Food Vendors

Help Us Showcase You at Your Best!

The Farm to Table Market, hosted by Eastern Sierra Farm Fresh (ESFF), connects local growers, food related table-top and kitchen product makers, and food producers directly with the community. Our mission is to celebrate regional flavors, craftsmanship, and sustainable food systems while supporting local livelihoods.

Allowed Products: Vendors must grow, raise, or produce the items they sell. All goods must comply with state and local health regulations, and be transparent in sourcing and production.

Not Allowed: Mass-produced imports, wholesale resale, non-compliant or unsafe products, and counterfeit goods.

Encouraged Vendors & Products:

• Fresh, locally grown produce, herbs, and flowers

• Value-added foods made with local ingredients

• Local meat, dairy, eggs, and fish

• Prepared foods highlighting seasonal flavors

• Locally crafted beverages

• Food-related handmade goods

Our curated approach ensures a vibrant, diverse market where customers know they’re buying authentic products directly from the people who create them.

Help Us Showcase You at Your Best!

As we launch our new Eventeny event management platform, we’re excited to create engaging, impactful vendor profiles that highlight the amazing businesses and people who make the Farm to Table Market so special.

When you complete your vendor application, be sure to include:

• A clear, compelling description of you and your business

• Your mission and what makes you unique

• Your value proposition – why customers should visit your booth

• Links to your website and social media

• High-quality images and/or video of your products and story

The more detail you provide, the better we can promote you across our marketing channels and help you connect with customers. A complete profile means maximum visibility, stronger engagement, and more sales for you!

Let’s work together to make your presence at the market truly shine.

Market Rules & Regulations·

Vendor Eligibility

o   All vendors must offer goods that are handmade, locally created, or prepared food items in full compliance with applicable required permits.

o   Vendors selling packaged or prepared foods must obtain a Temporary Food Facility (TFF) permit if required.

Booth Setup and Operation

o   Arrive at least 60 minutes prior to opening, as early as 12:30pm.

o   Vendors must bring their own tables, chairs, and signage

o   No early breakdown before closing time without permission, and vendors who will arrive late, must provide table dress and signage ahead of time, so that your table is clearly dressed with your branding, and must include signage that tells visitors what time you will arrive and how to contact you. Event staff will help dress your table, but vendor is responsible for providing the materials at least 30 minutes before event start time.

o   Vendors are responsible for their booth setup and conduct.

o   WiFi to support for POS systems is available upon request during check in.

Health and Safety

o   All sampling must follow CalCode and Inyo County Environmental Health rules.

o   No self-service of open food or drink by customers.

o   Booths must remain tidy and free of trash. Cleanup is required at the end of each market.

Fees and Insurance

o      All vendors must carry a $1M liability insurance policy naming:

§      Eastern Sierra Farm Fresh and

§      United Methodist Church (venue host) as additionally insured

Enforcement

o   Violations may result in verbal warnings, written citations, or dismissal from the market.

o   Appeals may be submitted in writing within 10 days to Market Leadership.

Required Attachments Checklist for Vendor Onboarding

☐ Copy of applicable business license or food permit (TFF if preparing or distributing unwrapped samples at the event)

☐ Proof of General Liability Insurance ($1M minimum, naming ESFF and UMC)

☐ Completed Vendor Application and Signed Agreement