Tryon Street Vendors
Within the Central Business District of Uptown Charlotte, in partnership with Charlotte Center City Partners (CCCP), you will find a number of vendors selling anything from food to flowers, to balloons; this is known as our Tryon Street Vendor Program.
Process & Cost
If you are interested in becoming part of this program, there is a non-refundable $35.00 application fee due to Charlotte Center City Partners. If accepted into the program, the annual permit fee is $175.00.
Charlotte Center City Partners is looking to expand on the number of vendor locations along Tryon Street.
For startup information, please contact Logan Coon with Charlotte Center City Partners at LCoon@charlottecentercity.org.
Requirements
Items that will need to be included with their application are:
- Photo of cart/vending unit
- Health Department Permit/Inspection report
- Certificate of Insurance showing proof of general liability, and naming City of Charlotte as additional insured and as the Certificate Holder
- Copy of the menu
- For a first -time applicant, a non-refundable application fee of $35.00 is required
- Annual Fee of $175.00
Tryon Street Vendor Links
Public Realm Program (CCCP)
Contact Us
To begin the process, contact Logan Acheson.
NoDa Street Market Pilot Program
Within the Congested Business District of NoDa, you will find a number of vendors selling anything from food to flowers to balloons as part of our NoDa Street Market pilot program.
Pilot Overview
The mission of the NoDa Market is to support local artisans, makers and small businesses, fostering a vibrant community-oriented experience. The pilot program is authorized for a period of six months. City staff will evaluate the program and provide Charlotte City Council with options for continuing, revising or eliminating the program in January 2026.
This market is rooted in the spirit of local, handmade and community-driven. Whether you are a longtime maker or just getting started, we are glad you're here!
Four sites have been identified as permit-based, designated street vending sites in the NoDa Congested Business District with more to be identified.
Market Hours of Operation
- Monday through Friday: 3-9 p.m.
- Saturday and Sunday: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Setup time (no earlier than 30 minutes prior to market opening)
- Breakdown time (no later than 30 minutes prior to market closing)
Allowable Merchandise
- Handmade or significantly transformed items.
- Original artwork.
- Nursery products and plants:
- Garden items are acceptable if locally grown or uniquely presented.
- Handcrafted jewelry.
- Clothing that is handmade or creatively altered by the vendor:
- No mass-produced, wholesale or third-party printed items.
- Handcrafted ceramics or pottery.
- Home decor (handmade candles, macrame, woven items, etc.)
- Paper goods (stationery, cards, hand-bound journals, etc.)
- Recycled or upcycled materials made into new products.
- Woodwork and furniture (handmade or repurposed.)
- Bath and body products (handcrafted soaps, scrubs, etc.)
Prohibited Merchandise
- Food, including but not limited to:
- Prepared or packaged food.
- Baked goods.
- Fruits and vegetables.
- Cottage foods (e.g., honey, jamps, pickles, sauces).
- Beverages of any kind.
- THC, Delta-8, Delta-9, CBD products, or any items containing cannabis-derived compounds, regardless of legal status.
- Drug-related or paraphernalia items.
- Products from direct sales companies or brands not created by the vendor.
- Resales.
- Mass-produced, factory-made or imported goods.
- Items purchased wholesale from online marketplaces.
- Digitally designed products not printed or assembled by the vendor.
- Political merchandise or messaging not directly tied to the vendor's original artwork.
- Offensive, plagiarized or culturally inappropriate designs.
Cost
If you are interested in becoming a licensed vendor, please submit an application. There is a $90 application fee.
Application Requirements
Applications for the pilot will open on July 31, 2025.
Applicants will be required to sign an acknowledgement and agreement to adhere to the rules and regulations of the market.
Space in the NoDa Street Market is limited, The city cannot guarantee that space will be available seven days per week for vendors. Spaces may be shared based on schedule and other criteria at the discretion of the City of Charlotte during the pilot program.
Contact Us
For questions regarding this process, please contact NoDaStreetMarket@charlottenc.gov.