Thank you for your interest in becoming a Broad Ripple Farmers Market (BRFM) and/or SoBro Farmers Market vendor. The Markets are pleased to be able to serve the greater Broad Ripple community by offering local, year-round marketplaces for regional produce and animal farmers, bread and pastry artisans, plant and flower growers, cheesemakers, and specialty food producers. Every vendor is carefully screened to be sure that our Markets represent the highest quality products available.
What products do we accept at the Markets?
The BRFM Saturday Markets are food-focused Markets and we only accept inquiries for human food products. We have limited space for a few food-related products and value-added vendors and are currently at our capacity of those types of vendors.
However, the SoBro Wednesday Market accepts all types of vendors.
We do not offer booth space for not-for-profit organizations or businesses seeking to promote their organizations. Exceptions are made for businesses who sponsor the Markets.
What is the timing for accepting new vendors?
We are always looking for new, unique vendors who offer products currently not available at our Market. Inquiries are generally only accepted shortly before each Market season opens. The decisions about new vendors are made by March/April for BRFM Summer and SoBro Markets as the Summer Market year is from May through October. The Winter Market runs November to April and decisions are generally made by September/October.
What licenses, insurance requirements, and fees are required of participating vendors?
All vendors selling food/food-related products must be licensed with the Marion County Health Department. All vendors must carry general liability insurance that specifically names the Broad Ripple Village Association as a covered entity.
What criteria are used in selecting new vendors?
All items sold by vendors at the Market must be grown, raised or produced locally (exceptions may be approved by the Market which are not available locally such as salmon).
- All produce/meat/poultry must be raised by the farmer. We prioritize products which are grown or raised using environmentally responsible, sustainable, and humane methods.
- For artisanal and ready to eat foods, priority is given to vendors who utilize local ingredients. Products may be made by the vendor in a certified kitchen or in a home-based kitchen that meets the risk and labeling requirements of the Marion County Public Health Department will be considered.
- For non-food vendors, we look for unique crafts made locally.
The number of vendors of any type will be managed so adequate supply and choice is available to customers and so that each vendor has the opportunity to be successful. When adding new vendors, products that are unique or not adequately represented at the Market are given priority.
Since we look for unique vendors, please check our current list of vendors before applying. We typically do not add vendors selling the same product as existing vendors. Click here for the Summer BRFM vendor list, here for the SoBro Wednesday vendor list, and here for the Winter BRFM vendor list.
Electricity is not available at the BRFM Summer Market or the SoBro Wednesday Market and if needed, vendors will need to provide their own generators. There is limited electricity available when we are indoors at the BRFM Winter Market.
If you wish to inquire, please complete the form below.
Farmers Market Inquiry Form
