Mountain View Makers Market
Hosted by City of Mountain View Economic Development Division · Running since 2026
Fri, Nov 20
until 8 pm
Castro Street pedestrian mall, 300 block · Mountain View, CA
Bay Area
Applications closed
Vendor booths
No deadline published
Applications
About this event
A city-run pilot series of four Friday afternoon-and-evening markets on the 300 block of Castro Street, the pedestrian mall in downtown Mountain View. The City's Economic Development Division runs it to give local artists and small sellers a no-cost place to sell and to bring foot traffic to the surrounding shops and restaurants. Booths are free, vendors bring their own tent, table and chairs, and Mountain View-based makers get priority, with makers from the wider Bay Area welcome.
When & where
Castro Street pedestrian mall, 300 block
300 block of Castro Street, Mountain View, CA (opens a map in a new tab)Nov 20 and Dec 18 · until 8 pm · Fridays, ending 8 pm. The city's FAQ gives 2-8 pm with vendor load-in done by 1:45 pm; a later listing says 3-8 pm, so confirm the start time with the city.
Who comes
- Locals
Downtown Mountain View shoppers and diners on Castro Street. The city says it will judge the pilot by community turnout, vendor feedback and whether nearby businesses see more foot traffic or sales.
What they want on the stalls
- Jewelry
- Ceramics
- Home textiles
- Apparel
- Stationery
- Art & prints
- Soap & bath
- Plants
What you would be walking into
Outdoors — the organizer's own figures.
How to take part
- Vendors
- Vendor applications are closed for this cycle. The listing stays up for the next one.
- From the organizer
- Applications for the 2026 pilot were taken on a rolling basis through late June (June 24 per the city's FAQ; one city document lists June 26), with vendors confirmed in July. Completed application packets went to the Economic Development Division. The city page says makers can sign up for updates if new events are planned. Mountain View-based vendors get priority.
What the organizer asks for
- Seller's permit
- Business license
- Canopy or tent
- Table
- Chairs
A Mountain View business license and a seller's permit; city economic development staff can help applicants through this. Vendors bring their own tent, table, chairs and booth materials. The city says vendors need not carry their own liability insurance but must sign a liability waiver. Vendor parking in Lots 3 and 6; no cars on the pedestrian mall.