FARMERS MARKET VENDOR INFORMATION
Below are the rules and regulations for vendors interested in selling or presenting at the Burien Farmers Market. For consideration, please read completely and then complete the registration process.
VENDOR MARKET RULES & REGULATIONS
MARKET HOURS: The Burien Farmers Market runs every Thursday from 10-6pm (10-4pm during Winter Markets Nov-April). Vendors will be given 1 hour for teardown, unless prior arrangements have been made with the Market Manager.
PRODUCT & VENDOR INCLUSION: All vendors at the Burien Farmers Market must grow, craft or process what they sell. All items will be judged on quality and value and contribution to the Burien Farmers Market. No used or antique items will be allowed to be sold at the Market. (Re-sellers are invited to participate in Market Alley).
All items offered for sale at the Burien Farmers Market shall be subject to inspection and approval by the Market Manager.
VENDOR REQUIREMENTS (Updated 07/01/2022)
All Vendors tents are required to be heavily weighted or tied down on all four corners to participate in the market. Weights must be at least 25 pounds.
Vendors may not pack up until market officially ends (6pm May-Oct and 4pm Nov-April). Vendors who pack up early may not be accepted back to the market.
STALL ASSIGNMENTS: Stalls will be assigned to Vendors based on the following:
1) Commitment / Frequency of space
2) Farmers
3) Food Processors
4) Crafters
BOOTH SET-UP: Vendors will be allowed into the Burien Farmers Market area starting at 7:30am. Vehicles should enter from SW 152nd Street. Park on the left side of the yellow line and pass on the right side of the yellow line. This is a one way road while in the market area exiting on SW 151st. ALL vehicles must be removed from area by 9:30 am. We ask each vendor to be considerate and unload their vehicle quickly and then park it appropriately. Do not park your vehicle near the Farmers Market area. Customers for the market and for local businesses need this parking especially along SW 152nd ST. The City does enforce the 2 hour parking limit and will issue $50 tickets where needed. The metro transit area is available for free parking all day and we highly encourage you to park there. Vendors wishing to load-in after 9:30 am will have to cart items in. THERE IS NO VEHICLE ACCESS AFTER 9:30 AM.
TEAR-DOWN: For the safety of customers, no vendor can begin tear-down until close of the Burien Farmers Market at 6pm (4pm Nov-April). Vehicles should enter from SW 152nd Street. Park on the left side of the yellow line and pass on the right side of the yellow line, this is a one way entry and exits onto SW 151st.
STALLS: Stalls are approximately 10’ x 10’. If the vendor exceeds past the 10’ x 10’ area, they will be charged accordingly or they will have to meet the space requirements. No stakes, poles, signs, etc. will be permitted to be adhered to the ground or the exterior of any building. These items should only adhere to vendor equipment. Marking or painting on the gravel or asphalt is prohibited. All regular trash must be put inside the designated trash dumpster. No dumping of chemicals, hay/straw, ashes, grease, or foreign items allowed on the property.
ALL TENTS AND AWNINGS MUST BE SECURED WITH PROPER WEIGHTS (on all corners, 25 lbs each) TO PREVENT BLOWING AWAY AND DAMAGE. TENTS MUST BE FIRE RESISTANT.
REGISTRATION, FEES & PAYMENTS: Farmers Market Registration is $75 and required annually along with a signed waiver. Complete the registration below.
There are Daily Rental Fees of $35 per stall / $50 for growers and will be collected by the Market Manager between 2pm and 5pm on Market day.
After you paid and signed your waiver: Please arrive on Thursday between 7:30-9:30am to setup. IF YOU DON’T HEAR FROM US, YOU‘RE IN!
VENDOR PARKING: Vendors must park in designated vendor parking areas only. Please ask Market Manager for locations. Do not park your vehicle near the Farmers Market area. Customers for the market and for local businesses need this parking especially along SW 152nd ST. The City does enforce the 2 hour parking limit and will issue $50 tickets where needed. The metro transit area is available for free parking all day and we highly encourage you to park there.
CLEAN UP: Vendors are responsible for leaving their area clean. NO EXCEPTIONS. Discover Burien is not responsible for items left on the premises.
SIGNS: All vendors must have a sign clearly marking the name of the business.
PRINTED MATERIAL: Vendors are allowed in their booths to display materials pertaining to their products. No petitions or other printed material, political or otherwise, will be distributed or displayed at the Burien Farmers Market without prior approval by the Market Manager.
PRICING :Pricing of goods sold at the Market and any applicable taxes are the sole responsibility of the individual vendor. The advertising of discounted prices and promoting other non-Market locations is not permitted on the Market site.
AMPLIFIED MUSIC: Amplified music or paging systems cannot be used by vendors. No generators are allowed unless approved by the Market Manager.
HEALTH PRACTICES: All Vendors must adhere to sanitary procedures as outlined by the King County Public Health Department. All food concessionaires and food samplers are responsible for obtaining proper Health and food handlers permits and registration needed to do business at the Burien Farmers Market. Any Vendor found to be selling contaminated food or produce shall be suspended from selling operations until satisfactory clearance has been obtained from the King County Health Department. For information on permits, registration and requirements please call (206) 296-4708.
SMOKING POLICY:No smoking or any kind of open flame will be permitted in or around the Market area, unless otherwise authorized by the Market Manager.
DRUG AND ALCOHOL POSSESSION POLICY: The unlawful possession or use of illegal drugs and/or alcohol at the Market will not be tolerated.
ORGANIC LABELING: Use of the phrase “organic” in produce sales shall be governed and regulated in accordance with Washington State Department of Agriculture regulations. All Vendors are required to advertise truthfully and to respond to customer’s questions in a like manner.
ADVERTISING: Advertising of the Burien Farmers Market will be the responsibility of the Discover Burien and is for the benefit of all vendors at the market.
HELPFUL TIPS FOR VENDORS: To help reduce the spread of covid-19
Arrange your booth to encourage distance and direct the flow of customers.
All items can be bagged by the vendor (not the customer). Pre-bag/pre-package produce/food as much as possible. Mark weights or prices on bags as much as possible.
Consider displaying a large sign that lists everything you have available (like a menu) so shoppers are prepared when they enter your booth.
Encourage customers to pre-order/pre-pay and only pick up as much as possible.
Ask for exact change when possible. We recommend that you add payment options like credit cards or hands-free payment options like Venmo or Paypal.
Inform Market staff of unsafe situations requiring immediate attention.
ALL VENDORS: All vendors are responsible for paying taxes and licenses needed to do business in the State of Washington. All grievances need to be put in writing to Discover Burien at 611 SW 152nd Street, Burien, Washington 98166 or e-mailed to ed@discoverburien.org.
How to Become a Vendor (Profit and Non-Profit)
All vendors must pay an annual registration which begins at first market event attended. Annual registration is $75 for every vendor regardless of product and can be paid below. Please register, sign waiver and pay the annual fee prior to first farmers market date.
There is a daily fee for all for-profit vendors to rent space at the market. This fee will be collected at the Farmer’s Market by Discover Burien. Here is a schedule of fees:
Growers (fruits, vegetables, flowers, etc.) : $50
Food (prepared foods) : $50
Resellers (any product non-crafted and being resold) : $35
Crafter (any product being made by the vendor) : $35
Commercial/Sponsor (a vendor representing a large business) : $150
Follow this link to register as Commercial/Sponsor: LINK
We invite one Non-Profit to attend the Farmer’s Market per day. There is no annual fee, but we do require a daily $30 booth rental fee. Click here to Register: LINK
All vendors (profit and non-profit) must complete Vendor Waiver during check-out process
Please note: We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone at any time.