
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 “cottage law producer” or “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. Indicate if you are a “cottage law producer” 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: Complete Vendor Profile
Approved vendors will be sent a email to create a vendor profile to complete their registration. For instructions on how to create your vendor profile please view the online video tutorial in the approved vendor email.
Step Five: Pay Booth Fee
Once your profile registration is complete, 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.