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 2026 season are available below. Applications will remain open until Sunday, April 19th. All applications will be reviewed after the closing date. Any application submitted after April 19th will be added to a waiting list and reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

    All vendors must read the Rules and Regulations (linked below) before submitting an application.

    Relevant Links

      Contact Information

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

      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 2025 Market season. If you have any questions regarding your status, please contact the Market Manager.

      If attending part-time, which 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 07June 14June 21June 28July 05July 12July 19July 26August 02August 09August 16August 23August 30Sept. 06Sept. 13Sept. 20Sept. 27Oct. 04Oct. 11

      How many 8x10' booth spaces are you requesting? Full-time vendors may request no more than two (2) vending spaces, but they are subject to availability and approval by the Market Manager. (Vendors are required bring their own tables)

      Are you requesting a premium booth space? (Please note: Premium spots are reserved for full-time vendors, and are limited in number)

      Are you willing to set up outdoors if we are unable to accommodate you inside the arena? (Outdoor spots are only available on a casual basis and per Manager approval)

      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, including social media profiles, so that customers can reach you. Please email photos of yourself and your product that can be used for the website and social media purposes, to marketmanager@maboufarmersmarket.ca. 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:

      I Agree to the above:

      Craft Vendors

      This section is REQUIRED for craft vendors. All craft vendors must review our Secondary Producer Guidelines before applying. 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: marketmanager@maboufarmersmarket.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 2026 Mabou Farmers’ Market Rules and Regulations, and agree to comply with them.

      • I agree to pay Membership and Table fees as outlined in the 2026 Mabou Farmers' Market Rules and Regulations.

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

      • I understand that non-compliance with the Rules and Regulations 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 *