Become a Vendor at the Northwest Raspberry Festival

Join thousands of visitors in downtown Lynden for one of Whatcom County’s sweetest summer traditions.

Join the Northwest Raspberry Festival Vendor Market

Each summer, the Northwest Raspberry Festival transforms downtown Lynden into a vibrant street market filled with local food, handmade goods, community organizations, and family activities. With more than 30,000 visitors attending the festival each year, becoming a vendor is a great opportunity to connect with the community and showcase your business or organization.

Vendor FAQs
vendor tents at the festival

Vendor Options

Street Fair Vendors

Perfect for artisans, makers, and retail vendors selling handmade goods, crafts, clothing, or other merchandise.

Location: Front Street between 6th and 7th Street

Booth Sizes:
  • 10x10 ft: $150
  • 10x20 ft: $300
Apply as a Street Fair Vendor

Food Vendors

Food vendors bring delicious festival eats to visitors throughout the event. Most food vendors are located in the festival food court on 4th Street, with some placed throughout the festival area.

Booth Sizes:
  • 10x10 ft
  • 10x15 ft
  • 10x20 ft
  • 10x25 ft
Fees:
  • $200 - $350 depending on booth size

Note: We are currently accepting applications for the waitlist only.

Apply as a Food Vendor

Commercial & Nonprofit Vendors

Local businesses and nonprofit organizations can participate with informational booths, promotions, or interactive activities. Commercial and nonprofit booths are located in the 7th Street parking lot next to the Newsroom Pub.

Booth Sizes:
  • 10x10 ft
Fees:
  • Commercial: $150
  • Nonprofit: $75
Apply as a Commercial or Nonprofit Vendor
  • iconFestival DatesJuly 17–18, 2026
  • iconSetup TimeFriday morning between 7–8:30 AM
  • iconFriday Hours10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • iconSaturday Hours9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • iconTeardown TimeSaturday after 5:00 PM
raspberries

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes. Vendor registration is for both Friday and Saturday, and vendors are expected to remain open during the full festival hours each day.

  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Vendors may begin tearing down after 5:00 PM on Saturday. Early closure is not allowed.

  • Vendor setup takes place Friday morning between 7:00 AM and 8:30 AM. Vendors must arrive no later than 8:30 AM and check in at 7th Street & Front Street.

  • Yes. Vendors are responsible for bringing their own canopy, tables, chairs, and display materials.

  • Street Fair vendors and Commercial/Nonprofit vendors do not have access to power. Food vendors may request electricity depending on their setup.