Handcraft and Nonprofit vendor space is available at the Mountain Fresh Pavilion by the town parking lot in Oakland, Maryland during the Autumn Glory Festival October 9-11, 2020.

Please read the following, as this year some changes were made to the application and the process for making an application. 
 
Classes of Vendors:  there are four classes of vendors, in order of placement priority for our Farmers Market and Craft Show:  Farmers Market member vendors, vendors with items hand made by the vendors themselves, nonprofit vendors – not selling and nonprofit vendors – selling. 
 
Farmers Market Member Vendors
All Mountain Fresh Producers Association members have first priority for spaces within and outside the market pavilion during Autumn Glory.
 
Handcraft Vendors
Non-Member vendors selling items they have made/grown themselves have second priority for spaces outside the market pavilion during Autumn Glory.
 
Non-Profit Vendors
Two classes of non-profit vendors include:

1. distributing information only, no selling – third priority for placement, and
2. selling something (items for sale, raffle tickets, etc.) – fourth priority for placement. 

To be considered a non-profit vendor, all proceeds must benefit a verified 501(c)(3) or equivalent non-profit organization.  For instance, a person selling items and donating a portion of their profits to a non-profit organization is NOT considered a non-profit vendor – this vendor must apply as a handcraft vendor. All new non-profit applicants (who have never set up at the market before) must submit a copy of their IRS nonprofit designation letter or equivalent with the application.
 
No commercial vendors will be allowed (items such as Tupperware, Scentsy, etc.) 

Vendor Placement
Due to space restrictions, all non-member vendors will likely be placed outside the pavilion.  That means you will need to provide your own canopy, tables, chairs, etc.
 
COVID-19 Pandemic Rules

• All vendors and customers must wear face coverings (covering both nose and mouth) at all times.
• All vendors must practice and encourage social distancing.
• Customers are discouraged from touching products.
• Vendors must provide a way to sanitize their area, especially anything customers touch.   

These rules are subject to change based on the Centers for Disease Control and Maryland Department of Health recommendations. 

Schedule
Friday (10/9), Saturday (10/10), and Sunday (10/11), 9 am to 3 pm 
 
Fees

• Handcraft Vendors (items grown/made by the vendor) $30.00 per day
• Non-Profit (information only, no selling) no charge
• Non-Profit* (selling something for fundraising) $10.00 per day

Wednesday (10/7) is a regular farmers market day and we do not provide room for non-members to set up. There is no market Thursday.
  
For any vendor that sets up in the same space for multiple days, it is recommended that they tear down in the evening and set up again the next morning.  A vendor may leave their display set up overnight at their own risk.  If a vendor leaves their display up, it is the vendor’s responsibility to secure their products and display pieces.  No overnight security is provided, though local law enforcement does patrol the area periodically.
 
All canopies must be secured to ensure they do not fly away in high winds.
 
The absolute deadline for applying for Autumn Glory is September 16.  Please return your application and payment to the address provided by that date.  You can mail it or drop it in the black secure drop box just outside the front door. 

No applications received after September 16, 2020 will be considered.
 
The Mountain Fresh Producers Association reserves the right to deny access to the market pavilion during Autumn Glory to any business deemed inappropriate for the market by the board of directors and/or the market manager.  If a vendor is denied access, all payments will be refunded to the business denied access.
 
No refunds unless your application/access is denied.  We cannot accept credit cards; pay with cash, check, or money orders only, please.   Payments are due with your application.
 
Here is a link to the application for vendor spaces, in case you are interested in participating.
 
Should you have questions or need additional information, please contact Market Manager, Darlene Terlizzi (who will also be at the market and assist you during the festival) 301-334-9398 or 240-285-7420.  

Video courtesy of:

Food Supplement Nutrition Education (FSNE)
Maryland’s SNAP-Ed Program
University of Maryland Extension

​Learn more here: 
http://eatsmartmd.blogspot.com/

We are asking our customers to please follow these guidelines and review the graphic to keep all of us safe while shopping at the farmers market:  

Market Customer Guidelines: 

1. There is one entrance and exit to the pavilion.  Customers are asked to follow one-way directional signage. 
2. Whenever possible, pre-order and pick up at the market
3. If you are sick, please stay home
4. Please wear a mask
5. Please just one customer per party in the market area if possible.  If you must bring children, help them comply with these rules. 
6. Please only one customer per vendor table at a time
7. Stay at least 6 feet away from other customers and vendors
8. Do not touch products - point to what you want and the vendor will bag it for you
9. Wash your hands before the market and avoid touching potentially contaminated surfaces
10. We'll have the market token system in place (debit/credit/SNAP accepted) with cleaned tokens
11. If you bring a reusable bag, make sure it's clean and sanitized (most are machine washable).  Our vendors will hand you your products and you can put them in your bag.  Otherwise, our vendors will place your items into plastic bags and hand them to you.  
12. Please use common sense and be patient! 
13. Additional info: 

The 2020-21 Mountain Fresh Producers Association Application Packets are now available, and are due April 1.  

Please read through the entire packet before applying. 

Click below to view and download the packet (Adobe pdf file):

Interested in being a vendor at our winter farmers markets?  Check out the info and application here.  

Attention crafters, artisans, nonprofits and farmers:

We allow non-members to set up at the Mountain Fresh Pavilion during the Autumn Glory festival October 10-12.  If you are interested, 2019 Vendor information letters and Vendor applications are available on our Autumn Glory page.  

Join us May 11, from 10 am to 1 pm, for a fun event at the market!  We're hosting a "Mad Hatter Tea Party"!  

Come get a free cup of tea, plus sample our vendors' baked goods.  We'll also have live music, door prizes, and fun characters to take a photo with!  

Our vendors will have lots of flowers, plants, crafts, baked goods, and fresh produce for your Mother's Day celebration!  

We'll be at the pavilion by the town parking lot off 2nd Street in downtown Oakland.  

New Deadline:  April 1

Applications are being accepted through April 1 for the Mountain Fresh Farmers Market 2019-20 season.  Download an application below, pick one up at the Extension Office, or call 301-334-6960 for a mailed copy.  Copies were mailed 2/22/19 to all 2018 members. 

2019 Vendor Application Packets (due April 1)
Please read all information in the packet, complete the application, sign it, and return it with payment to the address shown.  If you are denied membership, your payment will be returned.  

The membership meeting will be held Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at 7:00 pm at the Extension Office at 1916 Maryland Hwy, Suite A, Mt. Lake Park.

Hope to see you there!  

The newsletter recipes from 2018 are now available in a printable booklet!  Just click here to download a pdf version, then print for you, your family or friends!  

Printing tip:  Choose landscape, double sided, flip on short edge!  

​We'll have copies at the winter markets as well.  Enjoy!