Tempe City Hall Farmers Market Vendor Application

Applications take at least two weeks from the date submitted to process.

What: a farmers market at Tempe City Hall, called TCH Farmers Market for short. Where: 31 E 5th Street, Tempe, AZ 85281. When: every Sunday starting Sunday October 11, 2026. Time: 8 am to noon October to April, 7 to 11 am April to September.

We are seeking vendors in these areas: 1. Local agriculture (farmers, gardeners, ranchers, mushroom growers, bee keepers, AZ foragers) 2. Local artisan food makers (grocery items meant to be taken home AND treat vendors, hot ready to eat food vendors, and drink vendors) 3. Face painters, henna artists, artists who can draw or paint customers or the market setting in real time, typewriter poets who can write poems for customers at market 4. Musicians who can play gentle farmers market morning vibes and play for tips 5. Local dog/pet treat vendors, AZ antler chew vendors 6. Locally made body care, wellness products, tinctures, teas, and other supplements using as many local ingredients as possible 7. A limited number of arts and crafts vendors who make their art using agricultural or other natural items (such as pieces made from wool gathered from AZ raised livestock, art made from pressed flowers grown in AZ, beeswax wraps made with organic cotton and AZ beeswax, screen printed tea towels and totes with agricultural images, silks dyed with vegetal dyes, etc.)

Community or student groups who want to volunteer, table, perform or lead an activity should use the volunteer application instead.

22 questions. Fields marked * are required.

Who you are

Business/Organization Name *

Applicant Name/s *

Email address *Your confirmation and our reply go here.

Phone Number and Name of Phone Owner *

Mailing address *Street, city, state, ZIP. Used only for market paperwork; never published.

Names of employees or family members who may sell/table *

What you sell and how you set up

Brief description of what you plan to sell *

Brief description of your setup and any special considerations for the market managers when building the layout *Examples: number of 10'x10' canopies, food truck or trailer; I drive a box truck, I have a freezer in a trailer I need access to, I use a generator, etc.

Social media handles and/or website *

Licenses, insurance and indemnity

Health Department Permit # *For prepared food, open food handling, temperature controlled foods, sampling foods. If not applicable, type NA.

Cottage License # *Foods made at home MUST be packaged with proper cottage food licensing wording on the package. If not applicable, type NA.

Business License/TPT/sales tax license # and location code indicating the City of Tempe is included under this TPT number *The only category of vendor who does not require a TPT is agricultural vendors selling only what they grew or produced.

Commercial liability insurance carrier and policy # *Required for sellers of value added foods and prepared foods. Must list Tempe City Hall Farmers Market AND the City of Tempe as additional insured. Type NA if not applicable.

Indemnity Agreement: type your name and today's date (acts as your signature) *

For valuable consideration, including the right to sell, set up to share information or other services, or play music at Tempe City Hall Farmers Market (TCHFM): SELLER/ORGANIZATION/MUSICIAN does hereby agree to indemnify and hold Tempe City Hall Farmers Market and the City of Tempe harmless from any loss, damage, expense, judgment or liability of any nature including attorneys fees arising out of any claim made against Tempe City Hall Farmers Market, the City of Tempe, or any other organization partnering with TCHFM by any person or entity which claim arises out of or results from a Buyer's purchase of SELLER's product for consumption at the Tempe City Hall Farmers Market. ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST FILL THIS IN AND DATE.

Committed Founders Rate (only if you plan to come every week)

As a new market, it is important to have a core group of strong, committed vendors show up every week to establish this market. If that is something you are able to do, choose from the Committed Founders Rate (CFR) options. CFR vendors must commit to every week for this reduced rate (up to two call outs allowed, but you still pay for the week you miss). Agricultural tent clusters cannot exceed 600 square feet (more than six 10'x10' canopies must be configured in two clusters with a 12' space between, per the City of Tempe Fire Code). Agriculture here means anyone who grows plants or mushrooms for human consumption, bee keepers, ranchers, or wild foragers of plants, mushrooms or herbs for human consumption (foragers require special licenses). No refunds for weather related cancelled markets or markets missed by vendors for any reason.

