Application Process
Once you have submitted your application, it will be reviewed by the Market Manager with the goal of selecting the best new additions to our market.
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What are we looking for? Local ingredients, high quality, and unique products to add to our ever-growing roster of vendors. Tell us about what makes you special and what you can add to our community. The market manager will invite selected applicants to an informal interview and jury process to assist us in making the final decision.
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We thank you for your interest in joining the Kanata Farmers' Market.
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FAQ
Can I sell massages, dog walking, or nutrition plans?
As a producer-made market, we do not offer vending spaces to businesses offering services (massage, consulting, etc.).
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Our current contract with the Kanata Entertainment Centrum does not allow for vendors who sell prepared foods, Food sold on the market must be take-away.
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I make and sell the best cookies, breads, salsa in town, can I apply?
Yes you can! Please remember that we receive hundreds of interested businesses a year, and consider what vendors are currently offering at our market. Make sure to tell us what makes you special! Have a great story or a unique twist on what you offer? Include those details in your application.
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Do I have to be a registered business?
You do not need to be a registered business to be a vendor at the Kanata Farmers Market. Though you do not need to be a registered business, you do need insurance. Please see page 9 of the vendors’ handbook for more information.
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What is food safety?
For questions related to food safety at the Farmers’ Market, please consult Farmers’ Markets Ontario Food Safety Guide.
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How much does it cost for a space?
Vendors are provided with a 10' x 20' space, Stall fees for the season are $60.00 + HST per Saturday.
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