Why Join the Main Street Merchants?
Members gain access to promotions, event participation, Main Street Money, and opportunities that help drive customers downtown.
Join the Team That Promotes Downtown Medford!
The Main Street Merchants of Historic Medford Village is a volunteer-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit made up of local business owners working together to strengthen and promote our downtown community.
For just $125 per year, membership gives your business access to marketing opportunities, community events, networking, and programs designed to bring customers to Main Street.
🎁 Main Street Money
Accept Medford's community gift card program.
Main Street Money is sold year-round and at community events in $10 increments. Participating businesses receive:
- New customers discovering your business
- 100% reimbursement on redeemed certificates (no cost to you at all!)
- Inclusion in one of Medford's most popular local gift programs
🎉 Participate in Signature Events
Members receive access to participate in many of Medford's most popular downtown events, including:
- Dickens Festival - our premier event! (Free booth & map listing!)
- Merry Main Street
- First Fridays
- Ghost Walk
- Harvest Fest
- Play Music on the Porch Fest
- Get Lucky Chocolate Hunt (tbd)
- And more throughout the year
Many of these events attract thousands of visitors to Main Street & only members are featured.
📣 Promotion & Marketing
Your membership helps put your business in front of residents and visitors through:
- Social media promotion (reposts & story shares)
- Event marketing, add Main Street Merchants as a cohost to your events.
- Website directory listing
- Community newsletters for event promos
- Cross-promotion with other businesses
We actively encourage visitors to shop, dine, and explore downtown member businesses.
🤝 Connect With Other Business Owners
Membership provides opportunities to collaborate with fellow business owners, share ideas, solve challenges, and work together on initiatives that benefit the entire downtown district.
A rising tide lifts all boats!
🎄 Dickens Festival Benefits
One of the largest benefits of membership is participation in Medford's Dickens Festival.
Members may:
- Be listed on the maps that are handed out (over 10,000 maps!)
- Be listed on the itinerary signage all over Main Street
- Utilize their storefronts during Dickens
- Participate in festival activities
- Receive priority information and opportunities
- Be promoted as part of the event experience
With attendance approaching 30,000 visitors annually, Dickens remains one of the most impactful events of the year! Your membership to Main Street Merchants helps create the Dickens Festival!
🌐 Business Directory Listing
Every member receives a listing on MainStreetMedford.com, helping residents and visitors discover local businesses year-round.
Ready to Join?
Join hundreds of fellow business owners who are working together to keep Historic Medford vibrant, welcoming, and thriving.
Annual Membership: $125
Membership Drive for 2026 is over. Membership reopens in September & October each year. Members who open a new biz March-Sept automatically receive a free membership, please reach out to us to fill out your membership form. Keep up with chats and shared info on our private facebook page. (join as you, not your business page!)
