Apply to be a Vendor at the La Grange Farmers Market

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Thank you for your interest in the 2026 La Grange Farmers Market. We are excited to invite local producers, artisans, and food businesses to apply to be part of a vibrant community marketplace.

All applications must be submitted by February 15, 2026.

Upon submission of this application, a $250 application deposit will be collected online (payable by debit or credit card). If your application is accepted, the deposit will be applied toward your remaining vendor fees.

If your application is not accepted, your deposit will be fully refunded.

If you have any questions, please contact Tess Lewandowski at tess@lgba.com or 708-582-6510.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Your Business Name(Required)

Contact Information(Required)

Address 1(Required)

Address 2

Email(Required)

Business Phone(Required)

Cell Phone

Preferred Method of Communication

MARKETING INFORMATION

Please describe your business

Please upload your logo.

Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, png, gif.

Web Site

Facebook URL

Instagram URL

Other Social URL

FOOD SANITATION, HANDWASHING, COTTAGE FOOD

Food Sanitation, Handwashing, Cottage Food

Will you be serving cooked OR un-wrapped food at your booth?

Yes

This includes people serving breads and pastries that are not pre-packaged, those serving on-site (pizza, bagel sandwiches), or anything else that can be consumed immediately. If you are serving pre-packaged goods, please choose "no".

Please review the Temporary Food Vendor Checklist provided by the Village of La Grange. Vendors will be expected to abide by the items on this checklist.

Do you agree to follow the guidelines provided by the Village of La Grange as a temporary food vendor?

Yes

No

Please upload your Food Sanitation Certificate(Required)

Drop files here or

Max. file size: 1 GB, Max. files: 1.

All vendors serving non-covered, non-pre-packaged food must have a handwashing station in their tent. If you don't have a food-service designed portable hand washing station, please look at the diagram.

What type of hand washing station will you be bringing?(Required)

A Commercially-Purchased Hand Washing Station

A Temporary Hand Washing Station set-up, as indicated by the diagram
Hand washing station will be inspected by the Village's Health Inspector.

COTTAGE FOOD VENDORS

A cottage food vendor is an individual who prepares and packages approved food products in their primary residential kitchen (or, where permitted, a farm kitchen) for direct sale to consumers. These products must be non-potentially hazardous foods as defined under Illinois Cottage Food regulations and may not require time or temperature control for safety.

Cottage food vendors must be registered with their local health department and may sell only the foods they personally produce and package at their registered location. Products must be pre-packaged and properly labeled in accordance with Illinois requirements and may be sold directly to consumers only (such as at a farmers market). Cottage food products may not be sold for resale, wholesale distribution, or through restaurants or retail stores.
Important Note: Baking at home does not automatically qualify a vendor to sell at a farmers market. Only vendors operating as registered Illinois Cottage Food Operations, and meeting all labeling, insurance, and market requirements, are eligible to participate.

Are you a registered Illinois Cottage Food vendor? (Registration must be active at the time of application.)(Required)

Yes

No

Please upload your valid cottage food registration from your local health department(Required)

Drop files here or

Max. file size: 1 GB, Max. files: 1.

ORGANIC PRODUCTS DISCLOSURE
ORGANIC PRODUCTS DISCLOSURE

This section ensures transparency for shoppers and fair representation among vendors.
Vendors who are not USDA Certified Organic may not label or market products as “organic.” Such vendors may describe production methods using qualifying language (e.g., “grown using organic practices”) but may not imply certification.

Are any of your products USDA Certified Organic?(Required)

Yes, I am USDA Certified Organic for one or more products

No, I do not hold USDA Organic certification

Not applicable (non-food products)
USDA Organic certification may apply to some products and not others.
Upload USDA Organic Certification(Required)

Drop files here or

Accepted file types: pdf, jpg, png, Max. file size: 10 MB.

Upload documentation sufficient to demonstrate certification (e.g., certificate or scope summary). Full Organic System Plans are not required.
Will you label or market any products as "organic" at the market?(Required)

Yes

No
From the products listed earlier in this application, please list the specific products you intend to label or market as organic.(Required)
List product names only (e.g., carrots, pears, tomatoes).
How are your products produced? Select all that apply(Required)
Conventional
Produced using organic practices (USDA Certified)
Produced using organic practices (non-certified)
Other
Certified vendors should select “Produced using organic practices (USDA Certified)” only for products covered by their certification.
Do you sell different products that are produced using different production methods?(Required)

Yes

No
If yes, from the products listed earlier in this application, please list which products fall under each production method.(Required)
Example: Carrots – Produced using organic practices (USDA Certified), Lettuce – Produced using organic practices (non-certified), Peas – Conventional
If you are USDA Certified Organic and also sell non-organic products, from the products listed earlier in this application, please list the products that will NOT be labeled or marketed as organic.(Required)
Organic labeling & signage policy(Required)
I understand that: 1) Only USDA Certified Organic products may be labeled or marketed as "organic." 2) Organic claims must be product-specific and accurately reflect certification status. 3 ) All signage and labeling must align with the information provided in this application 4) The market may require correction or removal of non-compliant signage during market hours.
I understand
Use of the term “organic” in booth signage(Required)
I understand that general or non-specific booth signage using the word “organic” (e.g., tent tops, banners, signs stating “Organic” or “Organic Farm”) is not permitted unless I am USDA Certified Organic for all products being represented.
I understand

Vendor Space Information
Vendor Space Requirements

Vendor spaces are sold as standard market spaces providing approximately 144 square feet of usable vending area (commonly described as 12’ × 12’). Actual dimensions and orientation may vary based on site conditions, accessibility requirements, and overall market layout. Some spaces may be configured as rectangular (e.g., 15’ × 10’) while still providing equivalent or greater usable area.
Space requests are subject to availability and final approval.
Minimum spaces needed(Required)

1

2

3

4

Not sure - please contact me
What is the minimum number of vendor spaces you need in order to participate?
Preferred number of spaces requested(Required)

1

2

3

4

Other

How many vendor spaces are you requesting?
If available, please upload up to 3 images showing your typical market layout.

