Become a Vendor - Mill City Farmers Market

2022 APPLICATIONS NOW Open

Due by January 13, 2022

Our once-per-year online application for the May to October season is open through January 13. We spend lots of staff and committee time each winter ensuring new and returning vendors meet our Sustainability Statement and other policies as well as 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.

More information about vending at Mill City Farmers Market is available in our 2022 Vendor Handbook.

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Funding Available for Market Vendors

Next Stage Grant applications are open through March 1, 2022. Mill City Farmers Market designed its grant program to support farmers and food makers who vend at farmers markets throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin.

Grants range from $1,000 to $7,000 to support local, regenerative farmers and other food producers who are improving sustainable farming and business practices or growing toward the “next stage” of their local food businesses. Past projects have included season extension, cold storage for produce and flowers, organic certification and experimenting with new tools and techniques.

Learn More & Apply

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.

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 2022 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.

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 open the applications to our current/returning vendors first.