Become a vendor

For the Farmers Market

Our Market is open to any gardener or farmer selling fresh herbs, greens, fruits or vegetables, seedlings, flowers, plants or perennials. We are actively seeking vendors with prepared foods to sell – coffee cart, pastry cart, specialty canned goods and bread vendors. We also accept individuals selling arts or crafts. We will consider individuals offering services such as massage, information, charities and other conveniences.

EZ Up Style Canopies measuring 10’ × 10’ are required. The Miller Market has tents available for a rental fee of $10. Vendors are responsible for unloading their vehicle, putting up their own tent and/or table and taking it down at/or after 3:00 pm on Sunday when the market closes. Vendors may set up as early as 9 am Sunday morning and set up must be complete by 10 am. We currently have  NO electricity or water. Porta-potties and a hand washing station are available at the site. Vendors may unload on site and will have parking available.

Vendors must submit the following:

Food concession and produce vendors must have a current Food Handler’s Card from the Gary Health Department. To obtain this card, visit 1145 W. 5th Ave, Gary, IN 46402, or call (219) 882-5565.

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Hot food

Hot food

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Packaged goods

Packaged goods

Packaged goods

Packaged goods

Market Guidelines

  1. Application Process: All vendors must complete the vendor application. Vendors are responsible for procuring and showing upon request any licenses or permits that are required for production or sale of one’s goods. We reserve the right to limit the number of vendors approved to sell certain items.
  2. Booth Space: Booths are 10 ft x 10 ft and will be assigned at our Pre-Season Vendor meeting in April. There is no running water or electric hook-up at the site. Vendors are required to have a tent.
  3. Set-Up/Tear-Down: Vendors are expected to be set up by 10 am. A Site Manager will be present at least one hour prior to start time to oversee set up and after closing to oversee take down. No one is allowed to set up late or tear down early without special permission from the Site Manager. Vehicles may be parked directly behind one’s booth.
  4. Inclement Weather: The Miller Beach Farmers Market operates rain or shine. Site Manager will advise vendors via group text of any delay in set-up of the Market due to dangerous weather conditions. Vendors who do not text are responsible for contacting the Site Manager for these updates.
  5. Vendor Cancellation: Vendors who need to cancel a planned appearance at the Market due to illness or family emergency are required to contact the Site Manager prior to the start of the market. Any one who does not call and does not show up will be charged their weekly booth fee.
  6. Fees: Booth rental is $20 per week. Vendors who opt to pre-pay for the season will receive a 10% discount on their booth fees. Tents and tables are available for rental on a first come, first served basis. Each is $10 per week. Cash or check will be accepted on market days. Checks can be made payable to the Miller Beach Farmers Market.
  7. Referral Incentive: Any vendor who refers a new vendor to the market will receive 50% off their booth fee the first day the referee attends.
  8. Substitute Vendors: Since we limit certain types of vendors, we reserve the right to offer spots to substitute vendors on dates that contacted vendors have indicated they are not available to attend the market. If you are interested in being a substitute (on-call) vendor, please indicate that on your application.
  9. Conduct: We see the Market as an open and accepting community space. Diversity is welcomed, and discriminatory behavior will not be tolerated.

Primary Contacts

Contact / emailTitlePhone
Jennie Rudderham (Jen)Programming and Vendor Relations773-879-5584
Mandi RenslowSite Manager818-813-3672

To apply, please fill out the online form below. If you prefer, you can mail a hard copy form to the following address:

Miller Beach Farmers Market c/o MBACD
P.O. Box 2405,
Gary, IN 46403

Farmers Market Application
State Tax IDFederal Tax IDSocial Security number

Vendors participating in SNAP:
Please include a copy of your W-9.


I hereby verify that the above information is true and accurate. I have read, understand, and agree to the Market guidelines, and acknowledge the authority of the Market's Site Manager to enforce and interpret the guidelines.

Once you’ve submitted your application, you can make your first payment to the Arts district.

Upcoming events

September

8th
Free Community Yoga Starts Sunday, September 8, 2024, 10am

October

11th
reFLEXion. Works from the Collections of Felix Maldonado Jr Oct 11 - Nov 15, 2024

November

6th
Open Studio Figure Drawing Wednesday, Nov. 6, 7 pm - 9pm
9th
Linocut Printmaking Workshop Saturday, Nov. 9, 10 am - 1 pm
12th
Learn to Knit! 4-week class starting Nov 12, 5 - 6:30 pm
15th
Closing Reception: reFLEXion. Works from the Collections of Felix Maldonado Jr Friday, Nov. 15 6 pm - 8 pm
15th
Gallery break Our gallery will be closed in late November as we prepare for our 2024 community show.
19th
Legacy Foundation Workshop: Telling Your Story Tuesday, Nov 19, 5 - 7:30 pm
20th
Open Studio Figure Drawing Wednesday, Nov. 20, 7 pm - 9pm
29th
All in Jest Trivia Night Friday, Nov. 29, 7pm

December

4th
Open Studio Figure Drawing Wednesday, Dec. 4, 7 pm - 9pm
6th
2024 Community Show Established and emerging Gary artists exhibiting with us for the first time!
18th
Open Studio Figure Drawing Wednesday, Dec. 18, 7 pm - 9pm
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Miller Beach Arts & Creative District

Mailing address:

P.O. Box 2405, Gary, IN 46403 219-885-9114 MBACDarts@gmail.com

Gallery Location:

Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts 540 S. Lake Street, Gary, IN 46403
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