2023 Vendor Application

By entering into this agreement and submitting the application to the Apex Farmers Market, each vendor agrees to all rules, regulations, terms, and conditions. It is our intention to provide smooth operation of the market in a fair, equitable way, and to provide the community with a safe, consistent, community-oriented place to buy fresh, local produce, meats, seafood, and gourmet food products, as well as home and garden accessories, arts and crafts.

The Apex Farmers Market is a vibrant and growing local producers market, owned and operated by the Apex Farmers Market a not-for-profit organization. AFM is dedicated to being a resource to the town of Apex and surrounding communities. Our Mission is to provide educational outreach regarding healthful living and the health and economic benefits of consuming locally grown food and supporting locally produced products while providing farmers and local producers opportunities to directly market their goods and services. Operating the vibrant Apex Farmers Market is one of the ways we fulfill our mission. We seek to create a diverse farmers market for our customers, including produce, meats, fresh farm eggs, farm products, baked goods, seafood, artisan food products, and craft vendors, with opportunities to provide education and entertainment for our customers.

Community-operated, non-profit organization
Deeply established and highly reviewed, 5 Star in Apex.
Live music, kids activities, and seasonal events
Fully customizable online profile for each vendor to share news and information
Pre-order opportunities for vendors through SHOP HERE
Over 2% click rate on weekly newsletters delivered to over 2k households in our targeted service area
Our specialized market website brings over 60% organic traffic each month from our local, target market, providing vendors with increased visibility and awareness while growing your audience in our particular service area.
Vendors' social media engagement increases with our targeted social media campaigns.

Mandatory Vendor Meeting: Date TBA
Market Operates Weekly 9:00-Noon April-November 2023

Bi-Weekly: 10:00-Noon December - April

$345 Full-Time Vendor (Weekly, Year-Round)
$245 Part-Time Vendor (Part-Time/Bi-Weekly (1st(a)/3rd(b) Saturday Schedule)
$25 Guest

RETURNING VENDORS: Please fill out the following application's required fields only and update any information that needs to be updated.

Were you a vendor in 2022?

Yes

Vendor Type

Full Time (All markets, year round)

Part Time ( bi-weekly. Year Round)

Guest

PART TIME: Schedule A or B?

A: 1st/3rd Saturday Each Month

B: 2nd/4th Saturday Each Month

Describe your products

What type of products?

Produce

Protein

Baked Goods

Cheese

Prepared Foods (Packaged)

Prepared Foods (Ready to Eat)

Acidified Foods

Beverages

Plants

Flowers

Art/Craft

Jewlery

Health/Beauty

Home Goods

Food Truck

Choice 1

Type of busiess

Commercial Processor

Home Processor

Feed/Pet Food

Double Booth ($75 fee)

Yes

Does your business require electricity to operate? ($25 fee)

Yes

If you are a produce or meat farmer, please list all types of produce or meats to be sold throughout the season and intended months of availability (examples: blueberries in June and July). Please also describe your farming practices in detail (ie conventional, USDA certified organic, sustainable, free range, pastured, antibiotic free, etc...

If you selected arts & crafts. Describe your products

Acidified foods like pickles and relishes (Require FDA short course certification. Please list varieties ):

Cheese/Dairy products

Meat (Requires a meat handler's license obtained from NCDA Division of Meat and Poultry. Please list the type of product that you intend to sell at market):

Catagory 2: Processed foods that require an NCDA and/or county health dept inspection. Please upload your inspection form as .pdf here

Upload File

Upload supported file (Max 15MB)

I understand that I must provide proof of product and general coverage with coverage up to $100,000.00. Vendors must list Apex Farmers Market as "Additional insured" on the policy.

Yes

Insurance Company

Policy Number

Insurance Agent Name

Insurance Agent Contact Number

Tax ID #

Sales Tax Registration or Signed Exemption Form

Upload File

Upload supported file (Max 15MB)

Please upload your logo

Upload File

Upload supported file (Max 15MB)

I accept: All vendors participating in The Apex Farmers Market shall be individually and severally responsible to the Apex Farmers Market and Local Food Alliance for any loss, bodily or personal injury, deaths, and/or property damage that may occur as a result of the vendor’s negligence or that of its servants, agents, and employees. All vendors hereby agree to indemnify and save the Apex Farmers Market and Local Food Alliance, the Town of Apex, the Apex Chamber of Commerce its officers, directors, agents, owners, and employees harmless from any and all liability or loss, cost, damages, judgments, and other expenses, including attorneys’ fees, suffered, arising or incurred from Vendor's operation at the Apex Farmers Market. No insurance is provided to vendors by the Apex Farmers Market and Local Food Alliance nor Abundance NC. Vendors are required to carry their own insurance and provide proof of insurance with Apex Farmers Market included as additionally insured, unless an exemption to this policy has been approved by the Board.

