Vendor Applications now open for 2026!

A Local, Food Centric Market

The Boise Farmers Market is dedicated to supporting local farmers, ranchers and producers who work to contribute nutrient dense, low-mileage food and goods to the community. BFM’s commitment to this principle is reflected in the high ratios of agriculture-based vendors at the market. It’s an important distinction because it means our customers are here to shop and fill their family tables with locally grown, raised and made goods all week long. It also means that our hand-picked artisans offer items they make themselves with an emphasis on handcrafted garden, kitchen or food-related goods. Our vendors can be relied upon to embody the ethic of the market, which is to foster and sustain local food systems by thinking seasonally and using locally-grown ingredients in their products. Priority is always given to those who go above and beyond in supporting their fellow small-scale farmers, ranchers and makers. 

We are always looking for vendors who share our enthusiasm for showcasing the versatility and range of food grown right here in our beautiful region of Idaho. Does this sound like the place for you?  

Application instructions

  • Applications for the 2026 Boise Farmers Market Summer Season are officially open. The priority application period will close on February 13th, 2026. If you are interested in participating in the Boise Farmers Market in the 2026 year, please be sure to get your application submitted before the deadline on Friday, February 13th! Vendors who apply after February 13th will be reviewed by our Membership Committee and accepted based on the current vendor mix. This process can take up to 30 days to complete.

  • Sponsor or Community Booth spaces are available for businesses are not food-related and are seeking exposure or education about their business or organization. Sponsors and Community Booths are not allowed to sell items directly at the Boise Farmers Market. Fill out the Application Form Here to submit for a Sponsor or Community Booth.

Vendor Application submission process

  • Review the BFM Guidelines - Please read through the 2026 Outdoor Market Guidelines thoroughly for a full understanding of the rules and expectations for participating at the Boise Farmers Market, particularly for your vendor category.

  • Thoroughly complete application - Provide thorough information regarding your vendor operation including business practices, ingredient/product sourcing, and demonstration of your business’ utilization of our regional food system.

  • Required documents - Please ensure you have the required documents prepared ahead of submitting your application. The following documents must be included with your application for it to be valid: Regular Sellers Permit, Weights and Measures Certification (if selling products by weight with scale), Kitchen Certification (for example, if you are baking at home, a Cottage Food Risk Assessment, or if using a Commercial Kitchen, a completed kitchen inspection by your local health district or an approved Commissary Agreement)

    Please review the required documents that must be submitted 30 days before your first day at the market for processing time. (See the Required Vendor Documents for Boise Farmers Market for more details regarding the specific requirements for your vendor category).

  • Digital photos of your product, booth and logo - .jpeg or .pdf format. These will be used in your vendor profile page on our website.

PLEASE NOTE: The Boise Farmers Market intends to open both the Summer Walk-Thru Market and Drive Thru Market on Saturday, April 4th, 2026. You can choose to participate in the Walk Thru Market or both the Walk Thru and Drive Thru Market. Drive Thru Market only is not allowed. Learn more about the Drive Thru market operation here.

If you need assistance with your application, please email the market manager: manager@theboisefarmersmarket.com

2026 Summer Market Guidelines
2026 Vendor Application
2026 Vendor Drive Thru Guidebook

Frequently asked Vendor Questions

  • BFM is looking for vendors who exemplify showcasing our local food system. Vendors who grow, raise, or produce products in alignment with our focus on local agriculture make up the Boise Farmers Market community. Farmers markets have a long history of being more than merely a place to exchange goods. The Boise Farmers Market is committed to playing an important role in fostering new ideas in the regional food system. BFM is a place where the public can learn about the relationship of local food and farms to our health, our economy, and our culture.

  • Are you producing a product that is locally grown, raised, or made with locally sourced ingredients? Is the product that you are selling unique to products that are already available at the market? Do you love connecting with other local producers for collaborative product ideas? If you answered yes, submit an application to the Boise Farmers Market!

  • The Boise Farmers Market is a producer market, meaning every vendor at the market is the producer of the product they are selling. BFM does not allow for reselling - all products sold at the market must be produced directly by the vendor business represented at the market.

  • Our application opens on January 13th and closes on February 13th for priority vendor selection. The membership committee, comprised of vendor members, community leaders, and the market manager, come together and select vendors form the priority application period for the 2026 market season. Vendors who apply after February 13th will be selected based on the current vendor mix. For your best chance at acceptance to BFM, be sure to apply before the February 13th deadline!

  • The Boise Farmers Market allows for some select Community Booths at the market for organizations that are in alignment with BFM’s Values. We are also always looking for sponsors! If you are interested in being a community booth or a sponsor for the Boise Farmers Market, please fill out the Google Form for Sponsors and Community Booths.