Trinity Bellwoods Farmers’ Market is independently run by seasonal part-time community volunteers. It is of modest size, prioritizes local agriculture and includes a limited amount of food artisans (who prioritize local & organic ingredients). It’s about slow food not fast food, minding our footprint and respecting our area residents who have always been supportive. The market has a vendor capacity in our city permit to sustain our presence in our beautiful park location and neighbourhood.
The interested vendor form is the first mode of contact for tracking and knowing who’s out there. Due to volume and resources only vendors that fit within our mandate MAY receive a response to simply gather further information beyond the form – this does not necessarily indicate space availability or invitation to participate. Responses are limited. There is no waiting list. Direct messages (DMs) on social platforms will not receive a response.
Participation at Trinity is by invitation season to season. Prior to each season market management will extend an invitation to returning vendors. IF space availability allows potential new vendors. All participating vendors have been vetted, gone through an approval application process and sign an agreement. Vendors cannot participate without going through this process. Stall/participation is not transferable.
NOT CONSIDERED: products that use synthetic pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, contain GMO’s, re-sellers/peddlers, imported goods, craft, skincare products, nutritional supplements, service providers, product representatives and pet food. No sample promotional giveaways or flyers of any kind are permitted to be handed out or left on tables.
Check out Farmers Markets Ontario for province wide list of farmers’ market that are members of FMO. For GTA farmers markets (farmer priority) and other markets (craft, flea, cloths, vintage, prepared foods that can include farmers) check out MarketCityTO
Equity in farmers’ markets’ matter. Please reach out via the online form and let us know who you are – it’s interesting to know who’s out there. There is no guarantee we can accommodate or be everything to everyone. Where appropriate we are happy to share with other managers and/or have a conversation to help with suggestions with navigating the landscape of markets. Keep in mind that all farmers’ markets are operated differently and independently from each other with respect.
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Below is a basic vendor interest form. It is not an application.