NOW ACCEPTING 2022 APPLICATIONS!
Thank you for your interest in the 2022 Callingwood Farmers’ Market. At this time, we are accepting applications for the following:
- Full-time and part-time vendors for the Sunday and Wednesday Markets
- Concession vendors for the Sunday Market
- Buskers for the Sunday and Wednesday Markets
- Vendors for the Summer Night Market and the Fall Night Market
Please note that all vendors must meet some basic requirements before being accepted into the market. These include:
- All vendors must carry liability insurance
- All food vendors must have proper food safety certification
- All concession vendors must meet requirements to operate a mobile food vending unit
- All alcohol vendors must have a liquor license and Pro-Serve certification
- Where applicable, vendors must have their own table(s), chair(s), tent(s) and tent weights (minimum of 25 lbs. per leg)
*Here is a complete outline of the Callingwood Farmers’ Market Regulations.
WHAT TYPE OF VENDOR ARE YOU?
Full-Time Vendor – Full-time vendors apply for all Sundays of the market season. By committing to all of these dates, they are assigned the same stall. APPLY HERE
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Part-Time Vendor – Part-time vendors can choose which Sundays they want to be in the market. Part-time vendors are not guaranteed to receive the same placement each weekend and not guaranteed to be accepted for all of their requested dates. APPLY HERE
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Concession Vendor – Concession vendors are permitted to sell single-serving, ready-to-consume food and drink items. The menus of each concession vendor must be reviewed in order to ensure there is product variety. APPLY HERE
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Busker – Buskers perform at the market and are compensated by way of financial contributions by customers. The most common type of busker at our market is a musician who leaves a container out for tips. Buskers are rotated throughout the market and not in a permanent location. APPLY HERE
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Non-Profit Vendor – Non-profit vendors are registered organizations that want to spread awareness about their cause at our market. They must have a valid registration number and are not permitted to sell anything. These vendors do not have to pay to take part and can apply to be at a maximum of three markets. APPLY HERE
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Night Market Vendor – Based on the popularity of last year’s event, we have decided to host TWO Night Markets this year – one in the Summer and one in the Fall. The details are still being determined, however we are happy to contact you as information comes available. APPLY HERE
WHICH MARKET IS THE RIGHT FIT FOR YOU?
The Callingwood Farmers’ Market offers two markets per week – one on Sundays and one on Wednesdays.
The Sunday Market
If you’re looking for great exposure at a well-attended market featuring up to 125 vendors per week, we encourage you to submit an application for the Sunday market!
- Season runs from May 1-October 9, 2022
- Takes place every Sunday from 10:00am to 3:00pm
- Offers affordable vendor rates, starting at $45 per market
- Features covered as well as uncovered booth locations
- Popular onsite activities including food demos, workshops, kids games and more
- Widespread coverage from local foodies and bloggers
- Market has sizeable and highly engaged social media following
- Plenty of opportunities for individual vendor exposure
The Wednesday Mini Market
Attracting a loyal group of customers who prefer to shop mid-week, this quaint little market is well-suited to vendors looking for a more low-key atmosphere!
- Season runs from May 4-September 28, 2022
- Takes place every Wednesday from 12:00pm to 4:00pm
- Offers affordable vendor rates, starting at $28.80 per market
- Features high-profile fruit and vegetable vendors
- All vendors are located in a covered courtyard, so no tents are needed
- Widespread coverage from local foodies and bloggers
- Market has sizeable and highly engaged social media following
The Callingwood Night Markets
This year, we will be hosting a Summer Market and a Fall Market. We are still working on the details, but encourage you to register to receive more information as it come available.