Committed Founders Rate fee option

CFR pay weekly, non-agriculture, 1 to 2 tents or food truck$50 per week (food truck space is extremely limited)CFR pay for 6 months, non-agriculture, 1 to 2 tents$1,000 for 27 Sundays, October 11 to April 11 (saves $350 over paying per market)CFR pay weekly, agriculture, 1 to 2 tents$25 per weekCFR pay weekly, agriculture, 3 to 11 tents$50 per weekCFR pay weekly, agriculture, 12 or more tents$80 per weekCFR pay for six months, agriculture, as many tents as you like$25 per market x 27 Sundays, October 11 to April 11

Payment and rules

Preferred method of payment for fees *

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Acknowledgement of rules *

Tempe City Hall (TCH) Farmers Market is a market/community space supporting Arizona and regional agriculture, Arizona local food, local small business, and the community in Tempe. TCH Farmers Market strives to provide a fun and educational experience to market goers where people can learn more about all the aspects the market supports. 1. TCH Farmers Market reserves the right to suspend or revoke a vendor's ability to sell at any point. 2. TCH Farmers Market discourages resale, however, we will consider resale if a compelling case or situation exists and also reserves the right to permit sales of these or other items at the TCH Farmers Market booth. 3. TCH Farmers Market prioritizes vendors in the following order: vendors selling Arizona grown produce, small businesses selling foods made with Arizona grown produce or other ingredients, foods made by local businesses not using local ingredients, local small businesses in Tempe, handmade items made with agricultural products, handmade items that are made with as many local, compostable, recyclable, otherwise sustainable items as possible. TCH Farmers Market does not permit the sale of any factory made items, items produced by big businesses for resale by individuals, items made of cheap plastics or other unsustainable items. 4. It is expected that vendors unable to attend a market should notify the Market manager at least 48 hours in advance. Committed Founders Rate vendors who fail to notify the manager of an absence within the 48 hour window may lose their discounted rate, and non-committed founders vendors may lose their privilege to sell. Vendor Guidelines A. The following MUST be received and approved prior to vending: 1. Completed and signed vendor registration and proof of all relevant licenses and health department certifications. 2. Copy of liability insurance for ALL value added vendors. Agricultural vendors and artists may submit a signed indemnity agreement. 3. Payment of all registration fees (unless paying as you go, which is a more expensive but can be a more convenient option for small vendors). 4. Signed EBT/FMNP vendor agreements and crop plans (for vendors accepting food stamps, Double Up Food Bucks, and/or the Farmers Market Nutrition Program only). 5. Vendors must allow a representative of TCH Farmers Market to inspect farms and facilities to ensure vendors adhere to Rules and Regulations. 6. Vendors will not be allowed to set up if they do not provide all insurance, licensing, tax ID numbers, required fees and signed documents. 7. Vendors are responsible for bringing all items needed to sell. TCH Farmers Market only provides the space. 8. Committed Founders vendors are given first right of refusal for the following six months. 9. All single use food service items must be made of paper or certified compostable products. All compostable products MUST be labelled "BPI Certified" or "Compostable". Biodegradable is not the same as compostable. No single use plastic products are permitted at the market. You will not be able to sell prepared food, beverages or distribute samples unless these requirements are met. 10. It is encouraged and expected that processed and prepared food vendors use AZ/locally grown fruits and vegetables in their products. Market Safety 1. TCH Farmers Market is a safe, fun, and inclusive space. Any disrespectful actions or comments should be reported to the market manager. The issue will be handled, and any of these actions will be stopped immediately. Any acts of violence, aggression, racism, sexism, or any other type of discrimination will result in immediate removal from the market. 2. Vendors are required to securely attach weights of at least ten pounds (twenty pounds per weight is encouraged) to each canopy leg. If using an umbrella, the weights around the base need to be inspected by the market manager and deemed safe and secure. Any vendor found operating under a canopy or umbrella without proper weights will be asked to take their canopy down. Repeatedly failing to have weights could result in being asked to leave TCH Farmers Market. 3. Vendors will submit any conflicts and/or concerns regarding the overall market or individual vendors in writing to the TCH Farmers Market owner via email at tempecityhallfarmersmarket@gmail.com. Thank you all for your hard work, your passion for your profession/craft, and your commitment to supporting small business and community!

I have read, understand, and agree to abide by all rulesI understand failure to abide by rules could result in being asked to leave TCH Farmers MarketI understand if I am asked to leave TCH Farmers Market, no refunds will be given

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