Kingston Public Market

Before applying, carefully review the following guidelines for vendors, including food safety, market hours, and product quality to ensure you meet all requirements:

• All prepared foods must come from an approved food premises
• Ungraded eggs, uninspected meat, and unpasteurized milk are not allowed
• Vendors must arrive on time and keep their booth open for the entire market day
• Vendors must remove all products at the end of the market day
• Vendors may need to provide handwashing and safe food handler training if they offer food samples to the public
• Equipment used for preparing and handling food samples must be washed, rinsed, and sanitized

We categorize our vendors into three distinct groups. Please select the category that best describes your vendor type.

• Seasonal producers: A vendor who grows or raises their own agricultural products within a specified local area or resells fresh produce sourced from regional farms. They commit to selling at the market for the entire season
• Seasonal artisans: A vendor who creates handcrafted goods, such as arts and crafts, and commits to participating in the market for the full season.
• Casual vendors: A vendor who participates in the market on an occasional basis, rather than committing to the full season. This category can include both producers and artisans.

Send us an email at publicmarket@cityofkingston.ca and include the vendor category you selected.

The Public Health will need to review and approve any food vendors to confirm they are in compliance with Ontario Regulations 562/Food Premises.

Once approved, you will receive your permit, and you must make payment upon signing.

Have the following documents available upon request:

• Business licenses
• Proof of insurance
• Confirmation and compliance letters
• Safety certifications
• Organic, biodynamic, or transitional certifications (if applicable)

We accept vendor registrations on an ongoing basis. Once approved, you will receive an email with:

• Approved items for sale
• Assigned market dates
• Stall locations
• Invoice for payment

After approval and payment, you're ready to start selling at the Kingston Public Market!