Become A Vendor
We are accepting applications for the 2025 season!
The market will be open 12-5 every Thursday from June 5 thru October 16
All vendors must produce their products in Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden, or Hampshire counties in Massachusetts.
WFM maintains a vendor mix of a minimum of 70% farm and food vendors and no more than 30% crafters and artisans.
How do I apply?
- Read the Market Rules and Regulations before applying. This will give you an understanding of WFM’s policies and help you determine if WFM would be a good fit for your business. If you are accepted to the market, you must agree to follow our Market Rules.
- Submit an online application through ConventionForce https://portal.conventionforce.com/index.cfm?aid=912. Your application must include proof of insurance, a list of the products you intend to sell, and any other applicable documentation for your vendor category. Priority consideration will be given to completed applications received by February 19, 2025. Applications submitted between January 15 – February 19 will receive a decision by email no later than February 26. Applications submitted after February 19 will receive a decision by email within 10 business days.
Vendor Categories
Farmers: Farmers raise fruits and vegetables, herbs, seedlings, dairy, eggs, meat, honey and maple syrup.
Value-added food producers: Bread, baked goods, jams and jellies, canned salsa, sauces, soups, meat jerky, etc.
Ready to eat foods: Prepared foods that are ready to eat on the premises or to take home. These require evaluation and permits from the Health Department.
Crafter/Artisan: Crafts and works of art created by hand. Preference will be given to applicants who use locally produced materials and/or use repurposed/upcycled and sustainably obtained materials.
Nonprofit Organizations: WFM has a limited number of spaces available each week for nonprofit organizations that align with our mission.
Vendor Resources
- Westfield Health Department
- Westfield Health Department Food Service Application
- Massachusetts Food Protection Manager Certification Exam and Trainer Directory
- Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR)
- MDAR Agricultural Grants and Financial Assistance Programs
- MDAR Tips For Applying For Grants
- MDAR Apply to accept Farmers Market Nutrition Program Coupons
- MDAR Shared Use Kitchen Space
- MDAR Beginning Farmer Resources
- CISA Resources for Farmers
- Massachusetts Small Business Development Center Network
- UMass Amherst CAFE Business Resources for Farmers
- USDA Farm Service Agency MA State Resources