Sell at the market

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Interested in becoming a Vendor at the Market? To sell at the Market, here’s what you have to do:

1. Check that you make, bake, grow or provide the service yourself.

We are proud to create and offer a community-based, environmentally-minded venue  for local growers, food artisans  and crafters.  First priority is given to individuals who produce with a sustainable or organic focus.  We do not allow wholesale or the sale of manufactured or imported goods. All products must be sold by their producer.

2. Download and read the Market Rules and Regulations, cover to cover.

The rules and regulations outline the specific guidelines for individual Vendors and provide an overview of what the Market is all about. It is important that you are familiar with these guidelines and meet the requirements for vending before you submit your application.  Click here for the 2011-2012 Market Rules and Regulations and  Vendor application.

3. Submit your application.

Completed applications may be return via email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , dropped off to Xocodiva Artisan Chocolates - Rodolfo Gomez #118 or delivered to the Market Information Booth. As space becomes available the Vendor Selection Committee schedules interviews for selected applicants.  Due to the large volume of applications received ONLY SELECTED APPLICANTS ARE CONTACTED. APPLICATIONS ARE KEPT ON FILE FOR 6-MONTHS.

4. Be interviewed.

If you are selected you will be contacted to arrange for an interview.  Interviews are scheduled every 30 minutes so be sure to arrive 5 minutes before your specified time.  Bring samples of all the products you intend to sell as products not reviewed are not allowed for sale. 

5. Be approved.

If you have successfully completed the interview and the necessary paperwork, you are ready to join the vending community.

6. Join us on Market Day and sell your products yourself.

Once approved, the Market Coordinator will help you in understanding the Market Day procedures and assign your spot. You can only sell at your booth products that have been reviewed and approved, and you must sell it yourself, as outlined in the rules and regulations. 

Returning Vendors
Priority is given to returning Vendors from the prior year. If you were a Vendor in the 2010-2011 season and are returning this year you are still required to submit an application.  NOTE: If you are introducing new product(s) to your booth this year (or at any time during the year), the new product(s) must first be reviewed!