Welcome OFFER
As a new producer, you’ll get a little extra help starting out.
As a new sign-up, you can attend 3 markets at half price within your first 30 days.
It’s our way of making it easier to settle in, meet customers, and find your place in the market community.
Join a market that’s run for producers, not for profit.
For more than 27 years, Hampshire Farmers’ Markets has been bringing together local farmers, food producers and artisan makers with communities across Hampshire.
As a not-for-profit organisation, we’re different from many commercial market operators. Every membership fee and stall fee is reinvested directly into Hampshire Farmers’ Markets, helping us deliver well-managed, professionally promoted markets that benefit both our producers and our customers.
Your investment helps fund:
- Professional Market Managers at every market.
- Marketing and advertising to attract more visitors.
- Website development and continuous improvements.
- Social media promotion and producer spotlights.
- Market equipment, signage and infrastructure.
- The continued growth and development of Hampshire Farmers’ Markets.
Unlike commercial market organisers, every decision we make is focused on supporting our producers, strengthening our markets and ensuring Hampshire Farmers’ Markets continues to thrive for years to come.
Whether you’re an established producer or just beginning your farmers’ market journey, we’d love to welcome you to our community.
Why Join Hampshire Farmers’ Markets?
As a Hampshire Farmers’ Markets producer, you’ll enjoy much more than just a place to trade.
Established, Trusted Markets
Trade at well-established farmers’ markets across Hampshire, attracting customers who value local, high-quality produce and artisan products.
Dedicated Market Support
Our experienced Market Managers are on hand to ensure every market runs smoothly, creating a welcoming environment for both producers and visitors.
Professional Marketing
Benefit from ongoing promotion through our website, social media channels, newsletters, local advertising and seasonal marketing campaigns designed to drive footfall and showcase our producers.
Festivals & Special Events
Members receive priority opportunities to trade at our popular food festivals and special events throughout the year.
A Supportive Producer Community
Become part of a friendly network of local farmers, food producers and artisan makers who share a passion for quality, local produce and supporting one another.
Have Your Say
As a member, you’ll be invited to our Annual General Meeting (AGM), where you can play an active role in shaping the future of Hampshire Farmers’ Markets.
The AGM is an opportunity to:
- Vote on important decisions and proposed changes.
- Help shape the future direction of the organisation.
- Share ideas and feedback to help improve our markets.
- Celebrate successes and hear about future plans.
- Meet fellow producers and the Hampshire Farmers’ Markets team.
We actively encourage all members to attend and get involved. Hampshire Farmers’ Markets belongs to its members, and your voice plays an important part in helping us continue to grow and improve.
Why We’re Different
Unlike many commercial market organisers, Hampshire Farmers’ Markets exists to support local producers—not to generate profit.
Every decision we make is guided by what’s best for our producers, our customers and our markets. By reinvesting membership and stall fees back into the organisation, we’re able to continually improve our markets, invest in marketing, support our producers and create thriving community events across Hampshire.
When you join Hampshire Farmers’ Markets, you’re not simply booking a stall—you’re becoming part of an organisation that’s been championing local producers for over 27 years.
Primary Member
(Farmer/Grower)
Must farm within Hampshire or within 30 miles of the Hampshire border.
Any produce that has been grown, reared, or raised should have spent at least 50% of its time with the producer.
The business itself must be based in Hampshire or within 30 miles of the Hampshire border.
Must attend a minimum of 12 Markets per year. For seasonal growers it’s 10 markets a year.
Priority booking for Festivals.
Membership fee is £1.20 (inclusive of VAT) per annum.
Standard pitch fees are £50.40 (inclusive of VAT) per 3m x 3m pitch.
Festival fees are priced at an additional rate and will vary.
Artisan Member
(Processed goods such as bread, cakes, sweet treats, preserves, handmade crafts and cosmetics)
Must be of high quality and produced in Hampshire or within 30 miles of the Hampshire border.
Where possible local Hampshire ingredients should be used. Further details will be requested on application and products will be subject to quality control measures. Producer must include photos of the products to be reviewed. The business itself must be based in Hampshire or within 30 miles of the Hampshire border.
Must attend a minimum of 12 Markets per year.
Priority booking for Festivals.
Membership fee is £72 (inclusive of VAT) per annum.
Standard pitch fees are £50.40 (inclusive of VAT) per 3m x 3m pitch.
Festival fees are priced at an additional rate and will vary.
Guest Producer
For those who do not meet our criteria. Should the product be of interest to our customers and does not replicate current stallholders, we may welcome you as a guest producer. This also includes charities, cooperative and community associations.
Standard pitch fees are £62.40 (inclusive of VAT) per 3m x 3m pitch.
Charity pitch fees are £50.40 (inclusive of VAT) per 3m x 3m pitch. Please note that we only allow one charity at each market.
Festival fees are priced at an additional rate and will vary.
Below are some of our forms for you to read through before you start your application.
documentation
You may be required to complete some of these checklists and assessments after your application.
Our Criteria:
- Be based in Hampshire or 30 miles or within 30 miles of the Hampshire border.
- Product must be grown, reared, raised, caught, brewed, baked, processed or
crafted in Hampshire or within 30 miles of the border of Hampshire. - Local ingredients should be used where possible.
- Produce must be your own and not brought in for reselling.
- Producers must attend a minimum of 12 markets a year. For seasonal growers, it’s 10 markets a year.
If you don’t fully meet our criteria, but believe your product would be a valuable addition to our customers, you may still be eligible to trade with us under our guest producer criteria. This is still in line with our strong local, quality and fresh ethos, but you would not be a member.
You’ll need to provide your own sturdy gazebo with weights on each corner, as well as a table and storage/display units.
Application Process
Before you begin be aware you will need to provide relevant documents as applicable during the application;
- Public/Product liability insurance at 5 million
- EHO registration details
- Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2 dated in the last 3 years
- Pat Testing/Gas safety certificates
- Alcohol licence
- Organic certification
- Cosmetic safety report
- Company logo and product photos
You may also need to complete various assessments
- Food and drinks checklist
- Risk Assessment
- Fire Risk Assessment
The administrative team may be in touch after you’ve submitted your application for further details on your produce and business. Please submit all relevant documentation at time of application, otherwise this will delay approval and your ability to book a market.