Become a Vendor

The Woodstock Farmers Market is a carefully curated, producer-focused market committed to authenticity, quality, and transparency. We take pride in ensuring that every vendor is directly involved in what they sell: meaning all products must be grown, raised, crafted, or made by the people who bring them to market.

Because of this commitment, all vendor applications go through a vetting process to confirm that offerings meet our standards and align with the mission of the market.

Applying to Become a Vendor

Vendor applications are accepted on a seasonal cycle:

Indoor Market Season: Applications open in August and September
Outdoor Market Season: Applications open in January, February, and March

While applications are technically accepted year-round, review and acceptance/denial primarily occur during these designated windows. Outside of those periods, submissions are held on file, and applicants will only be contacted if there is interest in their products and space becomes available.

Vendor Availability

Space at the market is limited and highly competitive. New vendor opportunities typically only open when an existing vendor steps away or when the market identifies a specific need for a product category that is not currently represented.

We appreciate the enthusiasm from all applicants and encourage prospective vendors to apply with clear, detailed information about their products and production practices.

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All prepared or baked food must be prepared on-site or in a commercial kitchen, we do not accept cottage law vendors.

Community Nonprofit Booths

The Woodstock Farmers Market also offers occasional complimentary informational booth spaces to community-based nonprofit organizations serving the McHenry County area. Priority is given to organizations providing direct resources, support services, or community benefit programs.

Nonprofit participation is limited and subject to availability within the market layout and season schedule and may not include selling or fundraising efforts. All organizations must still apply using the standard vendor application, with designated sections identifying their nonprofit status.

To maintain the integrity and purpose of the market environment, nonprofits may not use booth space for the distribution or promotion of religious, political, or ideological messaging or materials. The market grounds are considered a private event space during operating hours, and all activity must remain focused on community services and resource-based engagement.

We appreciate the important work local nonprofits do and aim to support them when space and scheduling allow.