Apply to be a Food Vendor at the Farmers Market

The 2025 application process for Santa Monica Main Street and Pico Farmers Market is now closed. Vendors are selected via a City bid process (RFP).   

Applications are not accepted outside of the City bid process.

The application process for these two markets typically opens once each year in February or March.







Continue the Process:

  1. Set up an OpenGov Procurement account.

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    Prospective vendors may register at any time.  Click here to register with OpenGov Procurement.

    Additional details on doing business with the City of Santa Monica can be found on the City of Santa Monica Finance webpage.

  2. Subscribe to the City of Santa Monica's OpenGov to receive email notifications of bid opportunities.

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    Visit Santa Monica's OpenGov Page and click subscribe.

  3. When the bid is open, fill out the application.

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    Visit the City of Santa Monica OpenGov page and click on the bid opportunity

    Make note of the application closing date.  Late submissions are not accepted.

    The bid will include details about requirements and mandatory document uploads.  Uploaded documents must be .jpg, .doc, or .pdf only.

  4. Review answers and submit the application.

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    After all completing the application and document uploads, click "submit" on the last page of the online application.

  5. Once the bid has closed, selected vendors will be contacted.

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