2025 CVFM Vendor Application

The Creston Valley Farmers' Market is a proud member of the BC Association of Farmers' Markets. As such, all products MUST be locally made, baked, raised or grown by the vendor.

I am a:

New vendorReturning vendor

Name

First NameLast Name

Business Name / Organization Name

Please tell us about your business

Names of other people at your booth

If you have any one else working at your booth, please tell us their names.

Phone Number

Email

Confirmation EmailYou will receive email confirmations for the weeks you book at the market, in addition to periodic updates from the Farmers' Market. Email is the preferred method of contact with the CVFM.

Physical Address

Street, City, Postal Code

Mailing Address

If different from physical address.

License Plate Number

From the vehicle that is your primary Farmers' Market vehicle

What seasons of the Farmers Market do you plan on attending?

Winter (January-April)Spring (April -June)Summer (July-September)Fall (October-December)

What vendor category do you fall under? (Please check all that apply)*

Farmer/Grower (e.g., vegetables, fruits, eggs, nuts, honey, flowers)Meat/DairyReady-to-Eat (e.g., hot food and drinks, food truck)Prepared Food (e.g., baking, preserves, spices)Liquor (e.g., wine, beer, spirits)Artisan (e.g., needlework, woodwork, soap, cosmetics, pottery, ect.)Community Group (no religious or political groups)Other (e.g., massage services, palmistry, face painting, etc.)

Where specifically are your products being made/baked/grown? *

E.g. home kitchen, food hub, family farm, etc.

Are you selling fresh fruits, vegetables or plants?

YesNo

If yes, list specific products

Are you selling meat or dairy products?

YesNo

If yes, list specific products

If yes to meat, where are the animals raised?

If yes to meat, what abattoirs/butchers do you use for your products?

If yes to meat, do you and/or the farm where your products originate from, keep ear tags for your animals raised and harvested?

YesNo

If yes to meat, do you keep a thermometer in your freezer/cooler/fridge to ensure proper temperature is maintained during the duration of the market?

YesNo

Are you selling ready-to-eat or prepared foods?

YesNo

If yes, list specific products

Prepared Food Vendors will be required to submit proof of insurance before their first outdoor market.

Are you selling handmade arts, crafts, photography, or a book written by yourself?

YesNo

If yes, list specific products

Are you selling cosmetic products?

YesNo

If yes, list specific products

Vendors selling cosmetics must provide products that can be opened and tested. Note on the application ingredients used of BC origin. All ingredients must be listed on the product label. All products must be approved by Health Canada. Click here for the Canada Health guidelines. Click here for the form you need to submit to Health Canada. After submitting each of your products you will receive a Cosmetic Notification Number – it is those numbers you need to submit to the market. Here is more information about this process.

Do you make any specific health claims for your cosmetic products?

YesNo

Are you selling liquor products?

YesNo

If yes, list specific products

*Liquor vendors must provide a valid Liquor License upon approval.

Are you a non-profit organization?

YesNo

If yes, please tell us more about your organization

Please tell us more about your service/product

As defined by Interior Health, is your food defined as:

Low RiskHigh Risk

*If your product is high risk, please attach a copy of your "Letter of Permission" from a BC Environmental Health Officer (EHO).

*Prepared Food and High Risk Vendors are required to provide proof of insurance, please attach a copy here.

Please make sure you have listed the following as additionally insured: Creston Valley Food Action Coalition, PO Box 1002 Creston, BC V0B1G4Society No: #816119218 and Town of Creston, 238 10th Ave N.Creston, BC V0B1G0

Do you consent to have photos taken of your booth or individuals working at your booth, which the Farmers’ Market may use for market promotional material?

YesNo

Do you have any photos of you, your business, and/or products you would like to share with us?

Website

Facebook/Instagram URL

Is there anything else you'd like to share with us?

I certify that all products offered for sale and display will be made, baked, grown or raised by myself or under my direction/supervision within the defined "local" area of the Creston Valley Farmers' Market.

I have read the CVFM Rules of Operations and agree to comply with them (including any amendments made by the Market during the season provided notice of those changes is provided to me via contact information given). I also agree to follow all applicable requirements of the Interior Health Authority.

All information submitted on this form is to the best of my knowledge, true and accurate. The Market Manager reserves the right to remove from my stall any products not listed and pre-approved. If found to be otherwise by the Board of Directors, I recognize that disciplinary measures may be taken including expulsion from the market.

I have read and agree to the preceding policies, rules and regulations:*

YesNo

Contact Information

Product Information

Marketing Informtion

Vendor Agreement