Become a North Union Farmers Market Vendor

Thank you for your interest in becoming a seller at North Union Farmers Market. These include our markets at Shaker Square, Crocker Park, Chagrin Falls, Cleveland Clinic, Lakewood, Legacy Village, University Hospitals, and The Van Aken District.

We’re always excited to connect with farmers, food producers, and small businesses who are passionate about local food and community!

Please note: North Union Farmers Market is a producer-only market. Vendors are expected to grow, raise, or make the products they sell. We do not allow reselling of wholesale or third-party goods. We’re proud to support those who plant, produce, bake, and craft their items from the ground up - vendors who reflect the heart of a truly local food system.

Tell Us About Your Business

Click here to submit to our 2026 New Vendor Interest Form!

We’re grateful for the strong interest in our markets. Because space is limited and carefully balanced, we’re not able to accommodate every inquiry, but we’re always glad to learn about new businesses.

We’re always especially excited to hear from farms and agricultural producers of all kinds. If you grow produce, raise livestock, harvest honey, grow flowers, manage an orchard, or cultivate nursery stock, we encourage you to apply. Farm inquiries are reviewed promptly.

For prepared food, value-added, and artisan vendors, space may be limited depending on category and market location. We carefully balance product mix to maintain a strong producer-focused market experience.

We are dedicated to maintaining a balanced market mix. Vendor categories with limited availability include:

  • Carnival-style foods

  • Sweet baked goods

  • Cosmetics and personal care products

We appreciate your understanding as we work to keep our markets diverse and producer-focused.

Due to the high volume of applications, we’re unable to speak with every prospective vendor individually. Thank you for your understanding!

Important Notes:

Licensing & Compliance: Vendors are responsible for maintaining all required federal, state, and local licenses, permits, and certifications applicable to their products. Vendors must be prepared to provide proof of current documentation to North Union Farmers Market staff upon request.

Producer-Only Policy: North Union Farmers Market is a producer-only market. Vendors must grow, raise, or produce the items they sell. The resale of wholesale or third-party goods is not permitted.

Product Approval: Only products approved through the application process may be sold at market. Any additions or changes to your product mix would nee to be reviewed and approved in advance.

Questions? Contact us.

Thank you for your interest in being part of North Union Farmers Market and supporting local food in Northeast Ohio!

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New Vendor Inquiries

Tell us about your business!

We welcome inquiries from local farmers, growers, food producers, and artisans who meet our producer-only standards. If you are a new vendor, please complete our 2026 New Vendor Interest Form to be considered for participation.

If you have been certified with us already, or the past year or have participated in one of our markets within the last one to three years, and are interested in joining an additional market location, please contact us directly to discuss availability.

Please note that submission of an interest form does not guarantee acceptance. Space is limited and market categories are carefully balanced to maintain a strong, producer-focused experience.

A printed instruction sheet titled 'How to apply,' listing steps for submitting an application, which include making a photocopy of the document, completing an enclosed form, and returning it with photocopies in an envelope.

Vendors Rules & Regulations

Know Before You Grow!

Before applying, please download and review the North Union Farmers Market Rules & Regulations.

These guidelines outline our producer-only standards, product requirements, licensing expectations, and market policies. Reviewing them in advance helps ensure your business is a strong fit and supports a successful, well-balanced market experience for all vendors.

Please carefully review the document prior to submitting your New Vendor Interest Form.

Rules and Regulations
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Permits & Licenses

Vendor Requirements & Permits

Before participating in the North Union Farmers Market, all food vendors must ensure compliance with state and city regulations. Below are important guidelines and permits required for participation:

Are You a Cottage Food Producer?

If you believe you qualify as a Cottage Food Production Operation and are exempt from licensing and inspection, please review Ohio’s guidelines to confirm your eligibility:
🔗 Ohio Department of Agriculture – Cottage Food Information

Temporary Food Event Permit (Required by the City of Cleveland)

All food vendors are required to obtain a Temporary Food Event Permit from the Cleveland Department of Public Health. This permit ensures food safety standards are met during the event.

Hazardous Materials & Open Flame Permit

If you plan to use propane tanks, open flames, or similar equipment, you are required to obtain a Temporary Hazardous Materials Permit from the City of Cleveland. Please note:

  • No propane or open flame may be used inside a tent

  • Sterno is allowed but must be placed on a non-flammable surface and be accompanied by a fire extinguisher

  • A copy of this permit must also be submitted to northunionfarmersmarket@yahoo.com before participation.

  • Application details available here: 🔗 Haz-Mat Temporary Permit (5-Day)

Are you producing your food outside of the City of Cleveland? Please contact your counties local health department.

Questions? We're here to help! Contact us at northunionfarmersmarket@yahoo.com