45th Annual Sidewalk Sale

Come celebrate summer with us on the Church Street Marketplace during the annual Sidewalk Sale! We're turning up the heat with five days of amazing sales and discounts all along the Marketplace.

Wednesday, August 6 - Sunday, August 10

Don't miss the 45th annual Sidewalk Sale at the Marketplace! Discover unbeatable deals, shop till you drop, and support your favorite local businesses. Check out the daily schedule below of our exciting activities and Marketplace business offers:

  • Wednesday, August 6
    • una passeggiata, all along the Marketplace, 5-8pm
    • Star 92.9 LIVE on 3rd Block (across from Homeport), 11am-1pm
      • Thank you to our sponsor, Homeport!
    • Imagination Station on 3rd Block (across from Homeport), 12-2pm. Stop by for fun and games, including tic-tac-toe, giant Jenga, Connect Four, and a playground of buildable foam shapes!
    • Mini Golf on 3rd Block (across from Homeport), 4-6pm. Grab a club and tee off on Church Street!
    • Church Street Marketplace offers:
      • Free snack samples at CVS
      • Free samples of olive oil, vinegars, and mocktails at Saratoga Olive Oil Co.
      • Free henna tattoos at Tradewinds Imports
  • Thursday, August 7
    • Party on the Bricks on Top Block, 5:30-8pm:
      • Each week, the party pops up on a different block of the Marketplace, spotlighting one of our amazing Marketplace restaurants and featuring a band or performer. This week will feature Rachel Ana Dobken and food/drink from Halvorson's!
    • Star 92.9 LIVE on 3rd Block (across from Homeport), 11am-1pm
    • Imagination Station on 3rd Block (across from Homeport), 12-2pm. Stop by for fun and games, including tic-tac-toe, giant Jenga, Connect Four, and a playground of buildable foam shapes!
    • Mini Golf on 3rd Block (across from Homeport), 12-2pm. Grab a club and tee off on Church Street!
    • Church Street Marketplace offers:
      • Free samples of olive oil, vinegars, and mocktails at Saratoga Olive Oil Co.
      • Free henna tattoos at Tradewinds Imports
      • Free snack samples at CVS
  • Friday, August 8
    • Imagination Station on 3rd Block (across from Homeport), 12-2pm
    • Mini Golf on 3rd Block (across from Homeport), 12-2pm. Grab a club and tee off on Church Street!
    • Insta Giveaway! Tag us in your stories (@churchstreetmarketplace) for a chance to win a $25 gift card to a Marketplace business!
    • Church Street Marketplace offers:
      • Free snack samples at CVS
      • Rueben Slider Demo at Rí Rá Irish Pub from 3-4:30pm
      • Free samples of olive oil, vinegars, and mocktails at Saratoga Olive Oil Co.
      • Free henna tattoos at Tradewinds Imports
  • Saturday, August 9
    • Star 92.9 LIVE, location TBD, 11am-1pm
    • Imagination Station on 3rd Block (across from Homeport), 12-2pm. Stop by for fun and games, including tic-tac-toe, giant Jenga, Connect Four, and a playground of buildable foam shapes!
    • Mini Golf on 3rd Block (across from Homeport), 12-2pm. Grab a club and tee off on Church Street!
    • Insta Giveaway! Tag us in your stories (@churchstreetmarketplace) for a chance to win a $25 gift card to a Marketplace business!
    • Church Street Marketplace offers:
      • Free snack samples at CVS
      • Free samples of olive oil, vinegars, and mocktails at Saratoga Olive Oil Co.
      • Free henna tattoos at Tradewinds Imports
  • Sunday, August 10
    • Imagination Station on 3rd Block (across from Homeport), 12-2pm. Stop by for fun and games, including tic-tac-toe, giant Jenga, Connect Four, and a playground of buildable foam shapes!
    • Mini Golf on 3rd Block (across from Homeport), 12-2pm. Grab a club and tee off on Church Street!
    • Insta Giveaway! Tag us in your stories (@churchstreetmarketplace) for a chance to win a $25 gift card to a Marketplace business!
    • Church Street Marketplace offers:
      • Free snack samples at CVS
      • Free samples of olive oil, vinegars, and mocktails at Saratoga Olive Oil Co.
      • Free henna tattoos at Tradewinds Imports

Thank you to our media sponsors, Seven Days and Star 92.9.

We’re thrilled to continue celebrating this fun tradition on the Marketplace and invite you to join us for incredible deals and discounts from our local businesses.

