DALLAS GEORGIA FARMERS’ MARKET RULES & REGULATIONS
1. VENDOR APPLICATION
• The vendor sign-up sheet must be completed, and if selected, you will be notified by email. Upon approval, you will receive a link providing access to the Vendor Application. Your application is not valid until payment is received.
• Anyone becoming a Vendor must complete a Vendor Application, read and agree to all contents of this document and pay the market fee. The Market Manager will review applications and approval will be based on available space. Applicants may be placed on a Wait-list for non-produce items. See below for the definition of non-produce items. For the benefit of our Market community, The Dallas Farmers Market Manager reserves the right to prohibit anyone from selling at the Market.
• An Application is not complete until all fees are paid. A one-time, non-refundable fee of $230.00 is due with the application. Checks can be made payable to the Dallas Farmers Market. This fee covers marketing and operating costs.
• Guest Vendor fee is $25.00 per week.
2. VENDOR PROCESS
The vendor should contact the Market Manager by Wednesday noon of each Market week, so available products can be advertised and the Market Manager can advise the Guest List Vendors accordingly to assign spaces. Contact: John Grant - Email: kbgrant15@gmail.com
Vendors should arrive at the Market by 7:00 AM Saturday. All vendor setup should be completed, with cars removed from the Market area by 8 AM. Please inform the Market Manager by Wednesday noon if you cannot attend. Hours of market operation are Saturday, 8:00 AM until 12.00 PM Vendors are required to remain until the Market closes, due to safety and parking issues.
Each Vendor is encouraged to provide a tent, scales, display racks, tables, sacks, money to make change with, and post prices in full view with lettering and signs (please limit sign size to fit the individual space). Vendors will not break-down or pack-up until the Market closes. After the Market closes Vendors should pack up and be ready to load out before retrieving their vehicle. Space is limited please be courteous and respectful of your fellow vendor.
Vendors must provide weights for their tent each week to secure them and ensure safety.
3. WHAT CAN BE SOLD
Food Vendors must abide by all applicable federal, state, and local health regulations.
Vendors are responsible for meeting the local, state, and federal requirements to sell their products. Examples include food safety requirements and licensing. For more information, vendors may contact the Georgia Dept. of Agriculture’s Consumer Protection Division at 404-656-3627. Licenses must be submitted with the application.
• Produce: This includes fruits, vegetables, herbs, nuts, and seedlings of edible products that the Vendor has grown. Resellers will be permitted to help offer produce to satisfy customer demand that local vendors are unable to supply. Local vendors will receive consideration ahead of resellers. Unlimited applications.
• Non-produce: This includes products made or produced by the Vendor. Examples are jams, jellies, sauces, oils, vinegar, molasses, baked goods, handmade soaps, bread, muffins, cookies, jerky, and honey. This also includes eggs, & pet treats. Crafts and fine art will be considered and approved on a case-by-case basis for Market relevance. All other items for sale in this category will be subject to approval. Limited applications.
A copy of the Georgia Department of Agriculture guidelines for food products can be found at: https://agr.georgia.gov/
All products MUST be labeled with all ingredients listed accompanied by vendor name address and phone number.
4. PRICING
Each Vendor may set his or her own prices. Prices should be set in keeping with customer satisfaction.
5. 2026 MARKET DATES
The 2026 Market season will open every Saturday from 8 AM – 12-Noon beginning May 2nd through August 29th. The market will be closed on July 4th.
6. WEATHER POLICY
The Market will open each Saturday and remain open unless the weather is dangerous. Dangerous weather will be defined as high winds and/or lightning. The decision to attend the market during inclement weather is each vendor’s responsibility.
7. GRIEVANCES
Any grievance that cannot be resolved should be reported to the Market Manager who will address and settle the issue. Disruptive behavior will not be tolerated. *