Hello & Welcome – Let’s Get You Ready for the Market! ✔
📱 Market Day Contact Info
Bin – (401) 284-9651
Jason – (360) 340-9927
Texting is preferred. Please only use this number for market day communication, such as:
Letting us know if you’re running late or arriving early
If you’re unable to make it last minute
Requesting a volunteer for a restroom, food, or shopping break (we all need a breather sometimes 🤓)
Please note: SWAE manages all booth assignments, event coordination, and logistics exclusively. For event-related information, please email us. Do not contact the City of Lacey for event info.
💬 Pre-Event Questions & Conversations
Business owners & managers:
If you won’t be attending the event in person, please ensure your team is set up for success by sharing the Vendor Portal page with them in advance. This helps avoid any confusion and ensures a smooth setup on event day.
For any questions or conversations before market day, please email: 📧 hello@swaenightmarket.com
Please reach out via email instead of sending a DM on social media. Since our team is actively posting content, messages can easily get missed. Email is the best way to ensure you receive a timely response.
Thanks for taking the time to review everything and for being part of the market!
LACEY NIGHT MARKET 2026
Friday, April 17, 2026
Load-in: starts at 3:00 PM
Event Hours: 5-9 PM
Load-out: 9 PM (complete by 10:30 PM)
Event location: 5700 Lacey Blvd SE Lacey, WA 98503
EVENT LOAD-IN
Vendor Load-In:
Load-in begins at 3:00 PM. No setting up before 3 PM. Please ensure your booth is fully set up by 4:50 PM.Unload First, Park, Set-Up: Use the vendor loading area to offload your items, then park your vehicle BEFORE setting up your booth.
Late Setup Not Allowed: If you arrive after 5 PM, setup may not be permitted unless pre-approved & arranged.
Booth Assignments: Your designated booth space will be marked with your business name.
Booth placements are pre-assigned and final. Relocating or swapping spaces is not allowed.
Timing is crucial for a smooth and successful event. Please allow enough time for travel, unloading, and setup so we can all start strong!
🚫 No-shows hurt your neighboring vendors! If you cannot attend, please notify us ASAP.
BOOTH ASSIGNMENT
Hang tight! The booth assignment is coming soon!
PARKING
Free parking is available. Please use the designated vendor load-in area.
Avoid parking in areas reserved for other vendors.
Vendors assigned to booths 12–16, 25–65 may park one vehicle directly behind their booth.
Booths 1–21: Please utilize Parking Lot A and Parking Lot B for unloading and parking.
Booths 22–73: Please use Parking Lot C and Parking Lot D for unloading and parking.
Please ensure that only one car is parked behind your space—any additional vehicles must be parked in the designated vendor parking area. Do not park behind another vendor’s booth, as it blocks access and disrupts their setup.
EVENT LOAD-OUT
Load-out begins at 9:00 PM.
Early booth teardown is not allowed unless previously coordinated with event staff. Please be sure to bring enough inventory to last the full event. This helps maintain the overall event experience and ensures fairness to all participating vendors.
Keep Your Space Clean. Before you leave, please ensure your booth area is clean and free of any trash or debris. Your help in keeping the space tidy is greatly appreciated!
Trash Disposal: Please dispose of all trash in designated cans or dumpsters. Food vendors are required to haul away all food waste and trash.
If you tend to forget submitting your total sales, we recommend doing it right after the market while everything’s still fresh—it only takes a minute and helps keep you in good standing.
EVENT DETAILS
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Please note: You do not have a reserved booth unless your invoice has been paid in full.
All vendors are responsible for checking their ManageMyMarket account for active invoices related to upcoming events. If you haven’t completed your payment, your booth space is not confirmed.
We highly recommend checking your email spam or junk folder to ensure you don’t miss any invoice notifications.
Staying on top of your payments helps us keep the event organized and ensures your spot is secured. If you have any questions or issues accessing your invoice, feel free to reach out.
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Vendors are responsible for bringing all necessary equipment for their booth setup, including tables, chairs, canopy, canopy weights, displays, lighting, and signage. Presentation is everything—a well-organized and visually appealing booth can help attract more customers and increase your sales.
Please note, a canopy is required for all vendors, with no exceptions.
Come prepared and ready to create a great experience for all visitors!
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Safety is our top priority. Every event is inspected by the Thurston County Health Department to ensure public safety and compliance with all health regulations.
