Clone of LFM 2025 (Nov-Dec) Indoor Market Vendor Application

LFM 2026 Indoor Market Vendor Application

Season Dates: March 1st – May 3rd, 2026 (10 SUNDAYS)
This application is for the Indoor Market season running from March 1st to May 3rd.

Dates & Time: Sundays, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM (March 1st - May 3rd)

Location: East End Food Hub, 1470 Gerrard St. E, Toronto

WE ARE PRIORITIZING VENDORS WHO CAN PARTICIPATE FOR ALL 10 MARKET DATES, OR AT MINIMUM ON A BI-WEEKLY BASIS.
This is based on customer feedback indicating that consistency in the vendor lineup is important to our shoppers.

IMPORTANT DATES:

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE

Farmers
- OPEN – Farmer: Fruits & Vegetables
- CLOSED – Farmer: Meat
- CLOSED – Farmer: Fish
- OPEN – Farmer: Dairy
- OPEN – Farmer: Flowers
- OPEN – Farmer: Specialty Products
Food Producers
- CLOSED – Food Producer: Bakery
- OPEN – Food Producer: Specialty Products
- LIMITED – Food Producer: Beverage Products (Non-Alcoholic)
- CLOSED – Food Producer: Specialty Coffee
Prepared Food
- FULL – Prepared Food Vendor
Alcohol
- OPEN – Alcohol: VQA Winery
- CLOSED – Alcohol: Cidery
- OPEN – Alcohol: Brewery
- OPEN – Alcohol: Distilled Spirits
Artisans & Community
- OPEN – Artisan / Craft Vendor
- OPEN – Sponsor: On-Site Activation (Local Small Business)
- OPEN – Community Program / Activity
Applications are reviewed and approved on a rolling basis.

Confirmation Emails & Invoices: Sent as applications are approved.
Approval does not guarantee a spot. Vendor spaces are only confirmed once full payment is received.

Payment Deadline (All Vendors): Full payment is due no later than February 1, 2026.

Vendors who do not submit payment by February 1, 2026 will forfeit their spot, which will be reassigned to a vendor on the waiting list

Due to the high volume of applications, only applicants under consideration will be contacted. Accepted vendors for the 2026 Indoor Market season will be notified by email.

Thank you,

The LFM Team
Business & Contact Info
Primary Contact*

First NameLast Name
Farm or Business Name*
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Farm or Business Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Billing Address (if different from above)

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
On-site Contact

First NameLast Name
On-site Contact Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email - for weekly market communications*
basecamp@leslievillemarket.com
Email - for accounting & receiving invoices *
basecamp@leslievillemarket.com
About Your Business
Please ensure you have thoroughly read and understood the Rules and Regulations before proceeding, to confirm your eligibility as a vendor for the Leslieville Farmers' Market (LFM). The Rules and Regulations can be found in our vendor handbooks: Vendor Application Info
What category of vendor are you?*
What is your business specialty, AKA what are you known for? Example: pies, perogies, pottery *
Please list all products you plan to offer during the season.This helps us avoid product oversaturation and ensure a balanced vendor mix. Vendors who do not list all products risk duplication or double booking of similar items.*
List all suppliers for any products you produce or prepare.Reselling is not allowed. Commercially processed foods (e.g. Nutella) are prohibited.*
Supplier, Address, Item (locally sourced suppliers preferred)
How does your business support sustainable practices and local food systems?*
Farmers: outline your farming methods & practices. Producers, Prepared Food Vendors and all other Vendors: outline how you reduce your environmental footprint and support local food systems.
Please tell us why you believe you would be a good match for The Leslieville Farmers Market Indoor Season.*
How long have you been participating in Farmers Markets?*
E-Commerce & Marketing

All vendors are required to have an active, working website or Instagram page. Applications without a website or Instagram page will not be considered.
Website*
www.leslievillemarket.com
Instagram Handle
@lesliemarket
Instagram Link
https://www.instagram.com/lesliemarket?igsh=MXdhZHMyMmN6dzdpZA==
Indoor Market Equipment
Which booth size applies to you?*

Default Booth Size (7x7 ft, 1 table provided)Prepared Food Vendor (10x7 ft, 1 table provided, 1 table must be brought by vendor)Special Request - Corner Booth - 7x7 ft with 6 ft + 4 ft table in an “L” formationSpecial Request - 10x7 ft space with two 6 ft tables in an “L” formationSpecial Request - 13x7 ft space with two 6 ft tables in a straight line
Vendor Booth Size & Setup

