Welcome to the Fremont Sunday Market | Open 10-4pm Every Sunday
Seattle's largest, open air Street Market is free to the public every Sunday in the Center of the Universe at 3401 Evanston Ave North.
HOW TO APPLY & JURYING TIMELINE
If you are a new vendor applying to a market, click on “Register” to get started at Manage My Market. The program will ask you if you are a vendor or manager - select vendor! If you are a returning vendor simply log into your existing account and click on:
Apply to a market-->select the market of your choice, answer the market's questions-- > submit application and pay the non-refundabkle application fee. For more information, start here: https://www.managemymarket.com/Howtoapplytoamarket.pdf
During peak (summer) season, it can take up to 2 weeks for NWM to review applications and a response. All applicants will receive a response and we encourage you to apply earlier in the year for faster response time.
If your business is declined the application fee is non-refundable and covers the administrative cost of NWM to review your application by our staff.
Simply applying to NWM's is no guarantee of approval, despite your date request. Please do not show up without approved application or approved dates.
If you are unsure if you are an eligible vendor or have questions email: vendor@nwmarketplaces.com before applying. We’ll do our best to answer your questions.
We DO NOT share your sales or information with any third party companies. However, the City of Seattle does require you to have a Seattle Business License, but we do not require one to get started at our markets.
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VENDOR FEES
Every space outdoors is are based on 10 x 10 increments, except our indoor garage booths indoors (9x16). Our booth rentals DO NOT include tables, chairs, storage or canopies, but we can arrange a short term rentals if needed with a request by email.
CAN I SHOW UP ON THE DAY OF AND GET A BOOTH? YES. Starting on January 23rd, 2022 - vendors MUST BE current member may drop by our Information Booth located at 3401 Evanston Ave N starting at 8am to sign-up. All booths will be awarded at 9:15am and paid on-site.
FOOD CATEGORIES | DAILY FEE
Farms & Processors: $55 or 8%, whichever is higher.
Prepared Food Booth: $75 or 10%, whichever is higher.
Food Truck: $85 or 10%, whichever is higher.
NON-FOOD CATEGORIES | DAILY FEE
Handmade Goods: $70
Vintage / Antique: $70
Imports / Reseller: $70
Garage Spaces (Indoor w/ limited electrical) $70
Indoor Booths | Indoors & Limited Electrical Available
The market currently offers 20 indoor spaces inside the garage lot that are longer . Not all spaces have power outlets for general lighting, so please inquire prior to attending. No cooking inside or generators. Plan or battery powered lights, as the market does not provide power anywhere else in the market, not provide extension cords inside.
Maximum power is 300 watts.
Large Garage Booth | 8' x 16: $70
WHAT CAN I NOT SELL AT THE MARKET
The Fremont Sunday Market is an open air marketplace that now jury vendor applications prior to accepting your dates. Prepared foods, food products and any related consumables require a scheduled tasting outside of market hours. The market is open to everyone providing your merchandise fits within our guide lines.
We’re open to crafts, world imports, artwork, entrepreneurial products you invented yourself. We also love and encourage vintage, antiques, clothing, fashion, accessories, furnishings, books, tools, and toys. We do from time to time limit certain items.
Certain categories are prohibited:
No Drugs, including cannabis products
Weapons
Pornography
No Sales of Pets
Stolen / illegal merchandise
Multi-Level enterprises
No Legal services
Franchise Operations
Sampling & Promotions Email for pricing at ryan@nwmarketplaces.com
Religious and Political Soliciting
Professional Services ( real-estate etc.)
Dollar store items and brand merchandise is highly discouraged.
For more information or inquiries regarding the acceptability of your products or services. Please email us on our CONTACT US page
How Do I Vend at Market?
View 2022 Market Site Map
Do I Need A Business License to Vend?
Not to start, but the City of Seattle requires every business that plans sells more than 2 times to have a business license in King County. This is the responsibility of the Vendor, so please email us with any questions to hell assist, or visit the links below.
Click the link below for more information & application:
Do We Provide Electricity?
Electricity is not provided outside the Parking garage. Whisper Quiet Generators are allowed, on a case by case pre basis. Coolers and propane are the answers in most cases, but must be approved prior by our Market Manager.
Are Dogs Allowed?
NO VENDOR PETS allowed on-site or at your booth or inside your vehicle. Sorry. This is an insurance liability issue and non-negotiabl, which may lead to early closure out fo the safety and health of your pet. Guide animals are allowed with paperwork are allowed.
Thanks for your understanding.
What Is Our Weather Policy?
We have a "Rain or Shine" policy and require vendors to attend once invoiced. There isn’t refunds and we cannot sell your space day-of.
We DO NOT provide refunds for weather related cancellations, so please communicate and do your best to be on-site.
Where Do You Park?
If you are arriving for the first time, please DO NOT park inside the market along 34th Street. Your car may be may be mistakenly towed or parked in a fellow vendors spot.
Please park outside the market until you are assigned a booth space. The market has vendor parking next to the market.
All vendors are required to use vendor parking. No Parking on surrounding public streets in order to comply with our goodwill neighborhood restrictions.
Street parking occupies a space for a whole day which defeats customer access and convenience. One vendor car can equal 20 customer cars per day, so help us all succeed. Fines apply for non-compliance.
WANT TO SELL HOT FOOD
Prepared Food Policy
2022 Food Application: www.managemymarket.com
Interested or have questions? Please email us today: vendor@nwmarketplaces.com
All prepared food booths must be juried by Market staff 1 month prior to start date.
If you want to be considered to sell your prepared food at the market you must follow this process:
Jury Process by Appointment.
Register at www.managemymarket.com
and apply for the market(s). Pay the application fee to finalize the process.
