validated parking pass per participating business per day will be provided at a neighboring Kendall garage
Our Application Process:
Boston Women’s Market and the Canal District teams will be dually reviewing applications and selecting vendors to participate.
If your application is accepted: You will received registration information via email to secure your spot by the notification date specified below.
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: We encourage you to still submit an application even if the Due date has passed! 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.
How We Use Your Vendor Fee:
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 efforts
Print Marketing and Promotional and Directional Signage
Pre-event planning and management
Labor costs for BWM Staff
Event Decor and supplies
Investment in future BWM initiatives
Our Cancellation Policy:
We understand life events occur and plans change!
As this is a free opportunity, we ask that you notify the BWM team as soon as possible if you need to cancel your registration. To cancel, you must notify BWM via e-mail at hello@Bostonwomensmarket.com.
Short-notice cancellations and no-shows may effect your ability to participate in the opportunity next year.
Market Application
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!
Application Due Date: Sunday, November 8
Vendor Notification of Acceptance or Waitlist: Monday, November 16