Vendors Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions regarding being a vendor.

  • Please see Become a Vendor.

    • Cooperative members have paid a one-time $65 fee to purchase a share of the Cooperative.

    • Each Owner has one vote to participate in the governance of the Co-op.

    • Only Cooperative members are eligible for a permanent, full season booth. 

    • Members also enjoy a reduced Weekly rate and priority when assigning weekly booths.

  • Bitter Root Day (June) is not a Hamilton Farmers Market event.

    To sign up, please contact:

    Ravalli County Museum & Historical Society 406-363-3338

  • Apple Day (October) is not a Hamilton Farmers Market event.

    To sign up, please contact:

    Ravalli County Museum & Historical Society 406-363-3338

  • Yes. We accept weekly vendors throughout the season as space allows. Booth availability changes from week to week and booth locations are assigned at the discretion of Market Manager.

  • Please see section 5.1, Attendance Policy in the Vendor Handbook:

    1. Any Vendor unable to attend a market must notify the Market Manager before 7:00 am on the day of the Market. 

    2. Reserved Vendors: If you are planning to miss an extended period during a season please contact the market office to make arrangements. The Board reserves the right to require payment in full prior. 

    3. Vendors who No Call, No Show (NCNS) more than two times will forfeit their reserved booth. 

      • 1st NCNS: vendor will receive an email warning reminding them of this policy. 

      • 2nd NCNS: vendor will no longer have a reserved space and will receive an email reminding
        them of weekly vendor procedures. 

    • All booth fees and payment options are set by the Board of Directors prior to the Annual Cooperative Meeting held in October.

    • Prior to the Market season starting, you may purchase a booth for the full season. The reserved booth fee schedule can be found on the yearly application.

    • The base booth fee covers a single 10ft. x 10ft. booth space, for a single vendor.

      • If more than one booth is needed to fit your trailer, tent, etc., you will be charged another booth fee for the additional booth space needed.

    • Weekly vendors will pay no sooner than 24 hours prior to the market they wish to attend.

    • Fees are NOT refundable.

    • Weekly Cooperative Member: $30

    • Weekly Non-Member: $45

    • Youth: $15

    • Nonprofit: $15

    • Electric: $45 per outlet per season. Maximum of 2 outlets per vendor.

    • Cooperative Fee: $65

    • Weekly vendors must contact the market office no later than the Wednesday prior to the market they would like to attend.

    • Requests made after 10 PM on Wednesday will incur an additional $5. (Vendor Handbook, section 5.2.L)

    HOW DO I KNOW WHAT MY BOOTH SPACE IS?

    • Booths will be assigned Friday evening.

    • You will receive an invoice once your booth is assigned.

    • The manager will also text or email with a screenshot of your booth location.

    HOW DO I PAY?

    • You can pay through Marketspread once you receive your invoice.

    • The day of market the manager will visit the vendors who haven’t paid online and collect cash or check.