Mason City Farmers Market

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Mason City Farmers Market Vendor Information

Applications for the 2026 season are open!

The season runs May 30 - October 3.

Please review the Mason City Farmers Market Rules for the 2026 Season.

Vendor fees for the 2026 season are as follows:

  • First time produce and/or meat vendors: FREE! This is for anyone who did not sell meat or produce in the 2025 season.

  • One Time: FREE! Want to to try it out before committing? Set up at market one time at no cost for new vendors. $10 after the first free drop in.

  • Full Season: $125

  • Half Season: $75

All vendors must complete a vendor application with at least two week’s notice before attending, and receive approval from the MCFM Board. The board will review applications and vendors will be notified by email as to the board’s decision.

Youth vending

We welcome young entrepreneurs! If you are under 18, MCFM will help you get your business going. The market will provide a tent and table for youth vendors. Full details and rules are available here.

2026 Vendor Application
Vendor Rules

Vendor Resources

  • “Cottage foods” are foods that are prepared in a residence that are not subject to licensing or inspection. Read up on legislation here.

    A chart showing the different types of food licenses issued in Iowa and the granting authorities issuing them can be found here.

  • Find licensing information and applications for Cerro Gordo County here.

  • Do I need to charge sales tax? Read up on Iowa’s law.

  • The Iowa WIC FMNP and Senior FMNP are Congressionally authorized programs with the following goals:

    To provide fresh, nutritious, unprepared, locally grown fruits, vegetables, and herbs from farmers markets and farmstands to nutritionally at-risk women, infants, children, and low-income seniors.

    To increase the domestic consumption of agricultural commodities by expanding or aiding in the expansion of famers markets, farmstands and CSA programs.

    To develop or aid in the development of new and additional farmers markets, farmstands and CSA programs.

    Vendors Apply Here

  • Iowa Farmers Market Association