Good Local Markets Vendor Application

IS OPEN!

Good Local Markets is seeking unique, all local, vendors to add to our farmers markets. Vendors that source local and use natural products are preferred. Artisan products must be completely handcrafted.

We are currently at capacity for the following categories: Bread, sweet bakes, skin care (soap, oils, creams), most drinks (lemonade, matcha, coffee, juice), leather works, marmalade/jelly, pickled items, eggs, honey, dog treats/food, We are looking for mushroom, flower, and milk producers, unique artisans, and more. If you would like to ask if we’re at capacity for your specific products before starting your application you can email info@goodlocalmarkets.org.

Vendor Application Process

Thank you for your interest in vending with Good Local Markets. We are a producer-only farmers market, meaning all products must be grown, raised, or made by the vendor applying.

1. Review the Vendor Handbook

Before applying, please review our Vendor Handbook to ensure your products qualify and to understand our rules, standards, and processes.

2. Create a Vendor Profile

All applicants must create a vendor profile through our online portal. This profile will be used for communication, review, payments, and promotion throughout the season.

Please provide as much detail as possible. The information you share helps us evaluate your application and promote your participation at the market.

3. Submit Your Application

Complete the application with detailed descriptions, photos, and links to your website or social media.

  • Artisan vendors are reviewed by a volunteer jury and should include detailed information about their process and products.

  • Food vendors should submit any certificates and licenses required to operate their business.

A $35 non-refundable application fee is required at the time of submission. Add the fee to your cart and pay to complete your application.

4. Product Samples

Artisan and specialty food vendors will be asked to provide a product sample as part of the review process. Please do not submit samples unless requested. We will reach out with instructions and next steps.

5. Review & Next Steps

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. If approved to move forward, we will contact you directly with next steps and additional requirements.

Submission of an application does not guarantee acceptance.

Please read all guidelines and FAQ’s below, as application fees are non-refundable.

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Vendor FAQs

  • 2026 Vendor Application Requirements

    All applicants must read our Vendor Handbook and submit the following:

    • Completed 2026 Vendor Application

    • Non-refundable Application Fee: $35

    Food Vendors – Required Documentation

    Cottage Food Applicants

    • Current Food Handler Certificate

    • Copy of Cottage Law–compliant label

    • Full list of ingredients for each product sold

    Commercially Licensed Food Applicants

    • Copy of current Food Manufacturer Permit or applicable license

    • Proof of commercial kitchen use (lease, letter from lessor, or most recent inspection)

    • Copy of product labels

    • Full list of ingredients for each product sold

    Temperature-Controlled Food Products

    • Copy of City of Dallas Farmers Market Food Permit, including:

      • Permit page

      • Application page

    Important:
    All food vendors must provide a complete ingredient list for every food product sold at the market.

    Maker / Artist Vendors

    • A website or social media account where images of your products are clearly visible
      or

    • Photographs or samples of the products you intend to sell

  • T-shirts/Cricut Made products

    Laser Cut Wood Products

    Fair Food such as; Sno-Cones and Cotton Candy

    Sea Moss

    Resin Products

    CBD Oil (unless you are the local farm producing it)

    NO SERVICES (massages, solar panels, reiki, etc)

    Coffee not roasted locally

  • ALL APPLICATION FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE

    If you apply with a product listed under “Items We Don’t Accept,” or with a product that does not meet the qualifications outlined in the Vendor Handbook below, and your application is denied, the application fee is non-refundable.

  • 2026 Vendor Handbook

  • Upload your documents to the vendor portal HERE

    Or mail to our office - 1451 John West Road Dallas, TX 75228

2026 Handbook