Downtown Crescent City Farmers Market

Vendor Application Process

Del Norte & Tribal Lands Community Food Council welcomes local farmers, prepared food vendors, & artisan vendors to apply. Each vendor type has specific requirements, and applications are reviewed based on eligibility and available space. Meeting requirements does not guarantee immediate acceptance, as space is limited and may vary throughout the season. Please review all steps before applying!

CURRENT AVAILABILITY

We are still looking for additional food producers. This includes farmers, ranchers, fishers, food processors, and other eligible food vendors.

We are at capacity for artisan vendors, but are still accepting waitlist applications. We encourage interested artisans to apply, as vendor participation can change throughout the season and spaces do become available.

Step 1: Read

Review the Rules and Regulations of the Downtown Crescent City Farmers Market.

Step 2: Apply

Fill out an online Vendor Application Form. Applications are reviewed in a rolling fashion, and Market staff will contact you to learn more about your business or let you know if your application has been declined.

Step 3: Class O Business License

All vendors (farmers, food vendors, and artisans) MUST obtain a valid Class O Business License through the Crescent City Water Department. To obtain your license, download the Class O Business License Application Form. Complete the form and submit it to the Crescent City Water Department. Once you have been issued a Class O Business License, upload a photo or digital copy of the license here. 

Class O Business License

If you are an artisan craft vendor, this completes your application process! One of our staff members will be in contact with you soon.

If you are a local farmer or prepared food vendor, continue to Step 4.

Step 4: Additional Requirements

Local farmers

To sell locally-grown produce, farmers must obtain a Certified Producer Certificate from the Del Norte County Department of Agriculture. Apply online and upload a photo or digital copy of your certificate here.

Certified Producer Certificate

Prepared Food Vendors

Prepared food vendors must obtain a Temporary Food Facility (TFF) Permit from the Del Norte County Department of Environmental Health. To obtain your permit, download and complete the TFF permit application form for Del Norte County. Email the completed form to environment-health@co.del-norte.ca.us.

Once you have been issued a TFF permit, please email farmersmarket@dnatlfoodcouncil.org to let us know the process has been completed.

Prepared food vendors must also follow all health standard regulations defined by Del Norte County Department of Environmental Health including:

  • Proper hot and cold food temperature control

  • Safe food handling and contamination prevention

  • Handwashing and sanitation standards

  • Clear labeling of all packaged foods

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