Featured Vendor
José Luis Palomera and Alejandra Farjas Briceño stand at the market is one of the largest selling seasonal fruits and vegetables. Read more about José Luis Palomera and Alejandra Farjas Briceño.
Questions while at the Market? Visit the Market Info Tent!
Market Staff and Volunteers take care of the Market Information Booth – a great place to donate to the Market, pick up flyers and information on up-coming community events, offer feedback, receive a friendly hello, or leave your application for the Market. While you are there you might want to purchase a raffle ticket for a chance to win the weekly Market basket filled with all kinds of goodies donated by the Vendors. Proceeds from the raffle go towards the building of Vallarta’s first community garden.
Non-Profit and Educational Vendors
MARKET APPLICATIONS ARE BEING UPDATED ALONG WITH RULES FOR MARKET VENDORS. CHECK BACK IN OCTOBER FOR REVISED DOCUMENTS.
In addition to creating a dynamic market place the Old Town Farmers Market-Tianguis Cultural is proud to provide opportunities for local Non Profits which in some way contribute to the environmental, social or cultural health of the community. Each week the Market allocates a total of 4 reduced rate spaces for organizations to sell event tickets, solicit memberships, accept donations and promote the good works of their organizations
How to book your Non Profit organization:
1. Download and read the Market Rules and Regulations, cover to cover.
The rules and regulations outline the specific guidelines for Non Profits and provides 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.
MARKET APPLICATIONS ARE BEING UPDATED ALONG WITH RULES FOR MARKET VENDORS. CHECK BACK IN OCTOBER FOR REVISED DOCUMENTS.
3. Submit your application.
Completed applications can be dropped off at Xocodiva Artisan Chocolates #168 Basillio Badillio or the Market Information Booth on Saturdays between 10 am and 2 pm. Non Profit groups are approved in accordance with the guidelines outlined in our Rules and Regulations, including any products that the organization would like to sell or give away at their booth.
4. Be interviewed.
If all required documents have been submitted you will be contacted to arrange an interview. Interviews are scheduled every 30 minutes so be sure to arrive 5 minutes before your specified time and bring samples of all the products you intend to sell. Products not reviewed will not be allowed to be given away or sold.
5. Be approved
If you have successfully completed the interview and the necessary paperwork, you are ready to join the vending community.
6. Wait for confirmation from the Market Coordinator, prepare your materials, and join the Vendors!
Once approved, the Market Coordinator will contact you to confirm the date(s) that your organization has requested. The Market sets aside a certain number of spaces every week for non profit organizations and these limited spaces are offered at a reduced fee of $100 pesos per Saturday, payable on the booked day. Each Non Profit is responsible for bringing and setting up their own tables and chairs as set out in the guidelines. Shade cover is provided.