Vendors
Welcome!
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Home grown or hand made only
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Vendor produced items, no retail
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Local - within 100 miles of Pearland -
Follow local laws and regulations regarding handling of food
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Food Trucks must be registered with Pearland in order to apply
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OPFM fees are non-refundable and non-transferable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Selling at a Farmers Market
Please read before applying.
You are responsible for having any licenses and/or permits that your product requires you to have such as Food Handler Certification, Farmers Market Permit, etc. We advise that a copy of all permits and licenses be brought to each market day due to possibility of random checks from the City of Pearland, Brazoria County Health Department and the Texas Department of Agriculture.
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Not sure what you need? No worries! We have it all here for you.
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Food & Beverage Items, including canned items, will need to follow Texas Cottage Laws for labeling and Food Handlers Certification. Certification can be done online or schedule your in person certification. FAQ.
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Produce Items do not require permits, as long as it is not chopped up, prepared, or cooked.
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Honey does not require licensing as long as it is raw honey, but will need to follow Texas Cottage Laws for labeling. FAQ.
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Eggs can be sold with proper labeling and a Temporary Food Establishment License. FAQ.
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Canned & Prepared Items will need to follow Texas Cottage Laws for labeling and Food Handlers Certification. Certification can be done online or schedule your in person certification.
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Beef from your own farm can be sold with a Temporary Food Establishment License, after it is slaughtered and processed at a licensed facility. FAQ.
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Poultry & Rabbit from your own farm can be sold with a Temporary Food Establishment License when it is slaughtered and processed at a licensed facility. However if you have a farm with less than 10,000 a year, you can slaughter, process, and label it yourself, once you Register for an Exception.
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Fish & Seafood can be sold with either a Commercial Fishermen License from the TPWD; however, if your seafood is produced and raised in a facility that has an aquaculture license, then you will need a Temporary Food Establishment License. FAQ.
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Raw Milk is not allowed to sell at a farmers market but new regulations allow raw milk to be pre-purchased and delivered at the market.
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How to Become a Vendor
All the Information You Need to Apply
Old Pearland Farmers Market is committed to supporting the community. Our intent is to uphold strict standards on allowing only locally (within a 100-mile radius of Pearland) produced items and agricultural products, and disallowing resale distributors of any kind. Food trucks must be registered with the city and have a current license. Vendor groups include local growers, on-site, prepared food and cottage food vendors, pet product vendors, food trucks, community groups, and a unique mix of handmade art and craft vendors. This creates an authentic producer market that supports the community.
FOOD TRUCKS
Please read before applying.
Food trucks must be registered with the City of Pearland and have a current license before applying. These mobile food units are inspected annually and are scored as ‘pass’ or ‘fail’ and receive a medallion which is applied to the rear of the truck, trailer, or unit. Food trucks who fail inspections will not be listed until they correct any concerns found by Code Enforcement or Fire Marshal staff.
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Apply with the city so that you can be an OPFM vendor in the future!
Seeking Performers
Not just a farmers market!
Your group looking for somewhere new to perform? Old Pearland Farmers Market is calling your name! We are searching for local talent to perform during our markets. Click below so we can get your contact information and get you on our calendar!
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