2027 Farmstand Finds Marketplace Application -

Farmstand Finds Market 

Are you a San Diego County artisan, maker, or farm-based creator with handmade products and a passion for sharing your craft with the community? After an incredible first year, we are thrilled to announce that the San Diego Marketplace is returning for 2027—and continuing to grow!

Located inside the Farm2U Exhibit, this marketplace highlights farm-based, agriculture-inspired, and farm-sourced products from Southern California creators.

The Farmstand Finds Market is dedicated to items that are:

  • Goat-milk soaps & lotions
  • Beeswax candles & honey-based skincare
  • Herbal teas, tinctures, and apothecary goods
  • Dried and fresh floral arrangements
  • Farm-made jams, jellies, preserves, sauces, and spreads
  • Honey and honey-based products
  • Wool, yarn, and fiber arts
  • Olive oil, vinegars, and vinaigrettes
  • Farm-based cosmetics and skincare
  • Fresh farm cheeses and dairy products
  • Rendered tallow and other farm-raised fats
  • Farm-raised meats, sausages, and charcuterie
  • Fresh seasonal vegetables and produce
  • Kitchen products and farm-based home goods
  • Local cookbooks and farm-to-table guides

…and other farm-to-handmade creations.

If your products are connected to agriculture or the land, this is your marketplace.

Volunteer Requirement

To ensure a fully staffed and engaging guest experience, each participating company is required to complete  8 volunteer hours at the Farm2U Market. This may include demonstrations, helping with store operations, or interacting with visitors. Hours may be split between multiple days. 

Why Join the Farm Finds Market?

Grown & Curated: Every item is locally grown, gathered, or created by you. 

Huge Exposure: Tens of thousands of fairgoers explore these markets daily.

Effortless Participation: We manage sales, staffing, and logistics.

Ideal for Busy Creators: Perfect for artisans who can’t commit to a traditional vendor schedule.


2027 Participation Costs

For Non-Food Makers (art, crafts, handmade goods not for consumption):

$600 + 10% of gross sales

$300 deposit due upon acceptance

Remaining $300 + commission deducted from final settlement


For Items Intended for Consumption (prepackaged, shelf-stable foods):

$500 + 10% of gross sales

$250 deposit due upon acceptance

Remaining $250 + commission deducted from final settlement

For Items Sold by Non-Profits

$400 + 10% of gross sales

$200 deposit due upon acceptance

Remaining $200 + commission deducted from final settlement


Spaces Are Limited—Apply Now!

Applications will fill quickly—don’t miss your chance to be part of this thriving celebration of San Diego creativity and craftsmanship.

Are your products agricultural in nature, made from agricultural materials, or produced using ingredients or materials sourced from California farms?

The Farmstand Finds Market is reserved for vendors offering California-sourced agricultural products or items that are agricultural in nature. If your products do not meet these criteria, we encourage you to consider applying for the San Diego Marketplace, which welcomes a broader variety of products.

Applications for the San Diego Marketplace are available at sdfair.com.

TELL US ABOUT YOU AND YOUR COMPANY
Company Name
First Name
Last Name
Email
Cell Phone
Address
City
State
ZIP Code
We want to share your story!

If selected to participate in the Farm Finds Market, we'd love to introduce you and your business to our fairgoers. Tell us a little about your company and what makes it special. How did you get started? What inspires your passion for your products or craft? Is your business family-owned or operated? What makes your story unique?

Feel free to share anything that helps us get to know you, your business, and the people behind your products!

WHERE CAN WE FIND YOUR WORK?
Instagram
Facebook
TikTok
Website
Why type of product do you sell?
CALIFORNIA SELLERS PERMIT
ALL VENDORS PARTICIPATING IN THE MARKETPLACE MUST HAVE A
CALIFORNIA SELLERS PERMIT WITH THE FAIRGROUNDS ADDRESS LISTED ON IT:
2260 JIMMY DURANTE BLVD. DEL MAR, CA 92014
CA Sellers Permit Number
COTTAGE FOOD OPERATION PERMIT
IF YOU PLAN ON SELLING FOOD RELATED ITEMS THAT WERE MADE IN A HOME KITCHEN,
YOU MUST PROVIDE YOUR COTTAGE FOOD OPERATION PERMIT NUMBER PROVIDED TO YOU BY
THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & QUALITY.
IF YOU ARE NOT SELLING ITEMS FOR CONSUMTION, PLEASE SKIP THIS SECTION.
Cottage Food Operation Permit Number
Please upload a copy of your cottage permit
(MAX SIZE 5MB)
PRODUCT DETAILS
PLEASE LIST IN DETAIL A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL PRODUCTS YOU ARE HOPING TO SELL 
**ALL ITEMS MUST BE GROWN, GATHERED, OR CREATED BY LOCAL AGRICULTURE OPERATIONS**
ITEMS NOT LISTED WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
Proposed items for sale
What is the name and location of the farm(s) you work with?
Do any of your items require special handling? (i.e Refrigeration, freezer, etc.) If so, please explain:
Are you interested in doing a DEMO on our Farm2U Stage?
PRODUCT PHOTOS
PLEASE UPLOAD INDIVIUAL PHOTOS OF YOUR PRODUCTS ONLY. 
DO NOT UPLOAD PHOTOS OF YOUR BOOTH SET-UP
**ALL ITEMS MUST BE GROWN, GATHERED, OR CREATED BY LOCAL AGRICULTURE OPERATIONS**
Product Photo #1
(MAX SIZE 5MB)
Product Photo #2
(MAX SIZE 5MB)
Product Photo #3
(MAX SIZE 5MB)
Product Photo #4
(MAX SIZE 5MB)
Product Photo #5
(MAX SIZE 5MB)