The Ocean Beach Farmers Market is open every Wednesday, rain or shine, between 4 pm and 8 pm. The Ocean Beach MainStreet Association is proud to be hosting a Certified Farmers Market (CFM) through the California Department of Agriculture. This certification ensures that high-quality, fresh produce is brought to the market and allows the community to experience a diverse market with the opportunity to meet the farmers and learn how their food supply is produced. This eclectic and relaxed open-air market has made the Ocean Beach Certified Farmers Market located in the heart of Ocean Beach the place to be on Wednesday evenings for decades.
Farmers Market Policies & Procedures
Please read the following information carefully before completing the application, to ensure you meet the requirements and agree to our event’s policies and procedures.
Application Process & Assignment
- Your application will not be considered until all required documents are received. See page 3 for the list of documents each vendor type requires.
- Farmers Market organizers maintain the right to review applications and decline Vendors that are not a fit for the Farmers’ Market and/or modify the vendor category.
- Farmer’s Market organizers maintain the right to limit the number of vendors for any particular type of goods or services.
- The Farmer’s Manager assigns booth location to ensure the Farmers Market is a success and safe for all vendors and patrons.
Vendor Booth Set-Up, Operation & Breakdown
Set-Up & Unloading
- Vendors may enter the Farmer’s Market to set up between 2:30 pm and 3:30 pm once the tow trucks have cleared the 4900 block of Newport Ave.
- Please keep the north side of Newport Ave clear, as it is the fire lane and is a requirement from the City of San Diego. If this is not followed, you will be subject to a $100 fine.
- All vehicles must be out of the 4900 block by 3:30 pm. No exceptions.
- The Farmer’s Market Manager decides what vehicles can remain on the 4900 block of Newport Ave. You are NOT guaranteed a space on the street behind your booth.
- Vendors may park one vehicle directly in front of their assigned booth space to unload. Vehicles cannot be left unattended for any amount of time. Please move your vehicle before you set up your booth space.
- If you arrive after 3:30 pm, you will have to walk your goods and equipment into the market.
- Barricades can only be moved by staff or Security.
Booth Equipment & Operations
- Vendor space is just that, only a space. All booths are 10’ X 10’ unless otherwise noted.
- The Farmer’s Market DOES NOT provide electricity or water.
- Vendors must provide ALL their equipment, including but not limited to canopies, tables, and chairs, etc.
- ALL Vendor property must be stored in the footprint of your booth space. No storage is permitted outside the footprint of your vendor booth space.
- Vendors are REQUIRED to have their own trash and recycling receptacles in their booth space. Each receptacle MUST be labeled. Vendors are not permitted to throw their trash in common-use trash receptacles or recycling containers.
- Whisper-quiet generators may be used if they are included in your vendor application; heavy-duty electrical cords are required, must be covered, and the generator must be placed within your booth footprint. Generators may never be put on the sidewalk.
- Signage and flags must be no more than 12 feet high and no lower than 7 feet off the ground.
- Farmers Market organizers reserve the right to have a sign and/or tarp removed if it is deemed unsafe or detrimental to the Farmers Market in any way.
Vendor Space Cleanup + Trash & Recycling Removal
- Vendors are responsible for the cleanup of their space.
- All trash and recycling MUST be removed from your booth space and taken with you. The ground must be swept of any debris.
- If your space is not cleaned properly, there will be a $100 cleanup charge.
Breakdown & Departure
- All sales must be completed by 8:00 pm.
- No early departures are permitted. No vehicles can depart the Farmer’s Market before 8:30 pm and must be escorted out by security.
- Leave the market in the direction your car is parked or facing. No vehicles can turn around in the middle of the street.
Product Specifications & Restrictions
The Farmer’s Market organizers and Ocean Beach MainStreet Association shall be the sole judges as to whether an item is suitable to sell at the market. We are seeking certified farmers, crafters, and unique food items. We do not want retail or resale clothing or items.
ALL merchandise must be stored inside the allotted space.
Please note the following are not permitted:
- Merchandise with the words OB Farmer’s Market or any other variation thereof.
- Animal rides and /or sale of animals.
- Drugs, alcoholic beverages, weapons, or explosives.
- Stolen merchandise.
- Materials that are unsuitable for market attendees.
Storm Water Policy & Spill Kits
Stormwater Policy
Farmer’s Market organizers require all vendors to understand and adhere to San Diego Municipal Code 43.0301, which makes it illegal to pollute storm drains.
- Only rainwater is allowed down storm drains. There will be a $100 fine if a vendor is caught pouring any liquid down the storm drain. 2nd offense will result in a $200 fine, and a 3rd will result in expulsion from the Farmers Market.
- Vendors must dispose of all pollutants such as ice, grease, trash, dirt, unfinished beverages, and any other type of trash properly. Vendors must take all trash with them.
- Reminder – It does not matter if it’s “just water”. If it is not rainwater, it is not allowed in the storm drain. No exceptions ever.
Spill Kit Requirement
Hot Food Vendors must have a spill kit available in their booth that is comprised of materials effective in capturing and collecting potential leads or spills. Such as, but not limited to, paper towels, cloth towels, kitty litter, and/or sand. It is required that all hot vendors have a spill kit on hand.
Food Vendors
As a food Vendor, it’s your responsibility to understand and abide by all City of San Diego and County of San Diego regulations, including but not limited to safety regulations, fire marshal regulations, stormwater policies, and health department regulations.
TFF Vendor Permit
- A copy of your TFF Vendor permit MUST be attached to the application.
- A hard copy of your TFF Vendor permit must be posted in your booth for the entire duration of the Farmers Market each week.
- Click here to apply for a TFF Vendor permit.
Generators
- Farmers Market organizers must be informed if you plan to use a whisper-quiet generator. Food booths with generators will be strategically placed to ensure the enjoyment and safety of all Vendors and patrons and must be below 60dB.
Vending Cooking and Grease Management
- All cooking equipment must be within the allotted booth space.
- A physical barrier, fencing or delineators, must separate all cooking activities from the public.
- Cooking grease and coals must be properly cooled, then taken with you and properly disposed of at an acceptable facility.
Parking
- Several paid parking lots will be available for public parking. The most centrally located lot is AirGarage, located at the corner of Niagara Avenue and Cable Street. Parking fees are not waived for Vendors.
Insurance
- Vendors must provide proof of general liability insurance.
- Please upload your general liability ACORD certificate to this application.
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Please read carefully as these policies will be strictly followed:
We are not a drop-in Farmers’ Market. Once you commit to our market, you must give our Farmers’ Market Manager one (1) week’s notice if you are not going to participate the following week. If you cancel under seven (7) days, you are required to pay your vendor fees to keep your place in the market.
All markets and events operate rain or shine to build shopper trust.
Vendors, thank you for reviewing and agreeing to OB Farmer’s Market Policy and Procedures. Please select the Vendor type that best describes your booth and complete the application and payment process.
