2026 Mercado Vendor Application Opening Soon!
Apply Feb. 1–Mar. 1, 2026
At Mercado on Fifth, we love helping minority entrepreneurs grow. Since space is limited, we use a simple application process to choose vendors who fit the vibe and needs of the market.
If you’re selected, you’ll get a spot every Friday during the summer on 5th Ave, where you can sell your food or products surrounded by music, good energy, and the community.
Vendors also get support with marketing and promotion, plus a press release to announce you’re part of Mercado. We also include a professional photo and video shoot to help you promote your brand. There’s no vendor fee for our Día de los Muertos Market, and you’ll have the chance to sell during our winter Lotería season at indoor rates.
We also reach out to our Mercado vendors first for future events and special opportunities.
If you have questions, message us at frances@mercadoonfifth.org.
Retail and Craft Vendor Requirements & pricing:
An Illinois Tax ID number
Proof of Insurance
Retail - 10'x10' space; $20/night or $375/season
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Food Vendor Requirements & pricing:
An Illinois Tax ID number
IL ServSafe Manager Certification (or a food handlers’ certification for some exceptions)
A City of Moline mobile food license
Proof of Insurance
Food Stand - 12'x10' space with Electricity; $55/day or $975/season
Food Truck and Trailer Vendors - 20'x10' space with Electricity: $85/day or $1,650/season
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If you’ve been approved as a vendor at Mercado on Fifth, please provide payment once invoiced. You may pay online at the link on your invoice, send a cashier’s check, certified check or money order payable to:
Mercado on Fifth, 2212 37th St, Moline, IL 61265