Farmer Community Booth

Bayview Farmers Market is inviting local growers to participate in a new, easy and supportive way to “try on” the farmers market for the 2026 season.

Our goal is to make it easier for Whidbey Island and nearby farmers—especially mixed vegetable growers—to test out market vending, connect with the community, and grow their businesses with reduced upfront commitment and cost.

If you’re new to farmers markets or just exploring the idea, the Washington State Farmers Market Association has a great vendor resources page that outlines what’s typically required to vend (like basic permits, insurance, and food safety guidelines), as well as the benefits of selling at small, community-focused markets—such as building loyal customers, getting direct feedback, and keeping more of your sales local. Our Local Farmer Booth program is designed to align with those best practices while making it easier and more affordable to get started. Resources link attached here, WSFMA Vendor Resources (https://wafarmersmarkets.org/vendor-resources/).

What we’re offering through our Local Farmer Booth program:

• No annual registration fee ($100.00 value)

• No application fee ($35.00 value)

• Flexible scheduling — sign up only for the dates you want (up to 3 weekends to start)

• Simple fee structure — just $25 or 5% of your sales, (whichever is higher) paid on the day you vend

• Opportunity to build your customer base and get direct feedback from shoppers

If there’s extra space after the initial sign-ups, vendors may have the option to add more dates later in the season.

What BFM provides:

• Booth space (vendor handle setup and takedown)

• One 10x10 canopy + weights

• Three 6-foot tables

• Easy scheduling through a shared calendar system

• Amazing vendor support group (60 or more vendors participating annually). 

• Day-of coordination and support from our market management team

• An exceptional platform with high-visibility from HW 525 and excellent customer attendance each week

What vendors provide:

• Tablecloths

• Product display (baskets, boxes, signage, etc.)

• Cash box, change, and/or card reader

• Locally grown product

• Any required business permits, insurance, or licenses

• Setup and takedown of the tent and placement of weights

This program is designed for farmers who are working to grow a business and make a living from their food production, and who want to see if a farmers market is a good fit for them. Approval is on a first come, first served basis, with priority for space/dates going first to applicants selling mixed vegetables.

This Community Farmer Booth program is likely a good fit for you if:

• You are primarily a mixed vegetable grower (flowers, fruit, etc. are welcome alongside vegetables)

• You farm on Whidbey Island and grow all the products you bring to market

• You’ve never vended at BFM before

• You’d like to expand your reach to locals and visitors and grow your support base

• You might be interested in joining the BFM membership community as a full-time or part-time vendor for the 2027 season and want to try it out first through this program.

If you are an established grower or have vended at our market or other markets before, we would still love to hear from you!  While the reduced-cost Community Farmer Booth option is reserved for first-time farmers who meet the criteria above, experienced farmers are encouraged to apply through our standard vendor process as a full-time, part-time, or drop-in vendor.  Applications for standard vendor sign-ups are open for the 2026 season!   Link attached here Manage My Market Vendor Sign-Up (https://managemymarket.com/home.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fmanagers%2fVendors.aspx). 

If you’re interested in learning more or would like to sign up for our Community Booth this season click the link below to see available vending dates. We hope to hear from you!