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ALL VENDORS

To participate in Shirley’s Farmers Markets, all vendors must complete:

1. Market Application & Weekly Fees

  • Application required

  • Booth fees: $45–$60 per market, per week, per booth

  • Sponsor booths: higher rates

2. Nevada State Business License

  • Required for most vendors

  • Cost: $200 per year

  • Exemptions available for qualifying sole proprietors, but you must still apply

  • Issued through the Nevada Secretary of State (NVSOS)

3. City of Reno Business License

  • Required for Reno markets

  • Approx. $120

  • Fresh produce vendors only are exempt

  • Issued through City of Reno (One.NV)

4. Nevada Tax ID (if applicable)

  • Required for taxable goods

  • Deposit required

  • Issued through the Nevada Department of Taxation

⭐ PRODUCE VENDORS

Agriculture Certificate

Required for all produce vendors. Issued through the Nevada Department of Agriculture or your California county/state if you are a CA grower.

  • Fees vary

  • Certificate type depends on your products (Produce or Organic)

⭐ PACKAGED FOOD, PREPARED FOOD & SAMPLING

Washoe County Environmental Health Permit

Required for:

  • Packaged foods

  • Prepared on‑site foods

  • Sampling of any kind

Permit fees vary by permit type. Issued through Washoe County Environmental Health (One.NV).

NO Cottage Food Products Allowed

We do not accept cottage food items. All food must be produced in a certified commercial kitchen.

As a private business, we determine which vendors participate in our markets. Although Nevada allows cottage foods at farmers markets, we do not accept them due to:

  • Customer health and safety concerns

  • Insurance requirements

⭐ NON‑PROFITS

We welcome non‑profit groups that align with the spirit of our markets. However, we do not allow:

  • Political organizations

  • Religious organizations

  • Groups we consider controversial

Our markets are community spaces focused on food, crafts, and local small businesses.

⭐ BASIC BOOTH SETUP

Canopy

  • Standard size: 10' x 10'

  • Avoid slanted‑leg canopies (they take up more space)

  • Lower‑priced canopies wear out faster and struggle in wind

  • Choose one with a good return policy

Weights (Required)

We strongly recommend: Undercover® Gravity‑Tube™ Ultimate Canopy Anchor System

  • $65–$100 depending on the website

  • Sometimes available at Costco online

  • Easy to transport, fill, and attach

Other options:

  • Sandbags

  • PVC pipes filled with cement

Minimum weight: 40 lbs per leg

Water for weights: We can offer water access on‑site at Tamarack, but the Village has limited access (so vendors can fill gravity‑tube or water‑based canopy weights.)

Tables

  • 4‑foot folding tables are easiest to transport

  • Inexpensive tables work but must be weighted or stabilized

  • Check discount stores and online retailers for pricing

Tablecloths

  • Tie oversized cloths to prevent flapping

  • Fitted tablecloths work very well in windy conditions

Signs

You will need:

  • A sign with your business name

  • Pricing for your items (signs, stickers, tags, etc.)

  • Durable banners (paper banners do not last)

Clamps & Tape

  • Bring a variety of clamps — they are useful for everything

  • Bring duct tape, but do not use it on canopy legs (the glue buildup ruins the legs)

Miscellaneous Essentials

  • Cash box or digital payment system (Square, etc.)

  • Pens, markers, tape, paper towels, tissues

  • Price stickers

  • Drinking water

⭐ MARKET MANAGEMENT POLICY

To maintain a safe, welcoming, and well‑run market:

Management reserves the right to make all final vendor decisions. Any vendor may be removed at our discretion if necessary for safety, compliance, or the overall integrity of the market.

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