2026 Policies & Procedures
The Candia Farmers Market (CFM) is run by a volunteer steering committee as a not-for-profit entity for the benefit of local farmers and the community.
Mission: Provide local farmers and artisans with a place to sell their products, while strengthening our community.
Location: Pond Park at the Smyth Public Library, 55 High Street, Candia, NH 03034
Market Schedule- 3rd Saturday, June-October
- Hours: June-September 9:00-12:00; October 9:00-1:00 (hours may be adjusted if needed.)
- October includes the Artisan Fair & Mini-Oktoberfest.
Vendor Types
- Agricultural vendors: At least 70% vendor-grown/foraged/caught/raised. Up to 30% may come from other local farms with a sign naming the source.
- Value Added Farm products: Made by the vendor using their own or other local farms' products; items purchased must be disclosed on a sign.
- Prepared/Baked: Made by the vendor; use local ingredients when possible. Items not grown in New England (e.g., coffee, olives) require prior CFM approval.
- Artisan/Craftsperson: Original, locally made work by the vendor (no mass-produced items) Preference for natural/local materials and fine craftsmanship.
Vendor Mix Goal
- ≥ 50% agricultural producers and value added farm products
- ≤ 30% prepared/baked
- ≤ 20% artisan/craft
- Ratios may be higher during July's Artisan Fair and October's Mini-Oktoberfest & Artisan Fair. Candia vendors get preference when space allows.
What You Can Sell
- All items must be listed on your application and will be approved on a per-item basis.
- NO mass-produced items.
- Must be grown/raised/caught/crafted in New England.
- No food trucks.
Booth& Signage- Space: 10' x 10' on grass. Bring your own tent (with 20 lb weights per leg), tables, and chairs. Place signs/flags within or adjacent to your space.
- Required: business/farm sign and visible pricing (menu/price list or item tags).
- Clearly label items sourced from other farms.
- NO promotion of other businesses, and NO political/controversial/religious signs.
- Fundraising/special events require prior approval.
Space Assignment: CFM assigns spaces. Tell us if you have heavy items or mobility concern so we can try to place you near the parking lot.
Set Up & Close
- Arrive staring at 7:00 AM; be fully set up by 8:45 AM.
- If it is late and you won't be set up before the opening, get permission from the Management Team before unloading. No setting up after opening as it creates a hazard for our customers and reflects poorly on the professionalism of our market.
- Customers enter at 9:00 AM, if not earlier; be ready to sell.
- Do not break down prior to the market's official closing.
Parking: Move vendor vehicles to
Moore School (12 Deerfield Rd) by 8:45. Extra parking at
Candia Town Hall (74 High St). If walking is difficult, request a spot near the customer parking.
Insurance
- General and product liability $1,000,00 per occurrence.
- Provide a certificate of insurance naming the Town of Candia DBA Candia Farmer’s Market as an additionally insured.
SNAP/EBT & GSMM
- CFM uses $1 wooden tokens (SNAP) and $1 paper vouchers (GSMM) for eligible items.
- Only accept tokens and vouchers imprinted with our logo.
- Vendors of eligible items must complete a brief training (link provided after acceptance).
Licensing & Permits
- Vendors are responsible for all required state/federal permits.
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Homestead/Prepared foods: follow NH Homestead Food Operations rules; label accordingly (see DHHS site).
- Display all licenses at your table.
- Scales used for by-the-pound sales must be NH-registered and annually certified.
Organic:
Only use
"Certified Organic" if you hold a current certification; it must be attached to your application and displayed at market.
Non-Profits: Admitted as space allows for education/info or sales that meet sourcing rules.
No fee. No political, controversial, or religious organizations.
Emergencies:
Call
911 and notify the
Management Team at the
Candia Community Table.
Pets:
Domesticated animals are allowed: owners must follow Candia leash laws and control their pets.
Smoking/Vaping:
Prohibited anywhere on CFM grounds.
Refuse:
Carry-in/carry-out.Leave your space clean.
Do not use the host site trash for vendor waste.
Cancellation
- Market is rain or shine; CFM may cancel for severe weather or other emergencies (notice via email).
- If you can not attend a market you are registerd for please notify the team by Thursday of market week. No-shows may be removed from future markets. Fees are non-refundable.
- Running-late/emergency: Contact us before 8:00 AM on market day.
Code of Conduct: We aim for a safe, respectful, transparent market for all. Report issues to the
Management Team immediately.
Non-Compliance & Removal
- Day-of decisions by the Market Management Team are final for that market; you may submit a written appeal to the CFM Committee before the next market.
- CFM reserves the right to revoke the vendor's approval at any time: booth fees are forfeited.
- Violations of CFM rules or health laws, unsafe behavior, or infringing on others' rights may result in a warning, suspension, or dismissal.
- Reinstatement requires a written request and CFM Committee review.
- By using our online application, you acknowledge you have read and agree to these policies.
- Policies may change; updates will be emailed.
- Vendor fees are non-refundable.
Conflicts and Appeals
- Vendor-Customer issues: report to the Community Table for resolution.
- Complaint about a vendor: submit in writing to the CFM Management Team, 74 High St, Candia, NH 03034.Decision within 14 days via email/in person.
- Complaint about Candia Farmers Market Management Team: write to the CFM Committee at the same address as above. Decision with in 14 days.
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If you disagree with the CFM Committee's decision, you may appeal in writing to the Candia Agricultural Commission. Decision within 7 business days of their next regular meeting. Their decision is final.
Candia Farmers Market - Management Team
