We’re excited to announce that the Farmers Market is back for another amazing season! This year, the market will run every Wednesday from June 4 through October 29, with new hours: 1 PM to 6 PM (updated from 2–7 PM).

This is your chance to apply and be part of one of the season’s most vibrant community events! Please note that submitting an application does not guarantee a spot—vendors will be approved based on availability and fit. Apply below to join us in making this year’s market a success!

Please note:

This registration form and paperwork submission does NOT guarantee you acceptance to the market. Final approval will be given by South Orange Downtown

To become a food and beverage vendor for this market you will need to be approved by the SOMA Board of Health and South Orange Downtown.

REGISTRATION FEE: $50.00 (non-refundable) ALL VENDORS ARE REQUIRED TO PAY THIS FEE. You will be prompted to pay this after you fill out the registration form.

*MARKET FEES: You must pick a package below. A minimum of 5 markets is required to participate.

Full Season (22 Markets)= $550
Part Season (11 Markets) = $330
Mini Season (5 Markets) = $200

*Vendors requiring a larger space, such as food trucks, are subject to different rates. Please contact us for details.

SETUP REQUIREMENTS: Vendors are responsible for all setup materials needed including a 10x10 tent, table(s), tablecloths, promotional materials, etc.

VENDOR REGISTRATION FORM

Business Name *

Name *

First Name

Last Name

Email *

Vendor Options *

Please select your preferred market participation: Full Season (22 dates) - $550 Half Season (11 markets) - 330 Mini Season (5 markets) - $200

SELECT DATES *

If you have chosen the half season or mini season, please select which dates you would like to vend. For the full season vendors, please select all dates.

JUN 4

JUN 11

JUN 18

JUN 25

JUL 2

JUL 9

JUL 16

JUL 23

JUL 30

AUG 6

AUG 13

AUG 20

AUG 27

SEPT 3

SEPT 10

SEPT 17

SEPT 24

OCT 1

OCT 8

OCT 15

OCT 22

OCT 29

Phone *

Country

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Website

http://

Social Media Handle

Address *

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Note

Thank you for your interest in becoming a vendor at the South Orange Downtown Farmers Market!

*Please note: This form does not guarantee you a vendor spot at the Farmers Market. If your application is accepted you will receive a follow up email to discuss the next steps needed to complete your application.

PAPERWORK REQUIRED

All Vendors:

All vendors will be required to provide the following documents upon acceptance into the market. Please submit all documents to lisa@southorangedowntown.org

Vendor Registration Form (above)
Signed Market Rules & Regulations
Signed Hold Harmless Agreement
Submit a Certificate of Business Insurance listing Township of South Orange and the South Orange Village Center Alliance as additional insured.

Food Vendors:

The South Orange Downtown Farmers Market works together with the SOMA Board of Health to ensure the safety of the patrons of the market and are required to follow all local health codes related to food safety. Please submit all forms to lisa@southorangedowntown.org

Vendor Registration Form (above)
Signed Market Rules & Regulations
Signed Hold Harmless Agreement
Submit a Certificate of Business Insurance listing Township of South Orange and the South Orange Village Center Alliance as additional insured.
Temporary Food Vendor Application
Health Department Business License
Health Department Sanitary Inspection Certificate (naming your business)
Serv-Safe Sanitary Certificate
If you are a Cottage Food Vendor, please submit your cottage food license.

*If you plan to cook on site, you will also need to submit a permit for the fire department. Please look at the (Vendors Cooking on Site forms listed below).

fire permit

REQUIRED FOR VENDORS COOKING ON SITE ONLY

IMPORTANT NOTE: All required fire safety paperwork must be submitted at least 3 weeks before your first market date—no exceptions.

Required Forms:

Fire Safety Permit (Type 1): Submit on the website and pay the one-time $54 fee (When completing this form, you can upload the additional required forms below as attachments)

PLEASE ATTACH THE FORMS BELOW TO YOUR FIRE SAFETY PERMIT APPLICATION AS “ADDITIONAL ITEMS”:

Fire Permit Application (Type 1): A separate form is required for each market date attended. Required for: [Insert Dates] (each form must list only one market date).
Mobile Food Vendor Inspection Form
Current Certificate of Insurance (COI): Must name South Orange Village.
Current Kitchen Hood Suppression Report (if applicable).

If you experience any issues uploading the documents, you can email them directly to Fire Inspector Kenneth Schmertz at codeinspectorfire@southorange.org or call 973-378-7715 ext 7709 with any questions.