Your goods must be MADE/PRODUCED by you. Resale violates the licensing of the Farmers Market. WE DO NOT ALLOW THE SALE OF LIVE ANIMALS. As of February 2023, WE DO NOT ALLOW SERVICE-BASED BUSINESSES.

Approval can take anywhere from 2 days to 2 weeks, depending on the number of applicants at the time. Please plan accordingly and apply at least 2 weeks before you plan to attend the market. Since every vendor is now vetted and researched prior to approval, each application requires staff time; as such, there is a once a year, non-refundable application fee of $30.

No. Approval is based on several things, including:

• Do you meet the handmade criteria?
• Is the quality there? and
• Is it similar to products we already have?

We do investigate and take into account stylistic differences, because there is a lot of variation within mediums. If we do have multiple artists within a single category, applicants may be wait-listed, or given limited approval. If a current vendor with alike products drops out of the market, moves in the middle of the season, or doesn’t attend a market in over 6 weeks we will reach out to you to move off the waitlist if you are waitlisted.  Regardless of denial or limited approval, the application fee is non-refundable. 

Any product that we feel promotes messages of bigotry, hate, extreme violence, or is politically motivated, divisive, or generally inappropriate (including untasteful and/or pornographic materials) will not be allowed at the market. 

Because we strive to provide a fresh and diverse Market experience our shoppers, you are only allowed to sell the products that were approved when you applied. Any NEW PRODUCTS you wish to sell must be approved by the Market Team prior to sale. So, if you applied to sell shirts, hats, and stickers, you do not need to have new shirt designs approved. However, if you decide to branch out and start selling keychains, you will need to have them approved by a member of Market staff. Any vendor caught selling unapproved items will be asked to remove them. If this becomes an ongoing or recurring problem, you will be dismissed from the Market.

Thanks to HB 181, The Home Consumption Act, we do not require that you have a Cottage Kitchen Permit for the Downtown Farmers Market. There are, however, labeling stipulations that go along with this law. If you are accepted as a vendor, we will forward that info to you. THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO THE SALE OF MEAT PRODUCTS. If you are planning to sell meat products, you will need to contact the health department for appropriate certification. The Downtown Farmers Market does ask that you have a simple Food Handler’s Permit displayed at your booth.

We do not require full season participation. Once accepted to the DTFM, you will be sent a Signup Genius link to our calendar, and you can pick and choose your participation level.

You must be signed up for the Market by the Wednesday at midnight prior to the Market to give our team adequate time to put together promotional slides, invoicing, and mapping. Late signup requests will not be allowed/entertained. If you don’t sign up for the market for over 6 consecutive weeks without previously notifying the market staff of extenuating circumstances, we will promote a waitlisted vendor to your space.

You are required to have a 10×10 pop up and tent weights. The DTFM does not care about brand or color.

Power is limited IF YOU REQUIRE MORE THAN ONE PLUG you are responsible for buying your own generator which must be SILENT. If you are found using more than one plug it will be immediately unplugged and the market will not be held liable for loss of sales due to your bad planning. You will also be charged a multiple plug fee of $15. Taping of cords will not be acceptable. If your cord must span any length of sidewalk you will need to purchase a plastic cord cover. There will be a $15 fine for improper coverage of cords.

Event maps are sent out via email the Friday before the event. There are no permanent spots, and your booth may be moved at the Market coordinators’ discretion. 

NO VENDOR WILL BE ALLOWED TO SET UP AFTER 7:45 AM (SUMMER) OR 9:45 AM (WINTER). You must be completely set up and open for business by 8 am (SUMMER) or 10 am (WINTER). Any business that is not completely set up by the opening time will be charged a $25 late fee. If you cancel within 24 hours of the Market, you will not be refunded your booth fee. 

IF YOU NO CALL/NO SHOW TO A MARKET YOU WILL BE CHARGED AN ADDITIONAL $35 FEE.

Only farmers are allowed to leave early and ONLY when they completely sell out. If you completely sell out, you are allowed to close your booth and return for breakdown. ABSOLUTELY NO EARLY BREAKDOWNS WILL BE PERMITTED FOR BAKERS OR ARTISANS.

No.

We do not allow vendors to play their own music. We pay to have live performers at the Market, and it is extremely disrespectful to force them to compete with your music. Additionally, we select musicians whose music we feel enhances the overall Market experience. Competing music makes it hard to communicate with customers and is often disruptive. 

The DTFM is a rain or shine market, so we will be there barring a natural disaster.

Market Management reserves the right to remove, excuse, or discontinue participation in the event to any vendor who disrespects the staff, volunteers, or the integrity of the event. THIS EXTENDS TO SOCIAL MEDIA. Any vendor who is posting negative comments about the event and staff will be excused. This also applies to any vendor whose behavior or comments are perceived as racist, offensive, or insulting. The Market is an inclusive community event, and such actions will not be tolerated by The Downtown Farmers Market. Any such behavior will result in immediate dismissal from the Market and terminate further participation.