HOW TO BECOME A VENDOR FAQ’S
The Farmers’ Market @ ADC’s 25th Anniversary Season Begins Saturday, January 25, 2025
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is your market located?
All the markets produced by ADC are held at Ardovino's Desert Crossing located at 1 Ardovinos Drive, Sunland Park, NM 88063.
What are your market hours?
Our weekly Saturday Farmers' Market @ ADC is open to the public spring/summer 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM and fall/winter 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Our Specialty Markets (Pride Market and ‘Twas the Market Before Christmas) offer extended market hours to the public of 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Our once monthly Desert Nights Market is open to the public once every month April-November 2025 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Market hours are subject to change. Check our Current Events webpage for specific dates and times. The Green Glow Market a DNM Specialty Market is open to the public 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Green Glow Market dates to be announced later.
Do I need to have a business license in order to sell at your markets?
Currently we are not asking for proof of this. However, that can change in the future. If it is a requirement to have a business license or Tax-ID in your home-based state and you do not currently have one, we strongly suggest you get it.
Can I sell copyrighted material at your market?
The sale or resale of any and all copyrighted images or other items is strictly prohibited.
I sell wholesale products, can I sell at your markets?
Depends. Resale is strictly prohibited from our weekly Saturday Farmers' Market or once monthly Desert Nights Market with exceptions for our Specialty Markets and Holiday Market. To find out what those exceptions are please contact Market Management 575-589-0653 ext. 6 or email them at farmersmarket@ardovinos.com.
I have a food truck, can I set-up at your markets?
Food trucks are not allowed to set-up during our weekly Saturday Farmers' Market. Food trucks are allowed during our once monthly Desert Nights Markets and select Specialty Markets. Please contact Market Management for more information 575-589-0653 ext. 6.
I sell home-made packaged food items, can I sell at your markets?
We do allow food vendors at our market, however all food vendors who sell at our markets must sell their food items in bulk (sold in a 4 pack or by the dozen, etc…) or for consumption offsite (frozen). We do not allow the sale of single packaged food items or drinks. All food vendors must comply with the cottage foods laws of their home base state in regards to packaging, labeling, etc. Any vendor who’s labeling does not meet current state laws will be asked to leave. Vendor can only return having provided proof that their new labels meet current state laws to market management. To review the cottage or homemade food laws from either New Mexico or Texas, click on the links below.
New Mexico Homemade Food Act FACTS
I make dog treats, can I sell them at your markets?
Yes, but you must comply with all state laws from your home based state for the manufacturing and resale of animal foods and treats. This means that you must be registered as a dog treat seller in New Mexico from the Department of Agriculture and the Office of the State Chemist in Texas. Click on the state below to learn more about each state’s requirements.
I have a for-profit business, can I set-up a booth at your markets?
It depends on the type of service you offer or sell. For more information, please call Market Management 575-589-0653 ext. 6.
Green Glow Market Exception: Our Green Glow Market was created to introduce local cannabis dispensaries and other cannabis related businesses to the community. These types of businesses are encouraged to apply to become vendors. For questions, please call Market Management 575-589-0653 ext. 6.
I run a local non-profit, can I set-up a booth at your markets?
It depends on the type of service you offer to the community. For more information, please call our Market Management 575-589-0653 ext. 6.
What are your booth rates?
Booth rates are: 2025 Booth Rates will be announced soon.
How do I purchase a booth space?
Only registered and approved vendors on our Vendor Portal can purchase booth space. All purchases are done through your vendor profile with instructions being sent in your approved vendor email or in the vendor note located in each markets shopping cart on the vendor portal.
21st Annual Holiday Market: Will occur on Saturday, November 29, 2025 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Booth rates and more will be announced April 2025.
I completed the application on the portal, but I wasn't approved. Why?
Not being approved to sell at our markets can be for many reasons. The number one reason people are not approved is because they did not follow the written instructions for each step of the application process. We suggest you log into your vendor profile, click on REVIEW MY APPLICATION and review each step of the application to make sure that all written instructions are being followed. When in doubt, you can always call Market Management for a review of your application.
VENDOR PORTAL
To become a vendor for The Markets @ ADC, please create an account on our vendor portal then complete the application. Please make sure all written instructions for each step of the application process are followed. Click the button below to begin.
If you have any further questions on becoming a vendor please contact our Markets Manager, David @ 575-589-0653 x6 or david@ardovinos.com
If the portal access above is giving you problems, you can access the The Markets @ ADC Vendor Portal by clicking HERE.
Still interested in becoming a vendor?
Join us at our Vendor Orientation Saturday, January 25, 2025 9AM to 11AM. RSVP to David at 575-589-0653 ext. 6
ATTENDANCE MUS BE CONFIRMED BY RSVP TO THE TELEPHONE NUMBER ABOVE