VENDOR APPLICATION
Tips for applying to the 2026 Sechelt Farmers and Artisans Market
The Sechelt Farmers and Artisans Market is committed to showcasing the best the Sunshine Coast has to offer. We are focused on community, quality, sustainability, and culture. Here are some tips for a successful application:
- Include any special ingredients, techniques, or cultural influences that make your offerings stand out.
- Provide a detailed description of your process and what makes your product unique. If you use special techniques or processes that set your product apart- tell us about it.
- If you have any certifications (e.g., organic, fair trade), mention them.
- Provide clear descriptions of your products and business. This information will be used to build your Vendor Profile web-page on this site.Â
- High-quality images. Take photos that show off the quality and uniqueness of your products. These photos will be used on your Vendor Profile web-page on this site and in social media posts for the market.
- If you offer hot food or prepared meals, include information about your cooking methods and ingredients
Good to Know
There are a few things that will automatically disqualify you from participating in the market. We require the following for all our vendors, without exception:
- You MUST be a full-time, current resident of the Sunshine Coast
- You must make, create, grow, cook, forage (ect) ALL of your products. We do not allow reselling of any kind at the market
- If you are selling any sort of high risk product, such as hot food or consumables, you are responsible for providing proof of all proper permissions and certifications prior to attending the market.
VENDORS' HANDBOOK
Everything you need to know about being a vendor at the Sechelt Farmers’ & Artisans market.
APPLICATION FORM
Please read the 2026 Vendor Handbook linked above, and then apply using the application form for the category of product(s) you will be selling.
Alcohol Vendor Application
Farm and Produce Vendor Application
Artisan Vendor Application
Hot Food Vendor Application
Body, Bath, & Holistic Vendor Application
Prepared Food Vendor Application
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
These are quick reference answers only. For more detail please refer to the Vendor Handbook
When are applications accepted?
Applications are accepted starting on January 12, 2026 for the 2026 Summer Season and open for the remainder of the season.
Most spaces are filled before the season starts but we encourage you to still apply as we do our best accommodate as many people as possible.
Do we need to provide our own tables and tents?
Yes, all vendors are responsible for their own equipment. A 10×10 tent will work for one spot. 10×20 for a double spot.Â
All tent canopies, walls and draping of any kind must be fire retardant with the code: CAN/ULC- S109-03. Tents will be inspected by the Sechelt Fire Chief for compliance.Â
Buskers and community booth operators have the option of borrowing tents and tables from the market upon request.
What is the cost of a booth?
The average cost of a booth is $45 per week for the 2026 season. There are exceptions and ways to get discounts. To learn more please refer to the Vendor Handbook.
If I have applied before, should I apply again?
Absolutely! Even if your application was not successful, we encourage you to keep applying. We do our best to accommodate as many people as possible. Applications are evaluated each year, so if you have been part of the market in years past, you are welcome to apply again, but we do not guarantee spots based on past participation.
Can I pick the days I want to participate?
We will ask you to request your desired dates early on in the season, and they will be approved or denied by the manager. We have more vendors than spots so we can’t guarantee that you will get every week you request. If you do not get confirmed for a requested week, you will automatically get put on a list of vendors to call in case a scheduled vendor has to cancel.Â
I got accepted as a vendor, how do I know where to go and what to do?
First and foremost, read your vendor handbook! The answer to almost any question you may have will be in there. Every week, scheduled vendors will receive an email with their booth space assignment and any other relevant information for that week’s market.Â
Set-up
Cowrie Street closes at 7am every morning.  The market opens to the public at 9 am but we ask that vendors are fully set up by 8:30. Vendors may not sell to the public before 9am, when the opening bell is rung.ÂÂ
Take Down
Starting this year, the market will be closing at 2pm as opposed to 2:30pm. You may not start packing up until after the closing bell rings at 2pm. You may start packing up at 2 but vendor vehicles will not be allowed back on the street until 2:15 pm. The street will be reopened to the public at 3pm, at which point all cars and equipment must be off the road.Â
Can I pick my spot?
All booth spots are assigned by the market manager and sent to you in an email the week of the market. Spots are assigned based on market needs, product requirement and market flow. Some spots have space to keep a car on site during the market, most do not. If you have special requests or requirements, you can email the market manager and all best efforts will be made to accommodate them.Â
Cancellations
All vendors must notify the Market Manager of a cancellation prior to noon on the Monday before the market. Failure to do so will result in an automatic late cancellation fee of that week’s booth fees. We have more vendors than spots to offer so we need to have time to find a vendor to fill your spot for that week.Â
Membership
All vendors are required to become members of the SFAM non-profit organization. Membership fee is $50 annually and due on or before your first market of the season.Â