Farmers Market of the Ozarks has become one of the fast-growing markets in the country and was named the Number Six Farmers Market in the Country. FMO is the only market in the region housed in a permanent pavilion, year-round.The market takes applications on a continuous basis. All applicants are placed on our waiting list and will be notified by the Market Manager after review of the application by the membership committee.
If you are interested in becoming a member of the Springfield OR Branson Farmers Market of the Ozarks, have questions about membership or want to check on the status of your application, please contact our Market Manger at 417-323-2655 or [email protected] Fee information and options can be found HERE GENERAL FAQ's |
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Market Rules
Vendors are given a vendor number each year based off of a vendor matrix to determine choice of the pavilion, promenade or tent space. All vendors are given a 10 x 10 stall, any vendor wishing to have a dual stall must meet specific regulations in our market’s rules. Any vendors that have been approved by the board to “supplement” produce for the season will also pay an additional $25 per day charge when supplementing. Other rules and regulations are outline in our market handbook below.
Vendor Fees
The Farmers Park location / market offers four fee structures: Pavilion $850 a year and 4% daily sales, Promenade $650 a year and 4% daily sales, Tent $450 a year and 4% daily sales, or Day Vendor $35, plus 5% daily sales. Artsy Ally vendors (Final Saturday of each month and holiday markets) are $300 annually and 4% daily sales.
Branson Farmers Market is $350 annually and 4% daily sales. Percentage of sales is based on sales reported by the vendor to the market manager at the close of market. All vendors pay their first half of membership at the March Membership Meeting, then pay the second half of membership dues by May 15. Day vendor booths are based on space availability and must be scheduled with the market manager prior to each market day. Once approved by market manager fee payment can be made: HERE
Downtown on the Square Market is currently open for applications! You do not need to be a current FMO member, but you do need to submit an application (below) and be approved for the market. At this time we are waiving many fees to help this market get off the ground. All current members will pay their typical 4% PODS. Please see your membership type for sign up and fee info below:
*Current FMO vendors must contact our downtown market manager directly in order to join our Downtown Market. Jess can be reached by email here.
*Additional spots are available for sign up but vendors MUST bring their own white 10x10 tent and tables. New members will pay a $200 fee for the season due at their first Downtown Market.
*Artsy Alley members can sign up for Second Saturdays on the Square (only). Current Artsy Alley members can attend Second Saturdays for free! New Artsy Alley members will pay a $50 fee for the season due at their first Artsy Alley market.
*Any day vendors must speak with our downtown market manager directly (must apply online and been approved as a day vendor) and are responsible for a $20 day vending fee, and pay 5% PODS, and bring their own tent/table.
*ANY and ALL no-call no-show vendors will be subject to a $20 fine.
Branson Farmers Market is $350 annually and 4% daily sales. Percentage of sales is based on sales reported by the vendor to the market manager at the close of market. All vendors pay their first half of membership at the March Membership Meeting, then pay the second half of membership dues by May 15. Day vendor booths are based on space availability and must be scheduled with the market manager prior to each market day. Once approved by market manager fee payment can be made: HERE
Downtown on the Square Market is currently open for applications! You do not need to be a current FMO member, but you do need to submit an application (below) and be approved for the market. At this time we are waiving many fees to help this market get off the ground. All current members will pay their typical 4% PODS. Please see your membership type for sign up and fee info below:
*Current FMO vendors must contact our downtown market manager directly in order to join our Downtown Market. Jess can be reached by email here.
*Additional spots are available for sign up but vendors MUST bring their own white 10x10 tent and tables. New members will pay a $200 fee for the season due at their first Downtown Market.
*Artsy Alley members can sign up for Second Saturdays on the Square (only). Current Artsy Alley members can attend Second Saturdays for free! New Artsy Alley members will pay a $50 fee for the season due at their first Artsy Alley market.
*Any day vendors must speak with our downtown market manager directly (must apply online and been approved as a day vendor) and are responsible for a $20 day vending fee, and pay 5% PODS, and bring their own tent/table.
*ANY and ALL no-call no-show vendors will be subject to a $20 fine.
