Vendor Information
Message from the Manager
Thank you for your interest in becoming a vendor at the Tacoma Farmers Market(s) - Broadway, 6th Ave and the NEW South Tacoma Market.
As of Wednesday, March 31, 2010 Tacoma Farmers Market is no longer accepting applications. If you are a returning vendor please contact
cayenne@tacomafarmersmarket.com with questions.
Current Vendors may find their selection status by logging into their account at
http://www.managemymarket.com/landing.aspx?orgID=55 We are proud members of the Washington State Farmers Market Association (WSFMA)
www.wafarmersmarkets.com and operate our business in accordance with all WSFMA guidelines.
Click
Here to Watch TFM's Video on Helpful Tips for Vendor Booth Set-up at the Farmers Market.
"Growing our Future" farmer scholarship program:
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The Tacoma Farmers Market is offering brand new growers the opportunity to participate in the 2010 market season with coaching - Free! TFM received a Green Partnership Grant, drawn from the Pierce Conservation District through and adiministered by the Greater Tacoma Community Foundation to fund this farmer education program.
Click Here for a copy of the application or call us for a hard copy at (253) 272-7077.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Locally Grown, Self-Crafted
Stall spaces at the Tacoma Farmers Market are available only to Washington State vendors who sell fresh farm produce, fresh flowers and nursery stock grown on land they own or lease in the state, processed farm goods, baked goods, high quality handmade crafts or ready-to-eat food prepared onsite. The Tacoma Farmers Market Board reserves the right to inspect all production facilities. Products sold at the Market should be reasonably priced relative to comparable market prices.
Vendor Prescreening
All prospective crafters, processors, and food vendors must have their product prescreened by members of the Market Staff or Board. Prescreening meetings will be scheduled in the spring before the startof the Market. After the start of the Market, prescreening appointments may continue to be made if stall spaces are still available.
Rules and Regulations
A copy of the Tacoma Farmers Market Vendor Handbook, which contains market regulations, is given to each member. Failure to follow the market regulations can result in permanent dismissal from the Market. Click on the link below for 2010 Market Rules and Guidelines.
/Market Rules.pdf