Grow with Us
Looking to take the next step in your creative or food journey? From starting a market booth to joining our incubator kitchen, Eastern Market offers the resources, support, and visibility to help you grow your business and your impact.
2026 Eastern Market New Vendor Application
We hold a high standard for our vendors towards the mission of building a healthier, wealthier, and happier Detroit. Please understand that market vendor spaces are subject to availability. If you have any further questions, please email marketmanager@easternmarket.org.
THE 2026 open application process will launch in february 2026
Become a Street Performer
We welcome street performers of all kinds to create a joyous spirit throughout our market. Performers have their opportunity to showcase their talents for thousands of visitors of all ages, ethnicities, and localities.
What is a Street Performer?
- A musician, who plays an instrument.
- An artist, who draws a sketch.
- A performer who sings.
- A performer who conducts an act of magic, acrobatic skill, or comedy.
Rules for Street Performers
- Street performers must be at least 12 years old. Minors must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
- Performance timeslots are one (1) hour long, beginning on the hour from 8 AM – 3 PM each Saturday.
- Performers with amplification are allowed in Space A only.
- Performers may reserve a maximum of two (2) timeslots per Saturday. Each timeslot must be for a different location.
- Performers are not allowed in or under any shed or building, or to interfere with vendors or customers.
- Performers must comply with all direction from market management. Failure to do so will result in termination of your timeslot card and removal from the market.
- A performance group should not exceed three people unless you get written permission from Eastern Market Partnership (EMP). For permission, contact admin@easternmarket.org. All street performers must submit an online application.
Applying to be a Street Performer
- Complete an application form at the following link, Busker Application.
- Street performers will need to go to the Information Desk inside of Shed 5 to receive a timeslot card on the day of performance on a first-come, first-served basis for our Saturday market.
- Buskers are allowed two one-hour timeslots per Saturday. Each timeslot must be for different locations. Let staff know what location and timeslot you want, and a card will be given to you. Timeslot cards must be visible at all times.
Food Business Resources
Ready to take the next step in your food business journey? Eastern Market is proud to support food entrepreneurs and businesses, at all stages, throughout the Metro Detroit area and beyond. One of the many ways we provide a supportive and interactive environment is through connecting food entrepreneurs to the vast resources to not only start their food business, but to help them thrive. Whether an aspiring food artisan or a budding restaurateur, below we’ve put together a wealth of resources to help food entrepreneurs and businesses.
Shed 5 Incubator Kitchen
The Eastern Market’s Shed 5 Incubator Kitchen serves as a hub for food entrepreneurs looking to start or grow their food businesses. Featuring state-of-the-art kitchen facilities, business resources, and community support, the incubator kitchen provides a platform for aspiring food artisans to develop their products and concepts. The Incubator Kitchen supports a diverse group of entrepreneurs doing what they love and contributing to Detroit’s growing good food system.
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Rent the Market!
Host your next event at Detroit’s most iconic public market. From community festivals and pop-ups to private celebrations and brand activations, Eastern Market offers flexible, open-air and climate controlled spaces full of energy and history. Learn more about our spaces and how to make one yours.