FAQs

(Visitors)

  • SWAE is all about having fun and being adventurous, plain and simple. It's not an acronym, and there are no hidden meanings. Just pure excitement and enjoyment!

  • Certainly, attendance at our night markets is open to the public and free of charge.

  • Due to Thurston County Health Regulations, animals are not permitted in the indoor section of the night market. However, we warmly welcome animal owners to explore the outdoor portion of the night market with their furry companions. We appreciate your understanding. Please note that only service animals are allowed indoors.

  • If you've misplaced or lost an item during our events, please reach out to us at hello@swaenightmarket.com for assistance.

  • While there is no ATM on the premises, multiple banks offering 24-hour ATM services are conveniently located within a 1-mile radius.

(Vendors)

  • To become a vendor at our Night Market events, you must have an active EIN or UBI number and a City of Lacey business license, NO EXCEPTIONS!

  • Yes. However, before the event, booth sharing requires approval from the event organizer. Additionally, both vendors must possess an active EIN or WA UBI.

  • Vendors may not bring pets to their booths to ensure compliance with liability regulations.

  • No, we do not host multi-level marketing businesses at SWAE Night Market.

  • Approved vendors for the event will receive an invoice from SWAE Night Market. It's important to emphasize that we will never request your personal or credit card information. Additionally, invoices will not be sent through Facebook messaging or any direct messaging channels.

  • Event pricing is outlined in the application; please note that pricing may vary for each specific event.

  • Yes, the event load-in/out info will be sent out during the event week.

  • At SWAE Night Market, we prioritize events that offer visitors a diverse range of products and options. We limit the number of vendors in the same categories to ensure this. If you have not received a response within three to four weeks, we are likely either fully booked for the event or have reached the maximum capacity for vendors in your specific product category. Please consider submitting your application for a different event. We appreciate your understanding in this matter. Kindly double-check your spam folder for any missed communications. Thank you.

  • Yes, all new and returning vendors must complete an application for every event they wish to participate in.

(Food Vendors)

  • Food/food truck vendors are required to have all necessary permits and documents available on the day of the event.

    For permits, guidelines, and applications, please visit https://www.thurstoncountywa.gov/phss/Pages/food-temporary-events.aspx

  • A Single Temporary Event Permit from the Thurston County Public Health allows food vendors to participate in a single temporary event within Thurston County. All portions of this application must be completed, legible, signed, and submitted, with full payment, to Thurston County Public Health & Social Services at least 14 days prior to the public event. Applications received less than two full business days or less prior to the event may NOT be accepted.

  • If you use the same equipment and menu, the multiple temporary permits will cover all your public events in Thurston County for the calendar year. The fee is the same as three single temporary event permits, so if you are doing more than three events, you will save money.

  • Food and Environmental Services Section: 360-867-2667

    Email: foodapplication@co.thurston.wa.us

  • Cottage Food Permit are managed by Washington State Department of Agriculture, NOT Thurston County Public Health. A Cottage Food Permit allows a resident of Washington State to make food that is not potentially hazardous such as baked goods, candies, jams, jellies, preserves, fruit butters, dry spice blends, or dry tea blends in their primary residential kitchen.

    A Cottage Food Permit must be issued BEFORE you sell your product.

    Please visit https://agr.wa.gov/cottagefood for cottage food permit application. (You do not need to submit a temporary Event Application with Thurston County Public Health if you have an ACTIVE cottage food permit with WSDA.)

    Contact:

    General Information: 360-902-1876

    Email: cottagefoods@agr.wa.gov

  • No temporary food establishment permit is required for a nonprofit organization operating for religious, charitable, or educational purposes and selling non-TCS baked goods. View the Bake Sale Guidelines for more information.