# Night markets, run like clockwork.

Night markets mix food vendors, retail and entertainment in a few busy hours, often with timed or paid entry. bzar takes vendor applications with the documents food vendors need, sells entry tickets, scans them at the gate, and shows your vendor lineup on the event page.

_Updated 2026-10-10._

## Busy hours, lots of food.

- Food vendors need health permits and insurance on file before load-in.
- Entry lines move faster with QR tickets.
- Attendees want to see the food lineup before they come.
- Shoppers can preorder so the best stalls don't sell out in the first hour.

## One dashboard for the whole night.

- Online vendor applications with your own questions.
- A booth map, with vendors picking their spot or you placing them.
- Booth fees paid by card and refunded automatically if you reject.
- Free or paid tickets with QR check-in at the door.
- Automatic emails before and after the event.

## Questions

**Can I sell timed entry?**

Yes. Create a ticket type per entry window, each with its own quantity.

**Do food vendors need extra permits?**

Usually a health permit and a vending license from your city or county. Collect them with the application so you're not chasing them on the day.

## Related

- [How to start a night market](https://bzar.app/guides/how-to-start-a-night-market)
- [Ticketing](https://bzar.app/features/ticketing)