Welcome to the Kalamazoo Farmers Market Thursday Night Markets. On the 3rd Thursday of the month, June, July, August, and September, the Market partners with Edison Neighborhood to host a night market filled with adult beverages, vendor booths, food booths (and Food Trucks), and farmers. Entertainment is hosted making the market a bit of a festival.
The cost to participate is based on a seasonal rate of $160 for all four dates or $50 a booth ($60 for food trucks) for selected dates. Invoicing is done after acceptance of application and dates. It is important to note that this event will have different guidelines because of the alcoholic beverage sales and all participating vendors agree to provide their certificates, licenses, and verifications for vending as part of the City and County vending guidelines. Additionally, there are rules and regulations regarding operation with a MLCC licensed venue.
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Aug 20, 2026 · 5:00 PM - Aug 20, 2026 · 10:00 PM(GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Jun 18, 2026 · 5:00 PM - Jun 18, 2026 · 10:00 PM(GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Jul 16, 2026 · 5:00 PM - Jul 16, 2026 · 10:00 PM(GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Sep 17, 2026 · 5:00 PM - Sep 17, 2026 · 10:00 PM(GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Booth selection and designation outlines the parking location. Please refer to the 2026 Farmers Market Handbook for specific rules and regulations regarding parking and operations.
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Participating vendors and Farmers Market vendors are required to provide documents that include, but are not limited to the following items as they pertain to your operation:
Michigan Sales Tax Number
Kalamazoo County Temporary Food Establishment license
Standardized Transitory Food Unit Permit
Mobile Fire Suppression Certification and Permit
Food Manager Certification (ServSafe)
Cottage Industry Permit
Certificate of Insurance
MDARD Food Establishment License
Vendor Insurance Requirements (Gamsho Group LLC):
All vendors must maintain active insurance or will be denied participation; required coverage includes Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate, including Products & Completed Operations for food vendors) and Automobile Liability if using any vehicle onsite; policies must name Gamsho Group LLC and the City of Kalamazoo (including all officials, employees, volunteers, boards, commissions, and authorities) as Additional Insureds and be primary and non-contributory; vendors must submit a valid Certificate of Insurance (COI) from a licensed provider showing required limits and Additional Insured endorsement before participation; vendors agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Gamsho Group LLC and the City of Kalamazoo from all claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from vendor operations (including bodily injury, property damage, food-related illness, and negligence)
Vendors must maintain continuous coverage, notify management of any changes or cancellations, and provide updated COIs upon renewal; non-compliance may result in denial, removal, or suspension; all documents must be submitted prior to participation and directed to Gamsho Group LLC Market Management.
All vendors will need to sign a simple agreement that they understand the guidelines and rules of the Kalamazoo Farmer's Market, and that they agree to abide by the guidelines, pay their invoice booth/stall fees, and abide by the integrity of the market.
Additionally, participating vendors are asked to provide their logo, bio statmenet, access to pricing, social media handles, and agree to provide signage on event day.
Vendors also agree to abide by the following participation guideines as it relates to:
Setup Time
Unloading and Loading
Stall payments
Vendor and employee parking
Late arrivals
Cancelation process and requirements
Early departures
Tent weights and tent sizes.
Vendors with licenses
Food truck operations
Visibility
Public
Payout Method
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