Membership Benefits for Vendors
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Sell at the Depot in Uptown Lexington
Members can now vend year-round at the historic Depot in Lexington’s Depot District every Saturday morning from May - October, plus two holiday markets (one in November and one in December), and winter markets from November - April.
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Right to Vote and Add Your Voice to Important Discussions
We are a membership organization, so that means you get to vote on the board of directors and important policy changes.
You also have multiple opportunities to formally share your opinions at meetings and via surveys. The board of directors and market staff take all feedback from members to heart.
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Daily Rental and Season Pass Discounts
Members receive significant discounts on space rentals at all locations and may purchase season passes, saving even more.
Season passes at the Depot allow you to leave your booth setup throughout the season. You’ll also save up to 50% depending on the space purchased.
Daily rentals are $25 for members and $35 for non-members at the Depot.
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Accept SNAP EBT and Double Your Dollars with No Additional Fees
Instead of having individual farmers and food producers bear the cost of accepting SNAP EBT, the Lexington Farmers Market covers all fees.
Customers swipe their SNAP EBT card and the market manager provides the customer with tokens valued at double the amount (e.g., they swipe $20 off the EBT card and get $40 worth of tokens to spend at the market). Vendors then cash in those tokens with the market manager for full value.
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Spotlighting You During Special Events and Demos
We host numerous events during the year, including cooking demonstrations, educational events, cooking contests, family and farm-oriented games, and more. Vendors who assist in events, donate products, host demonstrations or otherwise help out receive additional recognition through email, social media, and press releases.
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Earn Points Toward Favored Space Selection at the Depot
Members earn points for contributing to the health and prosperity of the Lexington Farmers Market in numerous ways over the course of the year. These points then determine the order in which Season Pass spaces are selected. We do not track points for non-members.
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Connecting You with New Customers
The Lexington Farmers Market is committed to expanding and diversifying its customer base to include residents of all ages, income levels, and races/ethnicities, creating a sustainable base of customers for you.
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Free Email, Social Media, and PR Support
We frequently share content from and about our members on our social media accounts and via our weekly email newsletter. This includes sharing content from your pages, highlighting vendors and products throughout the season, being in Facebook Lives during market hours, features in The Dispatch, Davidson Local, and more.