Become a Vendor - Mill City Farmers Market

2024 vendor APPLICATIONS CLOSED

Our once-per-year application period for the May through October outdoor 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, Local Sourcing Standard and other policies, and coordinating vendor schedules and site needs to create a well-rounded vendor assortment. We do not accept applications outside our annual application period. More information about being a vendor at MCFM is available in our Vendor Handbook.

Our 2025 outdoor season applications will be open from mid-December until mid-January. Check back here for updated information!

If you’d like to get in touch before then, feel free to send us a New Vendor Interest Form (as well as a Prepared and Value Added Food Sourcing Form, if applicable) to info@millcityfarmersmarket.org so we can learn more about your business. Please note that you will still have to submit an official application during the next open application period.

You can stay up-to-date on vendor applications, farmer grants and other market news by signing up for our newsletter or by checking back here for updates!

To learn about other farmers markets in Minneapolis that may be seeking new vendors, 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 Market vendors

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 current 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 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 Market opens its applications for the outdoor market season from mid-December to mid-January each year. 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 New Vendor Interest Form (and a Prepared and Value Added Food Sourcing if applicable) 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 outdoor 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.