Winter Farmers Market Application
Winter Farmers Market Application & Membership Form
**WINTER APPLICATION IS LIVE FOR THE 2025/2026 SEASON**
TO BE A VENDOR: You must be located in The State of Vermont or within 30 miles of the boarders of the State of Vermont, as is defined as local by the State of Vermont.
You must be an active producer growing/raising/pickling/preparing/baking or creating your own products.
No wholesale buying to resell allowed. There is no profanity or adult content on products allowed.
You must read and abide by the Market rules and by-laws. By completing a Market application you are agreeing that you have read and understand the Market rules and by-laws, ensuring you will be in full compliance with State and Federal guidelines for your product. Please read and note any changes on an annual basis. Liability insurance may be required although the Vermont Farmers Market does not require proof of insurance. The liability is yours. The Vermont Farmers Market does not have insurance to cover vendors. ALL members and vendors will be held to the standards of the Market rules and by-laws. Failure to comply with all rules and by-laws could result in forfeiture of your space and fees.
Any vendor who wishes to apply for a space in the Vermont Farmer Market must register as a member and pay the annual dues which are $40 per calendar year.
MEMBERSHIP DOES NOT GUARANTEE YOU A SPACE!
As a vendor you must produce at least 80% of what you sell. You can acquire up to 20% of what you sell from another producer within the selling areas approved by the market listed above. If you sell another producers product, they must become a Member and fill out the Membership application and pay the annual dues, approval is needed by the review committee to do so.
Membership registration is ongoing throughout the membership year. A membership year runs from January 1st through December 31st of the same calendar year. Becoming a member gives you the opportunity to participate in The Vermont Farmers Markets and/or Special Shows that begin within that calendar year. Only 1 membership payment is needed to vend per year.
Return your application and fees by the deadline listed. Failure to do so could result in loss of space for returning vendors.
New Member or Vendor applicants: Send in your membership dues ($40) to become a member and be able to vend within that calendar year. Do not send in any Seasonal fees at the time of submission. There is a review committee that reviews your application details and can take up to 5 business days for approval decision. If we do not have space for you at the time of application, you can be placed on our daily vending list. Daily vendors are notified in advance when spaces become available on a weekly basis. If a Seasonal space becomes available, you may have the option to become a permanent Seasonal vendor.
Existing vendors have seniority as long as your application and fees are received by the deadline.
Returning Members or Vendor applicants: Send in your seasonal fee with your application in order to reserve your space.
All forms of payment are accepted at the Manager’s table during a Saturday’s markets. (Preferred)
Checks or Money orders payable to:
The Vermont Farmers Market
(Mailed in)
P.O. Box 1008
Rutland, VT 05701
Credit Cards may be used for payment, however this option is available only at the Market, there is a fee.
**PAYMENT TERMS: Payments are due IN FULL for existing vendors by the 1st Saturday of October. A late fee will be added to your fee after the 1st Saturday of October. If fees aren’t paid in full by the 3rd Saturday of October, you will NOT be allowed to vend until you have paid in full, including the $20 late fee.**
Payment for new vendors is required to be paid in full upon approval before being able to vend.
By joining our market you are giving consent for the advertising team to take pictures of your products to be used on the VFM Website, Ads and Social Media.
QUESTIONS:
Please email the Market Manager at wintermarketmanager@vtfarmersmarket.org