Rentals & Events

Rentals & Events at our York Boulevard Space

Discover unique venue rentals and exciting event opportunities at the Hamilton Farmers Market, perfect for gatherings, and community celebrations. A historic community gathering place, the Hamilton Farmers’ Market is expanding our calendar of Market events and offering new opportunities for community use of the York Boulevard space. Previously used for pop-up markets, community meetings, community outreach, concerts, family programming, lunch + learns

  • Situated along York Blvd., a short walk from multiple transit hubs and local attractions in the heart of downtown Hamilton
  • The York Blvd. space is an adaptable room with capacity of 150
  • 2 washrooms available (1 Accessible)
York Blvd Event space

Market Cart Program

The Hamilton Farmers’ Market is currently accepting applications for the Market Cart Program. As a historic community gathering place, the Hamilton Farmers’ Market provides opportunities for local artisans and craftspeople to sell unique items in a market setting.

Are you a small business owner with inventory from another market or looking to expand into a new space? Are larger markets feeling a bit overwhelming? The Hamilton Farmers’ Market is accepting applications for our Market Cart Program!

This program offers an inexpensive opportunity for small businesses to test their products in a market environment and connect with new customers. Don’t miss your chance to join a supportive community and reach a broader audience.

Selection of vendors and their products will be made in the following priority:

  1. Local Artisans / Crafters / Producer
  2. Distributor of Local Art / Craft products 
  3. Distributor of other Art / Craft products
  4. Local Food Artisan of Packaged Foods
  5. Distributor of Packaged Products 

Quick Facts:

  • A Market Cart is approximately 15 Square Feet (3’ x 5’) in surface area.
  • The Market Carts are custom made to replicate traditional European Market Carts.
  • Vendors are permitted to bring vertical shelving to place in cart, to hang items off cart and to store items underneath.
  • All signage or floor space outside of the cart is subject to approval by the Market Office.
market cart
15 Square Feet (3’ x 5’) surface area displayed on the Market Cart

This daily prices are:

Wednesday
$20 + HST
Thursday
$20 + HST
Friday
$35 + HST
Saturday
$50 + HST

Apply now here!

As part of the application review process, the Hamilton Farmers’ Market Manager may ask to visit studios/businesses of vendors to ensure the product is hand-produced locally and/or request receipts of original raw materials purchased for the production of artisan goods. All food vendors must have their food prepared in a commercial kitchen.

PLEASE NOTE: Each new application will undergo our review process, which typically takes 2 to 4 weeks before we provide a response.

If you are looking for a more permanent spot in the Market, check out our Vendor Stall Options.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT RENTALS & EVENTS, PLEASE CONTACT:

Alexandra Morgan, Programming Coordinator
Phone: 289-442-5318
E-mail: alexandra.morgan@hamilton.ca