Farmers MarKET Vendor
Frequently Asked Questions
How often are you open and what is traffic like at Tomball Farmers Market?
We are a rain or shine true Farmers Market and are open every Saturday from 9 AM to 1 PM. We have 65+ vendors every weekend & our foot traffic is approximately 4000 customers every weekend.
Are you interested in my product?
If you meet our qualifications we definitely would love for you to apply. Please remember that all vendors businesses applying must live and operate within 150 Miles of Tomball, TX and all items must be homemade, handcrafted or home grown. We have a wonderful Vendor Committee dedicated to reviewing new applications every 2 months.
How much do spaces cost?
Rental Spaces are $35 to $40 for single booths each Saturday and are billed monthly.
Double Booth space rentals are $65 to $75.
Food Truck spaces are $75
What paperwork do I need to be a vendor at your farmers market?
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 which businesses qualify, has the required paperwork and if we have space for them in each category.
Do you have a waitlist?
No, not really. We've moved to a Fill-in Vendor system where instead of long waiting lists we have Fill-IN Vendors who fill in our open spots monthly once approved to be a vendor with us.
(We do have a small waiting list for microgreens, meat farmers, sweet baked goods & some craft categories.)
How long is the waitlist?
This is incredibly hard to predict as it is done by vendor categories. 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 permanent space opens up for them at our farmers market.
Once I submit my application, do I just show up?
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.
This includes but is not limited to Food Handlers permit(s), HCPH Farmers Market Permit and Manufacturer's permit. You will need to provide TFM with all current permits with Harris County Public Health.
Please see our other tabs for more information.
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. You may also need a Food Manufacturer's License. You will need to submit a current manufacturer's license to TFM.
No, if you are preparing everything on site.
Do I HAVE to have insurance to sell at TFM?
Yes and we will need a current copy of your Business Liability Insurance. 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 will need to provide TFM with a copy of your sales tax permit. You can obtain one HERE.
I am a animal/pet feed/food business what do I need?
You will need to be in compliance and obtain certification for all the products you intend to sell with the Texas State Chemist office HERE. Information on Pet Food/Feed guidelines HERE. You will also need a sales tax permit. You will need to submit to us a copy of anything the Texas State Chemist requires.
I want to sell flowers and/or starter plants what do I need?
You will need to be in compliance and obtain licenses and permits with the Texas Department of Agriculture HERE. You will need to provide a copy of your current licenses and permits with TDA to Tomball Farmers Market.
I am only interested in vending during the holidays would my business qualify?
Unfortunately not at this time. While we do accept seasonal local farmers all other vendors are required to commit to vending with us for at least a year.
I sell products for a company but I don’t make them. Can I sell at Tomball Farmers Market?
Unfortunately no, ALL items must be homemade, handcrafted or homegrown within 150 miles of Tomball to qualify.
My business is part of a franchise….does my business qualify?
Not at time as all items must be homemade, handcrafted or home grown within 150 Miles of Tomball. Franchises that are independently owned and operated do not qualify either.
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. For ways that you CAN be a part of our Tomball Farmers Market.
I am a local business or non profit but I don’t qualify as a regular vendor….how do I get involved?
Our Tomball Patrons LOOOVE when local businesses do community outreach.
Because of this we provide three opportunities for business to serve our community up to 3 times per year per category below:
Do you have volunteer opportunities?
YES!! We love our volunteers and our volunteer programs will be growing in the future. If you are interested please visit our Volunteer Sign up page on our website.
We are a rain or shine true Farmers Market and are open every Saturday from 9 AM to 1 PM. We have 65+ vendors every weekend & our foot traffic is approximately 4000 customers every weekend.
Are you interested in my product?
If you meet our qualifications we definitely would love for you to apply. Please remember that all vendors businesses applying must live and operate within 150 Miles of Tomball, TX and all items must be homemade, handcrafted or home grown. We have a wonderful Vendor Committee dedicated to reviewing new applications every 2 months.
How much do spaces cost?
Rental Spaces are $35 to $40 for single booths each Saturday and are billed monthly.
Double Booth space rentals are $65 to $75.
Food Truck spaces are $75
What paperwork do I need to be a vendor at your farmers market?
- All vendors need Business Liability Insurance.
- Crafters and Non-Food Vendors Need A Tax ID number.
- Vendors preparing food whether in home or in a commercial kitchen must be in compliance with Harris County Health Department. (Examples: Manufacturer's License, Food Handlers permit(s) for staff, Famers Market permit)
- Some farmers will need additional paperwork from the Texas Department of Agriculture. (Farmers selling Nursery/Floral items)
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 which businesses qualify, has the required paperwork and if we have space for them in each category.
Do you have a waitlist?
No, not really. We've moved to a Fill-in Vendor system where instead of long waiting lists we have Fill-IN Vendors who fill in our open spots monthly once approved to be a vendor with us.
(We do have a small waiting list for microgreens, meat farmers, sweet baked goods & some craft categories.)
How long is the waitlist?
This is incredibly hard to predict as it is done by vendor categories. 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 permanent space opens up for them at our farmers market.
Once I submit my application, do I just show up?
- No, every two months applications are reviewed by our Vendor Committee. Once reviewed by the Vendor Committee it general takes the Market Manager a week or two to review your paperwork and get back with you with whether your business was accepted or not.
- Submitting all your paperwork when filling out your application helps speed up this process. If we do not have a completed application from you, you could be denied and asked to reapply in six months.
- If we are full in your category, you may be asked to reapply in 6 months instead of being on a long waiting list.
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.
This includes but is not limited to Food Handlers permit(s), HCPH Farmers Market Permit and Manufacturer's permit. You will need to provide TFM with all current permits with Harris County Public Health.
Please see our other tabs for more information.
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. You may also need a Food Manufacturer's License. You will need to submit a current manufacturer's license to TFM.
No, if you are preparing everything on site.
Do I HAVE to have insurance to sell at TFM?
Yes and we will need a current copy of your Business Liability Insurance. 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 will need to provide TFM with a copy of your sales tax permit. You can obtain one HERE.
I am a animal/pet feed/food business what do I need?
You will need to be in compliance and obtain certification for all the products you intend to sell with the Texas State Chemist office HERE. Information on Pet Food/Feed guidelines HERE. You will also need a sales tax permit. You will need to submit to us a copy of anything the Texas State Chemist requires.
I want to sell flowers and/or starter plants what do I need?
You will need to be in compliance and obtain licenses and permits with the Texas Department of Agriculture HERE. You will need to provide a copy of your current licenses and permits with TDA to Tomball Farmers Market.
I am only interested in vending during the holidays would my business qualify?
Unfortunately not at this time. While we do accept seasonal local farmers all other vendors are required to commit to vending with us for at least a year.
I sell products for a company but I don’t make them. Can I sell at Tomball Farmers Market?
Unfortunately no, ALL items must be homemade, handcrafted or homegrown within 150 miles of Tomball to qualify.
My business is part of a franchise….does my business qualify?
Not at time as all items must be homemade, handcrafted or home grown within 150 Miles of Tomball. Franchises that are independently owned and operated do not qualify either.
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. For ways that you CAN be a part of our Tomball Farmers Market.
I am a local business or non profit but I don’t qualify as a regular vendor….how do I get involved?
Our Tomball Patrons LOOOVE when local businesses do community outreach.
Because of this we provide three opportunities for business to serve our community up to 3 times per year per category below:
- Non-Profit Booth
- Community Service Booth
- Educational Booth
Do you have volunteer opportunities?
YES!! We love our volunteers and our volunteer programs will be growing in the future. If you are interested please visit our Volunteer Sign up page on our website.
