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What is the Bristol Bazaar?
The Bristol Bazaar is an indoor makers market that is open year-round in downtown Bristol, CT. We support 65+ artisans at any given point in our Las Vegas and Boston themed gift shop boutique. We are also home to Yellow King Bristol - a coffee cocktail lounge - as well as a classroom/event space that is always bursting with something new to try.
Our passion is to help entrepreneurs who are making their products by hand grow their side hustle to be their full time job. The Bristol Bazaar does more than just provide a space for makers to sell their products. We provide networking and learning opportunities as well as small business coaching, space to host events and client meetings.
If you are a maker or someone who loves shopping small, we invite you to come check out what’s going on here at The Bristol Bazaar.
See you soon!
Check Out Our Floor Plan!
You can see all of the different options that we have for vending. They range from a single shelf to a full storefront for your small business.
We currently support just shy of 70 small business owners at any given point.
Meet Our Full Time Makers
The Tie Dye Guy
La Famiglia Tedesco
Wild Moon Creations
Soothing Ways
Jennifer's Plant Stand
The Crafty Cat
Anything Custom
Pamela Essentials
Cher Color Vibes
Sew Joyful
Typsy Gypsy Jewelry
Lilly & Evy
Piggy Printing LLC
Taylor Martone Art
Bloody Good Mud
Stitching Dainty
Holly Epoxy
Naked Beauty Soaps
Carib Creations
The Crafty Bombshell
Dusty Dude Woodworks
Reincarnation
Frosted Pottery
Kaylan's Kitchen
Wendt Wicks Candle Co.
Tawnie Bow
The Drunk Alpaca
Haywire Glass Art
A Basket of Love
I.E. Mushrooms
Soy Scents By Nicole
Wild Raven Farm
VinylDelites and More
Wood and Word Blooms
Kobo Studio
J6 Collective
Bellatrix
Studio Reta
Good Vibes Oily
Small Deeds Studio
Leah Cunha Crafts
Little Blue Coop Soap
Trail Light
Entertaining Styles by Sandra
Interested in Vending with Us?
What We're Looking For
We are looking for entrepreneurs who make their products by hand and are looking to make their side hustle, a full time gig! We don't allow any reselling or multi-level-marketing here at The Bristol Bazaar. We require all products to be made/designed by the vendor who is contracting with us.
The Bristol Bazaar is always looking for something new, fun & funky! We are more than just a place for you to put your products. We're here to help answer questions, make connections and bring you to the next level. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you & help you grow your business!
What We Offer...
Competitive Pricing Compared to Other Local Markets
To have a space at the Bristol Bazaar ranges from $14/day to $31/day. That is about $20 less per day when compared to an open air market and more than $70 less per day than a weekend only indoor flea market.*
*There is a one month minimum for Full Time Vending
Convenience &
More Sales
Makers are not required to be present in order to sell product(s) because of our central register system. The Bristol Bazaar is a place where you can bring inventory and not have to worry about packing it up and moving it out the same day. We are fully staffed and open 6 days a week - 65 hours a week!
Inventory Updates
Makers can come in and update inventory as often as they like! Also know that your display space is your own and won't be designed or rearranged by The Bristol Bazaar team.
Your brand is your brand.
Hours of Operation
We are open 6 days a week.
Your products will be out for customers to see almost every day of the week instead of just one or two days at a time.
The current business hours are:
Sunday: 10am - 6pm
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday - Thursday: 9am - 8pm
Fri - Sat: 9am - 9pm
Access to Our Think Tank
As a Full Time maker with us, The Think Tank space is free to book at your convenience. It is a multi-purpose space that can be used for Client Meetings, brainstorming sessions, collaboration meetings and so much more.
Commission
There is a 15% or 10% commission structure in place for our full time vendors.
15% - for those who book 1 month at a time
10% - for those who commit to 2+consecutive months in a contract.
This covers the cost for the barcode labels, data entry time, automated sales reports and all necessary software to function in a smooth manner.
Access To The Event Space As a Maker
All of our makers are able to host events in our classroom/event space at no additional cost during their contracted time. There is no commission on ticket sales either. It is a tag-team effort to fill seats for classes and events between the maker and The Bristol Bazaar.
Having a 30 Second Ad Spot On The Bristol Bazaar Radio
The Bristol Bazaar offers a FREE 30 second ad over our internal airwaves for all makers. You can record it yourself OR we can do it for you.
COMING SOON
Another Option:
Guest Vending
We do offer Guest Vending if you are interested in giving us a try. Below is all of the information about this opportunity:
- A maker is able to vend in this spot once a month:
- Vending Space Located Under our indoor pergola!
- The Bristol Bazaar will provide a 6 ft table - you are responsible for bringing everything else (decor, chair, pos, cash, signage, etc)
- You are asked to stay with your product for the entirety of your vending time
- If you choose to vend for less than the full day, the cost is still the same.
- Tuesday - Friday: $35/day, Weekend: $65/day
- If you are going to cancel, we do require a 48 hour notice otherwise we will not be able to refund you
To apply for this, please email the following information to info@thebristolbazaar.com:
- Photos of Your Work
- Links to Social/Website
- Dates you are interested in vending
*As of March 1, 2025, The Bristol Bazaar will limit to 2 "like" vendors to Guest Vend per month. Prior bookings will be grandfathered in.
& Consistent Customers!
Display Options
Vendor Cart
- Size: 30” x 60”
- 360* Product Display
- 2 Adjustable Shelves
Full Table
- Size: 90" x 30"
- Includes the use of 2 portable wooden tiers if you would like. No obligation to use them.
- We do ask that set ups not be higher than 3 ft off the table
Storefront
- Sizing: 9ft x 5ft
- Custom Awning - included!
- Slat wall & slat wall accessories starter kit provided: shelves, bins, hangers & hooks.
Half Table
- Size: 45" x 30"
- There is a natural divide between 2 Makers sharing a Table Space
- 1 Wooden Tier is provided
- We do ask that set ups not be higher than 3 ft off the table
End Cap Displays
- Size: 60" x 30"
- Table is not shared with another Maker
- No Tiers are provided
- We do ask that set ups not be higher than 3 ft off the table
SHELVING DISPLAYS
- A Vendor can rent one 1ft x 2ft shelf
- There is a 2 month maximum per contract.
- They are taken on a first come, first serve basis on move in day.
- The Bristol Bazaar does not hold spaces.
- Small Business Insurance is required for a shelf space.
