Join us at the
Paris Community Market
Our market features farmers, ranchers, crafters, artists and businesses from all over the Bear Lake valley. Come and join us to see what Bear Lake has to offer.
Market Info
City
Paris, Idaho
Location
Memory Park
North Main Street
Market Hours
Closed for the season.
Social
Attention Vendors
Our market goal is to create the most vibrant and well organized market in Bear Lake. We can't do that without high quality vendors that bring a variety of goods and produce.
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During the Spring and Summer seasons, Paris gets highly busy. The population in the valley increases by tens of thousands and Main Street in Paris is a major corridor for travelers to and from Yellowstone and Bear Lake. The Paris Community Market strives to connect you with thousands of new potential customers.
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We welcome farmers, producers, crafters and artisans to join. Sell for the whole season, just one time or anything in between. Attendance is flexible.
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Local products wanted:
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Fresh produce - vegetables, fruits, herbs
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Meats - beef, pork, lamb, chicken
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Honey
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Live plants
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Fresh flowers
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Fruit jams and jellies - using local ingredients is encouraged
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Handcrafted items - must be handmade by you from raw materials and reflect your own creativity and originality - nothing from a kit please - demonstrations encouraged!
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Vendor fees for the 2025 season for a 10' x 10' space are:
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Full season 13 markets as low as $65 ($5 per market)​
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Per diem vendors are as low as $9 per market
Musicians, some types of vendors and non-profits qualify for NO FEE booths, but spaces are limited. Please contact us to get on the schedule.
Apply to be a vendor
Applications coming soon...
Frequently Asked Questions
How much are vendor fees? How do they work?
This is addressed above.
Can I signup midseason?
You can signup whenever you want, however, your fee may vary as early signups receive a significant discount.
Can I get a refund of my vendor fee if I don’t sell anything?
All vendor fees are non-refundable. Before you sign up be sure you are willing to spend that fee and you will make an amount to cover your fees.
Why isn’t it free? Other markets are free?
Our sponsor is responsible for the following costs: City permits, event insurance, advertising/promotion, flyers, signs, banners, pre-setup, post breakdown and trash clean up, tax documentation and organization. All of these add up significantly not including their time/labor. Your booth fee slightly offsets that cost to the sponsor, but no profit is being made as any extra will go to cover future markets or additional market days. The market is not a profit making venture, but a way to promote the valley, it’s people and businesses as well as network with others.
What do I get if I signup early?
Early signup gets you a lower fee per market. Full Season signups also receive direct promotion on our website and on Facebook. Early signups will receive priority or premium spots at the market after they check in.
Is it worth signing up for a full season if I don’t make much in sales?
That decision is an individual business decision and up to you. But, consider that from June through August, Main Street/Hwy 89 in Paris hosts significant amounts of traffic, business and other events. In fact, during the season we expect thousands of cars a day and around holidays tens of thousands of cars.
Do I have to stay the whole time?
All vendors are required to stay the whole time or until they are sold out.
Why do you need insurance if we sign a waiver?
Your waiver releases the market, sponsor and City from liability to your business, it does not cover any incidents that may occur at the market with customers or the city. The insurance covers our event and the City for liability from such accidents or incidents.
Does your event insurance cover my business and what I sell?
No, the insurance covers the event. If a customer has an issue with your products, we would advise you obtain business insurance to cover yourself. You may want to checkout FLIP (https://www.fliprogram.com).
Can I sell my goods at an open table (consignment)?
There is no open table to sell your goods at the market. Furthermore, it is unfair to our paying vendors to give a shortcut to those who don’t want to pay booth fees. The sponsor and vendors are investing a lot of time and money into this market and you should too. It’s only fair.
Can I split vendor fees?
Each vendor receives a 10x10 spot to setup. If you and another business want to share, you will both only be able to share this space, unless other arrangements have been agreed upon. You both will need to fill out applications and note you are splitting one spot and you both must register with the Tax Board separately to ensure you are on the approved list we receive from them.
The 10'x10' isn’t enough space, can I have more space?
Each spot is actually measured to 12x12 to give you plenty of space, however, if you require more space or two booths, reach out to the Market Sponsor and we may be able to provide a discount so you don’t pay double the booth fees.