PVD ‘25 VENDOR APPLICATION

We're looking for independent makers, manufacturers, and artists from Rhode Island and beyond who care just as much about their community as they do for their craft. If you're a good human who makes good things, then we want you to apply for The Good Trade.⁠

Please read all of the Providence event information below before applying, as well as the Vendor FAQS, to determine if applying for The Good Trade Makers Market is right for your business.

The Good Trade will take place at WaterFire Arts Center at 475 Valley Street in Providence, RI on November 22nd and 23rd, 2025 from 11am to 5pm.

• We strive to create an eclectic group of vendors, which means that we'll only be able to accept select vendors from each category. The Good Trade is a curated event and filling out the form below does not guarantee that you will be selected to participate.

• This event is strictly for independent businesses who produce their own products. Please do not apply if you are a stockist, re-seller, or a multi-level marketing vendor. Please do not apply if you plan to bring items that were not designed or manufactured by yourself or your company.

• This is a 2-day event and all vendors must commit to participating for both days.

• The event will run from 11pm to 5pm each day. Load-in starts at 8am and vendors must be fully set-up by 10am.

• The vendor fee for the weekend is $275 for an 8’x7’ booth. If you are selected, your vendor fee and registration contract form will be due within the timeframe provided in your acceptance letter.

• Table rentals are available at $15/table.

• Up to two chairs can be rented for $5/ea.

• This is an indoor-only event and will be held rain or shine.

• Vendors are allowed to leave their displays intact overnight.

• Parking is free and plentiful at WaterFire Arts Center, but we do not recommend leaving your vehicle overnight at the venue.

• No tents, balloons, confetti, open flames, deep frying, propane are allowed inside the WaterFire Arts Center. In most cases the use of Sterno can be approved, but must be discussed in advance.

• Products that contain cannabis or cannabis byproducts such as CBD and THC are not allowed at this event due to insurance stipulations.

• Service dogs that are trained to work or perform a task for persons with disabilities are welcome. Comfort, therapy, and emotional support animals are not service animals and are not recognized by the ADA, and are not allowed, per our insurance regulations and venue restrictions.

• The Good Trade abides by all Rhode Island permitting requirements. All accepted vendors must have a Rhode Island Retail Sales Permit. If you are a Rhode Island business who already has one, great! If you are an out of state business OR a Rhode Island business who does not have a Retail Sales Permit, don’t fret! Obtaining a temporary permit is a free and easy process and we’re here to walk you through it.

• There is limited space reserved for food/beverage vendors - please feel free to reach out with questions. All accepted food and beverage vendors must supply a Certificate of Insurance and a valid license from the Rhode Island Department of Health. If you’re an out of state food or beverage vendor, we will guide you through the process of obtaining a temporary permit from the Department of Health for the event. This event is fully compostable, and all food and beverage vendors must use fully compostable materials when serving.

  • We partner with exclusive beverage partners for each event. If you’re an alcoholic OR non-alcoholic beverage brand interested in sponsoring the event, please fill out our sponsorship form HERE.

• The Good Trade organizes a discounted hotel block for vendors at a beloved downtown hotel.

• Vendor applications close May 23rd, 2025.

• Final decisions will be made by June 3rd and all applicants who applied prior to the deadline will be notified via email. Please add hello@goodtrademakersmarket.com as an email contact so that our communications do not end up in your spam folder.