Vendors invited to apply for California Mid-State Fair Mission Marketplace
Organizers seek Central Coast-made and locally grown products
– The California Mid-State Fair is accepting applications from local artisans and growers to participate in the 2026 Mission Market Place, an indoor marketplace featuring Central Coast-made and locally grown products during the fair.
The Mission Marketplace will take place inside Estrella Hall, the fair’s largest indoor commercial building. The marketplace will include 20 vendors offering farm-to-table goods, handcrafted items, and products connected to the Central Coast. The market will remain open daily until midnight during the fair and will provide exposure to more than 350,000 attendees, according to organizers.
The California Mid-State Fair will staff and manage the marketplace, allowing vendors to provide products and pricing. The fair will provide display options, with accommodations available for products with specific requirements. Vendors may also participate in product demonstrations, sampling, or educational experiences, with incentives available for additional engagement.
The participation fee is $435 plus a 20% commission on products sold. Vendors who participate beyond product display through demonstrations or educational opportunities may qualify for up to a $100 discount on the space fee.
Organizers seek products including artisan cheeses, dairy items, honey, olive oil, vinegars, nuts, teas, breads, dried fruit, spices, jerky, preserved foods, handcrafted or repurposed goods, locally roasted coffee, and other products with a local connection.
Applications are due by April 17. Organizers will notify applicants of acceptance status by May 15. Space is limited to 20 vendors.
More information and applications are available here.
