FAHM Jam 2024 Vendor Applications (SOLD OUT)

NOTICE! Please read these rules & guidelines below before applying! As a reminder, we are only accepting non-food/drink vendors only (aka makers, artisans, & organizations).

🚚 Food Trucks & Trailers with an annually inspected Santa Clara County Health Permit can apply here with Garden at the Flea

UPDATES as of OCT 8, 2024

  • We have received more applications than we have actual spaces!
  • Vendor Info will be sent out soon!
  • We will be adding email list form for vendors on future events this October.
GUIDELINES

San Jose Flea Market/Garden at the Flea

Vendor Rules & Guidelines

As FAHM Jam participants, we are invited guests at the iconic San Jose Flea Market. We must abide by their vendor rules in regards to ours and their vendor guideline system. Listed here are main points that all vendors that are applying should abide by. The button below links to the venue's vendor FAQ's.

Garden Vendor FAQs
What Items Are Prohibited?

Illegal items and inappropriate items are prohibited. (San Jose Flea Market reserves the right to decide what is prohibited/inappropriate)

Forbidden items include:

  • Pornographic, sexual materials
  • Hateful/Racist materials
  • Guns or ammunition
  • Alcohol or tobacco products
  • Prepared foods, snacks, or drinks
  • Items considered Counterfeit/Copy-Protected items (MLB, NBA, etc.)
  • Luxury Items & Brands (e.g. Gucci, LV, Prada, etc.)
  • Jibbitz or Other Similar Shoe Charms
What Should a Vendor Bring?
  • Recommended Items: Table(s), chairs, battery-operated lighting, booth decor. While there is a good amount of light in the space, we do not provide any power/electricity.
  • Optional but Recommended: 10x10ft Canopy and must stay in those space limits. You are required to have a weight on each leg with at least a combined total of 20+ lbs (i.e. 5+ lbs per leg).
  • You are legally responsible of any harm/damage that your canopy and booth content may incur to attendees, participants, and/or venue if an incident occurs.
  • No gas/fuel powered generators are allowed. Portable battery power stations okay!
  • No outside alcohol, drugs, or smoking products allowed on Flea Market property.
Can I sell food or drinks?
  • Only annually inspected food trucks/trailers can participate as a food vendor. If you are a food truck vendor, you can apply at >> www.gardenattheflea.com/participate/
  • Due to grandfathered general county health rules & guidelines that affect the Garden at the Flea space, we cannot accept any tented food vendors (TFF) at this time.
Can I bring my pet?
  • No pets allowed, with the exception of service animals as required by law.
Do I need a business or sellers permit?
  • While not required, in accordance to Flea Market vendor rules –

If you are selling less than three days a calendar year no permit or license is required at all. Otherwise, please direct all questions regarding licensing and/or permits to:

  • State Board of Equalization
  • 250 Second St. San Jose, CA, 95113-2706
  • (408) 277 – 1231
  • (408) 277 – 1252 (FAX)
  • (800) 400 – 7115 (Info)
  • For Information on CA Seller’s Permit >> https://www.cdtfa.ca.gov/taxes-and-fees/faqseller.htm
  • Vendors are responsible on charging and paying their own sales taxes.
SJFM General Vendor Terms
  • The Flea Market, Inc. reserves the right to refuse entry to any person, entity, or organization.
  • The Flea Market, Inc. reserves the right to refuse admission to any Seller, and to inspect all merchandise.
  • The Flea Market, Inc. reserves the right to designate the selling area.
  • Additional Vendor Rules can be found >> here. (Opens SJFM Website)

FAHM JAM 2024

More Info Soon!