APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Santa Monica Farmers Markets are certified farmers markets operating in accordance with regulations established in the California Administrative Code, Title 3, Chapter 3, Group 4, Article 6.5, Direct Marketing and the Santa Monica Farmers Market Rules and Regulations.

The City of Santa Monica Farmers Market policy is to give preference to producers and vendors who utilize practices and philosophies in line with our the Mission, vision and values.

Please scroll down or click the link above to find out how to apply

FARMERS
How to apply for a selling space at the Santa Monica Farmers Markets

All products must be grown in California.  Only consider vendors who are PRODUCERS of the agricultural products (fruits, vegetables, herbs, mushrooms, nuts, honey, flowers, meats, poultry, eggs and dairy products) they wish to sell will be considered.  Additionally, in order to sell agricultural products at any of the Santa Monica Farmers Markets you must be certified by the California Department of Food and Agriculture and have a current Certified Producers Certificate (CPC). 

We currently have no stall space open for farmers. If you would like to be added to our waiting list, please mail or fax your CPC to:

City of Santa Monica
Farmers Market
200 Santa Monica Pier, Ste F.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
fax:  310.393.1279

CPCs will stay on the waiting list for one year or until a need for the listed products arises (which ever comes first).

Farmers pay 4.5% of their sales in stall fees.
 

PREPARED FOOD
How to apply for a selling space at the Santa Monica Farmers Markets

Prepared and processed foods are sold at all four farmers markets in Santa Monica.  Prepared foods include foods prepared onsite for consumption such as roasted corn, tamales, pancakes, etc.  Processed foods are prepared off site and are typically packaged and brought to the market for sale these foods include pies, bread, confections, granola just to name a few. 

We currently have no openings for prepared or processed food vendors.  Booth space is opens periodically for applications.  Currently no date has been set for the next application period, however when the application period opens the Request for Proposal will be posted here on our website as well as through the City's bid system.  click the link below to register with the City to be notified when the request fro proposal is open for applicants.

Select 96138 - "Food Preparation Services" from the category listing to be properly notified.

Finance - Online Vendor Registration

Prepared food booths range from $100 - $150 per market day.

RETAIL / ARTISTS

The Sunday Main Street Farmer Market is the only Farmers Market in Santa Monica with a retail section.  The retail section is a partnership with the local business district and as such is only open to businesses in the Main Street Improvement district. 

If you are a Main Street Improvement district business and would like to participate, please contact the Main Street Business Improvement Association at 310.899.9555.

ENTERTAINMENT

The Sunday Main Street Farmer Market is the only Farmers Market in Santa Monica with an entertainment section.  Bands may apply annually to perform for each fiscal year (June - July).  Follow the link below to the City's bid system and register to be notified when the proposal period opens.

Select 91002  - "Background Music Services" from the category listing to be properly notified.

Finance - Online Vendor Registration

FILMING

All filming and photography must be pre-approved by the Santa Monica Farmers Market and permitted by the City of Santa Monica.  To receive permission to film or photograph at the Santa Monica Farmers Markets contact us.  To obtain a film permit contact EPWM - Film Permits & Guidelines - City of Santa Monica

Mission

The Santa Monica Farmers' Markets are dedicated to promoting healthy eating and sustainable agriculture in California by providing fresh agricultural products from small farms to urban customers thereby building community and preserving California farmland.