Welcome to New Carlisle Farmers Market

The market is held in New Carlisle Memorial Park located on Michigan Street between College and Bray Streets and takes place every Saturday morning June through September, excluding Saturday, July 27th during New Carlisle Hometown Days.

The Market Vendor Guidelines have been established in a effort to make make our market a quality event that fulfills the customer’s expectations for a true market: home grown, home baked, and handcrafted goods and products.

We are excited to host the New Carlisle Market and look forward to working with you!

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Market Information

Welcome to the New Carlisle Farmers Market! Whether you’re a vendor or a visitor, we’ve put together all the essential details to help you have a smooth and enjoyable market experience.

Location

New Carlisle Memorial Park

When

Every Saturday from
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Date

June 1 – September 14
(excluding Hometown Days)

Fees & Booth Details

Joining the market as a vendor is simple and affordable. Choose between a weekly option or a season pass to secure a consistent location all season long. Booth spaces are easy to set up and give you plenty of room to showcase your products.

  • Vendor Fees:

    • Weekly Vendor Fee: $10.00 (payable before each market)
    • Season Pass: $100.00 (same booth location each week)

  • Booth Size:

    • Weekly Booth: Approximately 10′ x 10′
    • Season Pass Booth: Approximately 15′ x 15′

  • Setup Notes:

    • Tents must be weighted at each corner (stakes not allowed)
    • Tear down is not permitted until 1:00 PM
    • Booth spaces are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis

Weather & Parking

The market will run rain or shine! We understand that weather can be unpredictable, so we have a plan in place to keep everyone informed and safe if conditions change.

  • Weather Policy:

    • Market will run rain or shine
    • Severe weather closure decisions will be communicated via text, phone, or in person
    • If canceled, booth fees will carry over to another day or next season

  • Parking: Free parking available in the Memorial Park parking lot

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Products & Vendor Requirements

We take pride in offering locally grown and handmade products. All items sold at the market must be produced or prepared by the vendor. No resale items or mass-produced products allowed.

  • Accepted Products:

    • Fresh fruits, vegetables, and nuts
    • Maple syrup and honey
    • Eggs and plants
    • Baked goods (labeled ingredients)
    • Bath & body products (locally sourced where possible)
    • Handmade art and craft products

  • Not Accepted:

    • Carnival-style foods (cotton candy, sno-cones, etc.)
    • Commercially processed foods and beverages
    • Alcoholic beverages
    • Products containing THC or CBD
    • Resale items (vintage clothing, antiques, etc.)

Food Trucks & Home-Based Vendors

We love to see local food vendors and food trucks at the market! If you’d like to participate, simply fill out the vendor application for approval. All prepared foods must meet health and safety guidelines.

  • Food Vendor Requirements:

    • Submit an application for approval
    • Prepared foods must be made in a certified kitchen or permitted by the county health department
    • Local restaurants are encouraged to participate
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Little Entrepreneurs

Encouraging young crafters, farmers, and bakers (ages 5–17) to explore running a small business! This is a great opportunity for kids to learn about selling products, customer service, and entrepreneurship.

  • Event Dates:

    • June 15
    • June 29
    • July 13
    • August 10
    • August 23

  • Products Allowed:

    • Handmade crafts
    • Baked goods
    • Homegrown products

Vendor Guidelines

All vendors must:

  • Remain at or in their booth during market hours, 10 am – 1 pm. Vendor set up time is Saturday from 8 am to 10 am, EST.

  • Set up prior to market opening to allow for booth inspection by the market manager.

  • Remain open until market closes at 1 pm EST unless otherwise instructed by the market manager.

  • Inform the market manager 24 hours prior to market opening, or the vendor fee will not be refunded.

  • Be the only vendor in each booth space. Vendors may not sublease their booth space.

  • Sell only products made or grown by the vendor.

  • Sell only baked goods made from home. Baked goods must be labelled with the common name of the food product; a list of ingredients; if there are more than two, with the ingredients given in descending order or predominance by weight; quantity specifications given in weight, volume or pieces; and the name and complete address of the home business.

  • Sell only handcrafted items made by the vendor. No antiques, vintage or sale items are allowed. No multi-level marketing, distributing, or commercial vendors are allowed.

  • Post their prices.

  • Refrain from smoking or vaping in Memorial Park. Marijuana and/or marijuana products are not allowed to be sold at the market, including CBD oils or related products. No alcoholic beverages or products may be sold.

  • Refrain from any unauthorized soliciting at the market. No solicitation of a political nature including candidates, political parties, and political causes seeking to speak to voters or distribute political literature.

Vendor Spotlight

Get to know the amazing vendors that make the New Carlisle Farmers Market special! Our Vendor Spotlight highlights a selection of featured vendors throughout the season, giving you a closer look at their products, stories, and what makes them unique. From farm-fresh produce and baked goods to handmade crafts and specialty items, this is your chance to discover the heart of our market.

Marie Nozykowski Pynaert

Marie Nozykowski Pynaert of Mimi and Carter’s Driftwood Creations create and sell beautiful window art and chimes made from driftwood found at Lake Michigan. They also create rock art which include amazing affirmations and rock people. They have been creating art together since Carter was only 2 years old! It started out as something to gift friends and family but everyone fell in love with their pieces!!
You can check out Mimi and Carter this summer at the market!!

Elizabeth Strama

Elizabeth Strama of Wicked Creations13 is a crafter with a spooky vibe.She has been a part of our market since the beginning. With her love of drawing and painting she decided to sell her spooky designs on her soy wax melts, clothing and accessories. Elizabeth has been hard at work getting ready for this season making tons of new designs. We Can’t wait to have her back this season!

Debra Daily

Debra Daly of Debra Daly’s Window Art has been creating and making art for more than fifteen years. She decided to join the farmers market three years ago so others could enjoy her work as well. She creates beautiful window paintings that almost remind you of stain glass. With The vibrant colors and unique designs they are sure to bring a special touch to your window. Debra is excited to be back with us this year, if you happen to miss her at the market you can always find her facebook page and send her a message!

Sarah Mitchel

This is Sarah’s third year participating in the New Carlisle Market. She was one of the very first vendors at the inception of the Market in 2021 and is now head of operations. Sarah is the owner of Sunflower Forever Creations. She sells faux leather products such as bows, wallets, purses and so much more! Everything she makes is handcrafted and one of a kind. She even does custom prints! Sarah has always been an artist/crafter but decided in 2020 it was time to start selling her work and make someone smile! You can find her on Facebook, Instagram, and Etsy.

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