Vendor Information

Vendor Types & Eligibility

Handmade: An item in which the starting materials are significantly altered or enhanced by the craftsperson, and the handcrafted components functionally or aesthetically dominate any non-handcrafted or commercial components.
Local: “Local” or “Locally” refers to items produced or grown by the vendor within a 100-mile radius of the Santa Fe Community Market.
Maker: All items grown or created by the person and/or business selling the product(s)

Vendor Types:

The following vendor types are eligible to sell locally produced items at the Santa Fe Community Market.

• Agricultural Vendor
  • Agricultural vendors are those who sell locally grown or wild-harvested fruits, vegetables, eggs, honey, or meat products that have been produced on land owned or leased by the vendor. No permits are required for agricultural vendors, but sampling guidelines from Environmental Health apply. A Texas Food Manufacturing license is required for retail, wholesale, internet sales, and distribution of honey that is labeled with the manufacturer’s name.
• Artisan Vendors
  • Artisan vendors who locally produce authentically made, unique, handcrafted products by hand. Artisan vendors will be selected based on the craftsmanship quality and the source. Preference will be given to vendors who source their materials naturally. Crafts are required to be handmade, and purchased elements must be significantly transformed from their original state to qualify for sale at the market. Antiques, refinished furniture, books, and distributor products such as Scentsy, Mary Kay, LuLaRoe, etc., are not allowed at the market.
• Beverage Vendors
  • Beverage vendors are producers who sell certain items, such as coffee, tea, or lemonade, that are made locally in a kitchen. Vendors may not sell commercial brands, such as Coca-Cola, Sprite, Dr Pepper, Topo Chico, or other drinks. Glass containers are not permitted. Vendors may sell plain bottled water only.
• Cottage Food Vendors
  • Cottage food vendors are bakers and producers who sell certain items that are made locally in a kitchen
• Non-Profit Vendors
  • Local non-profit, non-partisan 501(c)(3) organizations may apply for booth space at markets, subject to availability and alignment with the market's needs. These organizations are not permitted to fundraise or sell items at the market. Applications will only be accepted starting on the first day of each quarter to ensure fair access to booth space. Additionally, fundraising or requesting donations requires approval from the Market Team and must involve items that do not compete with regular vendor sales. Additionally, they must comply with Department of State Health Services standards and follow the City of Temple and State health codes and licensing requirements.
• Pet Treat Vendors
  • Pet treat vendors are local producers of pet foods and treats. Pet foods and treats are not covered under the Texas Cottage Food Law. These items are governed by the Office of the Texas State Chemist. Strict labeling rules apply to all pet foods and treats.

Vendor Requirements

The Santa Fe Community Market is producer-only, or a market where vendors may only sell items they have produced or grown. The following are vendor requirements for the Santa Fe Community Market.

• All items must be grown or created by the person and/or business selling the product(s)
• All items must be produced locally.
• All items must be original, created, designed, and completed entirely by the maker.
• No copyrighted materials are allowed – No commercial logos or fabric with licensed characters, such as Disney, will be allowed.
• Resale of items is not allowed. Vendors cannot sell pre-purchased products under their business.
• Distributor products like Scentsy, Origami Owl, It Works, etc., are not allowed.
• Franchised businesses are not allowed.
• Items with purchased elements must be significantly transformed to be eligible for sale at the market. The Santa Fe Community Market discourages using “base” ingredients in food, soap, and candles, as well as “ready-made” kits in art, jewelry, and crafts. Preference will be given to vendors who avoid these practices.
• All vendors are responsible for the legal disposal of gray water at the end of each market. The City of Temple Wastewater rules apply.
• The Market does not allow the sale of firearms, ammunition, fireworks, or other potentially hazardous items.
• All vendors must have a valid Texas Sales Tax ID number and Certificate of Insurance and/or AFFIRMATION AND LIABILITY RELEASE to participate in the Market. Social security numbers cannot substitute for a Sales Tax ID.
• A $1,000,000 general liability policy is required of all vendors to cover them in the event of an accident or foodborne illness at the market. A certificate of insurance is required for each market attended that lists the market’s full name and physical address.
• Vendors are also responsible for obtaining all necessary permits, certificates, and tax filings.
• Vendors are not permitted to share booth space with other vendors.
• Vendors are solely responsible for knowing, understanding, and complying with the laws, regulations, and rules governing the product(s) that they make and sell. Where the City has provided information regarding licensing requirements, that information is not intended to be comprehensive and is provided solely as a courtesy. The City will not inspect vendor products or otherwise determine whether such products comply with any regulatory agency’s law, regulation, or rule.