Please Read Before Applying:
Do not purchase liability insurance until you receive a confirmation email stating that you have been accepted into the San Marcos Farmers Market.
If you have any questions, please contact the Market Manager, Fabian Huertas, at (760) 453-9837 or [email protected].
Important Application Tips
We cannot overstate the importance of including the following with your application:
- Photos of your booth setup: Helps us understand your presentation style and maintain a cohesive, inviting market atmosphere.
- Images of your products, goods, or services: Showcases the diversity and quality of offerings at our market and helps attract more visitors.
- Relevant social media handles: Supports our promotional efforts and helps us connect with your brand.
- Providing these visuals helps us conduct a smoother, faster review of your application and see how you’ll contribute to the market’s vibrancy.
Vendor Type Checklist
Please check all that apply and attach the necessary documentation:
- Certified Farmer
(Attach your Dept. of Agriculture Certificate & Liability Insurance) - Food Vendor
(Attach TFF Permit #, County of S.D. Dept. of Environmental Health Permit & Liability Insurance. If hot food, include a State Sellers Permit.)
Will you be cooking on-site? Yes/No
Items you plan to serve: (Add your Details in the form given below) - Prepackaged Food Vendo
(Attach County Health Permit or TFF, Packaging Permit, & Liability Insurance)
Items you plan to serve: (Add your Details in the form given below) - Crafter / Artisan
(Attach Liability Insurance and photos of your work)
Describe your craft & list categories: (Add your Details in the form given below)
(Approval will be based on originality, creativity, marketability, and booth design) - Other Vendor or Services
(Please explain and attach Liability Insurance): (Add your Details in the form given below)
Vendor Fee Structure
- Certified Farmers, Packaged Food, Hot Food Vendors: 10% of gross sales + $2 AG fee + $2 advertising fee (minimum $24)
- Artisan/Crafters: $30 flat fee
Due to the high level of interest in joining our market, please allow 2–4 weeks for application review. We appreciate your patience!
If you’d like to be considered as a substitute vendor when regular vendors are away, please indicate your interest—these spots are filled with vendors whose offerings complement our current lineup.