Texas Cottage Food Laws were updated and changed in 2025, The Markets at ADC will now be following the new requirements for all Texas based Cottage Food Vendors who sell at our markets. If you are based in Texas and are a Cottage Food Vendor, please review the changes to the law and make sure that you are following all aspects of the law that pertain to what you sell. Please review the updated law through the link below

Texas Cottage Food Law

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 markets does Ardovino’s Desert Crossing produce?”

Ardovino’s Desert Crossing produces 3 style of markets. Our weekly Farmers’ Market, 2 yearly Specialty Markets (our annual Pride Market and Twas the Market Before Christmas), and our annual Holiday Market. Approval to sell at one market does not guarantee approval to sell at all markets. Our Specialty Markets and Holiday Market do accept vendors that are not allowed to sell at our weekly Farmers’ Markets.

What are your market hours?

• Farmers' Market @ ADC Opening Date is Jauary 24, 2026. The Market is open to the public spring/summer 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM and fall/winter 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
• Specialty Markets (Pride Market May 30, 2026 and ‘Twas the Market Before Christmas December 19, 2026) offer extended market hours to the public of 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
• Holiday Market happens Saturday, November 28, 2026. Open to the public 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

I am interested in becoming a vendor, but I would like more information on your rules.

Great, we are always excited to have new vendors join our markets. You can review our rules and regulations HERE. If you apply to become a vendor, agreeing to these rules & regulations is a requirement in the application process.

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 order to operate a small business in your home-base 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 (Grandfathered vendors exempt) with exceptions for our Specialty Markets and Holiday Market (booth spaces available only in selected areas). All markets produced by ADC are artisan and grower centered markets. That is why when reviewing vendor applications, Market Management will sometimes recategorize vendors to IMPORT or LOCALLY OWNED BUSINESS categories if a certain percentage of what is sold is not made by the seller. To find out more information on this policy, 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 at 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.

Texas Cottage Food Laws were updated and changed in 2025, The Markets at ADC will now be following the new requirements for all Texas based Cottage Food Vendors who sell at our markets. If you are based in Texas and are a Cottage Food Vendor, please review the changes to the law and make sure that you are following all aspects of the law that pertain to what you sell.

New Mexico Homemade Food Act FACTS

Texas Cottage Food Law

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.

New Mexico

Texas

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.

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:

• Farmers' Market @ ADC $22 tax included. Full Season Packages (25% discount), Half Season (15% Discount) or Quarterly Season Bulk Discounts (10% Discount) are now available to all approved vendors until February 13, 2026.

Farmers' Market at ADC 2026 Full Season and Bulk Discounts PDF

• Specialty Markets @ ADC (Pride Market & Twas The Market Before Christmas) $50 tax included
• 22nd Annual Holiday Market booth rates will be announced May 2026.

How do I purchase 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 vendor approval email or in the vendor note located in each markets shopping cart on the vendor portal.

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.