Street Party
The Downtown Rutland Street party features an open-air market that spans from lower Center Street around the corner to Merchants Row, drawing out sale tents and outdoor dining from businesses along the way. Enjoy a variety of family entertainment as well as local artists, crafts, food vendors and live music from area musicians.
About the Street Party & Sidewalk sales
Downtown Rutland's Street Party and Sidewalk Sales are returning! Join us on Saturday, August 23, from 9 AM to 5 PM on Center Street and Merchants Row. The event will feature sale tents and outdoor dining from local businesses along the route. There will be plenty of family-friendly entertainment, including local artists, crafts, food vendors, and live music performed by area musicians.
Hey Vendors, Apply with Us!
Are you looking for an opportunity to showcase your product or consumable to over 1,000 community members? Join the Downtown Rutland Street Party & Sidewalk Sales in 2025!
Vendors and organizations located outside the downtown district can complete an online application form here!
Businesses and nonprofit organizations in the downtown district can reserve street space by sending an email to info@downtownrutland.com.
PARTICIPATING DOWNTOWN MERCHANTS
Bougie on a Budget
Bougie on a Budget is dedicated to offering stylish & classy resale clothing & home goods at affordable prices. Their mission is to support the residents of Rutland, VT by providing high-quality items that won't break the bank.
DownValley Bikes
A Mountain bike shop that offers services, sale, and retail in Downtown Rutland, Vermont.
GreenSpell Plant Shop
GreenSpell Plant Shop is a houseplant store located in Downtown Rutland, Vermont. They carry cacti, tropical plants, supplies, and gifts.
Kaleidoscope Art Supply
Offering a variety of art supplies, vintage clothes, and local art.
The Sound Barrier
Alt culture clothing and accessories, back-to-school gear, posters, stickers and more.
Willow Bee Exchange
Children’s clothing used and new. Toys. Adult clothing - vintage and maternity. Local artisan products.
Wonderfeet Kids' Museum
Kids activities in front of the museum. The Museum will be open for a discounted rate.
FOOD VENDORS + DOWNTOWN RESTAURANTS
Hop'n Moose
Located in the heart of downtown Rutland, Hop ‘N Moose is the perfect place to kick back, enjoy a tasty meal, and experience the best craft beer Vermont has to offer! Our menu is stacked with pub favorites such as wood-fired pizza, burgers, and wings using locally sourced ingredients.
Prouty's Parlor for Ice Cream
a mother-daughter owned and operated ice cream parlor featuring specialty sundaes, shakes, sodas, and ice cream cakes.
Scoop N’ Chill Italian Ice
Scoop n’ Chill serves up a vibrant, refreshing treat in Rutland County—a water-based, dairy-free Italian ice that’s all about flavor and fun. Perfect for All. This treat’s dairy-free nature makes it a safe choice for anyone with lactose intolerance or dietary restrictions, offering a cool, inclusive indulgence for every guest.
The Sandwich Shoppe
Family-owned and operated breakfast and lunch spot with an entire wall of creative sandwich variations to try.
LOCAL NON-PROFITS
Bellevue Avenue Haunted House
Providing fun and scary entertainment for the Rutland Community for 21 years.
Boys & Girls Club of Rutland County
Stop by their tent for face painting and bracelet and key chain making! The purpose of the Boys & Girls Club of Rutland County is to promote the social, educational, health, leadership and character development of boys and girls during critical periods of their growth. Our Boys & Girls Club provides a safe place to learn and grow, ongoing relationships with caring, adult professionals, life-enhancing programs and character development experiences, hope, and opportunity.
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer - Southern Vermont
The American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer fundraiser is a celebration of courage and hope, a movement uniting communities to end breast cancer as we know it, for everyone. Making Strides is the nation’s largest and most impactful breast cancer fundraiser walk.
Mentor Connector
The MISSION of The Mentor Connector is to ensure all Rutland County youth develop a sense of identity, purpose, and belonging. The VISION of The Mentor Connector is to continue developing a wide range of prevention and intervention services to support youth, while leading a coalition of community leaders to inspire use of innovative strategies to ensure all Rutland County youth thrive. We VALUE people, transparency, quality and fun.
OUTSIDE VENDORS
Bohemian Roots
Hand-made sweaters, geometric blankets, blouses, hats, backpacks, and jewelry.
CaptainAquatics Fins & Scales
Get up close and personal with your favorite reptiles and amphibians! Interact and learn about these amazing animals! Fun for all ages!
Emily's Art and Gifts
Emily's Art and Gifts is a Rutland based fine art and crafts vendor. Offering handcrafted earrings, original paintings and drawings, hand designed stickers and more; there are plenty of unique items to shop from.
Enchanted Strands
Enchanted Strands is Vermont’s premier fairy hair company! Each sparkle strand is magically fused with strand of your own hair and will last until you naturally shed it! With every color of the rainbow (including rainbow!) the sparkle possibilities are endless! The strands are dye and bleach safe, and can withstand flat irons or curling irons up to 450°. You can brush and wash your hair as normal and when the strands are shed you get to make a magical wish to the fairies! Enchanted Strands are wonderful for all ages, genders and hair types (including dreads, locs, extensions, and braids!) and can even be put on long haired dogs, cats, and horses! Join Enchanted Strands and enjoy a little extra magic this season!
Handmade by Little Red
Textile Crafts and more.
Lisa's Handmade Jewelry
Unique, handmade beaded jewelry and notions. Offering earrings, bracelets, candles and other crafted items.
Paperpie Childrens Books
Sellers of children's books, SmartLab Stem kits, activity books, and puzzles.
Whirlies World: Bounce Houses
Established in 2011, Whirlie's World is Vermont's trusted source for bouncy castle rentals. They offer a wide variety of inflatables to bring joy to any event.
More coming soon!