The Downtown Farmers Market was created in 1992 by the Downtown Alliance and has become a summer tradition for residents of Salt Lake City and beyond. The Market provides opportunities for local growers, food and craft artisans to display and sell items to the public.
Located in Historic Pioneer Park, the Farmers Market has been a growing success for the last 16 years. With the addition of the Art & Craft Market, it has evolved into one of the west's largest community markets. The focus of the Market is to provide local growers with the opportunity to bring fresh produce, as well as flora, bulbs, cheeses, eggs, jellies, directly to the public.
Applications
The application period to be a vendor is the Farmers Market is February through mid-April of each year. We have selected our vendors for the 2010 Saturday Market, and we have an extensive waiting list. Please mark your calendars for next year. There are spaces available for local farmers in the Tuesday evening market.
Growers
- This category includes farmers, beekeepers, and ranchers. Produce must be raised by the vendor. No reselling or imported items are allowed. Full season, reserved space for the Saturday Market is $225, the Tuesday Market is $100, both Markets $300.
- There is a Day Stall section for produce vendors. To participate, fill out an application, call the Market manager to let them know you will be attending, then check in at the DTA booth in the morning for your space assignment We are full during August and September at the Saturday Market, but you are welcome to get on the list in case of cancellations. The day stall rate is $20 for Saturdays and $15 for Tuesdays.
Food
- Food that is prepared on site is regulated by the Salt Lake Valley Health Department. Vendors must be compliant and licensed to participate in the Market. Call 313-6620 for info.
- Food that is prepared and packaged off site is regulated by the Dept. of Agriculture. Call 538-7159 for info.
- Food vendors that remain in good standing at the Market are invited to return the following year. We limit the number of food vendors so that we can offer a variety of products to the customers and profits to the food vendor. For these reasons, it can be difficult to get a spot in the Market. We place an emphasis on unique and healthly offerings.
- Vendors must commit to at least 15 weeks.
- The cost is 10% of sales.
- This category is for vendors selling processed foods that are prepared and packaged in an approved commercial kitchen or cottage kitchen. Please refer to the Utah Department of Agrigulture and Food's Outdoor Market Requirements:
UDAF Outdoor Market Requirements
FAQ on Selling at a Farmers Market
Department of Agriculture Website
Art & Crafts
- Items sold in this Market must be handmade locally by the applicant. No importing, no reselling, no exceptions.
- Applications are submitted electronically with 6 digital photos.
- Accepted applicants may participate on a part time or full time basis.
See more at our Arts & Crafts Vendor Information page.
Policies & Applications
Download the 2010 Farmers Market Grower Policies & Application (pdf) 
Download the 2010 Farmers Market Grower Policies & Application (doc)
Food Vendors
The application period for the 2010 Farmers Market has passed. Unfortunately, we are not able to accept late applications.
If preparing food in the park, you must meet with the Salt Lake Valley Health Department. For more info, visit: http://www.slvhealth.org/programs/foodProtection/tempFoodBooths.html
Utah's Own
For more information on becoming a Utah's Own company, visit www.utahsown.org.
Utah's Own is a Department of Agriculture program to promote the food producers in our great state.
Local First
The Farmers Market is a proud member of the "Buy Local First" campaign.
For information on shopping locally or registering as a Local First business, visit www.localfirst.org.
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