NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE YEAR-ROUND WEEKLY CHULA VISTA SUNDAY FARMERS MARKET AND FOR EL GRITO 2025
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FOR EL GRITO 2025:
- The El Grito Market will take place on Park Way between Third and Fourth Avenue following the farmers market, alongside the Mexican Independence Day Celebration with music and entertainment in Memorial Park.
- The event is on Sunday, September 14th, from 4 pm to 8 pm
- Set up is from 2 pm to 3:30 pm
- Accepting applications for prepared food and beverage in limited categories, and for art and crafts created in San Diego or Mexico
- All participants must supply a Certificate of General Business Liability insurance and a California Sellers Permit
- Food vendors must have a current San Diego County TFFP
- Limited spaces are available, an application does not guarantee acceptance
- Informational and promotional spaces for services are available only as limited Sponsor spaces
SPACE SIZE: 10x10, limited space available for larger food trucks with higher space fee
EL GRITO VENDOR FEES:
Packaged Food, Crafters $195
Prepared Food and Beverage $295*
*Limited spaces available for food trucks at rates based on size
Limited opportunities are available to attend the farmers market from 10 am to 2 pm and stay through the El Grito event from 4 pm to 8 pm in the same location
FOR THE CHULA VISTA FARMERS MARKET
- The market takes place every Sunday, year round, rain or shine, from 10 am to 2 pm. We have limited availability in the following categories:
- FARMERS with current California Certified Producer certificates can sell fresh fruits and vegetables, cut flowers, nuts, eggs, and some other products. CURRENTLY SEEKING MUSHROOM and DATE FARMERS
- GROCERY and PREPARED FOOD and BEVERAGE vendors must have a Temporary Food Facility Permit and/or Cottage Food Registration and sometimes a Processed Food Registration. If you are unfamiliar with permitting requirements, we recommend taking the Vendor-101 online class: www.vendor-101.com
- Informational and promotional spaces for services are available only as Sponsor-of-the-Day activations.
- All participants must supply a Certificate of General Business Liability insurance.
- Market farmers and vendors must participate Rain or Shine in order to maintain the trust of our loyal, engaged shoppers.
- We look for grocery and limited NON-FOOD items produced in San Diego, preferably sold by the maker, in keeping with our emphasis on local farmers. We prioritize home goods like pottery and kitchen goods.
- We have room for Farmers and Fishermen in various categories. Fruits and vegetables, mushrooms, dates, nuts and grains are all in demand.
- Grocery products including jams and jellies, hot sauce, pickles, mustards, granola, baking mixes, quality grains, cheese and vegan products are currently needed. The baked goods category is currently full.
- We have very limited space for additional prepared food vendors, with menus that differ from what is currently available at the market.
- If you are a new farmers’ market vendor or farmer and need more information, please register for our Vendor-101.com online class
I HAVE READ THE ABOVE INFORMATION
Name
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First Name
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Email
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Business Name
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Business Address
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Address 1
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State/Province
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Phone Number
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Markets and Events Requested
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Chula Vista Farmers Market, weekly on Sundays 10 am to 2 pm
Applying for space as
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Size of space requested (check all that apply)
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Requested Start Date:
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All markets and events operate rain or shine to build shopper trust.
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List EVERY specific product you wish to sell
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Have you completed the online new vendor course at Vendor-101.com? (highly recommended for vendors new to farmers markets)
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List other markets you have participated in
Equipment used on-site (generator, propane grill etc)
What else should we know about you and your products?
CA Resale Permit Number (Dining and Non-Food)
Certified Producer Permit # (Farms)
San Diego TFFP or CFR # and expiration date
PFR # and expiration date
Business Liability Insurance Provider
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Farmers Market Rates
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Rates for weekly downtown Chula Vista Farmers Market farmers and vendors vary based on product category, level of commitment, and size of booth. Certified farmers pay the lowest rates. Non-farm rates range from $55 to $95 per 10X10 booth
Thank you for your application!
Applications are processed in order of when they are received. If you have applied for a space in a category that is full or not available in our markets, you may not receive a response to your application.
Responses typically take 5 - 7 business days, as we receive a high volume of applications. Thank you!
