The Town of Barnstable is currently accepting applications for food vendors and culinary entrepreneurs interested in participating in a new pilot program, The Snack Shack at the Harbor Overlook, opening late June through October, 2022. Vendor applications are currently being accepted on a rolling basis until all spots are filled. This program provides a low-cost, low-risk, well-equipped, pop-up location and small business support to local entrepreneurs who are looking for a taste of running a shop without the initial start-up costs.

The Town of Barnstable also has a limited amount of grant funding available for new food entrepreneurs who have been in business for three years or less. Grants of up to $800 may be awarded to help vendors purchase equipment, promote their business at the Snack Shack, or other uses that will enhance their experience while participating in the Snack Shack program.

The Snack Shack at the Harbor Overlook offers affordable selling space and prime visibility for local food-based businesses looking to expand their culinary presence in downtown Hyannis with a low cost, low risk opportunity and short-term rental dates. In addition to enlivening the economic climate in downtown Hyannis, The Snack Shack at the Harbor Overlook provides opportunities for entrepreneurs to gain and improve business, marketing and selling skills, connect with other creatives, and expand exposure for their distinctive culinary delights with thousands of residents and visitors from around the region and the world who stroll through downtown Hyannis and the Harborfront.