Holiday Markets 2022-2023 Application
This page is for our vendors. It includes general guidelines for our markets and vendor resources.
As always, email produceintheparkatlanticiowa@gmail.com or call our Market Manager at 712-249-5870 if you have questions.
Thanks for visiting!
Please note: we are now scheduling food trucks for summer 2023 (every Thursday from the beginning of June - Oct. 15). Expected pricing is $25/ week.  Contact the Market Manager. Final pricing and summer 2023 vending rules are subject to city approval.
In short, please:
  • only sell products that are handmade or homegrown,
  • make sure you've got the proper licensing and training for your products and business, 
  • show up a little early,
  • stay for the whole market,
  • treat everyone well, and
  • clean up after yourself.
  • We hope you join us!

A little more info:
Space, set up:
  • Vendors must keep their stalls occupied from 15 min. before market opens until market closes, for all in-person markets.
  • Vendors are responsible for cleaning their spaces after market.
  • Limited electrical outlets are available on-site. Please make arrangements with market  manager, if needed. 
Products:
Allowable Foods Approved for Sale:
  • Must adhere to State Guidelines. See www.dia.iowa.gov 
  • The following items may be sold: 
    • Fresh fruits, vegetables, & herbs 
    • Bakery products that are not potentially hazardous: breads, cakes, doughnuts, pastries, buns, rolls, cookies, biscuits, and pies (NO meat pies,  soft pies, custard or cream filled products) 
    • Fresh shell eggs - recommended to be kept at or below 45°F 
    • Honey 
    • Non-potentially hazardous food products such as jams, jellies, syrups or  dried noodles 
    • Frozen poultry, beef, pork, lamb or goat (These must have a permit to  sell.) 
    • Crafts 
    • Food trucks/ Prepared food items (with relevant licenses). We accept food trucks based on product offerings, reviews, and ease of doing business.
  • Baked goods, jams, and jellies must be labeled with the common name of the  product and the name and address of the person who prepared the food.
  • No “home style” canned goods can be sold without appropriate licensing from  local, state and federal authorities. This includes items like pickles, salsa and  pepper jellies. 
  • Prices must be listed. ​
Vendor-customer interaction 
  • Do not eat, chew gum, smoke, use tobacco, spit, while in growing/ processing/ food  handling area. 
  • Please be respectful, honest and courteous toward customers,  staff/managers and other vendors. Produce in the Park retains the right to prohibit a  person or business from participating in the market for conduct deemed inappropriate/unprofessional. 
  • There will be no discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, religion, physical  ability, sexual orientation, age or nationality. 
Pricing:
  • Prices must be listed.
  • Produce in the Park does not set price floors at this time, but please consider there is a premium value to buying food at a farmers market: products are fresh, and customers enjoy a boutique shopping experience. 
  • Please consider your costs when pricing your products, and price at or above grocery store prices.
Business representation:
  • A market stand can be managed by any employee or volunteer who represents the business, including another vendor at the market.
  • The person who made or grew the original product is required to register as a vendor with Produce in the Park, pay the vendor fee, and follow all rules and proper licensing as laid out in the application.
  • Products sold by anyone other than the person who made or grew the product must be labeled with the source of origin (farm name and maker/grower contact info).
  • Any products sold by anyone other than the person who made or grew the product must be made or grown within 75 miles of Atlantic.
Youth at the market:
  • Youth age 16+ may apply to be vendors at all markets. The vendor must serve as primary contact with the market manager.
  • Youth age 10- 15 can participate in the summer market as vendors once a year (summer markets only) and are expected to follow same rules and regulations as adults.
  • A responsible adult must be present when youth 10-15 are selling.
  • Youth are welcome to volunteer with the market for Silver Cord hours or other programs.
  • If an organization or business is registered as a youth organization, the youth need to be the ones working the market stand (not the parents, or organization advisors).
  • Youth organizations that include youth aged 10-15 can participate at all markets, as long as youth 16+ are also involved at the market.

Helpful Resources for Vendors: