Be Our New Vendor
Vendor information and Application
The Menominee Historic Downtown Famer’s Market is excited to welcome vendors for the 2026 season. Our goal is simple: grow the market and help our vendors grow with it. The market is continuously evolving, and we rely on input from our vendors to make a positive impact. Please reach out to us at any time with any concerns or input.
One of the big changes we have already made is that vendors will no longer be required to report their daily income unless they are a part of any of our grant programs. Secondly, we are now offering additional perks to our seasonal vendors. It’s because of feedback from vendors like you, that these changes have gone into effect.
The Menominee Historic Downtown Farmer’s Market now owns both Thursday and Saturday market days, allowing us to make the process streamlined and easier for applying. Please join us for our next incredible season by filling out the application and indemnity forms below.
Payment & Fees Overview
We now offer three payment options to our vendors. This was based on feedback that we have gotten from previous vendors and concerns about vegetable and crop growth through the season.
Option 1: SEASONAL VENDOR (Best Value) – Thursday Market: $140 for the season (14 dates total) / Saturday Market: $180 for the season (18 dates total)– If you choose one or both of these options, up-front, paid in full payment is required PRIOR to the season starting. You are committing to the full 2026 season and securing your place as a featured vendor of the market. Perks: Guaranteed vendor space at every market date and preferred setup location. Featured Facebook Vendor Spotlight Post (1-2 times per season) Featured Listing and highlight on the Market website. Eligibility for Vendor of the Week. Highlighted during market radio adverting. Promoted on Facebook weekly for market dates and in our newsletter.
Option 2: PRO-RATED SEASONAL VENDOR – This option is for our farmers who won’t have any produce ready at the start of the market season and need to wait for first crop. You will choose your start date and pay for the remaining dates as a seasonal vendor at $10 per day (max $140 for Thursdays, max $180 for Saturdays). This option must also be paid in full PRIOR to the start of your season to obtain seasonal vendor perks. Example: Start date 7/4/2026 – 11 remaining Saturdays – $110 due. Pro-rated seasonal vendors will receive the same perks as the regular season vendors beginning the week of their start date.
Option 3: OCCASIONAL/DAILY VENDOR – $15 Per Market Day (max $140 for Thursdays, max $180 for Saturdays) – This option is for vendors attending select dates only. Once your daily attendance reaches the max allowable, you will be considered paid for the season (perks not retroactive). You are still required to fill out an application at least 7 days prior to the first date that you want to attend. No same day applications and payments will be accepted. You will still be required to pay ahead of time, but only for the dates you plan to attend up to the max amount.
All vendor fees are non‑refundable. Fees cannot be refunded because the market’s fixed cost (permits, insurance, advertising, equipment, and city fees) remain the same even when weather affects a market day.
After your application, indemnification, and permits are received, you will get an email from the Market Operations Committee regarding payment options.
Vendor Setup
Saturday Market hours are 9 am – 1 pm. Thursday Market hours are 3 pm – 7 pm. Vendors may set up 1 hour before the markets begin. Food Truck may set up 3 hrs before the market begins. All Vendors will have assigned spots and must stay until the market ends, even if you sell out. If an emergency occurs during market hours, notify the market manager and/or board member so we can help you exit safely without putting customers at risk.
Some Key points
- NO electrical access at the Saturday market.
- Some electrical access at the Thursday market.
- Food trucks and food stands may use generators.
- Applications accepted throughout the season
- You must sign up a minimum of 7 days ahead of the first date you want to attend.
- Vendors must set up in their assigned areas.
- Vendors using any market-managed payment or food-assistance program must complete the daily worksheet
- Emergencies happen — please notify us ASAP if you cannot attend.
- Seasonal Vendor Thursdays: $180
- Seasonal Vendor Saturdays: $140
Before submitting an application, please do the following:
- Read the Market Rules and Regulations
- Read the Metric Letter to Vendors from the Michigan Farmers Market Association
MHDFMA Vendor Application
Fill out every field, or the form will not submit. If you get an error message, check all fields and fill them in.
Please also fill out the Indemnification Agreement below. It is required for all vendors.