NWM staff will contact you within 2 weeks to schedule a tasting in person or delivery. Bring your application and proposed food menu and booth concept.
Rejected or Approved.
Start Date at Market agree upon by both parties.
General Policy
The market food court is diverse and offers a international showcase of street food for our patrons. We favor quality, professional presentation and culinary experience in our selection.
NO DUPLICATION OF MENU. The market does not allow duplication of any prepared food item. Good idea to visit the market to understand whats being sold here.
WOW FACTOR The market looks for unique and appealing variety of offerings, to serve as an anchor for weekly Foodie customers to discover and experience.
REPUTATION
While we don’t require it, we always like vendors that have previous market/festival experience and draw for customers to discover our markets.
WHAT FOOD QUALIFIES?
Foods Prepared at Home: NO
Food Made in Certified Commercial Kitchen with labels: YES
King County Health Dept. Permitted Prepared Hot Food: YES
Non-Hazarous foods: YES
Pre-packaged commercial foods: YES.
Food Vendor Restrooms
All vendors serving prepared foods or sampling, MUST use the designated restroom for their employees and food prep.
The restroom is located under neath the Red Door. Entrance is through the alley and the door is marked with a yellow square. If the door is locked, please notify a staff member.
Food Booth | 10 x 10 | $75
Approved vendors will have a 10 x 10' booth space. Canopies and electrical are not provided by the market. Ultra-quiet generators will be considered, but must be approved by market staff.
All Food vendors pay on a percentage system re[ported at the end of the day before 4pm.
Food Trucks | $85
Must go through the same jury process as food booths and will pay on a percentage system. All trucks are scheduled in advance.
Sampling
The market now allows for food vendors to sample their food, be it pre-packaged or prepared on-site.
SAMPLING RULES requires a hand wash set-up and sneeze guards that will be approved according to specifications of the Public
Health Department Requirements
The City of Seattle's health Department requires every participating food vendor at our market to follow the following guidelines prior to selling
City of Seattle Health Permit
Food Handlers Permit for All Employees
Approved Certified Kitchen
Hand Wash Unit
Additional Insured Coverage for Market
ALL FOOD VENDORS MUST KNOW AND COMPLY WITH EVERY GUIDELINE AND REGULATION of the USDA, FDA, WSDA, City of Seattle, the Public Health Seattle & King County, and any other legal authority with jurisdiction over their products. Processed foods require labels that comply with all state and local labeling codes.
DOCUMENTS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES a copy of every license/permit legally required to conduct business from the WSDA/USDA, State of Washington, King County, and City of Seattle.
Check with market manager for directions to access plumbed facilities when necessary.
For more information please reach out to King County Health Department.
General Policy
Amplified Music Policy
The Market does not allow amplified music of any kind without staff approval.
Furthermore, vendors that wish to play music MUST get written sign off from their neighboring booths on both sides and directly across from them to gain permission. This all about due consideration of your wonderful neighbors. If they have to listen to your music,be sure you listen to them too.
NO OOZING BEYOND YOUR BOOT SPACE
All sidewalks and fire lanes must be clear at all times.
Vendors may sit in chairs in the side walk without obstructing pedestrian traffic or wheel chairs passage. Vendors displays and products must fit within their booth space. A $50 penalty may apply for repeat disregard. We strongly recommend you design your display so that products accommodate the space. We also recommend buying a second booth.
SAFETY IS PARAMOUNT IN ALL OPERATIONS OF THE MARKET. We have a perfect Safety record from 1990 because we take it seriously. Please take our traffic monitors and staff respectfully as well.
No Early Breakdowns
Everyone is required to stay toll the end of the market. Permission for early departure must be arranged the market manager in advance and only in special circumstances.
Fines and Penalties
With regret: for those without respect for the Market mission, safety regulations, their fellow vendors, common sense rules, professional behavior, spirit of cooperation or legal ethic the market has an escalating scale of fines and penalties. All fines must be paid before a vendor will be allowed to sell again at the market. Penalties range from suspension to termination of vendor privileges.
No Hawking
Vendors will be discouraged from speaking louder than a conversational tone to customers. Sampling is to be offered from the vendor space only.
Disparaging other vendors products is NOT an acceptable selling technique. Vendors should keep in mind that diversity and creativity is a goal of the market, and variety is encouraged; politeness and respectful regard for other vendors products is expected as part of professional selling demeanor.
Haul it All Home.
Please take your Trash with you, and leave your space clean.
This includes all trash, food bits, and recycling.
Every vendor is responsible for keeping their vendor space clean and attractive during the day and leaving the space clean at the end of the day. A tarp, broom, and garbage bags should be part of your equipment. The trash bins are for market visitors only. Every vendor is expected to leave NO TRACE/ NO MESS behind at the end of the day.
TAKE IT ALL WITH YOU. $50 FINE APPLIES.
To any vendor stuffing any market trash bins, or leaving a mess behind at end of day. All fines must be paid before vendor will be allowed to sell again at the market.
EACH OF US IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MAINTAINING A CLEAN, TIDY, AND SAFE MARKET.
SHARING BOOTH POLICY
Members are allowed to share a booth with a fellow MEMBER vendor. How a vendor (s) wants to display and set-up within their shared space is between them.
Always Secure Your valuables
Don't leave cash box on your front table or unattended at anytime. While rare, most crimes occur because of a perceived easy opportunity.
Canopy Weights Are Required to Vend
No weights = No Canopy.
Because of wind gusts, all canopies must be tethered to 20 lb weights on each leg. Tethered means securely tied down. 20 lbs is the equivalent of a two gallon jug of water.
See CANOPY SAFETY 101 Guidelines attached Downloadable Documents on Manage My Market.