How To Vend
New vendor applications for 2012 are now available. The initial round of applications is due January 31st. Please download the appropriate forms for your vendor category, located to the right.
All new crafters, prepared food vendors and farmers with value added products must also be available to have their product reviewed in February. Please download the forms to the right for more information.
There will be additional application review dates in 2012 and applicants will be accepted based on space availability and exisiting market mix at those times. Additional Application review deadlines will be:
• April 1st Application Deadline /April 9th Product Review
• August 1st Application Deadline/ August 6th Product Review
Applications recieved prior to these dates will be held until the next application deadline.
Below is general information about becoming a vendor and vending fees.
How to Become a Market Vendor.
Read the information below, following each step, and you'll be on your way to joining a great organization committed to supporting market vendors.
- Decide which vendor category you are in. Farmers can sell crafts or processed food but need to participate in the appropriate Product Review Panel. Possible categories are Farmer, Crafter, Processor/Concessionaire or Service Provider (please note there are very limited Service Provider slots available).
- Read the BFM Handbook and Bylaws. Read and download the Membership Application. All applications are due to the Bellingham Farmers Market by January 31. Applications, however, will continue to be accepted throughout the season with the possibility of acceptance but will be subject to a $50 Late Fee. Application review deadlines for 2012 are April 1st and August 1st.
- Crafters and food vendors must complete the appropriate Product Review form and participate in the Prodcut Review Panel. See forms for dates.
- Send completed Membership Application, Product Review Form (if applicatble) and mail all forms along with a check for full payment to: BFM, 112 Ohio Street, Suite 206, Bellingham, WA 98225
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First round of notification of membership approvals/denials will be the first week of March.
2012 Membership Fees
Saturday Market:
Membership Fee: $70
Set-up/Clean-up Fee: $50
Electical Fees: $5/$25 (pease note there is limited power)
Wednesday Market:
Membership Fee: $40 (full membership)
Electical Fees: $5/$25 (please note there is limited power)
2012 Daily Stall Fees
Each of the Markets charges a Daily Stall Fee.This is a base amount or a % category commission whichever is greater as defined in the BFM Handbook:
Saturday Market: Daily Stall Fee is $30 or a % category commission
Wednesday Market: Daily Stall Fee is $25 or a % category commission
2012 Category Commissions:
Farmers: 6.5%
Crafters: 6.5%
Contract Vendors: Eastern WA Produce: 10.5%
Prepared Food/Concessionaires: 7.5%
Service Providers: 9.5%