Where is the market? The Market is on the lawn of the Center for the Arts of Homer on both Main and Cayuga streets.
When is the market? The market runs the last week of May through the last week of October on Saturdays from 9:30-12:30
What kind of vendors are able to apply? We accept farms, homemade craft vendors, bakers, makers, food trucks, and any other homemade, home grown, and home cooked goods.
We are also accepting entertainment proposals such as music, children’s activities, yoga, etc. Email us at HomerRegionalMarket(at)gmail.com if you are interested in providing entertainment.
How do I apply? To apply use this form: https://forms.gle/WRD71VGHGKb9f3cT8
What are the “seasons” mentioned in the application? We recognize that some vendors may have seasonal items and only want to attend for part of the market year. If you only want to attend for the weeks your items are in season, please select the appropriate season in your application.
If I apply am I guaranteed a spot? The market committee reserves the right to extend official offers to join the market to applicants. All applicants will be considered. Exclusion is rare and would include: if a vendor’s goods are not homemade, if there is another vendor at the market with identical goods, or if there is a waiting list for the market.
Is there a fee to be a vendor? Vendor fees depend on how frequently the vendor will attend the market. The market is a promise to our community and our vendors that a variety of quality goods will be available every week. With that in mind vendors who commit to attending the market weekly for the entire year receive the greatest discount on vendor fees and pay just $5 per week. Vendors who commit to an entire season (spring, summer, or fall) also receive a discount on the weekly fee and can attend for $10 per week. Week-by-week vendors who only intend to sell at a handful of markets must pay $15 per market.
What is the membership fee and why do you have one? Regardless of how frequently they sell at the market, all vendors benefit from the management, advertising, entertainment, and planning of the market. The membership fee shares these costs among all vendors, and allows the market to be well-publicized, well-run, and enjoyable for vendors and community members. With 23 weeks of the market the membership fee costs just $2.17 per week, making it less than $8 per week for annual vendors.
I am a small vendor and cannot afford the fees. What can I do? We do not want the fees to exclude anyone from the market! We aim to make the market a big event where vendors will be able to easily pay their $5 per week fee. But if you still have concerns, please reach out! If you are a single-item vendor you are welcome to share a space with another vendor, and can indicate this in your application. If you are a not-for-profit or just starting a business, reach out to us at the email above and we will work with you to find a way for you to vend at the market
When do I have to pay? Only the membership fee is due when you accept a spot at the market. Weekly fees are due at the beginning of each season (spring, summer, fall).
When do I need to apply by, and when do I get offered a space after I apply? The form must be submitted by April 14th to be considered for the market. Vendors will be informed of acceptance to the market and receive vendor contracts by April 21st.