Temporary Vendor Spaces Now Available at the Aptos Farmers Market!
A special opportunity to grow your business and connect with the Aptos community this winter!
For the first time, Monterey Bay Certified Farmers Markets (MBCFM) is opening a limited number of temporary vendor spaces at the Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College for the winter and early spring season, November 2026 through March 2027.
We’re inviting family farmers, specialty food producers, food artisans, and food trucks to apply for this unique opportunity to introduce their products to one of the Monterey Bay area’s most loyal farmers market communities.
Whether you’re a small family farm looking to reach new customers or an established food artisan ready to expand your audience, the Aptos Farmers Market offers a welcoming setting to showcase your products, meet enthusiastic shoppers, and build lasting customer relationships.
Temporary Vendor Program Details
Location: Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College
Market Hours: Saturdays, 8 a.m. to noon
Dates: November 28, 2026, through March 27, 2027 (16 scheduled markets)
Booth Fee: $100 per market for a standard 10-by-10-foot space
Application Deadline: November 15, 2026
Approved vendors must commit to participating in all 16 scheduled market dates, rain or shine. Monthly market fees are payable in full at the first market of each month, regardless of attendance.
Who Can Apply?
The temporary vendor program is open to qualified agricultural producers, food artisans, specialty food purveyors, and food trucks with all applicable permits and licenses.
Food artisans and specialty food producers must operate from an approved commercial kitchen or other appropriately permitted food facility. Home-based Cottage Food Operations and arts and crafts vendors are not eligible for this program.
Spaces are limited, and applications will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to eligibility and approval. Temporary placement does not guarantee a permanent vendor space.
Ready to Join Us?
[DOWNLOAD THE TEMPORARY VENDOR APPLICATION PACKAGE]
Completed applications, required documentation, and an initial $100 check must be received by November 15, 2026. The payment will be credited toward the first market fee if accepted. Checks will be returned to applicants who are not accepted.
Applications must be submitted directly to the MBCFM office and are not available at the farmers market.
Questions? Contact the Monterey Bay Certified Farmers Markets office at (831) 728-5060 or cbarr@montereybayfarmers.org.
We look forward to welcoming new farmers, food artisans, and delicious local products to the Aptos Farmers Market this winter!
