All of our events have different prices so please check our guide below to see which event is best for you. The only upfront cost is the non-refundable application fee per event due upon submitting your application. This fee is charged regardless of whether your application is approved or declined.
Vendor Types
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Producers are selected based on the uniqueness of your products. All products must be grown in California and listed on the farmer’s Certified Producer’s Certificate (CPC).
Please upload the following documentation with your application.
• CPC
• CDFA Certificate of Organic Registration & Organic Certification Service document (if applicable)
Producers in this category will be placed in the Non-Certified Agricultural Section of the farmers market if you grow the trees or cows that generate the processed product. Otherwise you will be considered a Retail Food Vendor (please check the Food Vendor section).
Producers are selected based on the uniqueness of your products.
Please upload the following documentation with your application.
• Milk plant permits (manufacturer’s, milk handlers, etc)
The following only applies to the Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile. At all other events you would fall under the Makers/Merchants/Artists & Organizations category.
Flowers can only be sold by an agricultural producer who grows the flowers with a valid CPC.
Producers with a CPC will be placed with other agricultural vendors. All products must be grown in California and listed on the grower’s CPC. Producers cannot sell their plants with a value added product (pots, holders, etc).
Plant vendors who do not grow their plants can join our mercantile section of the market. Vendors can only sell a value added product and include the plant as part of the sale. Vendors cannot sell the plants by itself. Value added products include decorated pots, macrame holders, artistic kits, etc.
Please upload the following documentation with your application.
- CPC [farmers market]
- License to sell Nursery Stock [all events]
Food vendors at our farmer’s market fall under the following categories (at all other events ALL food vendors will be categorized as a TFF). Spaces bigger than a 10×20 will need prior approval
Temporary Food Facilities (TFFs)
Any vendor who sells food that must be prepared on site (including packaged foods). This includes:
• Open Flame Food Vendors: Vendors that require fuel (propane, butane, etc.) or a power source on site at the market
• Cottage Food Operators (CFO): Any vendors that produce or repackage specific low risk food products from their private homes.
Retail Food Vendors (RFVs)
Any vendor who sells non-certified agricultural products such as pre-packaged foods that are processed, packaged and labeled from an approved source and does not require food preparation onsite. Food must be made at an approved Commissary or permitted kitchen. Vendors would need a Processed Food Registration to qualify.
Mobile Food Facilities/Food Trucks
Please state the size of your truck in your application.
Makers, small businesses, entrepreneurs, reps, artists, nonprofits and organizations. Must have or be working on obtaining a California Seller’s Permit unless exempt.
Prior approval is not required for any other events besides the farmers market.
If you wish to perform at our events, please contact our Entertainment Manager, Kevin at kevin@nullsunsetmercantilesf.com or send a text to 707.309.4267.