Steps to Become a Vendor

STEP 1

Before completing the application, please make sure you qualify and commit to comply with the following:

Your farm/ranch/business must be within a 150 mile radius of San Antonio, TX.

You must grow, produce, harvest, and/or raise every product you sell at the market.

Reselling is not tolerated and is automatic grounds for dismissal.

Year round attendance is required, unless offering seasonal products.

Value added and specialty products must be made with primarily local ingredients.

Your business and products must adhere and comply with all applicable city, state, and federal food safety rules.

Must maintain and provide copies of required licenses, permits, and insurance.

Committed to offering quality products.

Understand that the farmers market is a crucial part of the overall Pearl development with intertwining disciplines: food, sustainability, stewardship, culture, and community.

* The Pearl Farmers Market focuses on food products, specifically seasonal produce. At this time the we do not accept applications for artisan or non-edible products such as but not limited to: jewelry, pottery, bath and body products, paintings, t-shirts, purses, candles, kitchen utensils, and birdhouses.



STEP 2

Complete the Application and email/mail to:

Email:

markets@pearlbrewery.com



Mail:

Pearl

Attn: Markets

303 Pearl Pkwy., #300

San Antonio, TX 78215

*Please send a $25.00 non-refundable application fee with your application. Please make checks out to Pearl Brewery, L.L.C. Your application will not be considered without the $25.00 application fee.

STEP 3

The Pearl Markets Team reviews all applications on a routine basis. Based on eligibility, applicants will either be asked to continue with the application process or the current information will be kept on file for future reference. A response (either via e-mail or letter) to every applicant will be sent within three weeks of receipt.



STEP 4

If your application is accepted to advance to the next step, a producer's statement and membership application will be sent to the applicant. Complete these forms and a site visit will be scheduled. At the time of the site visit, samples of product(s) will also need to be submitted for tasting.



STEP 5

After each site visit, the application is reviewed again. The application is either accepted or kept on file for future reference. All applicants will be contacted regarding the decision. The Pearl Farmers Market annual membership fee is due within seven days of acceptance.



STEP 6

If accepted, the potential vendor is contacted by the Markets Manager and given more detailed information on the operational rules and regulations of the Pearl Farmers Market.

Questions? Please email markets@pearlbrewery.com.

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