state health dept guidelines

city of ashland temp vender permit

boyd co. health dept.


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welcome to the maker’s market

The Maker’s Market was created to encourage creativity and provide financial support to local makers, creators, growers, entertainers, and locally owned food trucks and tents.
To maintain the integrity of the market, vendors selling mass-produced items or products associated with multi-level marketing (MLM) companies are not permitted.

All Maker’s Market events take place at Broadway Square, located at 300 16th Street, Ashland, KY 41101.
Event hours are 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Vendor set-up begins two hours prior to the start of the event.

 Market Hours: Saturdays from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
(Vendor set-up begins 2 hours before the event)
📅 2026 Market Dates
• May 16
• May 30
• June 20
• July 11
• July 25
• August 8
• August 22
• September 12
• September 26
• October 10

                                                                                   Vendor Requirements
  • Must comply with all State Health Department guidelines
  • Must have a City of Ashland business license or temporary vendor permit
 • Food vendors must receive approval from the Boyd County Health Department
                                                                                         Vendor Fees
 • $10 set-up fee per market date (paid to Visit AKY via PayPal)
  • $10 temporary vendor license fee paid to the City of Ashland
 • Vendors may pay $80 for the full 2026 season (10 markets) at a discounted rate.

Visit Ashland welcomes vendors and organizations to participate in our events. However, to maintain a non partisan environment and promote a positive and welcoming atmosphere for all attendees, we do not allow political organizations, groups, or candidates to setup or distribute materials at Makers Markets. 




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