Membership

We have 2 categories for membership participants, both of which require approval. These categories are only for farmers and food vendors:

Governing Rules

New Process for Renewal Applicants 2012

Establish your account with ManageMyMarket.com and apply to the Walnut Creek and/or Orinda Market for 2012. You will need to apply to each market that you participate in.

Upload or mail to our PO Box required documents such as Ag Certs, Liability & Auto Insurance as well as updated menus if applicable.  Be sure to send copies only, as originals will not be returned.

Mail your membership fee of $125 to our PO Box by February 1st  to avoid a late charge.

P.O. Box 23727
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523-0727

New Applicants

Please mail in the $25.00 application fee for your application to be considered.


1. Membership Participants

Membership fee is $125 annually.

Farmers provide these documents:

• A current CPC Agriculture Certificate from your county of origin.
• Proof of General Liability Insurance
• Proof of Auto Insurance
• Scale registration

Ag. Application

Food Vendors must provide these current documents:

• The Health Department Certificate for the commercial kitchen where the food is prepared
• Proof of General Liability Insurance for the product and booth.
• Proof of Auto Insurance

Additional information may be required:

• For sampling & for the booth by the Contra Costa Environmental Health Dept.
• For packaging and labeling by Contra Costa Weights and Measures

Vendors sampling their product or cooking at the markets must read the Temp Event Requirement Forms and complete pages 6 and 7 in the Temp Events section for Food Booth Operators. Please submit these forms by up loading them with your application.

Application for Temporary Food Event Permit


Non-Ag. Vendor Application

2. Non-member Participants

Invited participants are not members of the CCCFM Association.

Application fee is mailed in $25 annually.

Artisan / Crafter - all work must be handmade by the person selling the product. Artisans and crafters are selected for uniqueness of product and quality of design. Pictures are requested of artwork/craft. In addition, please provide us with:

• Provide a copy of your Resale Number
• Provide proof of auto insurance

• copies of training certificates
• General Liability Insurance
• business license
• proof of vehicle insurance
• copy of drivers license

3. Nonprofits / Community Resources

Limited free space is available at each market to introduce a non profit organization. One day per month may be scheduled on space available basis. Provide a letter with this information:

• Non-profit ID number
• Materials to be distributed and fundraising goals

The booth set up:

• Self-sufficient - bring everything needed (table, chair, canopy, weights)
• Arrival time is 1 hour before the market opens ( check the website for market times www.cccfm.org)