Vendor Information
The Downtown Fond du Lac Farmers Market runs from May 17-October 25, 2025, except September 6th, for Fondue Fest.
The Downtown Fond du Lac Farmers Market hosts only the following types of vendors:
- Downtown businesses operating within the Business Improvement District (BID)
- Hand made or home grown items.
- Ready to eat foods
- Non-profits (Up to 3 per date; up to 4 dates per season)
- Farmers Market sponsors
2025 Farmers Market Applications Are Now Available!
Important Notes:
- Application submissions must include full fee payment and all required paperwork. Applications without all necessary items will be deemed as incomplete and will not be considered for map placement until all items have been submitted.
- Applications are accepted through the end of the 2025 season; however, to be included in the first map placement, applications must be submitted by May 2, 2025.
- Applications submitted after May 2, 2025 must be received by the Monday prior to the first market date you wish to attend.
- All vendors are responsible for reading and becoming familiar with the DFP Market Event Policies, Rules & Regulations. These are updated annually and should be reviewed by all vendors, returning or otherwise.
Contact:
For questions, contact Megan Sigrist, Director of Communications & Special Events at Megan@downtownfdl.com or (920) 322-2006, ext 2.
Fond du Lac County Health Department Guidelines-Prepared Foods
The Fond du Lac County Health Department asks that all licenses are available during inspections. All food vendors must have their appropriate licenses in their vendor stand during events.
Information for vendors:
- Fond du Lac County Health Department Farmers Market (event) Food Sampling Guidelines
- Who Needs a Transient Retail Food Establishment Permit
- Transient Retail Food Establishment Key Points
- Transient Retail Food Establishment Application
- Fond du Lac County Health Department Example Food Stand Layout
- Fond du Lac County Health Department Farmers Market (event) Guidelines
- Transient Retail Food Establishment Supply List
- DATCP Using Gloves Fact Sheet
Fond du Lac County Health Department Guidelines-Pet Foods
The FDL County Health Department does not license or regulate pet food/treats. However, processing pet food/treats does require a commercial feed license, special labeling requirements and an annual tonnage report. A commercial kitchen is not required for pet food. Additional information and licensing materials may be found on DATCP website: DATCP Website – Pet Treats
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)
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