Food, craft, & specialty vendors.
What would an event at Nelson Ledges be without a walk down Shakedown Street? For many guests, the vendor village is part of the tradition.
Welcome to Shakedown Street.
For many guests, the vendor village is part of the tradition. It's where art is discovered, handmade pieces find new homes, and longtime favorites reconnect year after year. Nelson Ledges Quarry Park proudly hosts a diverse mix of food, merchandise, and specialty vendors — including several who have been with us for over a decade and are truly part of the NLQP family.
We curate Shakedown Street intentionally to maintain quality, variety, and flow. Each vendor plays a role in creating the experience.
Ten-plus festival weekends. One curated vendor village.
What we're looking for.
We welcome new vendors who bring originality, professionalism, and strong presentation. To protect vendor success and maintain product diversity, we limit overlapping specialties — only one vendor per primary specialty category is permitted unless otherwise determined by management.
Think handmade goods, small-batch apparel, jewelry and leather, artisan glass, smoke-shop specialty items, festival-friendly food trucks, and the kind of kitchen you'd travel for. If your booth has a story behind it, we want to hear it.
All vendors must be reviewed and approved prior to acceptance. Submission of an application does not guarantee placement.
Standard spaces.
All approved vendors are provided a designated vending space within Shakedown Street. Spaces are assigned by management to maintain proper flow, safety, and category balance.
10′ × 20′ Lot
Outdoor surface — grass or gravel. Space is for vending operations only; camping and personal setup happen on your separately-booked campsite.
Expanded Footprint
Additional space or custom layouts must be approved in advance. Disclose full dimensions during application — including awnings, signage wings, and service windows.
Power & Trailers
Expanded frontage, trailer placement, and generator clearance all need to be flagged upfront so management can plan safe spacing and category balance across the row.
A mix you won't find anywhere else.
Shakedown Street is part farmer's market, part craft fair, part kitchen crawl. Some vendors have been rolling in since the 1990s — they know the regulars, the regulars know them, and the whole thing runs on decades of goodwill.
New vendors round out the mix each season. The bar for entry is simple: make the thing yourself, present it well, and bring something Shakedown Street doesn't already have. Curation protects everyone — the vendor next to you, and the guest walking the row.
If you've applied in a past year and weren't placed, that's not a permanent no. Category slots open up season to season; re-applying is encouraged.
What it costs.
Pricing varies based on event duration and vendor type. Weekend rates offer a discounted structure compared to daily pricing. Custom pricing may apply for premium placement, larger events, or high-power booths.
| Vendor Type | 2-Day (Daily) | 2-Day Weekend | 3-Day (Daily) | 3-Day Weekend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merchandise | $150/day | $300 | $150/day | $400+ |
| Food | $300/day | $600 | $300/day | $700 |
Pricing may vary depending on event size, season, projected attendance, power needs, or premium placement requests.
What to have ready.
- A clear product or menu description. Photos of your booth in past operation go a long way.
- Booth dimensions — all of them. Tent footprint, trailer length, awning spread, service window side, and any signage that extends past the 10′ × 20′ standard lot.
- Power requirements. Total amp draw, generator model if you're bringing your own, and whether you need park hookup.
- Certifications & insurance. Food vendors: health department permit and liability coverage. Merchandise vendors: proof of liability insurance.
- Which festivals you're interested in. Some weekends fill faster than others — list your top three.
Ready to join Shakedown Street?
Email the vending team with your concept, menu or product line, and festivals of interest.