Bellingham Farmer's Market

How To Vend

We are NO LONGER accepting applications for Crafts or Food Processors/Concessionaires. There are limited spaces available for Farm Vendors.  Please see the 2010 Membership Application and supporting documents  for new vendors to the right.

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.

1. Decide which vendor category you are in. Farmers can sell crafts but need to participate in the craft jury. Possible categories are Farmer, Crafter or Processor/Concessionaire.
2. Read the BFM Handbook and Bylaws. Read and download the Membership Application. All applications are due to the Bellingham Farmers Market by January 31. Farmer applications, however, will continue to be accepted throughout the season with the possibility of acceptance but will be subject to a $50 Late Fee.
3. Read and download the Stall Schedule Form (requesting dates for vending in the markets).
4. Crafters (or Farmers wishing to also sell crafts) must complete Craft Jury Form and participate in the Craft Jury, held every February (February 6, 2010).  Crafts must be juried in order to be considered for the Market. 
5. Processors/Concessioniares must also compelte a Processor Survey and participate in a Processor Tasting, held in February (February 6, 2010).
6. Send completed Partial or Full Membership Application, Stall Schedule, and the Craft Jury Form or Processor Survey (if applicatble) and mail all forms along with a check for full payment to: BFM, 112 Ohio Street, Suite 206, Bellingham, WA 98225

7. First round of notification of membership approvals/denials will be the first week of March.

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2010 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)

2010 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

2010 Category Commissions:

Farmers: 6.5%
Crafters: 6.5%
Contract Vendors: Eastern WA Produce: 10.5%
Prepared Food: 7.5%
Processors: 7.5%
Service Providers: 9.5%