Vendor Applications
Thank you for your interest in being a vendor at Christmas in the Park.
Our vendor selection process is complete for the 2024 season.
Our vendors are an important part of our guest experience.
Christmas in the Park is a San Jose institution. We are a nonprofit, with 90% of our budget coming from donors, sponsors, and vendors. Our social media program and website will highlight our vendors. More collaborations with the community will drive more traffic to our Park. Our vendors (food and novelty) represent the best of our San Jose culture. Together, we are partners in helping more than 750,000 guests create lifelong memories.
All our vendors must follow the permitting process set by the city of San Jose and Santa Clara County. Requirements include:
- Proof of Insurance
- Non-food vendors must provide seller’s permit.
- Special event certification.
- Department of Environmental Health TFF (Temporary Food Facility) sheet must be filled out completely (food vendors only)
- Cashier Check or Money Order for TFF fees.
Hours of Operation
Our Park is open 30 days this year, and our vendors need to be open every day. Starting Nov. 29, and concluding Jan 1, vendors will be open for business at the minimum:
- Monday through Thursday from 4:00pm to 10:00pm (Park open noon to 10pm)
- Friday from 4:00pm to 11:00pm (Park open noon to midnight)
- Saturday from 11am to 11:00pm (Park open from 11am to midnight)
- Sunday between 11am to 10:00pm (Park open from 11am to midnight)
- December 20-25 vendors must be open from 12 Noon until 11:00pm
Requirements
- Once application is accepted, a $1000 security deposit is required when contract is returned, signed
- Vendor shall supply a certificate of insurance naming CITP as additional insured under such insurance policies.
- Vendor will comply with State, County and City Health and Fire requirements.
- Vendor must have a business license and sellers permit in the state of California that remains valid through at least January 1, 2024. If no sellers permit is required, a form 410D (provided by the State Board of Equalization) must be provided.
- Vendor must keep area clean and keep all materials in a controlled fashion.
- Vendor may not sell items not approved by CITP.
- Vendor will not use a personal heater in Vendor’s booth.
- Vendor is responsible for all Santa Clara County Department of Health fees related to Vendor’s booth (as applicable).
- Vendor may not use the Christmas in the Park logo without prior authorization in writing from CITP’s Managing Director.
Christmas in the Park 2025 is now accepting vendor applications for the upcoming season. Please be aware that there are a limited number of vendor spaces available, and submitting the application does not guarantee a spot. All vendors are required to keep their booths open for the entire 36-day event, running from November through January, during the event’s operating hours.
How to Apply:
Complete the application form to be considered for a vendor spot. If selected, we will reach out directly to confirm your participation.
Vendor Fees & Space Options:
Fees for a 10×10 selling space start at $6,000 for the season. Prime location fees are higher. Fees include electricity, tenting, one parking space, and access to dedicated vendor restrooms.
Important Note:
All vendors are required to keep their booths open for the full length of the event, from November through January, during the event’s operating hours. Security deposits will be forfeited for early closures.
For any further questions, you can contact us at info@christmasinthepark.com.