NOW ACCEPTING VENDOR APPLICATIONS FOR 2023!
Thank you for your interest in the 2023 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
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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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 7-October 8, 2023
- 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 3-October 4, 2023
- 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
