Chamber Farmers Market

The Lake Almanor Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to the Chester Farmers Markets held on Thursdays beginning June 6 through September 5, 2024 (no Farmers Market for July 4) from 4:00pm to 7:00pm in Chester Park, 190 Willow Street, Chester, CA. If you are interested in becoming a vendor, please fill-out the online application (below) and return with the appropriate fees and permits. You are also welcome to pay on a weekly basis at the Farmers Market using cash, credit card or check.  If writing a check, please make checks payable to Lake Almanor Area Chamber of Commerce. 

Market Fees 

Daily Rates: $25 per market day – Fees to be paid prior to weekly event. 

Seasonal Rates: $300 for the thirteen (13) market days (one FREE market day). Seasonal payment must be received no later than June 1, 2024. 

NO FEE:  Vendors who sell products that are primarily fresh food i.e., fruits, vegetables, or meat are not required to pay.

NOTE: All vendors must provide their own tables and shade canopies. Setup of booth/equipment is the vendor’s responsibility.

What you need 

• Agriculture products or produce: Obtain a permit prior to sale through your local Agriculture Commissioner. Plumas County must be listed on all Producer’s Certificates. You can download and print an application for a Producer’s Certificate here:  https://www.plumascounty.us/73/AgricultureWeights-Measures. 

The Plumas County Agricultural Commissioner is located at 208 Fairgrounds Road, Quincy, CA. 95971. Phone: (530) 283-6365 

• Cottage industry prepared food or baked items: Obtain a permit prior to sale through the Plumas County Environmental Health Department, located at 270 County Hospital Road, Suite 127, Quincy, CA 95971. Phone: (530) 283-6355. You can find more information on permits and fees here:  https://www.plumascounty.us/2242/Cottage-Food

• Hand-made items or crafts: Obtain a California Seller’s Permit from the CA Department of Tax and Fee Administration. More information on applications is available online at:  https://www.cdtfa.ca.gov/taxes-and-fees/faqseller.htm

*Any vendors preparing food or drinks are required to have a ServSafe certificate.

You can apply for a ServSafe certificate here:

https://www.servsafe.com/ServSafe-Food-Handler/Get-Certified

Lake Almanor Farmers Market 2024

General Information, Rules, and Procedures

• Location: Chester Park, Chester CA 
• Date & Time: Every Thursday, June 6 - September 5, 2024, 4:00pm to 7:00pm (No Market on July 4)
• Parking: Vendors may unload but must then move vehicles before setting tables up. Parking is available in the park parking lot accessible via Willow St, next to the baseball diamond. Please leave all central parking for customers. 
• Cooperate with market management by paying the required fees. 
• Market Day: The following procedures must be followed. 

a) Setup may begin after 2:30 pm and be completed by 3:50 pm. 

b) Vehicles may not be driven within Market boundaries between the hours of 3:50pm to 7:00pm.

c) Setup may occur in assigned booth space only. 

d) If you sell prepared or any type of value-added food, you must display a Plumas County Health Permit. Any commodity that has been prepackaged shall have a label stating its ingredients and the name and address of the responsible person. 

e) No pets or smoking allowed by order of the health department.