All 2025 Bodega dates below are scheduled from 5PM - 9PM (CST). Dates may be subject to change.

April 24th, May 29th, June 26th, August 7th, September 5th, September 26th, October 23rd

The Bodega takes place on the pitch, inside the Historic stone walls of Downtown Madison’s premier outdoor venue, Breese Stevens Field.

Event Address: 917 E Mifflin St, Madison, WI 53703

Click HERE to view our online application form.

Vendors will be allowed to access the field beginning 3 hours before the scheduled event start time to set-up. All booths must be set-up and ready for service 30 minutes prior to the event start time.

Each vendor is required to be set-up for the full duration of each attended Bodega. Booth tear down will begin no sooner than the conclusion of the event.

Appropriate measures to prevent turf damage must be in place for every event. This includes no staking or penetration of the turf surface.

Breese Stevens Field management will request No Parking permits on the event days, placed around the perimeter of the facility, to use as vendor parking.

Additional Parking and Related Information Is Available HERE

10'x10' vendor space provided by Breese Stevens Field, unless otherwise specified or agreed upon.*

*Appropriate measures to prevent turf damage must be in place for every Bodega. This includes no staking or penetration of the turf surface.

All (6/7) Bodegas: $252

Five (5) Bodegas: $240

Four (4) Bodegas: $204

Three (3) Bodegas: $162

Two (2) Bodegas: $114

One (1) Bodega: $60

All (6/7) Bodegas: $635

Five (5) Bodegas: $570

Four (4) Bodegas: $525

Three (3) Bodegas: $420

Two (2) Bodegas: $315

One (1) Bodega: $165

Chair(s):  $3/chair per Bodega

Table(s):  $10/table per Bodega

Tent(s):  $25/tent per Bodega

Electricity:  $25/outlet per Bodega.

*Power is limited and each vendor can initially request up to one (1) outlet. We recommend any restaurants or vendors using a significant amount of power to provide their own generator.

*All rentals are subject to and additional 5.5% sales tax

*All equipment rentals include set-up and take down.

*Refunds will not be issued to approved vendors who do not attend any Bodega(s).

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All users must provide proof of A- or better rated insurance carrier with $1M occurrence/$2M aggregated general liability limits, state statutory work comp limits and name Big Top Events LLC and Big Top Events Concerts LLC (917 E Mifflin St, Madison, WI 53703) as the certificate holder and additionally insured. Breese Stevens Field can provide an insurance referral, to facilitate the purchase of event-specific coverage. Discuss your needs with the event manager, if applicable.

ACT Enrollment Link for Arts/Crafts Vendors - $5 Discount Code: bigtop5 (for $49 ACT Policy)

ACT Go Policy Coverage Details

FLIP Enrollment Link for Food Carts and Non-Prepackaged Food Vendors - $10 Discount Code: bigtop10 (for annual ACT & FLIP Policies)

FLIP Coverage Details

All vendors are required to provide proof of a current WI Seller’s Permit or verify their exemption from this requirement under state law. To read more about your needs please visit https://www.revenue.wi.gov/Pages/FAQS/Occasional-Sale-Exemption-QA.aspx

IF YOU PLAN TO SELL ANY CONSUMABLES, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES, COMPLETE THE APPLICABLE FORMS, AND SUBMIT TO PUBLIC HEALTH MADISON & DANE COUNTY: 

Application for Transient Food Permit

Transient Food Stands: Key Points

Guidelines for Food Sampling Activities

Licensing Exemption for Home Bakers

Contact a Public Health Sanitarian at (608) 242-6515 or LEadmin@publichealthmdc.com prior to the event to discuss your food stand set up.

NOTE: Vendors are not permitted to sell brats, beverages (alcoholic or non-alcoholic, water included), or ice cream products at Breese Stevens Field due to contractual partnership obligations. If you are unsure if any of your products falls into these categories please get it cleared with Stephen Cobb, Assistant General Manager - stephen@bigtopse.com 

Full payment must be received prior to the vendor's first scheduled event appearance. In the event that the vendor does not fulfill this contract, including lack of participation in the event, any related fees will be retained by Breese Stevens Field.

Payment will be collected, in advance, by check, bank transfer, or credit card via a provided payment link. Credit card payments are subject to an additional 3% surcharge. 

All vendors with be featured in a series of Vendor Spotlights featured on Breese Stevens Field and the Bodega social networks. We ask that each vendor supply images and a promotional wirte-up to be featured in these spotlights, in an effort to alert attendees to the magical makings of our vendors throughout the season.