THE SPOKANE FARMERS' MARKET
Vendor Resource
VENDOR APPLICATION
We appreciate your interest in participating as a vendor! A completed and approved application is required prior to participating as a vendor at the market. We set up Wednesday and Saturday mornings, on your application select the dates that you would like to participate, it is not required to commit to twice a week or even once a week for the entire season.
The Spokane Farmers' Market Association (SFMA) is an independent and self-managed Washington state nonprofit corporation. It is organized through an agreement among member farmers and vendors. As a farmer-oriented and run market, voluntary labor from members to assist in market operations is always appreciated.
The Spokane Farmers Market sets up in Browne's Addition in Coeur d'Alene Park. This is a city park with access to water, bathrooms, and off street parking. Note there is limited space available for vendors who need to work out of a trailer/truck or require a generator. Vehicles are allowed in the market area to off-load, pack-up but there are defined paths and times for safety purposes and to avoid damage to the sprinkler system; the market manager will be on site for assistance.
Vendor space at the market is mostly reserved for farmers. Limited space is allotted to non-farm vendors who share the Association’s interest in promoting the consumption of healthy foods made with locally produced ingredients whenever possible, and/or who enhance the market in a related way. Please read the vendor rules before completing an application.
The Spokane Farmers Market Association accepts applications from Farmers and Food Processors, please see the WSFMA "Roots Guidelines" for definitions. We do not accept applications from resellers or crafters/artisans.
- Acceptance to the market will be decided by the Board of Directors.
- Applications require a $25 non-refundable application fee.
- If accepted, an annual fee of $25, an insurance policy listing SFMA as additional insured, and permits/licenses if required, are due before the first market day.
VENDOR RESOURCES
GENERAL GUIDE: WSFMA Washington State Farmers Market Association
The Spokane Farmers' Market is a member of WSFMA. Above is a link to their vendor resource page, you will find a great deal of useful information here from how to set up a booth to what permits are needed to food safety considerations and regulations.
LOCAL HEALTH REGULATIONS: SRHD Spokane Regional Health Dept.
Ready to eat food served on site requires a Temporary Food Permit issued by SRHD. The SRHD will conduct an on-site inspection.
INSURANCE
Vendors are required to carry insurance with the Spokane Farmers' Market listed as the certificate holder. Campbell Risk Management is recommended as they have developed insurance policies for farmers markets and their vendors. For a list of other insurance agencies that the WSFMA recommends please go to their vendor resource page.
MULTIPLE CURRENCIES There are several ways that shoppers can pay at the market.
> Cash/Debit/Credit – these transactions are preferably managed by the vendors at their booth. If a vendor is unable to process card transactions, the market manager can run cards, there is a 5% transaction fee. Vendors will receive the funds as a check the following market day.
>WIC and Senior farmers market nutrition programs (FMNP) – run jointly by the DOH Dept of Health and WSDA Washington State Dept of Agriculture
Growers need to submit applications to be eligible to accept purchases. >>Click here for information and 2024-2026 application Deadline for returning vendors is April 1, deadline for new vendors is May 1.
Senior FMNP clients have their cards loaded at the beginning of the season. Cash value benefit (CVB) are now accepted at farmers market and are included in the WIC benefit.
New electronic format. >> Click here for in-depth information.
In the past clients were given $4 checks to be used, but this changed in 2023 to an electronic format that is accepted at the vendor booth. Participating vendors must register with the WSDA to be eligible to accept payments. Note that the market manager cannot run these transactions.
WIC eligible foods include fresh fruit, vegetables and cut herbs, WIC senior can also purchase honey.
> SNAP, SNAP Market Match- Run by the Dept of Health DOH
Eligible clients will swipe their EBT cards at the market manager information booth and be given tokens to spend, vendors redeem the tokens with the market manager.
SNAP eligible foods include fresh fruit, vegetables, cut hers, plants that grow foods, food seeds, bread, dairy, baked goods, jams & jellies, syrup & honey, meat/fish/poultry, nuts and mushrooms.
SNAP Market Match can only be spent at a farmers market. Eligible products include fresh fruit, vegetables, cut herbs, mushrooms, plants that grow seeds and food seeds.