Vendor Information and Application Process

A Market Built for Farmers, Makers & Producers

Our markets are built for farmers, growers, food producers, makers, and artisans who are serious about what they do and proud of what they bring to the table. We focus on authentic, high-quality products and businesses that value professionalism, consistency, and a positive customer experience.

We welcome both established businesses and newer vendors who are ready to grow. Whether you are just getting started or have been selling at markets for years, what matters most is your commitment to your product, your presentation, and engaging with customers in a respectful, community-focused way.

Our markets are carefully curated to create a strong experience for shoppers and meaningful opportunities for vendors. By maintaining clear standards and a balanced vendor mix, we work to ensure our markets remain places where small businesses can thrive, customers can shop with confidence, and the overall experience benefits everyone involved.

What Sets Our Markets Apart

• Purposefully Curated Vendor Mix
  Our markets are thoughtfully curated to maintain balance, variety, and quality...ensuring vendors are not oversaturated and shoppers enjoy a diverse, engaging experience.

• Professional Market Management
  We operate our markets with clear communication, consistency, and organization, so vendors know what to expect and can focus on running their businesses.

• Strong, Consistent Promotion
  Our markets are actively promoted through social media, email marketing, and local outreach to drive awareness, foot traffic, and repeat customers.

• Standards That Protect Vendors
  Clear standards and expectations help maintain a high-quality market environment, protecting both vendor investments and the customer experience.

• Built for Long-Term Success
  We focus on building markets where vendors can grow over time, develop loyal customers, and become part of a stable, reliable market community.

• Vendor Experience Matters
  From application to market day operations, we prioritize a smooth, respectful experience that supports vendors before, during, and after each market.

• Community-Focused by Design
  Our markets are designed to serve the communities they are part of, creating spaces where local businesses, families, and visitors can connect.

Proven, Award-Winning Markets

Our markets have been consistently recognized for their quality, professionalism, and community impact. We have been voted Best of Bay five consecutive years (2021–2025) and were ranked among the top farmers markets in the United States: #6 in 2025 and #14 in 2023.

These recognitions reflect our commitment to running well-organized, high-quality markets that support vendors, serve our communities, and deliver an exceptional experience for everyone involved.

How the Application Process Works

We aim to keep the application process clear, fair, and straightforward for everyone. Applications are reviewed with the goal of building a balanced, high-quality market that benefits vendors, shoppers, and the community.

1. Review Vendor Information
   Start by reviewing the vendor information, standards, and FAQs to ensure our markets are a good fit for your business.

2. Create an Account & Submit an Application
   Vendors begin by creating a vendor account and completing an application with accurate, up-to-date information about their business and products. This includes required documentation such as general liability insurance and applicable FDACS and health department permits or licenses. Market date selection is completed as part of the application process.

3. Application Review
   Applications are reviewed by market management based on product type, quality, market needs, and overall vendor mix. Submission of an application does not guarantee acceptance.
   Applications are reviewed individually, and approval timelines may vary depending on market needs and application volume.

4. Approval Confirmation
   Approved vendors will receive confirmation once their application has been reviewed, along with any additional information needed prior to participating in the market.

5. Participate & Grow
   Once approved, vendors can participate in our markets and focus on building relationships with customers and becoming part of the market community.

Explore Vendor Information

Vendor Benefits

Applicant FAQs

Below you’ll find additional information to help you understand our markets, expectations, and application process in more detail. We encourage all applicants to review these sections before applying.

Vendor Rules & Regulations

Market Standards

Understand the policies and guidelines that apply to all vendors to ensure safe, fair, and well-run markets.

Review the standards that help maintain a high-quality, professional, and positive experience for vendors and shoppers.

Find answers to common questions about applying, approval timelines, eligibility, and what to expect as a vendor.

Learn what our markets offer and how we support vendors through strong promotion, professional management, and long-term opportunities.

Ready to Apply?

We welcome applications from farmers, makers, and producers who believe our markets are a good fit for their business. All applications are reviewed thoughtfully and fairly, with care given to product quality, market needs, and maintaining a balanced vendor mix.

While we strive to support a wide range of local businesses, not all applications can be approved. Availability, product category, and overall market balance play an important role in the decision-making process. Our goal is to create strong, well-run markets that benefit vendors, shoppers, and the communities we serve.

Our goal is to create strong, well-run markets that support vendors, serve our communities, and deliver a great experience for everyone involved.