Church Street Marketplace Merchant Portal
Upcoming Events
Help us spread the word about our upcoming events via your business's social media, website, and/or newsletter with our Media Kits.
Cheese the Day
Friday, September 18 | 5-8pm
Join us for an evening celebrating one of Vermont's most iconic flavors during Vermont Cheese Week! Stroll the Marketplace and discover the incredible craftsmanship, creativity, and community behind Vermont's award-winning cheesemakers.
Enjoy free cheese tastings, a wine garden at Pascolo, and live music as downtown Burlington transforms into a cheese lover's paradise. Whether you're a lifelong cheddar enthusiast or just looking for a fun night out, there's something delicious waiting around every corner.
Party on the Bricks - Fall Series!
Four Saturdays, 9/19 - 10/10, 3:30-6pm
We’re bringing live music, local food, drinks, and good company back to the Marketplace for four Saturdays this September and October. Settle in for dinner, grab a drink, enjoy the changing season, and listen to live music right in the heart of downtown Burlington.
- Saturday, September 19: Jenni Johnson & The Junketeers, Pascolo
- Saturday, September 26: Jon McBride’s Big Easy, Honey Road
- Saturday, October 3: Mother of Pearl, Halvorson’s
- Saturday, October 10: Night Protocol, Ken’s Pizza & Pub
Construction Fest
Saturday, October 3 | 10am-12pm
Step into a world of construction for a morning of discovery and fun. Families can watch imaginations soar as kids discover new ways to play, create, and celebrate the people and machines that shape our city. Construction Fest is a free event offering a variety of hands-on activities for kids of all ages.
Howl'ween Dog Costume Contest
Saturday, October 31 | 12pm
Dress your pooch in their silliest, spookiest, and cutest Halloween wear, and show them off on the Marketplace to win our pet prizes! Bring your furry friend or just join to enjoy the show and help us crown our winners. Registration kicks off right at 11:15am.
Submit your event!
Hosting an event, having a sale, or promoting a new dish or product? Add it to our event calendar! Once submitted and approved, these will be posted on the Church Street and Love Burlington event pages. Just click the "Add Event" button and complete all the necessary event details!
First time submitting an event? Don't worry - it's super easy!
All you have to do is make an account with your email and a password. You will then be prompted to fill out your event details, such as the event name, date, time, location, description, and to add an image. We recommend using a square image. With your account, you will also be able to make changes later, postpone your event, or cancel it.
Have a question? Email us at churchstmarketplace@gmail.com.
Other Dates to Note:
- BTV Market: Saturday, August 29
- Pride Parade: Sunday, September 13
- Latin-American Connection: Saturday, September 19
- BTV Market: Saturday, September 26
For the full 2026 calendar of events, please click here.
Upcoming Meetings
- Church Street Commission Meeting: Wednesday, September 16 at 9am
City Hall. Sharon Bushor Conference Room, Zoom Link - Quarterly Events & Marketing Meeting: Wednesday, October 28 at 9am
City Hall. Sharon Bushor Conference Room
Reminders
Apply for Outdoor Retail Tent and Cafe Agreements
Starting in April, you will be able to apply for your 2026-2027 outdoor retail tents and sign your cafe agreements for outdoor seating. NEW this year, the outdoor retail tent permit will be an annual permit (May 1 - April 30).
Sandwich Boards
Please leave your sandwich board signs inside on snowy days so our maintenance staff can clear the street safely and efficiently. Once the street is fully cleared, you may set out your sandwich boards.
Vehicle Traffic
The Church Street Marketplace is open for vehicle traffic Monday - Saturday from 7am to 10:30am. Any vehicles on the street outside of these hours will receive a ticket. If you need to park on the street past 10:30am, click here to obtain an obstruction permit.
Community Opportunities:
Downtown Business Survey
"To better understand the economic health of our downtown business community and strengthen our advocacy efforts, we are asking for your help. This survey is completely anonymous. We are intentionally not collecting names or business identities because we believe anonymity will encourage more candid responses and higher participation. Regardless of whether you participate, I will share the aggregated results with the entire downtown business community. Thank you for taking a few minutes to help us better understand the challenges and opportunities facing downtown businesses." -Mark Bouchett, Chair, Church Street Marketplace Commission
Offers to Encourage Canadian Travelers
Vermont Tourism will be expanding promotion of its “Special Canadian Offers” program this summer, supported by a digital advertising campaign in Quebec. With ads served in both English and French, the “By the Numbers” campaign highlights various Vermont facts, followed by the tagline “100% Love for Canada.” The campaign messaging is heartfelt, focused on strengthening Vermont’s ties with Canada over the long-term. If you have not yet submitted your Canadian offer, or if you have a new or updated one you would like to add for summer, please fill out this form. Your business or attraction must already be listed on Plan.VermontVacation.com to submit an offer. If it’s not yet listed there, please email Katharine Ingram to be added to the directory.
Church Street Marketplace Team
Want to get in touch with one of us? Click here to see all staff members and their contact information.
Helpful Resources
Burlington Safety and Security Guide PDF - Click Here
Extra copies are available at City Hall in the Clerk Treasurer’s Office.
2026 Q1 (Jan-Mar) Quarterly Report - Click Here
Q1 2026 was a strong quarter for Church Street Marketplace, featuring packed events like Maple Madness (~4,500 attendees), robust merchant participation across the Month of Love and Mother of All Sales, and 100% merchant satisfaction with CSM team support. The full report covers event data, marketing reach, vacancy rates, and direct merchant feedback.
Church Street Marketplace Team
Want to get in touch with one of us? Click here to see all staff members and their contact information.
