How To Become A Vendor
Vendors, visit the Info Booth at The Flea on a Saturday morning or Sunday morning OR call The Flea's office at (408) 453-1110 for updates.
There are three ways to sell:
Scroll More for more Information on Types of Sellers
DAILY SPACES
Daily Space: For vendors who drive in to receive an open air space without a reservation.
DAILY RESERVATION
Daily Reservation: For vendors who reserve a specific open air space up to a week in advance.
MONTHLY RESERVATION
Monthly Rental: For vendors who rent any type of space (open air, corner, building, with or without electricity) by monthly or 6-month licenses.
Guidelines for All:
- All Permittees must follow SJFM Vendor Rules (link).
- Gates open at 6 am weekdays and 5 am weekends. Arrive before 8 am.
- Drive through the vendor booth and register for your space with a form of id and (after your second space) resale permit.
- We’ll assign your space and show you where it is on the map.
- Go to your space and set up. Most people like to bring a table and a tarp.
- One car per open air space. The parking lots are free before 8 am, otherwise it is full charge.
- Prepare to leave before the park closes at 8 pm.
Tips for success:
- Offer paper or reusable bags for your customers to use.
- Bring plenty of extra change since the ATMs only dispense $20s.
- Be willing to negotiate, you will sell more.
- If you rent a space for both Saturday and Sunday, you can leave your things on the space. Make certain the area is protected from the weather and that your items are reasonably secured.
- If you want to plan ahead, you can reserve up to a week in advance.
- Be sure to read the Vendor Rules and FAQs About Selling pages.
California Resale Permit:
Vendors who sell at The San Jose Flea Market more than two times a year are required by law to have and present a valid California Resale Permit. All monthly vendors are required to present a valid California Resale Permit. Register online.
For more information contact:
State Board of Equalization
250 Second St. San Jose, CA, 95113-270
(408) 277 – 1231 // (408) 277 – 1252 (FAX)
(800) 400 – 7115 (Information)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Illegal items and inappropriate items are prohibited. (We reserve the right to decide what is inappropriate.) Forbidden items include:
- Pornographic materials
- Guns or ammunition
- Copy protected and counterfeit items
- Alcohol or tobacco products
- Prepared foods
For a more detailed list contact sellers@sjfm for any questions you may have.
With more than 75,000 visitors every week, this is a superb place to promote your business.
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 (Information)
No you may not, The Flea Market Inc. owns and operates all prepared food and beverage concessions. Foods that are not considered prepared are fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, and spices (These are sold at our farmer’s market). If you need more information, please call (408) 453-1110 or send us an email to info@sjfm.com.
Just ask one of our seller’s crew. We’re easy to identify in our blue shirts. We’re here to make selling at The San Jose Flea Market so simple that you’ll want to come back again and again.
Visit our General FAQs section for more commonly asked questions and answers.
Rules & Guidelines to operate as a vendor on SJFM property can be found on sjfm.com/vendor-rules/
DAILY SPACES
DAILY SELLING SPACES: Selling spaces are approximately 17’ x 20’ (340 Square Feet). Reservations may be necessary. Due to increased interest in daily selling at The San Jose Flea Market, we recommend sellers sign up for a selling space in advance. To sign up in advance, visit the Info Booth at The San Jose Flea Market anytime Saturday or Sunday between 8 AM and 3 PM.
DAILY RATES: Hover over tabs for prices
Per Space: FREE
Per Corner Space: FREE
Per Space: $35
Per Corner Space: $65
Per Space: $40
Per Corner Space: $80
FREE FIRST SATURDAYS OF THE MONTH: Every First Saturday of every month, grab a daily vendor spot for free!
- Daily rental spaces only
- No reservations, first come, first served.
- Go to Booth #1 (accessible via the Berryessa Road entrance) on Saturday morning (only on the 1st Saturday of the month) to receive your Free Selling Saturday selling space.
DAILY RESERVATIONS
- There is a $10.00, per space, per day reservation fee for all advance weekend reservations.
- All advance reservations must be made in person at the Reservation/Info Booth.
- Rent must be paid in cash at time of reservation.
- Weekend spaces may be reserved one day or one week in advance.
- If you rent the same space for both Saturday and Sunday, you can leave your merchandise on the space. Make certain the area is reasonably secured and protected from weather.
Reservation Booth Hours of Operation
- Saturday: 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM
- Sunday: 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM
MONTHLY RESERVATIONS
Buildings and certain open air spaces are available for monthly rental as five days (Wednesday-Sunday) or weekends businesses.
Monthly spaces become available the first Saturday of every month at 10:00 A.M. Priority consideration is given to vendors with unique, seasonal, or different merchandise. Please inquire at the Reservation Booth for more information.
NEW FLEA MARKET VENDOR/SELLER LICENSE AGREEMENTS
To all San Jose Flea Market Monthly Sellers:
We have new monthly vendor/seller license agreements! There are 2 agreements to choose from, and all monthly vendors must choose one agreement or the other. The previous agreements are being phased out.
- Similar to the past agreement.
- Monthly fees are still due on the 3rd Sunday of the prior month. (Example: November fee is due by the third Sunday of October)
- A one-time $300 damage deposit is required. It will be refunded at the end of your agreement if all conditions are met.
• Six-Month License Agreements will run from: January 1st – June 30th, AND July 1st – December 31st.
• For 2021 only: The first multiple-month block will run October 1- December 31, 2021.
• The next block runs from January 1, 2022 – June 30, 2022.
• The Total License Fee for the entire six-month period is due and payable in advance on the third Sunday of the month, prior to the start of the six-month block. (Example: Fees for January 1-June 30, 2022 is due by the third Sunday of Dec. 2021.)
• *NEW* A one-time $300 damage deposit is required. It will be refunded at the end of your agreement if all conditions are met.
MONTHLY RATES:
- Monthly selling spaces are approximately 17' x 20' (340 sq. ft.)
- Metal Buildings: 14' x 20' (280 sq. ft.)
- Container Buildings: 20' x 20' = 8' x 20' (storage) + 12' x 20' (display)
- Farmers Market Buildings: 17' x 20' (340 sq. ft.)
- For 5 Day Open Spaces only there is a tarp/storage fee of $100 per space.
- For electricity there is a fee of $30 per space.
- A one-time $300 damage deposit is required.
WEEKENDS ONLY - Hover over tabs for SPACE TYPE prices
Regular: $500
Corner Space: $675
Regular: $740
Corner Space: $820
Regular: $335
Per Corner Space: $665
Regular: $700
Per Corner Space: $925
Open Storage Space: $320
Wooden Cart: $320
ALL SALES FINAL
- Sorry, there are no rain checks, refunds, or exchanges.
- The Flea Market is open every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday, rain or shine.
- Gates open at 6:00 A.M. on weekdays and at 5:00 A.M. on weekends.
- Sellers must be set up on their space before 8:00 A.M. or the space will be resold.