Default Booth Size (Assigned to all vendors, except Prepared Food Vendors)
- Booth size: approx. 7 ft x 7 ft
- One 6 ft x 2.5 ft table is provided by LFM
- This space fits one 6 ft table comfortably (preferred layout)
- Vendors may bring additional small tables (4 ft or smaller) for storage
- Vendors can use shelving or risers creatively, as long as everything fits within the 7x7 ft footprint
- Additional tables cannot be customer-facing, as there is not enough room for customer access.
Prepared Food Vendors
- Booth size: approx. 10 ft x 7 ft
- Space is designed to fit two 6 ft x 2.5 ft tables in an “L” formation for safe food preparation and service
- One 6 ft table is provided by LFM
- Prepared food vendors must bring their own second 6 ft table
Special Requests
- Special requests will only be considered for the following three layouts:
  - Corner Booth - 7ft x 7ft space with one 6 ft and one 4 ft table in an “L” formation
  - 10 ft x 7 ft space with two 6 ft tables in an “L” formation
  - 13 ft x 7 ft space with two 6 ft tables in a straight line
- Vendors requesting either of these layouts must clearly explain why this configuration is necessary for their operations in the application.
- Priority for these larger layouts will be given to farmers.
- Approval is not guaranteed and is subject to space availability.
- If approved, vendors must bring their own second 6 ft table (LFM will provide only one).
Important
- All displays, shelving, and equipment must fit within your assigned footprint
- Aisles must remain clear at all times
- Requests for layouts outside the standard allocations or the two special request options listed above will not be considered
If applying for a Special Request Booth Size, explain why this layout is necessary for your operations:
Electrical Access

Limited electrical access is available (4 plugs total for the whole market). Please only request electricity if it is essential for your operations. Vendors approved for electrical access must bring their own extension cords and cord covers.

We highly recommend using power banks such as Jackerys.

Important: Electrical access is limited, approval is not guaranteed, and requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Do you require electricity? Limited electricity available (4 plugs total) - only select yes if electricity is absolutely necessary.*

No, I do not require electricityYes, electricity is essential for my operations. My equipment requires more power than can be provided by portable options.
If yes, please provide and explanation of why electricity is necessary, list of the equipment you plan to plug in and power requirements if known (amps/voltage)
Market Participation

WE ARE LOOKING FOR VENDORS WHO CAN PARTICIPATE FOR ALL 10 DATES, OR AT MINIMUM ON A BI-WEEKLY BASIS. This is based on customer feedback indicating that consistency in the vendor lineup is important to our shoppers.
Please select the dates you are available to participate in the 2025 Indoor Market season:*

March 1st, 2026March 8th, 2026March 15th, 2026March 22nd, 2026March 29th, 2026April 5th, 2026April 12th, 2026April 19th, 2026April 26th, 2026May 3rd, 2026
I confirm that I am available for the dates I have selected, and I agree to participate if accepted.
Payment
IMPORTANT DATES:

Public Applications Open: January 16, 2026

Applications are reviewed and approved on a rolling basis.

Confirmation Emails & Invoices: Sent as applications are approved.
Approval does not guarantee a spot. Vendor spaces are only confirmed once full payment is received.

Payment Deadline (All Vendors): Full payment is due no later than February 1, 2026.

Vendors who do not submit payment by February 1, 2026 will forfeit their spot, which will be reassigned to a vendor on the waiting list
Payment Method
Please select your preferred method of payment. This choice will be used to prepare your invoice.*

INTERAC E-TransferCredit Card (Processing fee of 5% will be automatically added to your invoice)
I understand that approval does not guarantee a spot, and that vendor spaces are only confirmed once full payment is received.
I understand that if full payment is not received by February 1, 2026, my spot will be forfeited and offered to a vendor on the waiting list.
Community Connections
Are you interested in participating in our other events/ programs? Select the events you wish to learn more about. The East End Food Hub is located at 1470 Gerrard Street East, Toronto.

Workshop FacilitatorCSA Pick-up location at The East End Food HubPop-up vendor for community events at The East End Food HubCatering for concerts/ special events at The East End Food HubRenting the Commercial Kitchen/ Prep Space/ Event Space at The East End Food HubDonating produce at the end of the market to The East End Food Hub to help feed the communityNot interested at this time
Confirm Application
I confirm that all information provided in this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. If accepted, I agree to represent my products and/or services at the Leslieville Farmers’ Market in accordance with the 2026 Vendor Rules & Regulations and the LFM Vendor Handbook.I acknowledge that by participating in the Leslieville Farmers’ Market at 1470 Gerrard St. E, I am explicitly agreeing to abide by all policies set out in the Vendor Handbook. I understand that non-compliance may result in penalties, including those outlined in the “Violations & Enforcement” section of the handbook.
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LFM 2026 Indoor Market Vendor Application

Business & Contact Info

About Your Business

E-Commerce & Marketing

Indoor Market Equipment

Market Participation

Payment

Payment Method

Community Connections

Confirm Application