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2026 Farmers' Market Vendor Handbook with Market Information and Guidelines
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Part 1. Introduction
Bloomington Community Farmers' Market Mission
The Bloomington Community Farmers' Market mission is:
- To strengthen our local agriculture and food community by serving as a venue to nurture the direct, positive relationships between small farmers, food and beverage artisans and customers.
- To manage the Market as a gathering place where local farmers, markers, and neighbors come together to share the foods, traditions, and connections that strengthen our community.
- To promote and improve food justice by implementing programs to increase access to Market products by people whose incomes are below the poverty threshold; and
- To improve local food security and community sustainability by fostering a resilient food supply.
Market Contact Information
Clarence Boone, Farmers' Market Coordinator
City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department
401 N. Morton St. Ste. 250
Bloomington, IN 47404
Office telephone: 812-349-3738
Day-of Market cell phone: 812-327-7034
Send an email to the Farmers' Market
For more information, send an email to the Farmers' Market or visit the Bloomington Community Farmers Market to learn more about special events, weekly entertainment, or farm vendor contracts.
Market Seasons and Sites
April Market—Open every Saturday in April from 8 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at
Showers Common
401 N. Morton St.
Bloomington, Ind. 47404May–October Market—The peak season Market is open every Saturday May-September from 8 a.m.–12:30 p.m. and every Saturday in October from 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at
Showers Common
401 N. Morton St.
Bloomington, Ind. 47404Tuesday Market—Open every Tuesday, June–September, from 4–7 p.m. at
Hopewell Commons
332 W. University St.
Bloomington, Ind. 47404November Market—The November Market is held the first three Saturdays in November from 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at
Switchyard Park, Pavilion
1601 S. Rogers St.
Bloomington, Ind. 47403Holiday Market—The Holiday Market takes place the last Saturday of November from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at
Showers Common
401 N. Morton St.
Bloomington, Ind. 47404
The Farmers' Market Advisory Council Welcomes You
The Farmers’ Market Advisory Council consists of 11 members, six representing Market vendors, and five representing customers. The Council acts in an advisory capacity to the Board of Park Commissioners and Park staff on policy matters relating to the Farmers’ Market. Find a list of current Advisory Council members, the meeting schedule, and meeting agendas and minutes or email the Farmers' Market Advisory Council. Members of the public are welcome to attend Advisory Council meetings. Meetings are usually held at 5:30 p.m. on the third Monday of each month. Visit the website prior to each month’s meeting in case there has been a change in the meeting date.
Market Newsletters
The Market Beet, the newsletter of the Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market, keeps Market vendors informed of issues, ideas and events important to vending at the Market and is published periodically throughout the Market season. Vendors are added to the Market Beet mailing list once their Market vending contract is received. Please be sure to notify Market staff of any email address updates. Market customers and vendors may opt in to receive a weekly email, April through November, highlighting Market vendors, events, and more. Subscribe to the Farmers' Market weekly email newsletter.