The Beaverdale Farmers Market 2020 application and rules are available through the form and links below. Market days are Tuesdays, June 2-September 8 from 4:00-7:30 p.m.

Applications are being accepted for the 2020 season. 

Interested vendors may apply for full-time or occasional status.
Use the online form or print the linked PDF documents at the bottom of the page if you wish to mail your application and signed rules. Vendor orientation dates will be advised.

Vendor Application Form:

    (*) indicates required fields

    *Your Full Name(First and Last):

    *Company Name:

    *Company Street Address:
    *City: , *State: *ZIP:

    *Business Phone:
    Best time to use this number: dayseveningsanytime

    *e-mail:

    *Social Security / Sales Tax Permit Number:
    Applications CANNOT be accepted without proper tax identification number.

    *Please select your PRIMARY product category:

    For Prepared Foods and/or Other, please describe, in detail, in the "Additional Comments" field below.

    SELECT ALL OTHER PRODUCT CATEGORIES you wish to sell at the Beaverdale Farmers Market (BFM):
    Hold down "Shift" to select multiple products in a row and "Control" (Command for Macs) to select items randomly. For Prepared Foods and/or Other or anything that may need further definition, please describe, in detail, in the "Additional Comments" field below.

    Vendors must request and receive written approval from BFM before adding mid-season inventory. BFM reserves the right to limit inventory to be sold at the Beaverdale Farmers Market.

    *Indicate whether you would like to be a full season or occasional vendor:

    If you would like to be an occasional vendor or half season vendor, indicate your dates:
    Hold down "Shift" to select multiple dates in a row and "Control" (Command for Macs) to select items randomly. All dates fall on Tuesday.

    Please describe the type of vehicle you will bring to the market:

    WIC Certification Number (if applicable):
    Years certified in WIC:

    Other items you will need to supply to BFM before application can be considered complete:
    1. Completed Farmers Market Application and Signed Vendor Rules (Include full menu if a prepared food vendor.)
    2. Current Certificate of Liability Insurance
    3. Health Inspection Permit (required for prepared foods vendors only)
    4. Product Photographs (required for craft vendors only)

    Any support documents can be sent to:
    Beaverdale Farmers Market
    2215 32nd street, Des Moines, Iowa 50310
    Email: [email protected]
    Phone: 515-650-1652

    Additional Comments:

    Additional Resources:
    IA Department of Agriculture & Land Stewardship (Nutrition) Paul Ovrum - (515) 242-6239
    IA Department of Inspections and Appeals (Food & Consumer Safety Bureau) - (515) 281-7102
    U.S. Department of Agriculture (SNAP Benefits) – 877-823-4369
    IA Department of Revenue & Finance (Tax Questions) - (515) 281-3114

    Space preference is NOT guaranteed.

    BFM reserves the right to assign locations to ALL farmers market vendors.

    If you are selected as a vendor, you will be notified the week of April 1, 2020. Full payment for all vendors is due by April 15, 2020.

    PLEASE READ

    By renting a space at the Beaverdale Farmers Market, all vendors agree not to hold BFM, its members, staff, or board of directors responsible for damage of any kind. Vendors assume all responsibility for the operation of their booth, and any damages or injuries that may occur in that area during normal hours of market operation or from consumption of products or goods. This includes all lawsuits, demands and claims including court costs, legal fees, and damages. Vendors are also responsible for any loss or damages BFM may incur on their behalf including, but not limited to court costs and attorney fees. All merchandise will be handled and displayed at the vendor’s risk and BFM assumes no responsibility for theft, accident or natural disaster.

    The undersigned agrees to indemnity and hold any sponsors of the Beaverdale Farmers Market harmless in regard to all liability for any damages to personal property, for any loss of life or personal injury or theft of property that may be sustained in connection with this event. I further give approval for Beaverdale Farmers Market or the Beaverdale Neighborhood Association to use photographs taken at this event, which might include my work, for publicity purposes.

    * I HAVE READ THE BEAVERDALE FARMERS MARKET VENDOR RULES AND AGREE TO THE TERMS.

    PLEASE NOTE:  aol.com email addresses do not work with the online application. 
    Please use an alternate email address in your form, or print & mail completed forms.
    You may also print, scan and email completed forms from your aol.com email account to [email protected].

    Fill out the app or email [email protected] for information or to check the status of an application.

    Downloadable forms can also be submitted using the links below:

    WOW-pdf Beaverdale_Farmers_Market_Vendor_App_2020

    WOW-pdf Beaverdale_Farmers_Market_Vendor_Rules_2020