Who the Market Is For
Mountain Artisans Market welcomes local artisans, makers, growers, food & drink vendors, nonprofits, community organizations, school groups & activity-based booths. Participants should have a connection to the mountain community & offer handmade, artisanal, or locally rooted goods, services, or outreach. The goal is to create a balanced, thoughtful market that reflects the creativity & care of the Yosemite Foothills.
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Market schedule
Mountain Artisans Market runs once a month from March through October, with an additional holiday market in December.
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Daytime Markets
March – April & September – October
11am – 4pm -
Evening Markets
May – August
4 – 9 pm
Setup Times
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Daytime Market Setup
8:30 – 10:30 am -
Evening Market Setup
1:30 – 3:30 pm
Vendors will receive specific setup instructions & booth locations prior to each market.
After unloading, vendors are asked to move their vehicles to designated vendor parking areas. The Fresno Flats parking lot is reserved for food & non-alcoholic drink vendors.
Booth Information
Booth information
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Standard booth size: 10’ x 10’
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Food and drink vendors needing additional space should indicate this in the application
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Vendors provide their own tables, displays, chairs & setup materials
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Tents or canopies are recommended but not required
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Electricity may be available but is limited & is another $10
Fees
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$35 booth fee for artisans, vendors & food/drink vendors
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pay online or by check before the event, refunds can be done if you cancel 72 hours before the market.
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$10 for electricity for the day of the market
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Nonprofits & community organizations:
$5 online deposit, refunded in cash once set up at the market-
refunds can be done if you cancel 72 hours before the market.
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Permits & Responsibilities
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Vendors are responsible for securing any permits or licenses required for participation.
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Food & drink vendors must have appropriate Environmental Health permits
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Vendors using cooking equipment or open flames must follow required fire-safety precautions
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Alcohol vendors must have permits to pour at Fresno Flats
Vendors must carry liability insurance or sign a waiver releasing Sierra Historic Sites Association (Fresno Flats), Mountain Artisans Market, and Yosemite Foothills from liability.
Community Expectations
Mountain Artisans Market is a shared, non-profit, community-run space.
Vendors & organizations are expected to be welcoming, respectful, inclusive & to support one another as part of a collaborative community. This includes helping someone new learn the ropes, sharing knowledge about your work & other local makers or places & offering a helping hand when you can.
All participants must avoid hate speech, harassment, or discriminatory behavior, respect Fresno Flats as a historic site, treat the space with care & clean up their area before leaving.
We do our best to support you through promotion, visibility & community connection. When everyone shows up with care, the market becomes more than a place to sell, it becomes a place to belong.