Mission Statement: To enhance the wellness of Aurora and support the local economy by providing a welcoming heathy environment for local and regional producers.

Thank you for your interest in participating in the Aurora Downtown Farmers Market! Please read the following information below carefully. If you are interested in becoming a vendor, please fill out the form below. Once your application is approved, you will receive a link to pay the vendor fee. We look forward to having you join us!

Hours and Dates:

• 1st and 3rd Friday of the month, May through August
• Opening Day: May 15, 2026
• Market Hours: 5:00 PM – dusk

• Fees: 

• Seasonal Fee: $50
• Daily Fee: $10

Please upload or email photos of your products to adpfarmersmarket@gmail.com. Additionally, if you have a business license or insurance, please include a copy of those documents in your email as well.
Please fill out the application form below. 

Products and Produce:

• All products must be homemade or homegrown. Reselling of items is not permitted except for individually approved nonprofit sales.
• The committee may approve resale of products directly related to the market's mission, such as seed packets to encourage local growing.
• All products must comply with state and local regulations.

Allowed Products:

• Fresh fruits, vegetables, cut and dried flowers, plants, honey, meats, dairy, eggs, and value-added products.
• Baked goods must be sold by the person who baked them.
• Handcrafted items may be juried prior to acceptance and are allowed at the committee's discretion.
• Plant vendors must grow the plants they sell, unless the plants are used as accessories for another product they make.

Complaints and Reselling:

• Any complaints regarding reselling of products must be submitted to a committee member in writing and signed by the complainant. The complainant's identity will be kept confidential.

Distance Limitation:

• Produce must be grown within 75 miles of Aurora, with exceptions for specialty items or products in short supply at the market.

Vendor Approval:

• Vendors can participate only after their application is approved by the market committee.

Location Assignment:

• Locations will be assigned, with seasonal vendors given priority. All vendors (daily or seasonal) must sign in and pay fees before setting up.

Pricing and Sales:

• Vendors set their own prices, which must be clearly posted. Vendors should sell at a fair market price, and predatory pricing practices are prohibited.

Vendor Responsibility:

• Vendors must maintain a clean and healthy area and leave their space free of debris after each market day.
• Vendors are responsible for removing their own garbage and should not use the market's trashcans for anything more than a handful of waste.

Behavior:

• Vendors must always act in a pleasant, courteous manner.
• Controversial topics should not be discussed or displayed.
• Use of drugs or alcohol is prohibited, and foul language is not tolerated.
• Any violation may result in removal from the premises without a refund.

General Conduct:

• Smoking is prohibited at the market. Vendors should maintain a clean and attractive personal appearance.