Become a Vendor - Mill City Farmers Market

2024 outdoor APPLICATIONS open in december

Our once-per-year application period for the May to October season closed on January 15th. We spend lots of staff and committee time each winter reviewing applications, ensuring new and returning vendors meet our Sustainability Statement and other policies, and coordinating vendor schedules and site needs to create a well-rounded vendor assortment. To respect the work that goes into this process, we do not accept applications outside our annual application period.

Our online applications will re-open for the 2024 season from mid-December to mid-January. More information about vending at Mill City Farmers Market is available in our 2023 Vendor Handbook. If you are interested in applying for a future market season, you’re welcome to email a completed Pre-Application and Prepared and Value Added Food Sourcing Form to info@millcityfarmersmarket.org so we can learn more about your business. Please note this is not the official application and you will still need to apply during our open application period listed above. You can also stay up-to-date on applications and other market news by signing up for our weekly e-newsletter.

To learn about other farmers markets in Minneapolis that may be seeking new vendors, you can visit the Farmers Markets of MPLS collaborative website. For grower support and links to seeds, tools, supplies and other resources, visit The Good Acre website.

Winter MarketS

We are not currently accepting new vendors for our winter markets. These markets have capacity for about half the vendors as our outdoor market. For this reason, we first open the applications to our returning vendors, and are currently at capacity.

Application FAQ’s

How much does it cost to vend at Mill City Farmers Market?

Booth prices vary by booth size, vendor type and other booth requirements (eg. electricity, parking, etc.) Please read our 2023 Vendor Handbook for the most accurate price descriptions.

Is there room for my business to vend at your market this Saturday?

The Mill City Farmers Markets opens its applications for the outdoor markets from mid-December to mid-January. We do not accept vendors outside of this time frame, but we would love to learn more about your business if you email a completed Pre-Application to info@millcityfarmersmarket.org.

Insurance

Q: MCFM is the only market or similar event I am applying to for the year. Buying an insurance policy would solely be for MCFM, and if I was not selected I would just have to cancel the policy. Can I delay providing proof of insurance until the vendor selections are made?

A: Yes, you may delay providing proof of insurance until you are admitted into the market.

Tabling

Q: I would like to table at MCFM for one Saturday representing a non-profit community group/small business. Where can I find more information?

A: MCFM typically has space for 1-2 “Community Booths” at each market to promote the work of other non-profits and community organizations. Click here to learn more about Community Booths. Businesses may also be interested in supporting the market further by becoming a sponsor of the market.