The Deals, Discounts, & Promotions

  • Ben & Jerry's
    Enjoy a 20% discount on all retail offerings in the Scoop Shop (excludes 8/6).
  • Bertha Church Intimates
    Support you can count on—sale bras and select sleepwear are 50% off!
  • Black Cap Coffee & Bakery
    Sip & win! Enter to win a $10 gift card each day with your same-day receipt—one lucky winner drawn daily.
  • Brands B Good
    Buy one, get one 50% off storewide! Plus: USA-made fleece, wool, and sweatshirts at 40% off, and USA-made sunglasses 20% off.
  • Catamount Store
    Score major deals on UVM merch—tees, sweatshirts, accessories & more at deep discounts! Get in early for best selection.
  • CVS
    Stop by for tasty samples of CVS snacks—come hungry, leave happy!
  • Dear Lucy
    It’s your shoe moment—find fab footwear at 50% off and up!
  • Designers’ Circle Jewelers
    Bling it on! Enjoy 10%–50% off the entire store.
  • ECCO Clothes
    Summer steals are on—get up to 70% off!
  • FatFace
    Get that effortless British style—up to 50% off sale items.
  • Golden Hour Gift Co.
    Save 20%-50% on select items and catch new daily specials—follow along @goldenhourgiftco for the scoop!
  • Harbour Thread
    $25 and $50 women's rack, $10 swim, and $10 bin. Men's and women's $50 shoes and pants.
  • Hatley
    Stop by for tasty samples of CVS snacks—come hungry, leave happy!
  • Helly Hansen
    Up to 50% off select styles and footwear. BTV merch starting at $5!
  • Homeport

    40-70% off Select Merchandise! Plus, 20% off regular merchandise on a purchase of 50$ or more!

  • Kiss the Cook
    30% off Staub 5qt Dutch ovens and select Zwilling knives. Plus, a 50% off table filled with kitchen textiles and gadgets!
  • Lake Champlain Chocolates
    Cool down with Frozen Hot Chocolate or indulge in an Affogato—you deserve it.
  • Lovermont802
    Take 15% off everything (except sale items), snag a free sticker with purchases over $40, and don’t miss the sales tent—everything inside is 50% off!
  • Olive & Ollie
    Score up to 50% off!
  • MK Clothing
    Select items up to 50% off!
  • Outdoor Gear Exchange
    Get adventure-ready with 30% off summer clothing from Outdoor Research, Prana, Kavu, and more.
  • Phoenix Books
    Book lovers rejoice! Bargain books are up to 75% off their original prices.
  • Ri Ra Irish Pub
    First 25 customers each day score a free bar swag bag. 
  • Saratoga Olive Oil
    Flavor your summer with 10% off six packs or grab $5 off when you buy two bottles or more. Plus—free samples while you shop!
  • The Optical Center
    See the savings—take 10% off everything in store!
  • Tradewinds Imports
    Jewelry & gifts up to 50% off—come treasure hunt!
  • Vermont Flannel Company
    Shop with snacks and surprise giveaways! Enjoy sweet sale items during the Sidewalk Sale.
  • Zinnia
    Score big on must-have finds! Enjoy 20% to 50% off select merchandise.

Find a Tote, Take it Home

You can take one of these Church Street Marketplace tote bags home for FREE! They are hidden in your favorite Marketplace businesses. Check out our Instagram stories for hints or pop into any of these businesses: 

  • Bertha Church Intimates
  • Black Cap Coffee & Bakery
  • Brands B Good
  • Catamount Store
  • CVS
  • Dear Lucy
  • Designers’ Circle Jewelers
  • ECCO Clothes
  • FatFace
  • Golden Hour Gift Co.
  • Hatley
  • Helly Hansen
  • Homeport
  • Ken's Pizza & Pub
  • Kiss the Cook
  • Lake Champlain Chocolates
  • Lovermont802
  • Olive & Ollie
  • MK Clothing
  • Outdoor Gear Exchange
  • Pepper Palace
  • Phoenix Books
  • Ri Ra Irish Pub
  • Saratoga Olive Oil
  • The Optical Center
  • Tradewinds Imports
  • Vermont Flannel Company
  • Zinnia

The Fun Doesn't Stop There...


Summer Events (July - August)

From Party on the Bricks Wednesday evenings to our annual Sidewalk Sale, the Marketplace is home to multiple summer events! Check out the event calendar to see what's in store.

Event Calendar

Shopping Options

Shopping small helps us all. Support local for the summer season, and discover something for yourself or a loved one by browsing our retail shops and checking them out in person!

Shop

Dining Options

Dine small to make a big impact in our community! Support local restaurants this summer season and find delicious dishes for everyone!

Dine

Historic Tours

Embark on a captivating, self-guided journey through Burlington, Vermont, uncovering tales, architectural wonders, and the rich history that has shaped this vibrant urban space.

Take a Tour!

Parking Downtown

Burlington has plenty of parking options for your trip downtown!

  • Enjoy 2 hours of free parking when you start a ParkMobile session at the following locations
    • Downtown Garage (41 Cherry St. and 60 College St. entrances)
    • Main & Winooski Lot
  • NEW! 1 free hour at the Marketplace Garage (147 Cherry St. and Bank St. entrances), Monday-Friday through Thanksgiving
  • Street parking and other private lots

Most street parking and all public garages allow you to pay via ParkMobile, or with coins or credit card via a kiosk. Sundays are always free throughout the year. A 30-cent ParkMobile transaction fee may apply

More parking info

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