Omaha Village Pointe Farmers Market, featuring local, farm-fresh products with the intention of supporting local, sustainable agriculture.
The 2010 Village Pointe Farmers Market begins on May 1 and runs through October 2
in the same location, Village Pointe, 168th & West Dodge
In Omaha, the Village Pointe Farmers Market
For vendor information, call 402-639-2760
Email: info@voterealfood.com
If you are interested in becoming a vendor, download the Pre-Application form here
Do not send money with your pre-app.
After your pre-application is reviewed and accepted you will be sent
a stall contract and the full list of Market Guidelines.
2010 Season
WHEN: Every Saturday, May 1 through October 2
TIME: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine.
WHERE: Parking lot on the south side of Village Pointe, 168th and West Dodge Road.
WHAT: The Farmers Market features locally grown, farm fresh produce, eggs, poultry and meats.
Other FAQ:
What are the 2010 vendor fees?
$240 for Full Season (23 Saturdays); $130 for Half Season (11 Saturdays) and $95 for 7 Saturdays.
Where does the vendor fee go?
The fee is paid to Village Pointe Shopping Center. The Farmers Market has no paid employees and 100% of the vendor fee as well as sponsor fees is spent on Farmers Market promotion.
What may vendors sell at Village Pointe Farmers Market?
VPFM is a true farmers market. Only produce, meats, eggs, starter/bedding plants, ornamental plants, honey, cheese are sold at VPFM. Specifically, there are no arts & crafts, cooked or canned foods. Third-party products are not allowed.
Who must represent the vendor at the VPFM stall?
In keeping with the spirit of “Know your farmer. Know your food.” And our motto of “Shake hands with the person who grows your food,” the person selling at VPFM must be: a) the grower; b) a family member or farm employee who is familiar with the products and with all growing and production practices.
Must products be certified organic?
No, though VPFM encourages growers to produce products free of harmful pesticides and grown as naturally as possible. We support growers who are responsible stewards of the land and the environment and follow sustainable agricultural practices. We ask our farmers to value transparency in providing accurate and ample information to the customer.