It is the sole responsibility of each food vendor to be fully prepared for inspections. Vendors must read, understand, and comply with all rules and regulations set forth by the Thurston County Health Department.
Please make sure you have all necessary equipment, permits, and documentation on-site and ready for review. Failure to pass inspection may result in being unable to operate at the event.
Important:
We do not offer refunds on vendor fees if a vendor fails to pass a food inspection.Thank you for doing your part to help us maintain a safe and successful event for everyone.
For additional info about food permit, please visit https://www.thurstoncountywa.gov/departments/public-health-and-social-services/environmental-health/food-safety/temporary-food-events
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All vendors are responsible for keeping their booth area clean during and after the event. Please make sure you pick up all trash, supplies, and any debris left behind.
If you use zip ties for your booth setup, be sure to remove and properly dispose of them before leaving.
A large trash bin is available for vendor use and is located at the southwest corner of the Lacey Depot.
Thank you for helping us maintain a clean and welcoming environment for everyone!
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Vendors have 7 days after the event to report total sales via ManageMyMarket. Before submitting, please double-check your sales total for accuracy.
Reports submitted after the 7-day window will incur a $10 late fee
Continued failure to submit sales reports may result in delayed or restricted approval for future events
This process is important. Sales reporting allows us to track the overall economic impact, strengthen partnerships, secure funding, and continue to build better, more successful events for our vendor community.
We appreciate your cooperation and commitment to helping us grow together.
Need help? Watch this quick Sales Reporting Tutorial.
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Your safety and the safety of our guests is our top priority. Please review the following emergency protocols:
For serious emergencies, always call 911 immediately.
First Aid Kits are available at the Night Market Booth—please don’t hesitate to ask if you or someone nearby needs assistance.
If you witness or experience anything suspicious or concerning, please report it to the Night Market Booth staff right away.
Thank you for helping us keep the market a safe and welcoming space for everyone!
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All of our events are rain or shine, except in cases of extreme weather advisories (such as storms, strong winds, heat, earthquake, snow, etc.).
If the event is rescheduled, vendor fees will be applied as a credit toward a future event. -
Wi-Fi is not available at the Lacey Night Market.
Please plan ahead and ensure you have everything you need to collect payments offline or through mobile data, including a fully charged device, backup battery, and any card readers or payment apps you use.
Being prepared helps ensure a smooth experience for both you and your customers.
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Electricity is not provided. Vendors needing additional power are responsible for bringing a generator or power bank.
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We understand that some vendors may need to bring their children to the market. While we welcome families, we kindly ask that you follow these important guidelines to ensure a smooth experience for everyone:
Children must be supervised at all times. We do not provide childcare services at the event.
Please do not leave children unattended at any time during the market.
Make sure your children do not interfere with other vendors or their booths.
Children should not play or hang out behind other vendors’ booths, as this can cause disruption or safety concerns.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in maintaining a professional and respectful environment for all participants.
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Pets are not allowed at vendor booths to comply with liability regulations.
Exceptions may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please email us at hello@swaenightmarket.com to inquire.
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Vendor fees are non-refundable unless the event is officially canceled by the organizers.
If an event is canceled, vendors may apply their booth fee toward a future event (credits cannot be transferred to a different market location).Vendors may request to change event dates up to 10 days before the original event.
No credits will be given for cancellations within 10 days of the event date or for no-shows.🚫 No-shows hurt your neighboring vendors! If you cannot attend, please notify us ASAP.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Need tables, extra lighting, or a branding shoot?
Explore our additional services to elevate your booth and make event day stress-free.
You can add services through your ManageMyMarket account or email us at hello@swaenightmarket.com
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One (1) 10’x10’ Canopy w/weights set up & ready to go at your booth (Walls not included) - $40
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6 ft. Table ready to go at your booth - $10/ea
60W Hanging canopy light (warm/white/warmwhite) - $10/ea
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Our event photographer will capture beautiful photos of your products and booth, showcasing your display and products in their best light. You’ll receive at least 10 high-quality images to elevate your content and make your brand shine. -$120
MARKETING
We highly encourage all vendors to actively promote the event on their social media at least 3 times per week, leading up to the market. Let your audience know where you’ll be — consistent promotion drives traffic directly to your booth and contributes to the event's overall success.
Reminder: Your customers can’t support you if they don’t know where to find you.
To keep our branding consistent across all platforms, please do not modify event flyers. Feel free to repost and share as provided.