Drop files here or

Max. file size: 10 MB, Max. files: 3.

Tent and Temporary Structure Inforamtion
Tent & Temporary Structure Information
The following questions help ensure compliance with Village of La Grange safety requirements. Additional documentation or modifications may be required prior to the market.
Will you be using a tent or canopy?(Required)

Yes

No
How many tents or canopies will you be setting up?(Required)
Tent anchoring & weights(Required)
I understand that all tents must be properly secured or weighted, and that a minimum of 40 pounds per pole is required for a 10’ × 10’ tent, with additional weight required for larger tents.
Yes, I understand
What size tent(s) or canopy(s) will you be using? (Select all that apply)(Required)
10' x 10'
Larger than 10' x 10'
Unsure / varies
Will you be using any of the following under or near your tent? (Select all that apply)(Required)
Cooking Equipment
Heaters
Open Flame
None of the above
Fire & life safety acknowledgment(Required)
I understand that open flames are not permitted under tents, that cooking is only allowed under tents open on all sides and subject to additional code requirements, and that heaters must be UL listed and secured to prevent tipping.
Yes, I understand
Will you be using any of the following? (Select all that apply)(Required)
Generator
Fuel or flammable liquids
None of the above
Generator & fuel acknowledgment(Required)
I understand that generators must be located at least 20 feet from tents or structures and not accessible to the public, and that flammable or combustible liquids must be kept at least 50 feet from tents and canopies.
Yes, I understand
Tent & temporary structure compliance(Required)
I understand that all tents and temporary structures must comply with applicable Village of La Grange building, fire, and life safety codes, and that event staff may require correction or removal of non-compliant structures during market hours.
Yes, I understand

ADA Accommodations
ADA Accessibility & Accommodations

The Farmers Market is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Requests for accommodations will not be considered as part of vendor acceptance, placement priority, or product selection decisions.
Do you require any ADA-related accommodations to participate in the Farmers Market?(Required)

Yes

No
Please describe the accommodation you are requesting.(Required)
Please do not include medical or diagnostic information.

Insurance, Waivers and other Housekeeping
Insurance, Waivers, and other Housekeeping Items
On this page, you will need to upload several documents
CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE

Please take note of the insurance template pages. Your coverage must meet or exceed the listed amounts. All text regarding the "Additional Insured" must match.

If your file contains both pages of the COI, please upload in the file box for page 1.
Page 1
Page 2
Certificate of Insurance Page 1
Max. file size: 1 GB.

If your file contains both pages of the COI, upload that here.
Certificate of Insurance Page 2
Max. file size: 1 GB.

PARTICIPANT WAIVER
Please upload your completed Participant Waiver. If you haven't downloaded the PDF, please visit https://lgba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026-Acknoweldgement-Waiver-and-Release-Participant.pdf to print the file. Sign and re-upload below.
Participant Waiver(Required)
Max. file size: 1 GB.

CODE OF CONDUCT

Please upload your completed Vendor Code of Conduct. If your business is accepted to be a vendor, you (and your representatives) will be expected to abide by this code of conduct.
If you haven't downloaded the PDF, please visit https://lgba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026-Farmers-Market-Vendor-Code-of-Conduct.pdf to print the file. Sign and re-upload below.
Code of Conduct(Required)
Max. file size: 1 GB.

You can download a blank Code of Conduct at https://lgba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026-Farmers-Market-Vendor-Code-of-Conduct.pdf

Deposit
DEPOSIT
How do you with to pay your $250 deposit?(Required)

Now, by credit/debit card

I will mail in our deposit check.
Credit Card

Please mail in your $250 check to:
La Grange Business Association
26 S. La Grange Road
Suite 103
La Grange, IL 60525

IMPORTANT: Please remember to include your business name on a note with the mailed check. This helps us to ensure who to credit the deposit to.

Apply to be a Farmers Market Vendor

CONTACT INFORMATION

MARKETING INFORMATION

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Products to Be Sold at the Farmers Market

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

Production Information

FOOD SANITATION, HANDWASHING, COTTAGE FOOD

Food Sanitation, Handwashing, Cottage Food

COTTAGE FOOD VENDORS

ORGANIC PRODUCTS DISCLOSURE

ORGANIC PRODUCTS DISCLOSURE

Vendor Space Information

Vendor Space Requirements

Tent and Temporary Structure Inforamtion

Tent & Temporary Structure Information

ADA Accommodations

ADA Accessibility & Accommodations

Insurance, Waivers and other Housekeeping

Insurance, Waivers, and other Housekeeping Items

CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE

PARTICIPANT WAIVER

CODE OF CONDUCT

Deposit

DEPOSIT