Vendor Applications

Member Vendors

Member Vendor spaces are by invitation only, when an opening arises. 

Day Vendors

Please stay tuned for information about our 2026 Season! We're almost finished finalizing the most important details! 

General Eligibility & Requirements:

• Understand our Vendor Policies
• Understand our Market Bucks Policy
• Be familiar with the FBC Site Map
  
• Maintain liability insurance appropriate for your products and for remitting sales taxes to the NC Dept. of Revenue.
• All products sold at the market must be made/grown/raised by the vendor. No reselling is allowed.

Youth Entrepreneurs

The Little Seed Program, launched in 2023, is BMTM’s youth development initiative designed to nurture creativity, confidence, and early entrepreneurial skills. At the heart of the program is our Youth Entrepreneur experience, which allows young makers and growers to run their own small businesses within the market.

Youth Entrepreneurs gain real-world experience by creating and selling their own handmade or grown products, interacting with customers, managing inventory, and practicing pricing and basic math skills. This hands-on approach helps young participants build confidence, communication skills, and a deeper understanding of how small businesses operate - all within a supportive, community-centered market environment. 
Youth Entrepreneurs are scheduled on a rolling basis, the first and last Saturdays of each month, from March to November, and each market day in December. Spaces are limited. 

Youth Entrepreneur Eligibility

To participate as a Youth Entrepreneur, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Participants must be between the ages of 6 and 18.
• Youth must reside in Buncombe or McDowell counties to be considered for scheduling.
• Products offered must be handmade or grown by the Youth Entrepreneur.
• Youth Entrepreneurs must follow all general vendor rules and the BMTM Code of Conduct.

If you are considering participating in this program, please take some time to read through our Youth Entrepreneur Policies. Just click HERE!

Community Collaborators

Farmers markets serve as community gathering spaces that support not only local farmers and producers, but also nonprofit organizations working to strengthen regional well-being. The Black Mountain Tailgate Market (BMTM) is committed to supporting community-based initiatives that align with our mission to promote vibrant local food systems, public health, education, the arts & humanities, and sustainable agriculture.

One of BMTM’s core goals is to provide a highly trafficked platform for nonprofit organizations to engage directly with the public. The Community Collaborator Program exists to offer visibility, outreach opportunities, and meaningful connections between community organizations and market visitors. This space is supported by BMTM and our devoted Sponsors to ensure accessibility for organizations doing vital community work.

Eligibility Requirements

To participate as a Community Collaborator, organizations must meet the following criteria:

• Must be a nonprofit organization officially recognized by the State of North Carolina and verifiable through appropriate state or federal documentation.
• Must complete and submit the Community Collaborator Application Form.
• Understand that participation is scheduled based on availability and on a rolling basis until capacity is reached.
• Understand and adhere to BMTM's Community Collaborator Policies.
• Understand that response times may take up to 14 days due to scheduling volume.

Fees & Donations

BMTM is committed to ensuring equitable access for organizations providing essential services.

No Community Collaborator fee is required for nonprofit organizations whose primary mission focuses on:

• Food access and food security
• Disaster relief
• Medical care or health education
• Public health awareness and community wellness
  (Examples include FEMA, the American Red Cross, food access or health-focused nonprofits.)
  
  

  For nonprofit organizations outside these focus areas - including but not limited to arts organizations, PTAs/PTOs, and youth organizations (e.g., Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts) - a $5 minimum donation is requested to support market operations.

  Exceptions may be granted on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of BMTM.