Farmer (Food Vendor) Application

Farmer application is for anyone who is selling fresh food, drinks, produce, plants, or baked goods.

The mission of the Duluth Farmers and Artisan Market is to establish a family-friendly relationship between consumers and local farmers and artisans. In 2024, the market will be scheduled from 2pm-5pm on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month from April 14th through October 27th. Applications will be approved in 3 month increments. Purchasing locally grown produce means fresh picked (usually the day before the market) nutritious, and flavorful produce for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Consumers may also learn tips about gardening and farming planning and which produce is available at the markets due to seasonal grow periods. The Duluth Farmers and Artisan Market is also a fun place to shop for other homemade items such as jams, jellies, pickles, salsa, canned vegetables, honey, cut flowers, herbs, spices, homemade candles, soaps, lotions, pottery, baskets etc. The market occasionally features dairy products, meat and seafood products. Wine and Cheese may also be purchased when available. Buying fresh and homemade is a treat for to you and for you that also supports our local farmers. Please stop by the Market before buying off the shelf.

Fees & Permitting:    The event fee will be charged to the card on file 2-3 days before the event. Any vendors cancelling after this period will not receive a refund. If your payment is declined, the fee must be paid before you are allowed to participate in the event. Weather-related refunds are up to the discretion of the events team, and you will be notified of any changes to the schedule.   Vendor Requirements:   Must arrive by 1:15 at the event location.
Supply all booth needs (i.e. tent with weights, table, extension cord, levels, etc.) 
 Must be prepared to cook and serve food at different grades of road elevation.
Vendors must be kind and courteous to all customers as it is a reflection on the City of Duluth.
All food vendors must have a current health inspection from your county and the score must be displayed during the event.
  Vendors are allowed: Up to two quiet/inverter generators if needed. 
Up to three feet of space in front their location. If additional space is needed, please indicate what is needed to allow City officials time to make the necessary arrangements. You must provide your own tent, table, chairs, extension cords and tablecloth. You must submit pictures of your product along with this application.

  Approval Process: Approved applications will be selected based on the following:   1.) Application submission date   2.) Products or items sold/promoted   3.) Application completion must include: -vendor booth photos -"menu" of what is being offered/sold at the event, along with a price list - Required documentation including occupational tax certificates and food licenses   4.) Space is limited. Due to high demand, vendors may not be approved for all dates. Please check your approval letter for approved dates.     Please read the following carefully:   1.) Vendors are not allowed to leave their booths unattended during an event. You may only be 3 feet from your booth at any given time.   2.) Vendors are not allowed to "walk" the event to pass out marketing materials. You may give out materials if guests approach your booth.   3.) Vendors must pay the vendor fee prior to the start of the event.   4.) Vendors will not be able to pull up to their spot, please bring necessary wagons or carts to transport your items.   5.) Late Arrivals: Vendors will not be allowed into the event and will forfeit their vendor payment for the event for the following infractions:             a) One late arrival of more than 30 minutes             b) Two late arrivals of more than 15 minutes   6.) Vendors will be removed from the lineup for the remainder of the season for the following infractions:             a) Two cancellations with less than 72-hour notice             b) One event no-show             c) One incident of leaving before the event has ended.    7.) Our events take place outside, and Mother Nature can become a factor. If the weather becomes unsafe, event staff will make the call to cancel or reschedule on the day of the event. You will be contacted by a city event staff member if there are changes or cancellations. All vendors affected by a "rain date" will be offered an alternate date (based on availability) or their money back.    8.) If a vendor is observed selling product(s) that were not approved on the vendor application or by event staff, the vendor will be asked to stop selling immediately and will be considered in violation of the vendor agreement and face possible removal from the event.   9.) If applicable, all vendors will be notified by an event attendant when it is safe to drive in the event area. Driving in the event area before the road is cleared by an event attendant is prohibited and the vendor will face possible exclusion from all future events. This is a safety hazard that we expect all our vendors to abide by.   10.) Vendor violations are taken very seriously and will be addressed promptly and appropriately.   11.) All vendors must show respect to the community (our customers) and the event staff. As a vendor, you are now the image of Duluth, and bad behavior, violence, harassment, discrimination, rude or disrespectful behavior is grounds for immediate removal from the event, loss of vendor payment, and a police escort if deemed necessary.   12.) Vendors are responsible for their own set up. Any tents, tables, or chairs needed must be brought by the vendor. Tents cannot exceed the size paid for and all set up must be contained to their tent. Side angled tents are prohibited. We will not have staff available to assist with your setup.   13.) Vendors are responsible for taking their own trash with them.   14.) Vendors are not allowed to take any sales after event end time.   15.) Vendors must remain setup for the entire event.    GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS  Vendors intending to sell prepared and packaged foodstuffs for resale must provide a copy of their current Georgia Department of Agriculture Food Sales Establishment License. These vendors must attest to the fact that they grow or buy from local growers at least one major ingredient in their product. Baked goods are exempted from this regulation, the Cottage Food License is accepted. Vendors who wish to sell eggs and/or dairy must provide a copy of their current Georgia Department of Agriculture certification.   VENDOR SALES Vendors will conduct sales of products or goods directly with the event consumers and shall be entitled to retain 100% of the proceeds from these transactions. Vendors must furnish their own cash bank and credit card processing. Vendors are not permitted to sell any alcoholic beverages unless they have been approved as an alcohol vendor. Vendors are responsible for maintaining acceptable sanitation standards within their booths and disposing of trash into their own trash receptacles. Vendors are responsible for cleaning their designated area of all debris at the event's conclusion.    SAFE FOOD MANAGEMENT All vendors shall comply with the sanitary rules and regulations of the County and State Health Departments. All food must be properly displayed, fresh and grown and/or prepared in accordance with all local, state, and federal regulations.   PRICING, WEIGHTS, & MEASURES  Each vendor will operate as an individual entity and, as such, each vendor is responsible for setting his/her own prices. Weights and measures are expected to be in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal rules and regulations. All scales shall be approved by the Georgia Department of Agriculture and have current inspection stickers    ELECTRICITY  Power is very limited on-site. Power requests must be submitted on the application. Vendors must furnish their own extension cords.