​ We are one of the largest Certified All-Local
Farmers Markets in Texas!
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Our Vendor Committee meets every couple of months to review applications. We look forward to reviewing your application. 

Applicants are expected to have a minimum of 60 market days or one and a half (1½) years of market experience, whichever is greater, prior to applying.

​​PLEASE NOTE: There is a non-refundable registration fee of $175.00 due upon your application submission.
Applications in FULL-Categories will not be considered for review.
Tomball Farmers Market has proudly served the Northwest Houston area since 2008. Supporting local farmers, producers, and small businesses is at the heart of everything we do.

All of our farmers, bakers, artisans, and producers grow, raise, prepare, craft, or produce the products they bring to market within 180 miles of Tomball, Texas. This means everything at our market is truly local and freshly made for our community each week.

For many of our vendors, this is their full-time business, and Tomball Farmers Market often serves as the next step in growing their local brand. To date, 38 vendors have successfully grown their businesses beyond the market and opened brick-and-mortar locations, many choosing to remain right here in
Tomball because of the incredible support from this community.

Our market is also a place where small businesses connect, collaborate, and grow together. Vendors frequently partner with one another, combining local ingredients and talents to create even better products for our customers.

​We look forward to the opportunity to potentially welcome your local farm or small business to the Tomball Farmers Market community.

​You MUST put everything you intend to sell/giveaway on your application.

Only Vendor Committee approved items may be sold at our market. 

All Vendors MUST be able to attend at ​​LEAST 2 times per month year round.

FOR YOUR SECURITY WE ONLY TAKE APPLICATIONS THROUGH OUR SECURE PORTAL
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ONLY Applicants who have paid for their registration fee in full will be reviewed by our Vendor Committee.

Vending Question NOT Listed Below?
​Email us: [email protected].

​How much do spaces cost And What's the Registration Fee?
Application Fee = $175.00 (Due upon receipt of Application)

Booth Rental (Billed Monthly):
  • Farmers = $50.00 (per Saturday per booth)
  • Non-Farmer = $60.00 (per Saturday per booth)

​All approved vendors must be able to attend at least 2 markets per month year-round.
​​Do you have a SPACE AVAILABLE?
We might depending on if your business meets our qualifications and if we have space in your category.
Why Do I need to Register Before I can fill out an application?
  • We take vendor security seriously. To protect your proprietary information and ours we have a secure application system.
    • To Apply you will need to CLICK the link at the top: Login/Register link and register your email with us. 
    • Once your registration is approved you will be able login and will have access to our secure application page.
  • We only accept applications via our website. 
​​Once I submit my application, do I just show up?
No, All vendor applications undergo formal review at a scheduled Vendor Committee Leader meeting. This review constitutes the first phase of TFM’s structured, multi-step application process and evaluates market capacity, category limits, and compliance with TFM policies, procedures, and required certifications.

​Are you interested in my product?
We might depending on if your business meets our qualifications and if we have space in your category.
I sell products for a company, but I don’t make them. Can I sell at TFM?
No. All vendors must LOCALLY prepare, handcraft or grow/raise their products within 180 miles of Tomball to qualify.
Do franchises, brokerages, Reselling, Or Specialized machine made products qualify?
No they don’t qualify. Everything MUST be personally handcrafted, locally prepared or grown/raised by all our vendors.​
I Don't have a product but offer a service Or Am a Nonprofit. do  I qualify as a vendor?
NO.  However we do limited availability for community based and educational based options for those who otherwise don't qualify.  Please review our Community Based Booths Tab. Nonprofit, Community Service or Educational Booth.
​I sell Food Products.  How do I know what my business needs to legally sell in Texas and at TFM?
  1. Cottage Food products MUST be made in a HOME Kitchen, must carry all permits, licenses, insurance and follow Texas DSHS requirements under Cottage Food law.
  2. Prepared foods and foods that require temperature controls MUST be prepared in a commercial kitchen and require additional food permits from the State of Texas's Health Departments.
  3. Farmers with temperature sensitive products will require Texas DSHS permits for meat, dairy, prepared foods etc... 
  4. Links to more information on Food Products:  
I make products that contain CBD/Hemp what do I need?
Texas Health and Human Services requires registration and a manufactures license through them. HERE.
  1. As of August 2, a license to manufacture, process and distribute consumable hemp products is required. The fee for an initial license, valid for one year, is $258 per facility.
  2. Retailers currently selling consumable hemp products, including those containing cannabinoids, must register each location where the products will be sold no later than Oct. 2. The fee for an initial registration, valid for one year, is $155 per location.
  3. A consumable hemp product is a food, drug, device, or cosmetic that contains industrial hemp or hemp-derived cannabinoids, including cannabidiol (CBD). These products may not contain more than 0.3 percent concentration of THC.
Do I have to submit a sales tax permit?
​If you sell a craft or non-food item, then you will need a sales permit. You can get one at the Texas Comptroller Website. HERE.  ​
Do I have to carry Business Liability Insurance to Vend?
Yes, All Vendors must carry business liability insurance to vend.
Here are some of the carriers used by our Farmers & Food Vendors.
​Do I have to make my food in a commercial kitchen if it doesn’t qualify as cottage food??
  • Yes if it doesn’t qualify as Cottage Food and is Temperature Sensitive.
  • No if you are preparing everything on site.
What Paperwork DO I Need: Depending on what your products are:​
I sell Food Products.  How do I know what my business needs to legally sell in Texas and at TFM?​​
  1. Cottage Food products MUST be made in a HOME Kitchen AND must be shelf stable and can not contain temperature sensitive ingredients.
  2. Prepared foods and foods that require temperature controls MUST be prepared in a commercial kitchen and require additional food permits from the State of Texas's Health Departments. TFM falls under Harris County Public Health's and Texas DSHS jurisdiction. 
  3. Links to more information on Food Products:  
I Use A Specialty Machine Like a cricket Machine, Embrodiery machine, t-shirt press or sublimating machines or Repurposed clothes to create custom-designs on various purchased products.  Would my products be eligible for sale at Tomball Farmers Market?
No. All items must be personally handcrafted to qualify at our market.
​We can not accept ANY products that are machine made, like T-shirts, tumblers, coasters, car fresheners, repurposed clothing, etc... per our bylaws.
READY TO APPLY?? 
Go to the Top of the Page and Register.
Once YOUR Registration is verified.
LOGIN and Go to our Website Application Page.
Why Our Certified All Local Farmers Market
**© Tomball Farmers Market. Website content is provided for general informational purposes only.
Requirements to operate a business in Texas and Harris County vary by product type, preparation method, and regulatory jurisdiction. Vendors are responsible for obtaining and maintaining all required permits, licenses, inspections, and approvals from applicable local, state, and federal agencies.
Information provided by Tomball Farmers Market does not constitute legal or regulatory approval to operate and is subject to change based on agency guidance and law. Vendors should always verify current requirements directly with the appropriate regulatory authorities.**
Our Mission is to provide our community with the highest quality local farm fresh foods, locally prepared foods & local handcrafted products every week. Tomball Farmers Market strives to be an advocate for local farmers & local small businesses. 

​Tomball Farmers Market is a Texas registered nonprofit organization.

Questions Regarding the Farmers Market? Email us at: [email protected].
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Please direct any TFM Organization concerns or recommendations to our TFM Board via our Board President at [email protected].

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​**© Tomball Farmers Market. Website content is provided for general informational purposes only.
Requirements to operate a business in Texas and Harris County vary by product type, preparation method, and regulatory jurisdiction. Vendors are responsible for obtaining and maintaining all required permits, licenses, inspections, and approvals from applicable local, state, and federal agencies.
Information provided by Tomball Farmers Market does not constitute legal or regulatory approval to operate and is subject to change based on agency guidance and law. Vendors should always verify current requirements directly with the appropriate regulatory authorities.**