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Important Market Documents for Vendors

How to Become a Vendor

Thank you for your interest in participating in the Countryside Farmers' Markets!  Our markets are producers-only, seasonal markets managed and operated by the Countryside Conservancy.  We are eagerly looking forward to our seventh market season in Peninsula, and our sixth season in Akron.

Below you will find detailed information about our application process, and links to our guidelines and application.  We look forward to your unique contribution to our markets!  With your help we will continue to build upon the success of our past six seasons!

Countryside Farmers' Market Locations, Dates and Hours

Countryside Farmers' Market at Howe Meadow
Saturday's 9:00 A.M. to Noon.  May 15-October 30, 2010
4040 Riverview Road, Peninsula

Countryside Farmers' Market at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
Thursdays 4:00 P.M to 7:00 P.M. June 3-September 23
714 N. Portage Path, Akron

Curious About Our Product Needs?

While we are always happy to hear about the unique products you are interested in adding to our market mix, there are some items we are actively seeking.  Here is a partial list of items we would like to include in our 2010 market season. These items are either currently not available at our markets, or not available in enough quantity to supply market demand.

Application Process

  1. Request Application and Guidelines: Vendors that have participated in the market in previous years will automatically receive an application and a revised version of the Countryside Farmers’ Market Guidelines.  Vendors interested in joining the market for the first time should download the guidelines here.

  2. Read Guidelines: Thoroughly read the Countryside Farmers’ Market Guidelines.  All the essential information on market fees, vendor acceptance criteria and market rules are explained in detail in the guidelines. If there are remaining questions after reading them, contact the market manager at 330.657.2538 or via e-mail.

  3. Apply: Please note: we are filled up for the 2010 market season and no longer accepting applications.  

  4. Submit Application Fees: Application fees for returning vendors are $15.  Application fees for new vendors are $25. This fee covers applications for both markets. 

  5. Submit Samples/Schedule Farm Visit: All prospective vendors wishing to bring value-added or ready to eat products to the market must submit samples for a juried review along with their application.  If the items are extremely perishable we will make arrangements for you to submit them immediately prior to the application review meeting of the Countryside Farmers’ Market Advisory Committee.  Farmers new to the markets should contact the market manager to schedule a mutually convenient time for a farm visit.

  6. Applications are Reviewed: Applications will be reviewed by the Countryside Farmers’ Market Advisory Committee in mid-April in accordance with the criteria outlined in the Countryside Farmers’ Market Guidelines.  The number of spaces at CFM is limited. The precise number of spaces will be determined by the market manager, as will allocation of specific spaces to specific vendors.

  7. Notification: Prospective vendors will be notified as quickly as possible after the committee meets as to their acceptance or denial.

  8. Remit Market Membership Fees: Once accepted, vendors will be required to submit their membership fees prior to the market’s opening day.  Vendors will not be permitted to participate in the market until the membership fees are received.

  9. Market Begins: Prior to the market’s opening day, the market manager will contact you with detailed information on arrival and set-up procedures.