We hold STL Vegan Market on the second Saturday of the month every month from April through October. The April and September markets will be held from 3-7 p.m. and the October market from 2-6 p.m. due to early sunset. The rest will be held from 4-8 p.m.

The current rate is $50/market for all for-profit businesses. If you are tabling on behalf of a nonprofit organization, however, you are welcome to attend free of charge! We intend to keep these low rates through the end of 2025.

We generally admit everyone who applies, but we do occasionally reject applicants who show no desire or interest in providing vegan offerings at our market and/or do not seem to understand what veganism is and entails. We will reach out for clarification in the event a vendor seems to have a honest misunderstanding or forgets to include certain information.

If we exceed vendor capacity, we will weigh several factors to determine your admission. These factors include the extent to which your business is vegan, your history of participation in the market, and whether you are local to St. Louis.

We have rolling admissions and accept applications every day of the year. We will email you using the email you applied with to let you know our decision within one month of applying. However, processing times will typically be significantly quicker, with most applications taking 1-2 weeks to process. If you are accepted, you will receive an email with the payment link at least two weeks in advance of our next market following your acceptance.

There are some exceptions, but the answer is generally a resounding “Yes!” Having a food permit is essential for most vendors selling food. If you do not have a permit, the health department can shut you down, and the health department visits every market!

In general, you will need to purchase a Traditional Temporary Food Permit if you plan to sell or sample food. You can apply for your food permit through the St. Louis City Department of Health. You must submit and pay for your Temporary Food Permit at least two days prior to the market you are obtaining the permit for or you will incur a $10 charge for an expedited application. You can buy permits for multiple events at once if you’d like to buy them together. Fees are payable by a business check, cashier's check, or money order only. The Department of Health does not accept cash or credit cards for food permits.

Please contact the St. Louis City Department of Health if you are unsure whether you need a food permit or have other permit-related questions. Their number is 314-612-5100, and you can visit their website here.

No, we do not. We only provide a booth space for you to use and marketing and other organizational services related to running the market as a whole. You must bring your own tent, tables, chairs, sandbags, and so on, just like you have to for most other festivals/markets.

No, we do not. If you need electricity, you will have to find a way to supply it yourself. Generators, especially noisy ones, are not expressly prohibited, but they are discouraged (quiet generators are just fine). In place of electrical equipment, you can use sternos, gas heating, and coolers.

Given the low cost of vending and the need to streamline operations, we do not offer refunds. However, we are happy to apply your vendor fee to a future market. That way, your vendor fee never goes to waste! Please notify us in writing at stlveganmarket@gmail.com if you would like to transfer your vendor fee to another market.

You may set up the day of the event up to two hours prior to the official start of the market. If you need to arrive more than two hours in advance of the official event start time, please email us at stlveganmarket@gmail.com to discuss potential accommodations. We require all vendors to arrive at least one hour prior to the official start of the market and be fully set up at least 30 minutes prior to the official event start.

We will only cancel the market if the weather is unsafe. Otherwise, we hold the market rain or shine!

Yes, you can! Benefits include social media shout-outs, inclusion on our website, and the satisfaction of knowing you are helping build a more vegan friendly St. Louis. Become a sponsor here. In the unusual event we determine your business does not sufficiently align with our values, we will refund your donation.