Become A Vendor
Join in on all of the seasonal Farm & Market fun and take advantage of our 35 vendor spaces for local entrepreneurs offering unique handmade, quality goods.
The Market hosts a wide range of family and nutritional programs, live entertainment, special events, community service and non-profit booths, master gardener consultations, youth activities, and food demos, to keep our visitors coming back!
The Farm and Market Clarenville features:
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​Community kitchen for FMIC vendors and aspiring chefs
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Five 80ft raised growing beds in the back for growing specialty crops and an additional eight beds in the front lot.
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A greenhouse for starter plants and seasonal crops.
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An operating Elliston-style root cellar.
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A raised outdoor platform for performances and socializing.
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A children’s play area.
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Off-highway parking.
The trading area includes the greater Clarenville, Terra Nova, Bonavista, and Trinity Bay regions. Located on the TransCanada Highway with high visibility, so you can't miss us!
2023 Market Season Hours of Operation:
Every Saturday from 10AM - 3PM
June 17th - December 16th
Check out our 2023 SPECIAL Events Schedule
To become a Farm & Market Clarenville Vendor, you must sell local handmade items from at least one of the categories below:
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Accessories
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Artwork
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Baby
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Beauty & Personal Care
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Clothing
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Shoes & Handbags
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Home
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Outdoor & Home Care
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Jewelry & Watches
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Kitchen & Dining
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Pet Supplies
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Sporting Goods
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Stationery & Party Supplies
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Toys & Games
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Don't see the category that describes your business? Reach out to us, it might not be on the list but you may still qualify to become an FMIC vendor!
Application Information:
Applicants to the Farm and Market in Clarenville (FMIC) will be contacted by the Market Manager to confirm reservations or provide feedback on their application. Applications are not approved or accepted on a first come, first served, basis.
WHAT We Do
Local Business Incubator:
Training and onboarding local entrepreneurs and new Canadians on achieving business success at the Farmers Market and beyond. Many vendors have successfully opened their own retail or restaurant locations.
Educational Programs:
Our hands-on programs are geared towards educating our community members of various ages and backgrounds about the benefits of living a sustainable lifestyle and the actionable steps through farming programs, cooking classes, and more.
Local Market & Experiential Tourism:
Our goal is to provide vendors and marketgoers with an unmatched experience they can’t find anywhere else, so they keep returning! That means investing in special events, activities, and entertainment that focus on providing actual value to our community. In 2023, we will be hosting 4 key events that focus on enhancing our guests' overall experience, like never before. We can’t wait!
Accessible Community Kitchen:
Onboarding new Canadians and food entrepreneurs through access to a community kitchen where we educate/demonstrate healthy eating and weekly events that promote healthy activities. Ex: Yoga, kid programs, and others.
OUR Mission
To develop a non-profit social enterprise in rural NL where crops are locally grown, harvested, and sold via a vibrant Farmers’ Market. We exist to create new jobs so that people and tourists from the greater Clarenville area can grow, harvest, and sell, local fruits, vegetables, crafts, and seafood. The Market also seeks to help new Canadians and clients from the Ability Corporation to find gainful employment and integrate into our local communities.