HOW TO BECOME A MARKET VENDOR
Step One: Review the Handbook
Review the official Vendor Handbook for complete event information, vendor requirements and details.
Step Two: Submit Market Application
All vendors are required to submit a Downtown Forney Market Vendor Application and a signed Indemnity Agreement.
If you are a “food vendor” you must apply for a Temporary Food Permit from the City of Forney. Please apply at least 14 business days prior to the market date you plan to attend. Please include the date of the market you are attending in the city’s application description.
Step Three: Receive Confirmation Email
Receive Vendor Confirmation Approval via email. Please allow 3-5 business days for processing and committee approval.
Step Four: Pay Booth Fee
Approved vendors will be sent a payment invoice via email for the market dates they are approved to sell. The booth space fee is $30 for all vendors. All vendors must pay for their booth space prior to market date to be guaranteed a space. Late payments will not be accepted. Spots are available on a first come first served basis.
If you have any questions contact Vendor Coordinator Vicki Cortez at: vendors@forney2ndsaturdays.com
Types of Vendors
ARTS & CRAFT VENDOR
A person who designs and produces individually-handcrafted items which results in a combination of a variety of materials. Items in this category include artificial flowers, arts & crafts, soaps and other body care products, and pet products (not all inclusive).
FARMER / PRODUCER / FLORAL
A person who grows and/or produces an agricultural product, that is usually edible. The farmer/producer has ownership of, or financial and/or productive responsibility to the land being farmed during the growing season. The farmer/producer is required to display signage with the name of farm, growing method and specific farm location.
A person who grows and sells cut flowers, plants, herbs and bouquets.
FARMER REPRESENTATIVE
Vendor who resells produce that has been purchased directly from farmers. Must have a relationship with the farmer and know all aspects of the growing/ producing of produce, meats, eggs, and dairy and where it was sourced.
FOOD VENDOR
A person who prepares, produces, and packages a specialty food and beverage product, usually by hand or traditional methods. Cottage food producers are included in this category.
NON-ARTISAN VENDOR
A person who sells a product that was not handmade or altered by themselves.