WELCOME!! 2024 SEASON APPLICATIONS WILL OPEN FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Please review the following information and select the “vendor application” button below. WE support ‘Local’ small businesses within a 150 Mile radius.
FULL SEASON VENDORS are responsible for carrying $1,000,000 liability insurance, including product coverage. If your application is approved you must provide a copy of certificate expressly naming the “The Memphis Farmers Market”. Proof of insurance must be submitted before first approved vending day or set up will not be permitted. November & December markets only vendors must sign a ‘Hold Harmless’ agreement.
farmer
A farmer selling produce, plants or Flowers that they are growing personally.
The majority of our farmers are smallish, family run operations. Growers must obtain a letter or grower affidavit from their county extension agent stating what crops are grown and where they are grown. Growers are not allowed to sell ANY items from wholesalers, retailers or third party vendors. USDA Certified Organic is not required but we do encourage growers to use as few chemicals as possible. One 100 square feet of space is $40.00 per week. Discounts available for full season or bi-season advance payments..
Prepared Foods
A vendor selling prepared foods.
Vendors that fall into this category should be “hands on” in the crafting of fine food products within. Vendors should abide by all city, county, state and federal regulations that govern sampling, production, labeling, and safety of any product offered for sale at the MFM. Current copies of all pertinent inspections or permits must be uploaded with application. Product taste samples will be required for the MFM Vendor Committee before approval is made. Using locally sourced products is always a plus for these type of vendors. One 100 square feet of space is $40.00 per week. Discounts available for full season or bi-season advance payments..
Artisan
A vendor selling hand crafted artisan items.
The types of products that fit this category are pottery, turned wood products, soap, candles, blown glass, bird houses, handcrafted jewelry, art, and crafts. This is our most limited category and all products must be created by the vendor. Kitchen & Garden related products are always a plus for this type of vendor. This category requires the artisan/creator be present during the market hours. One 100 square feet of space is $40.00 per week. Discounts available for full season or bi-season advance payments.
Food Truck
A vendor selling cooked food from a permitted food truck.
We look for food trucks that incorporate locally sourced ingredients who provide delicious and healthy menu options. High decibel generator dependent trucks are not preferred. Food trucks will have to be inspected by the Vendor Committee Chair and taste samples provided. One food truck space is $50.00, per week. Discounts available for full season or bi-season advance payments.
Application Fees
NEW VENDOR APPLICATION FEE | $40.00
RETURNING VENDOR APPLICATION FEE | $20.00
You will be invoiced separately after you submit your application. Vetting of your application will begin upon receipt of application fee.
The application tutorial will take you to Manage My Market, www.managemymarket.com, an on-line farmers market management company. There you will follow the instructions to complete and submit your application. Please READ all the messages and the “Vendor Agreement” BEFORE you submit your application. Once you are ready to apply, click the vendor application button.