Vendor
Applications
JOIN US SATURDAY, AUGUST 8TH
AT THE HATCH SHELL
CHARLES RIVER ESPLANADE, BOSTON
Thank you for your interest in vending at the 2026 Charles River Jazz Festival!
Why Participate?
We are thrilled to welcome vendors to our event on Saturday, August 8th as we mark an exciting new chapter — leaving our beloved home at Herter Park Amphitheater and moving to the iconic Hatch Memorial Shell. This move reflects our commitment to growth, and we are eager to step into a venue where we can continue expanding both musically and in community. This year, we are expecting 5,000 festival goers throughout the day, and we would love for you to be a part of it.
• You will have the opportunity to engage with the community, generate revenue, and promote your products and services.
• You will have access to a diverse crowd of 5,000+ attendees from the New England area and beyond.
• You and your business will become a part of a tradition that champions local businesses and celebrates music and the diversity of the Boston Jazz community.
• Enjoy increased outreach through festival marketing, promotion, and social media support.
Rates & Important Info
Maker & Artist Vendor
For individuals selling work they personally design and produce
$250 / booth
Qualifications:
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Products are handmade, hand-assembled, or original artwork created by the applicant
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Sole proprietor, independent artist, or studio with no more than 2 additional makers
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No mass-produced, wholesale, or third-party manufactured goods
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Applicant must be present at booth during event
Small Business Vendor
For established businesses selling retail or wholesale products
$350 / booth
Qualifications:
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Products may be manufactured, imported, wholesale-sourced, or produced at scale
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Registered business entity (LLC, sole proprietorship, corporation, etc.)
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Annual revenue under $5M
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Fewer than 50 employees
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Businesses or organizations operating an informational, promotional, or service-based booth with no direct product sales on-site
Not sure which tier applies to you? If you design the product but use a third-party manufacturer, you fall under Small Business Vendor. If you're personally making every item in your booth, you qualify as a Maker & Artist.
Space & Amenities
All vendors will be provided a 10x10 space. Please note that this space does not include a tent, tables, chairs, or electricity. Vendors are responsible for supplying their own equipment.
Application Fee & Process
How to apply and what to expect
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Submit your application. A non-refundable $25.00 processing fee is required from all applicants. If accepted, this fee is applied toward your total vendor payment.
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Upon receipt, you will be invoiced via QuickBooks for the $25.00 fee. Your application will be reviewed once payment is received.
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If accepted, you will be notified by email and invoiced for the remaining vendor fee.
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Your spot is confirmed once the remaining balance is paid. All vendor fees are non-refundable once processed.
Selection Timeline
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis
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June 12, 2026: First round of selected applicants notified
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Weekly ongoing rolling review - additional applicants will be selected each week
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July 15, 2026: Application deadline. No submissions will be accepted after this date.