Paris Main Street Project  MARKET SQUARE, FARMERS and ARTISAN MARKET

Mission Statement:

• Bring fresh, local food items to the public.
• Provide local farmers and producers a place to sell their goods.
• To ensure at least 75% of all agriculture products sold are grown in Texas.
• To be a hub of activity and thereby enliven the downtown commercial district.

Artist works is reviewed and must be approved before setting up at the market.. Please read vendor guidelines for more details.

All interested Vendors: Please read the vendor guidelines and fill out application as detailed as possible. Applications that meet the guidelines are considered.  Vendor Guidelines 2022                      2022 Vendor Application           

The Health Department is our partner in helping provide fresh and local foods. Please see the links below if you are selling eggs or meat.

Health Department permit info on Meat      Health Department permit info on Yard EGGS        

All vendor who wish to sell items that qualify under the Texas Cottage Food Laws must have a valid current Texas Food Handlers certificate on file with the City of Paris.  https://agrilifelearn.tamu.edu/product?catalog=NUTR-017  

For information on foods eligible for sale at the Farmers Market under the Cottage food Law: https://www.dshs.texas.gov/foodestablishments/cottagefood/default.aspx  

Need information on the Cottage foods, see link below: 

Cottage food check list

Items needed before setting up at the Farmers Market:

Tax ID if applicapable, Cottage food course completion, Texas food handlers certificate, permits for eggs, permits for beef.

Revised 10/2021