Become A Vendor

Join a vibrant community of farmers, artisans, and small businesses and share your craft with shoppers! As a market vendor, you’ll connect with a wide array of dedicated shoppers and seasonal tourists, and gain access to a wide array of resources and opportunities to help you grow and succeed in an ever-changing environment.

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Vendor Fees

Full Season
10 markets
$150

Part Time
5 markets
$90

Weekly
3 market minimum
$20

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Vendor Categories

All vendors should come from within a 70 mile radius of Jamestown, NY.

  • Farmer

    Persons actively involved in the planting, growing, harvesting, and/or raising of agricultural products/animals on owned, rented, or leased land.

  • Hot and Prepared Foods

    Persons who make food and edible goods that are not grown by themselves or their family that have been cooked, canned, dried, baked, preserved, or otherwise processed from a raw food product.

  • Artist or Crafter

    Persons actively involved in creation of unique, high-quality, hand-crafted products not meant for consumption.

  • Alcohol and Drink Producer

    A business that produces alcoholic drinks such as wine, beer, and spirits, and/or non-alcoholic beverages like coffee, tea, lemonade, or kombucha.

  • Information Table

    Non-profits are always welcome free of charge to table and talk to shoppers about your services.

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Vendor Info

All you need to make sure you have the right documentation and information for success!

  • Vendor Handbook and Rules

    All of the rules, regulations, and procedures for Jamestown Farmers Market vendors.

  • NYS Dept. of Agriculture Guidance

    A great resource for farmers interested in becoming a vendor at the Farmers Market.

  • NYS Home Processing Exemption

    A great resource for those who would like to sell home-baked goods at the Market.

  • NYS Food Processor License

    Do you have or need a commercial kitchen? Start the permitting process here.

  • Farmers Market Nutrition Program

    For produce vendors who are interested in supporting veterans, seniors, and WIC recipient families.

  • General Liability Insurance

    This is required of all vendors. You must provide a Certificate of Insurance when applying or by your first market date.

Ready to become a vendor?

We’d love to have you. Start or grow your business at the Jamestown Farmers Market!

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