Become a vendor

The Mabou Farmers’ Market is a source of locally produced foods, arts and crafts. Our vendors come from local farms, market gardens, fishing boats, studios, and workshops. We’re always interested in new vendors and welcome local producers and artisans.

APPLICATIONS FOR OUR 2025 SEASON ARE OPEN UNTIL APRIL 27TH. ANY APPLICATION SUBMITTED AFTER THIS DATE WILL BE PLACED ON A WAITING LIST ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS.

VENDORS MUST READ THE RULES & REGULATIONS BELOW BEFORE SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION.

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    Contact Information

    Please keep your contact information up to date. Changes should be emailed to the Market Manager at: maboufarmersmarket@gmail.com

    Do you allow this information and any product photographs to be used on the Mabou Farmers Market website and social media pages?
    YesNo

    How often do you plan to attend the Market? (Full-time: every week, Part-time: only some weeks) *Please note that Full-time status is only available to those who attended 15 weeks or more in the previous Market season. If you have any questions regarding your status, please contact the Market Manager.

    If planning on attending part-time, what dates to you wish to attend. (Please note that selected dates are NOT guaranteed and are used to plan a fair rotation for casual vendors).
    June 01June 08June 15June 22June 29July 06July 13July 20July 27August 03August 10August 17August 24August 31Sept. 07Sept. 14Sept. 21Sept. 28Oct. 05Oct. 12

    How many 8x10' booth spaces are you requesting? Vendors may request no more than two (2) vending spaces, but they are subject to availability and approval by the Market Manager. (Tables are not provided. Vendors are required bring their own tables)

    Are you requesting a premium booth space? (Please note: We have limited premium booths)

    Are you willing to set up outdoors if we are unable to accomodate you inside the arena (weather permitting)?

    Do you require electricity?

    How many electrical appliances will you use each week?

    Describe what electrical equipment you plan to use below (Pricing for Electrical Equipment is based on each appliance, each week - Lamps/Lighting: $1/week, Cooking Appliance (hot plate, kettles, coffee makers, etc): $2 per appliance each week, Fridge/Freezer: $5/market, $5/week to stay on during the week):

    Do you have any special needs or requirements?

    Website Listing

    On our webpage, www.maboufarmersmarket.ca, we feature vendors with a 100-250 word description and a photo. Please provide a brief description of your business below for us to include in your listing. This should include: a clear description of what you sell, and contact information, so customers can reach you. Please email photos of yourself and your product that can be used for the website and social media purposes, to maboufarmersmarket@gmail.com. New photos are encouraged!

    Please provide these details below:

    Food Vendors

    List any Schedule A foods and Schedule B foods:

    A reminder that Schedule A Food Vendors must apply for a permit through www.novascotia.ca/nse/food-protection/docs/publicmarketapp.pdf.

    All vendors of food products must familiarize themselves and comply with the Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture's Guidelines for Public Markets:

    • http://www.novascotia.ca/nse/food-protection/retailers.asp (General Food Safety Regulations, etc)

    • http://www.novascotia.ca/nse/food-protection/forms.asp (Section on Public Markets)

    • http://www.novascotia.ca/nse/food-protection/factsheets-publications.asp (Food Safety at Public Markets)

    • All food vendors, whether or not you require permits, must comply with requirements detailed in the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's Guide to Food Labelling and Advertising

      • Do you have the required permit(s)? (Please email a copy of your permit to the Market Manager) Permits must be displayed at each market. It is the vendor’s responsibility to be familiar with, and to comply with all necessary government permits.

      Cosmetic Products

      If selling soaps, salves, bath, body care and other cosmetic products: I Agree to the above:

      Craft Vendors

      This section is REQUIRED for craft vendors: Please list ALL of your products in detail: Did you make/ design your product? If not, then who did? Describe the steps you take to create your product. How many of these elements are not of your own making?

      Artists/ Photographers/ Authors

      Are you selling your own work?

      • If you are a vendor new to our market, or a vendor bringing a new product, we require that you email images of your products to: maboufarmersmarket@gmail.ca for review.

      • Please send 3 photos, no bigger than 10Mb in size.

      Vendor Agreement

      Note: Any substantial changes to your products during the course of the season must first be approved through a new application for those products.

      • I, the undersigned, have read and complied with all necessary government permits and regulations.

      • I have also read the 2025 Mabou Farmers’ Market Rules and Regulations, and agree to comply with them.

      • I agree to pay Membership and Table fees as outlined in the 2025 Mabou Farmers' Market Rules and Regulations.

      • I agree that I am solely liable for products I sell.

      • I understand that non-compliance with the bylaws could result in the forfeiture of my right to participate in the Mabou Farmers’ Market.

      • I have grown or produced all products I am selling.

      • You will receive a confirmation email after you submit your application. If you do not receive an email in your inbox, please check your spam folder and add wordpress@maboufarmersmarket.ca to your contacts.

      I Agree *