SPONSORS AND SUPPORTERS You can support local farmers and independent businesses by becoming a Sponsor or Supporter of the Little Italy Mercato. Sponsors gain valuable recognition at a weekly year-round event that generates some 150,000 visitors annually, and in related print and web advertising and merchandising. Email mercato@littleitalysd.com or call 619.233.3769 for more information on how you can support the Mercato. VENDORS The Little Italy Mercato still has space available for farmers and food purveyors in select categories, and chefs. For consideration, please email mercato@littleitalysd.com with specific products you wish to offer, or call 619.233.3769 Booths for non-food vendors are limited to a maximum of 25% of market spaces and currently full. Vendors with approved products may be added to the waiting list for future availability. For consideration, please email mercato@littleitalysd.com with specific products you wish to offer, or call 619.233.3769 Please be aware that we receive many, many requests for space and the Mercato Manager selects products based on the current balance in the market, with priority given to locally produced food and food products. CHEFS Chefs wishing to establish a booth to sell food on a weekly or rotating basis, and/or to participate in Chef's Demos, please submit sample menus to mercato@littleitalysd.com or call 619.233.3769 for more information. PERFORMERS Musicians or buskers wishing to perform at the Mercato for donations and a space to sell CDs may contact mercato@littleitalysd.com or call 619.233.3769 for more information. FOR ALL OTHER INQUIRES AND INFORMATION: To contact the Little Italy Mercato Manager: Catt Fields-White mercato@littleitalysd.com 619-233-3769 Product evaluations at 680 W. Beech Street, Suite 1 by appointment only. To contact the Little Italy Association: Christopher Gomez, District Manager chris@littleitalysd.com 619-233-3898