Farmers MarKET Vendor
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do spaces cost?
Spaces are $30 each Saturday and are billed monthly.
Can I just show up and put up a booth? No, we have a vetting process and our Vendor Committee Meets every two months and goes over all submitted applications to see the businesses qualify and if we have space for them in each category.
What paperwork do I need to be a vendor at your farmers market? Everyone at a minimum needs Business Liability Insurance, Tax ID number for non-food items & must be in compliance with whatever the Harris County Health Department requires. (Food Handlers permit(s) for staff, Samplers permit (for hot/cold items)/to give samples &/or Temp Event permit for Food prepared on-site. Please see our other tabs under becoming a vendor for more information.
Do you have a waitlist? Yes, we have a waitlist in several categories. But we encourage you to still apply. You may have a product we NEED.
How long is the waitlist? This is incredibly hard to predict. Each category may have a different number of vendors waiting on that waitlist. Your category may only have one business in front of you or there may be 5 businesses waiting. And it changes regularly as people drop off the list or a space opens up for them at our farmers market. It’s extremely complicated, and we cannot give an answer to this. It's better to apply so we can assist you further.
Once I submit my application, do I just show up? No, every two months applications are reviewed by our Vendor Committee. If your business qualifies but we are full in your category, you may be placed on our waiting list. Being a true local Farmers Market we do our best to review all our Farmers/Growers/Gardeners within in two weeks of your application unless we are full in your category. All farmers/growers/gardeners must submit to a site visit. And your site will be revisited every 2 years after your acceptance to our Farmers Market.
Are you interested in my product?
We have a wonderful Vendor Committee dedicated to reviews. We cannot answer this question unless you apply and your application is reviewed.
My business makes food items what do I need to become a vendor with your Farmers Market?
You must be in compliance with everything the Harris County Heath Department requires for your products.
Do I have to make my food in a commercial kitchen if it doesn’t qualify as cottage food???
Yes, if it is pre-prepared and doesn't qualify as cottage food. No, if you are preparing everything on site.
Do I HAVE to have insurance to sell at TFM?
Yes You can get more information about Business Liability Insurance HERE.
Do I have to submit a sales tax permit? If you sell a craft item or other non-food items then you will need a sales permit. You can obtain one HERE.
I sell products for a company, but I don’t make them. Can I sell at Tomball Farmers Market?
No. Items must be homemade, handmade or homegrown to qualify.
My business is part of a franchise….do I qualify? Not at this time.
My business provides a service or is an item that doesn’t qualify as a product per se…do I qualify as a vendor? Not at this time, but please check out the community service information on our website.
I am a local business or non profit but I don’t qualify as a regular vendor….how do I get involved? We offer non-profit, community service and educational booth opportunities for your business each Saturday. You can find more information on our website and applications page.
Spaces are $30 each Saturday and are billed monthly.
Can I just show up and put up a booth? No, we have a vetting process and our Vendor Committee Meets every two months and goes over all submitted applications to see the businesses qualify and if we have space for them in each category.
What paperwork do I need to be a vendor at your farmers market? Everyone at a minimum needs Business Liability Insurance, Tax ID number for non-food items & must be in compliance with whatever the Harris County Health Department requires. (Food Handlers permit(s) for staff, Samplers permit (for hot/cold items)/to give samples &/or Temp Event permit for Food prepared on-site. Please see our other tabs under becoming a vendor for more information.
Do you have a waitlist? Yes, we have a waitlist in several categories. But we encourage you to still apply. You may have a product we NEED.
How long is the waitlist? This is incredibly hard to predict. Each category may have a different number of vendors waiting on that waitlist. Your category may only have one business in front of you or there may be 5 businesses waiting. And it changes regularly as people drop off the list or a space opens up for them at our farmers market. It’s extremely complicated, and we cannot give an answer to this. It's better to apply so we can assist you further.
Once I submit my application, do I just show up? No, every two months applications are reviewed by our Vendor Committee. If your business qualifies but we are full in your category, you may be placed on our waiting list. Being a true local Farmers Market we do our best to review all our Farmers/Growers/Gardeners within in two weeks of your application unless we are full in your category. All farmers/growers/gardeners must submit to a site visit. And your site will be revisited every 2 years after your acceptance to our Farmers Market.
Are you interested in my product?
We have a wonderful Vendor Committee dedicated to reviews. We cannot answer this question unless you apply and your application is reviewed.
My business makes food items what do I need to become a vendor with your Farmers Market?
You must be in compliance with everything the Harris County Heath Department requires for your products.
Do I have to make my food in a commercial kitchen if it doesn’t qualify as cottage food???
Yes, if it is pre-prepared and doesn't qualify as cottage food. No, if you are preparing everything on site.
Do I HAVE to have insurance to sell at TFM?
Yes You can get more information about Business Liability Insurance HERE.
Do I have to submit a sales tax permit? If you sell a craft item or other non-food items then you will need a sales permit. You can obtain one HERE.
I sell products for a company, but I don’t make them. Can I sell at Tomball Farmers Market?
No. Items must be homemade, handmade or homegrown to qualify.
My business is part of a franchise….do I qualify? Not at this time.
My business provides a service or is an item that doesn’t qualify as a product per se…do I qualify as a vendor? Not at this time, but please check out the community service information on our website.
I am a local business or non profit but I don’t qualify as a regular vendor….how do I get involved? We offer non-profit, community service and educational booth opportunities for your business each Saturday. You can find more information on our website and applications page.
