JOIN THE WAITING lIST
The Farmers Market is fully booked for the 2024 season. Serious applicants only, if you wish to join the waiting list, please fill out the form below. There is no fee to join the list, but please make sure you’re available for the dates you select. You will be notified if space becomes available.
We do accept vendor applications throughout the season, but at this time can’t guarantee a spot. Please note many dates are already full.
The market runs Wednesdays 2PM-7PM, rain or shine until Oct 30th in the Sloan Street Parking Lot in the heart of South Orange Downtown.
VENDOR WAITING LIST FORM
Vendor Information
PLEASE NOTE IF THERE IS AVAILABILITY ALL THE INFORMATION AND DOCUMENT LIST BELOW WILL BE REQUIRED
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: $30 (non-refundable) per market *A minimum of 5 markets is required
SETUP REQUIREMENTS: Vendors are responsible for all setup materials needed including a 10x10 tent, table(s), tablecloths, wifi, power, POS, promotional materials, etc.
PAPERWORK REQUIRED
Once you’ve been notified by South Orange Downtown that your market dates have been approved, you’ll need to submit the list of paperwork required for the Health Department to officially become a vendor. You will also have to pass an on-site inspection from the Health Inspector on the day of your first market appearance. All vendors will be required to provide the following documents upon acceptance into the market. Please submit all documents to Lisa Szulewski (Events & Marketing Coordinator) at lisa@southorangedowntown.org NOT to the Health Department.
Food Vendors:
The South Orange Downtown Farmers Market works together with the South Orange 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)
Submit a Certificate of Business Insurance listing Township of South Orange and the South Orange Village Center Alliance as additional insured.
Business License issued from your local Health Department
Sanitary Inspection Certificate (naming your business)
Serv-Safe Sanitary Certificate
If you are a Cottage Food Vendor, please submit your cottage food vendor license
FARMERS FORM
This form is specifically for farm vendors
Important Notes
We have limited space for food trucks at the market, but if you are accepted as a food truck vendor, you will need top submit for a permit from the fire department as well as an on site inspection for each market you attend.
Once you’ve been notified that you’re an approved vendor for this season’s market, payment must be received in full for all of your selected dates. We will not be accepting payment plans or delayed payments.
QUESTIONS
If you have any questions please contact, Events and Marketing Coordinator, Lisa Szulewski lisa@southorangedowntown.org