I accept: All goods and products sold at the Apex Farmers Market must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including without limitation, all applicable health regulations. To the extent any vendor is selling any product that requires the vendor to obtain and maintain any license or certification, the vendor shall have and maintain such license or certification and shall make it available for immediate inspection upon request. I/We also agree to abide by the Apex Farmers Market Vendor Rules, Regulations and Information and hold harmless clause and insurance statement and am aware if I violate any of the rules and/or policies my Vendor status may be immediately terminated. Copies of licenses and certifications should be included with this application. I agree to hold a product and general coverage insurance policy with coverage up to $100,000.00 and to list Apex Farmers Market as "Additional insured" on the policy.

I accept: I hereby grant the Apex Farmers Market and Local Food Alliance permission to publish my name, business name and images, video and audio in any Apex Farmers Market or Apex Farmers Market and Local Food Alliance publication, such as websites, blogs, social media, and in newsletters. In addition, I hereby grant permission for myself and any staff or assistants to be photographed and video taped, without compensation by The Apex Farmers Market and Local Food Alliance, understanding that those items along with my name/business name, could be used for publication in print media, television, video or motion picture by any media outlet, partner or affiliate of the Apex Farmers Market and Local Food Alliance.

I agree that this is an electronic document. Electronic Signature. This Vendor Application is delivered electronically. The vendor consents to using an electronic signature to sign this Application and be legally bound to his or her acceptance or rejection of the application. By electronically signing the Application, the Vendor also consents to enter into this Agreement in electronic form. The Vendor acknowledges that his or her electronic signature will have the same legal force and effect as a handwritten signature. The Vendors electronic signature, including the date and time of signing will be stored electronically with the Vendors Application Information and clause consent.

Electronic Signature

I have read, understand and agree to the Apex Farmers Market Vendor Information Packet Agreement and Contract. View terms of use

Thank you! We’ll be in touch.

Upcoming Events

Multiple Dates
Apex Farmers Market: 2023/2024 Season
Sat, Oct 07
Apex Farmers Market
Oct 07, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Apex Farmers Market, Beaver Creek Crossings, Apex, NC 27502, USA
Oct 07, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Apex Farmers Market, Beaver Creek Crossings, Apex, NC 27502, USA
Join us weekly, April-November from 9:00-Noon and bi-weekly December-March from 10:00-Noon to shop the areas best, locally produced products.
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Octoberfest
Sat, Oct 14
Apex Farmers Market
Oct 14, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Apex Farmers Market, Beaver Creek Crossings, Apex, NC 27502, USA
Oct 14, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Apex Farmers Market, Beaver Creek Crossings, Apex, NC 27502, USA
Bring the entire family for seasonal Octoberfest-themed food and fun!
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Holiday Festival
Sat, Dec 02
Beaver Creek Crossing
Dec 02, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Beaver Creek Crossing , 1517 Beaver Creek Commons Dr, Apex, NC 27502, USA
Dec 02, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Beaver Creek Crossing , 1517 Beaver Creek Commons Dr, Apex, NC 27502, USA
Our annual holiday festival is a great way to spend the day! Enjoy your regular, weekly market vendors and also shop this amazing group of local makers!!
Learn more

Saturdays 9:00-Noon At Beaver creek Crossing

2023 Vendor Application

Mandatory Vendor Meeting: Date TBA Market Operates Weekly 9:00-Noon April-November 2023

Bi-Weekly: 10:00-Noon December - April

$345 Full-Time Vendor (Weekly, Year-Round) $245 Part-Time Vendor (Part-Time/Bi-Weekly (1st(a)/3rd(b) Saturday Schedule) $25 Guest

RETURNING VENDORS: Please fill out the following application's required fields only and update any information that needs to be updated.

Upcoming Events

Saturdays
9:00-Noon
At Beaver creek Crossing

Mandatory Vendor Meeting: Date TBA
Market Operates Weekly 9:00-Noon April-November 2023

$345 Full-Time Vendor (Weekly, Year-Round)
$245 Part-Time Vendor (Part-Time/Bi-Weekly (1st(a)/3rd(b) Saturday Schedule)
$25 Guest