The Fishers Farmers Market will take place on Saturdays May – September at the NPD AMP from 8 AM – 12:00 PM and the Fishers Farmers Market at Saxony will take place on Wednesdays June – August from 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Requirements: -Only Indiana-grown or produced agricultural products may be sold at the Fishers Farmers Market. *Exception: Saxony Market accepts handmade products. -Vendors must reside in Indiana. -Arts/crafts, services, merchandise, dietary supplements, vitamins, are not allowed. -All vendors, even returning vendors who have participated in the Fishers Farmers Market in past years, must complete an application and be approved to sell at the market. -Prospective vendors are expected to review and be familiar with all Fishers Farmers Market rules and regulations as described in the Vendor Handbook prior to completing this application.
AMP Saturday Market Cost: Full Time: 1-2 Booths, $400 each. Half Time: $300 per booth Once per Month: $200 per booth
Saxony Wednesday Market Cost: Full Time: 1-2 Booths, $200 each. Half Time: $100 per booth Once per Month: $75 per booth
- Applications will be accepted January 10, 2023 - February 24, 2023. Questions? If you have any questions or need assistance with this application, please contact Market Coordinator Erica Foreman at foremane@fishers.in.us.
Vendor Selection Criteria
The Fishers Farmers Market is fortunate to have returning vendors who come year after year. Consideration will be given to those vendors with seniority. Highest priority will be given to farmers, growers, and producers.
Additionally, the Fishers Farmers Market strives to be an incubator for local food entrepreneurs to create and launch new businesses. It is not our intent to penalize concessions and/or prepared food vendors for being successful, but our goal is to provide opportunities and support for emerging food producers rather than larger, well-established businesses. The reality is that some food businesses are simply too big for the farmers market. We generally do not approve vendors with more than one brick-and-mortar (retail) location and prefer to provide market space to vendors who do not have retail stores.
Other vendor selection criteria include:
1. History with the Fishers Farmers Market including but not limited to: adherence to market rules and regulations; number of years participated in the market; weekly market attendance/tardiness record; and payment of fees.
2. History of Health Department violations.
3. Enhancement of overall product mix at the market without creating excessive supply of any one product as determined by the Market Coordinator and selection committee.
4. Quality of products for sale by vendor as well as attractiveness and presentation of products/displays at vendor’s booth.
5. For prepared foods, we prefer vendors who prepare their products in a commercial kitchen over home-based vendors, to better ensure the health and safety of our customers.
Applicant Signature
The Fishers Farmers Market reserves the right to schedule vendors according to the demand for their product/number of vendors selling the same product/number of spaces available; selecting from the vendor’s chosen dates as required.
All vendors must be approved before they are admitted to sell at the Fishers Farmers Market. Vendors are not selected on a first come, first served basis. Vendor selection criteria are designed to keep the market fresh, interesting for visitors, and profitable for vendors.
The Fishers Farmers Market does not offer exclusivity for any vendor, company, brand, or products sold, except for the City of Fishers.
By signing below, I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree to abide by the provisions set forth in the Fishers Farmers Market Vendor Handbook. I understand that acceptance to the market as a vendor and continued market attendance is based on my compliance with the market policies and regulations.