Vendor Opportunities

The Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership (PDP) provides many opportunities for local vendors, artisans, farmers, and community groups to get involved and showcase their offerings to our diverse Downtown community. Browse current opportunities below.

Market Square Farmers Market

Applications for the 2023 season are closed.

The 2023 Farmers Market will run May 11 – October 26. Applications closed on Friday, March 31, 2023. If you are interested in participating next year, please fill out our General Vendor Interest Form below.

Download the Vendor Fact Sheet to learn more.

Night Markets

Now accepting vendor applications!

The Night Market series will be held in Market Square, from June through October. Applications received prior to April 30, 2023, will be reviewed for a first-wave acceptance.

Download the Vendor Fact Sheet to learn more.

Peoples Gas Holiday Market™

Applications for the 2023 season are closed.

The Peoples Gas Holiday Market has established itself as one of the region’s premiere holiday destinations and continues to build momentum.

The Peoples Gas Holiday Market is held in Market Square, the heart of Downtown Pittsburgh. This vibrant, centralized location is surrounded by restaurants, major office buildings, hotels, our magnificent Cultural District, and is adjacent to the landmark ice rink at PPG Plaza.

Holiday Market visitors experience a wonderland of Alpine-style wooden chalets as they stroll through the illuminated square, each chalet brimming with unique holiday gifts.

Download the Vendor Fact Sheet to learn more.

Highmark Light Up Night®

Application opening soon.

The 61st Annual Highmark Light Up Night® celebration was held in Downtown Pittsburgh on Saturday, November 19, 2022. Check back for 2023 details.

Picklesburgh

Applications for 2023 are closed.

The destination for all things pickles is returning Friday, July 21 – Sunday, July 23, 2023 Picklesburgh vendor applications are now closed! If you are interested in being a vendor for next year, please fill out our General Interest Form below.

Download the Picklesburgh Vendor Fact Sheet to learn more.

Interested in becoming a vendor, but unsure which event is right for you?

If you’re interested in becoming a vendor at one of our events (see descriptions above) and would like to learn more, please complete the following Vendor Interest Form.

If you are a performer who is interested in performing at a PDP event, then please fill out our performer interest form here.

Special Insurance Offer for PDP Vendors

For your general & product liability insurance needs, Insurance Canopy offers programs specifically designed for different types of vendors. Learn more about Artist, Crafters, and Tradesmen (ACT) Insurance AND Food Liability Insurance Program (FLIP) here. The PDP does not endorse any insurance company; many of our vendors, however, find these programs to be a cost-effective option. Use code PDP10 for $10 off when purchasing an ACT, FLIP, or other Product Liability Insurance policy.

If you have questions or would like further information on becoming a vendor at our events please contact:

Jack Dougherty, PDP Director of Special Events