Hello,

Thank you for expressing interest in joining us this coming season at Port Moody and Coquitlam Farmers Markets.  The Grow Local Society supports home-based, small scale, producers and entrepreneurs and we look forward to learning more about you and what you offer.
 
We would like to invite you to take the first step in the process of becoming a vendor with us. We invite you to read our requirements and frequently asked questions to first ensure you qualify. Once you've confirmed you qualify please fill in and submit this form so we can arrange your product(s) to be juried by our team.


Products Examples:
Artist, Crafter, Pet Products, Horticulture & Plants please bring a few items from your collection for us to view (your items will be returned the same day OR at the following market)

Prepared Foods & Beverage please bring a sample of your product(s) for us to consume and try. Please bring it in the package you intend to sell the item in OR bring a proof of the packaging you plan to purchase.

Spa/Skincare please bring a sample of your product(s). If possible (skincare) please bring several small containers as samples.

Farmers we do not require you to bring items to jury however we do require a tour of your farm. Please reach out and make arrangements.


NEED TO KNOW
To have your product juried and considered for application it costs $45.

If you are accepted as a vendor your application fee will go towards your $45 Seasonal Vendor Registration Fee

If you are not accepted your $45 application fee is non refundable

Our markets have a strict policy that all items must be made, baked, grown, raised, caught or foraged by our vendors. If you are re-selling items, use a co-packer, or import products you do not qualify for our markets. If you are a crafter and are not changing your product enough from its original form ie. placing a vinyl sticker onto a store bought sweater, you do not qualify.


Craft items criteria: Unique & Original. Starting product significantly altered and enhanced by artist. Preference given to items that contain raw material from local sources and/or have agriculture, horticulture or food themes.


FAQ
What are the fees for a booth?
The cost vary based on what size booth you book but a small  standard 10x10 space costs:
$50 + tax

 
When are the markets
Port Moody Summer (300 Ioco Road)
Runs June - October
Wednesdays 3-7pm
Attendance: 700-1500
 
Port Moody Winter (300 Ioco Road)
Runs November - April
Sundays 10am - 2pm
Attendance: 1500-2500
 
Coquitlam Summer (location tbd - Poirier Forum area)
Runs May - October
Sundays 9am-1pm
Attendance: 1700 - 2500+
 
Coquitlam Christmas Farmers Market
Only vendors who participate in our market for the season will be considered for this market
Dec 2022 (exact date tba)
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Attendance: 2000-3000

WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS TO BECOME A VENDOR?
 
All Vendors are required to:

Have $2 Million worth of liability insurance. This is coverage you can arrange from an Insurance Broker and can average around $4-10 per market.

Pay a once per season $10 Grow Local Society Membership. This gives you access to participate and vote at our Annual General Meeting
 
Prepared Food Vendors   (includes baked goods)
Food Safe
Fraser Health approval OR proof of use of a certified kitchen OR proof of low risk item classification.
Organic Certification (if applicable)

Hot Food Service & Food Trucks  (includes hot beverages)
Food Safe
Fire Inspection (Coquitlam)
Fraser Health Temporary Food Permit
Fraser Health Certification
Organic Certification (if applicable)

Alcohol
LCLB Market Authorization Form
Serving it Right

Spa/Skincare Vendors - are required to have:
Cosmetic Notification Numbers (provided by Health Canada)

Produce Farmers/ Horticulture
Organic Certification (if applicable)
Farm land title/lease agreement

Fishmonger
Fraser Health Approval
Fish vending license
Food safe (if offering value added products)

Rancher/Meat Producer/Dairy:
Farm land title/lease agreement
Fraser Health Approval
Food safe (if offering value added products)

Wild Forager:
Food safe (if offering value added products)
If selling mushrooms OR fiddleheads- documentation that you have notified Fraser Health




If you are ready to submit your product for application and jury please fill in below fields and submit this form
 
 
 
If you have more questions before you're ready please email the market manager directly at admin@makebakegrow.com and arrange a one on one phone call to go through anything we may have missed