2025 Sylva Farmers Market

2025 Sylva Farmers Market Application

THANK YOU for your interest in being a vendor at Sylva Farmers Market for its first full-season of operation, beginning Saturday, April 5, 2025.
ALL APPLICANTS: Please complete the application in full and please read and sign the market requirements.

The 2025 Season will operate on Saturday mornings, beginning April 5, 2025 through November 29, 2025.

The hours of operation will be from 9-1, with set-up starting at 7:45 and vendors expected to break down promptly at 1pm, but not prior to. Vendors MUST be completely broken down by 2pm.

We will regularly use the information provided for communication, marketing & cross-promotion, mailing checks, and planning a balanced market throughout the season. There is limited space for this market, so please apply quickly if you want to be considered.

If you have any questions, follow-up information, need a printed copy or craft pictures to send, please contact manager@sylvafarmersmarket.com. Thank you! Note: If you are a volunteer or community group/non-profit that would like to table at the market, please reach out via email to manager@sylvafarmersmarket.com instead of this vendor application.
Email*
example@example.com
Business Name*
Owner Name*
Phone Number*
Mailing Address*
Production Address if different from above
Website
Business/Social Media Links (Facebook, Instagram, etc.)
Type of Vendor*

2025 Season Vendor - Single Space (10x10)2025 Season Vendor - Double Space (10x20) ($15/market fee)2025 Day/Occasional Vendor - Single Space (10x10) - not guaranteed the same spot each time2025 Day/Occasional Vendor - Double Space (10x20) ($15/market fee)
If approved as a vendor, when do you plan to attend the market (please check all that apply).*

I plan on attending every marketApril 5April 12April 19May 3May 17May 17May 24May 31June 7June 14June 21June 28July 5July 12July 19July 26August 2August 9August 16August 23August 30September 6September 13September 20September 27October 4October 11October 18October 25November 1November 15November 22November 29December 20I plan on being drop-in only. (I will let the manager know by Wednesday of the weeks we plan on attending)
We are allowing a 70:30 ratio of farmers:crafters

For example, if there are 20 vendors, 14 minimum will be farmers and 6 maximum can be crafters.
Please list all products you wish to sell at market so that Sylva Farmers Market can plan and arranged a balanced market and remain within required food/non food ratios If you want to add a new type/category of product during the season you MUST first receive written approval from the market manager.
Vendor Specific Questions
Please check one or more categories that best describe your business/products (See eligibility in guidelines)Check all that apply.*

Farm Products - Produce, eggs, meats, honey, flowers, herbs, dairy, etc.Valued-added: Preserves, vinegars, pickles, baked goods, sauces, chutneys, etc. (processed, packaged, or sealed, ready-to-eat)Craft Products - Craft items including pottery, soap, candles, weavings, ironwork,woodwork, baskets, quilts, rag rugs, brooms, and similar items. (Art/craft products are juried in for December ONLYHoneyFlowersHerbsDairyOther
If selling FARM PRODUCTS: Please describe your production practices in as much detail as you feel is relevant (type N/A if not selling farm products). PLEASE NOTE: This does not affect your application in any way shape or form It is just for informational purposes.*
If selling VALUE-ADDED/PREPARED FOODS: Please describe your efforts to include local sources in your products. (type N/A if not selling value- added/prepared foods PLEASE NOTE: This does not affect your application in any way, shape or form. It is just for informational purposes.*
For CRAFTERS: please describe your products and process. (Type N/A if not applicable.) Please describe in as much as detail as possible to allow Sylva Farmers Market to review your application. (e.g., How do you make these products? What are these products made of? Where do you source material?)*
CRAFT PRODUCTS: Please add photos of your products. Your application will NOT be considered for Sylva Farmers Market until photos are received.

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What is your previous experience producing/selling your products and participating at farmers markets?*
License, Permit, Certification, and/or Inspection Requirements: Vendors are required to comply with all Federal, State, and local laws governing their business, to include growers' certificates, food safety and labeling; business registration; collecting and reporting sales tax; etc. All applicable licenses, permits, and certifications are required to be submitted before you begin vending at the market. Please select all that apply to your production and vending and upload or turn a copy in to the market manager.*

Grower's Certificate from NC Cooperative ExtensonNCDA Kitchen Inspection (required for value-added food products)NCDA Meat Handler's License (required for those selling meat & poultry)USDA Dairy/Cheese Certification (required for those selling cheese & dairy)NC Dept of Revenue Certification and/or Certificate of Exemption (on or the other is required)USDA GAP CertificationFDA Short Course Certification (required for non-acidic canned foods)Other
Please upload any documents checked above here or provide a copy to the market manager.

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Please note that in 2026, there will be full-time and drop-in vendor fees for all vendors.
Please follow this link to read & sign the 2025 Sylva Farmers Market Requirements.
Requirements*

Yes, applicant has read, understands, and agrees to comply with the 2025 Market Requirements.I need to ask a question before I can agree to the requirements - email manager@sylvafarmersmarket.org
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2025 Sylva Farmers Market Application

We are allowing a 70:30 ratio of farmers:crafters

Vendor Specific Questions