Sell at the Cagan Crossings Outdoor Market
Thank you for your interest in joining the Cagan Crossings Outdoor Market—a weekly, year-round Saturday market (this is not a one-time festival). We’re built for vendors who want to grow a real customer base through consistency and community.
Market Hours
- October–May: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- June–September: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Booth Fee + What You Provide
- Vendor Booth Fee: $25 per week for a 10×10 space
- Payment due upon arrival (unless other arrangements have been made)
- Vendors must provide their own tent, tables, and chairs
Payment options:
Cash or money order (receipt provided).
Online vendor fee payment: eventsbysg.com
Attendance Expectations
You are not required to attend every week, but a consistent presence helps you:
- Retain customers
- Build familiarity and repeat buyers
- Increase your chances of long-term success at the market
Once accepted, simply notify the market managers week-by-week if you plan to attend. The earlier you confirm, the more promotion you may receive via social media.
Products We’re Looking For
The primary theme of the market includes:
- Produce
- Plants
- Specialty foods
- Crafts
Other products may be approved if they complement the core theme and add variety. While not all supplemental products are handmade/handcrafted, we strongly emphasize those.
Licensing + Business Requirements
Approved vendors must have appropriate licensing for the county where their business is located. Food vendor licensing varies depending on what you sell and whether you operate under Cottage Food Laws.
- Cottage Food Laws: www.fdacs.gov
- Important: Vendors must keep all required licenses in their booth at all times.
Business Setup (Must Be Registered Before Applying)
A cottage food operation must comply with all state or federal tax laws, rules, regulations or certificates that apply to all cottage food operations. Here is a helpful link on how your products must be packaged in order to comply with Cottage Food Regulations.
You must register your company (Corp, LLC, or Fictitious Name) through the Florida Division of Corporations Sunbiz. Obtain an EIN from the IRS and register with the Florida Department of Revenue. Include your EIN on your market application where it asks for ‘Florida State Tax Number.’
Lake County does not require or issue a general Local Business Tax Receipt; however, you do need to do this:
Required County Tax Filing
- Tangible Personal Property (TPP): Even though there is no business license, you are still considered a business entity by the county. You must file a TPP Tax Return (Form DR-405) with the Lake County Property Appraiser by April 1st every year. This assesses taxes on business assets like computers, furniture, equipment, and signs. If your assets are worth less than $25,000, you will qualify for an exemption, but you must still file the initial paperwork.
Helpful resources:
- Open My Florida Business
- Florida Dept of Revenue (Sales & Use Tax):
- Florida Cottage Food Law
- Lake SBDC Business Startup Guide (PDF):
Submit Your Application
To apply, complete the Vendor Application (link below) and submit it by:
- Email: market@cagan.com
- Or drop it off at the Cagan Crossings Office
Please allow 7–10 business days for review.
Before applying, please review the rules and confirm your products meet the criteria: