Matthews Community Farmers' Market

Thank you for your interest in joining our vibrant vendor community at the Matthews Community Farmers’ Market (MCFM)! We are dedicated to connecting local producers with our community and offering high-quality, locally grown and locally sourced products. If you believe your products would be a great fit for our market, please review the application details below.

 

Applications for the 2025 Main Market Season Are Now CLOSED.

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Thank you to everyone who applied for the 2025 Matthews Community Farmers Market season! Our application window was open from November 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024, and we are no longer accepting submissions.

 

If you submitted an application during this period, please keep an eye on your email—we will be following up with all applicants over the next few weeks regarding next steps and decisions.

 

If you missed this year’s application period, we encourage you to apply for the 2026 market season. Applications for 2026 will open on November 1, 2025, and close on December 31, 2025.

 

We are excited for another incredible season and look forward to supporting our community of local farmers, artisans, and food producers. For questions or updates, feel free to reach out to us at matthewsfarmersmarket@gmail.com or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok at @matthewsfarmersmarket.

 

    •    Application Period: November 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

    •    Main Market Season: This is a 32-week season running from April to November.

    •    Winter Market Season: An additional 18-19 weeks from December through early April.

    •    Starting as a New Vendor: New vendors who are accepted for the 2025 season generally begin selling in April at             the start of the Main Market Season.

 

How to Apply

 

Step 1: Visit and Review

Before applying, we encourage potential vendors to visit the market on a Saturday to get a feel for our community. Please review the MCFM Rules and Regulations and our Vendor Application Form below, as these contain important criteria and requirements for participation.

 

Step 2: Prepare Documentation and Application Fee

    •    Ensure that all prepared food items (e.g., meat, fish, cheese) meet state and local health regulations.

    •    Gather any required documents (e.g., COI, health inspections) and photos to accompany your application.

    •    Non-Refundable Application Fee: $25 (cash, check, cashier’s check, or money order). No online payments are                accepted.

 

Step 3: Submit Your Application and Fee

Submit the completed application and fee by one of the following methods:

    •    Mail: Address to the market manager, P.O. Box 1963, Matthews, NC 28106.

    •    Email: Send to matthewsfarmersmarket@gmail.com (mail or deliver the application fee separately).

    •    In Person: Hand-deliver your application and fee to the volunteer at the Information Table in front of the                          Community House during market hours.

 

Note: Applications missing the $25 fee are considered incomplete and will not be processed.

 

Review Process

 

Once your application is complete, you’ll receive an email confirmation from our market manager. Applications undergo a thorough review by the MCFM Board of Directors. This process may take time, as the Board carefully evaluates each submission based on the quality of products, alignment with our mission, and commitment to community priorities. Application review is usually complete in late January to early February. 

 

We look forward to learning about your business and exploring the potential for you to join our market community. If you have any questions, please email our market manager for further assistance. Thank you for considering the Matthews Community Farmers’ Market as your new marketplace!

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