Market on Main Stuart
is a collaborative community-based artisan experience that supports healthy habits, sustainability and supporting “local”. This means that we are a “producer only” market, and that we are looking for locally sourced makers, creators, growers and artists that make, create or grow their own goods. Which means we do not permit vendors reselling goods produced by third parties. MLMs or resale operations will not be accepted.
Our Market is held every Sunday, all-year round, rain or shine at Flagler Park located in Downtown Stuart, under the Roosevelt bridge between Hudson’s on the River and Flagler Center. We have seasonal hours being April thru September 9-1pm, and October thru March 9-2pm. Market on Main will be closed on major Holidays as decided by Market Management.
The Park features a beautiful outdoor space facing the St. Lucie River that runs parallel to our Downtown’s riverwalk with tall palms and easy access to and from US1. The park has public restrooms, a playground, lots of shade, and several covered pavilions and gazebos.
Market Features:
- Live Music 9-1pm in the Summer and 10-2pm in Season.
- Mobile Craft Bar in partnership with Libations Mobile Catering.
- A special ‘Kids Market’ the first and third Sunday of each Month to teach responsibility, strengthen social skills and sharpen fundamentals while inspiring youth entrepreneurship.
- 70 vendor open-air spaces with a circular format and a reserved parking lot for Vendors.
- We donate space to local nonprofits each week, to invite them to share their cause.
- On occasion we host health, wellness and art activities and special events.
- A podcast featuring vendors, highlighting their entrepreneurial stories.
We are currently seeking:
- Produce- highest priority
- Tea- loose leaf priority
- Coffee
- Woodworker
- Macrame
- Pottery
- Pasta
- Jams & Jellies
- Dairy- milk, ice cream, etc.
- Honey
Musicians interested in playing at our Market, should contact Jeff Fereshetian at 772-634-4626.
For questions or concerns, please email market@stuartmainstreet.org, or text (772) 285-0502. No phone calls please.
-Candace, April & Taylor
Application Information:
- Applications are only accepted via our website and will NOT be accepted at the Market during market hours.
- All applicants may be subject to a background check.
- Applications are reviewed by the Executive Director of Stuart Main Street and will be reviewed with a committee for approval or rejection within one month of receipt.
- The Market reserves the right to limit products and number of vendors to meet the current needs of the Market as a whole.
- All Vendors must have approval before attending the market.
- Our priority is being predominately a weekly food market and business incubator. Resale or MLM business models will not be considered. We are a “producer’s only”, direct to customer market. Hobbyists and part-time sellers will not be considered.
- We do not offer exclusivity.
- All vendors must have a valid and up to date state issued business license, local tax-receipt, and general liability insurance.
- Vendor spaces are assigned to each vendor with intention as part of a strategic plan for the Market as a whole, to create a better experience for our visitors (Vendor Potential Customers). Vendors do not get to pick their own space. You’re applying for A space, not a SPECIFIC space.
Fees
- Rent is $125/month per 10×10 space and payment is required a month in advance, prior to setup. Rent is collected the last Sunday of the Month prior. We do not accept “weekly” vendors. Vendors are expected to be at the Market each week. Vendors are allowed two absences a quarter.
- For pre-approved Vendors that are placed on our back-up list on an “as-needed” basis, pay $35/wk. All payments are required prior to space being reserved. All payments are non-refundable.
- There are three forms of payment. Cash, Check, Credit Card.
- If paying by credit card, a card authorization form is required on file for scheduled auto-pay. Credit Cards will incur a 3.4% processing fee.
- Our market is rain-or-shine. All payments are non-refundable. No credits will be issued for absences.
- Late payments will be billed a $25 late fee.
VENDOR CONSIDERATION:
- Needs of the Market with a strong concentration from our communities’ specific requests, wants and desires
- Space and Availability at the Market
- Directives and requests from the Stuart Main Street and the City of Stuart
- A product or service that aligns with the vision of Market on Main
- Priority is given to farmers and produce vendors
- Priority is given to niche or unique vendors
- A product or service that promotes sustainability, health, and wellness
- A product or service that is produced locally or sourced locally
- An understanding of the Stuart Main Street mission
- An understanding of Market on Main’s mission, and their Rules, Regulations, Policies and Expectations
- An understanding of the City of Stuart’s Plastics ordinance
- Vendor’s knowledge of their own product or service and their ability to communicate and promote it
- Timeliness of Application submission
- Complete Application with required and all necessary documents, licenses, certifications, insurances, etc.
- Vendor’s positive history in other markets or events, may or may not include attendance, setup, payments and/or adhering to policies and procedures.
- Vendor’s positive previous history with Market on Main
- Strong customer following and social media presence
- Accept all forms of payment. Vendors are required to accept Credit Cards as payment from customers.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
The following, if applicable to your business, must be submitted with your application.
- Insurance: All vendors are required to carry Commercial Liability Insurance and must supply the following COIs (Certificate of Liability) with their applications:
- One COI naming ‘Stuart Main Street’ as additionally insured. 201 S.W. Flagler Ave, Stuart, FL. 34994
- A second COI, naming ‘Market on Main’ as additionally insured. 221 S.W. Flagler Ave, Stuart, FL. 34994
- Three references
- State issued Business License
- Local Sales Tax Receipt
- Additional Licenses, Permits, etc. Check your requirements.
- Acknowledgement of the City of Stuart “Plastics” ordinance
- Completed Vehicle/Parking Form. Download
- Signed copy of Code of Conduct Form. Download
IF APPLICABLE
- On-Site Food Vendors: We require all Food Vendors to be fully permitted by the State of Florida.
- Mobile Catering License
- Egg License
- Farm Fresh Certification from Florida Department of Agriculture
- Food Processors License
- Organic Certification from United States Department of Agriculture
- Nursery License
- Understanding & Compliance with Florida Cottage Food Law
APPLY NOW
Phone: 772–286-2848 · PO BOX 3035, Stuart, FL 34995
Stuart Main Street is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and donations are tax-deductible.