Become a vendor in our Markets!

¡Conviértete en un vendedor en nuestros mercados!

Farmers, Bakers, Crafters, Artisans welcome to apply for our markets - details below

Los agricultores, panaderos, artesanos, artesanos bienvenidos a solicitar nuestros mercados - detalles a continuación

Applicant/Vendor requirements:

1. Certificate of Insurance

A certificate of insurance (COI) that has $1 million commercial general liability with a $2 million aggregate limit and lists the certificate holder and as additional insured as:

Holyoke Farmers Market

177 High St.

Holyoke, MA 01040

2. Food Vendor – Board of Health Permit July 1 – June 30

3. Seasonal – Required for Outdoor only: Open-Air Permit July 1 – June 30

If you SELL any products and you plan to vend at an OUTDOOR market (seasonal – summer) you will need to apply for an Open-Air Permit with the City of Holyoke. The Open-Air Permit process MAY take up to 6 weeks after submittal of application.

Applications are reviewed monthly at the License Board meeting typically held the first Wednesday of each Month.
Application intake closes the previous Friday to ensure time for processing.
Annual Permit $100 July 1 – June 30, Temporary Permit $30 1 event (eg: 4 day festival, one Farmers’ Market)
Process

Application submitted
Application Reviewed added to License Board meeting agenda
Approval by License Board
Fee Paid
Permit Issued

Due Date: All insurance certificates must be submitted 2 weeks prior to your first scheduled market as all insurance will need to be approved by HFM management prior to participation.

***If you are planning to participate in our Summer Market

please start this process in March to be sure to have your Open-Air Permit

in place before our first outdoor market in June.***

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR FOOD TRUCKS, PREPARED FOOD VENDORS AND FARMS WITH PREPARED FOOD:

Food trucks, and food vendors must also have proper permit in place from the Holyoke Board of Health (BOH).

NOTE: All Holyoke Retail Food & Food Service Establishments Permits Renewals are due June 30 of each year, so you may have one in place but it expires soon.

Please email a copy of your food permit from the Holyoke Board of Health, and a copy of your current certificate of insurance to holyokefarmersmarket@gmail.com. Food trucks will not be allowed to participate without prior approval and confirmation of receiving these documents. Please complete the applications found at the BOH Permits website to obtain your proper permit from the BOH.

Holyoke Farmers Market is part of the Greater Holyoke Chamber.

Please contact holyokefarmersmarket@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Dede MacDonald is the Holyoke Farmers’ Market Manager. Please connect with her regarding any questions that you may have regarding the market

She can be reached at 413-534-3376 x104 or here via email

holyokefarmersmarket@gmail.com

Please leave a clear detailed message as how we can support you.

If this is an immediate need please call and leave a detailed VM and we will respond ASAP.

Dede MacDonald

Market Manager

Holyoke Farmers' Market

413-534-3376 x104

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Our Mission

The Holyoke Farmers Market's mission is to support local agriculture and healthy communities by strengthening and promoting access to fresh, local food for all people.

Our Values

In all that we do, we will:

Promote access to fresh, local food for all people.
Demonstrate our commitment to economic, social and environmental justice.
Be supportive, caring, and compassionate to all people.
Be transparent and hold ourselves accountable.
Support communities of place and practice.
Be innovative.
Model uplifting, collaborative network-building.

SNAP and HIP Programs

The Holyoke Farmers Market is the only HIP access point in Holyoke, and is a fabulous opportunity for SNAP users to take advantage of their benefits! HIP allows SNAP users FREE money to use at farmers markets on fresh produce. Our farmers and staff are well-educated in this program and are happy to help you!

How hip works
Support Small Business.

Between farmers and local crafters, the Holyoke Farmers Market is a hub for aspiring entrepreneurs, established small businesses looking to grow, and local farms. We offer small businesses alike a space to showcase their craft and produce and more.
We can help with the required forms to make it all happen, too.

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Stay up-to-date with our planned vendors, educational activities, and pop-up opportunities by connecting with us through social media!
Visit our Linktree to find us.
Follow us on IG and FB and please Share to expand our reach.

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2025 Holyoke Farmers’ Market is making and impact!

Thank you to our Summer Market Hosts:

Thanks to our Sponsor Greenfield Northampton Cooperative Bank, and sponsor and Wednesday host Holyoke Medical Center, as well as our Tuesday host Holyoke Council on Aging & Senior Center
Holyoke Farmers Market has funded its loyalty card program with the assistance of Greenfield Cooperative Bank and Holyoke Medical Center. Marketgoers will receive one punch per household per day after a purchase. After 10 punches the card can be redeemed for a $10 voucher, while supplies last.

June 30: Greater Holyoke Chamber is pleased to announce Dede MacDonald has been hired as the Holyoke Farmers’ Market, Market Manager. Please connect with her regarding any questions that you may have regarding the market.

Thank you to our Winter Hosts: Holyoke Council on Aging/ Senior Center and Holyoke YMCA - we appreciated your partnership through the winter to bring fresh local!