Ocean Grove Fall Market
Board of Health Requirements
Be part of the Ocean Grove Fall Market, one of the Jersey Shore’s largest and most established outdoor markets, formerly known as the Ocean Grove Giant Flea Market. Featuring hundreds of vendors and attracting thousands of attendees, this highly anticipated event brings together an incredible mix of shopping, food, and seaside charm. Vendors showcase a wide variety of merchandise including art, antiques, handmade crafts, vintage treasures, new retail items, children’s goods, specialty products, and delicious food offerings. Located steps from the beach in historic Ocean Grove, this event offers vendors exceptional exposure to a large, engaged audience of shoppers, tourists, and local residents looking for unique finds and one of a kind products. One of the Jersey Shore’s biggest and best variety and flea markets Free admission draws strong foot traffic all day Prime shore location with built in seasonal visitors Welcoming artists, vintage, makers, collectors, retailers and food vendors Join hundreds of vendors and thousands of visitors for a vibrant marketplace experience at the shore. Spaces are 11w x 20 l
Board of Health Instructions
For vendors selling food items, it's essential to comply with local board of health guidelines. These requirements cover food safety practices, proper handling, storage, and sanitation procedures to ensure public safety and regulatory compliance. Please review these guidelines carefully before setting up your booth.
Attention Food & Beverage Vendors
All required Health Department and Fire Department paperwork must be submitted and approved prior to the event. Vendors will not be permitted to participate until all required approvals have been received.
1. Monmouth County Board of Health Approval (Required)
Approval from the Monmouth County Board of Health is mandatory for all Ocean Grove events before your event date.
Please download and complete the appropriate application:
Farmers Market Application (Use this application for most Ocean Grove Chamber events.)
https://www.co.monmouth.nj.us/Documents/118/Farmers_Market_Application_2023.pdf
Temporary Retail Food Event Application (Use this application ONLY for our specialty monthly food events.)
https://www.co.monmouth.nj.us/documents/118/F2_TEMPORARY_RETAIL_FOOD_EVENT_APPLICATION.pdf
Once completed, email your application directly to:
Max Andre
Senior Registered Environmental Health Specialist
Monmouth County Health Department
50 East Main Street
Freehold, NJ 07728
Office: (732) 431-7456
Fax: (732) 409-7579
Email: maxime.andre@co.monmouth.nj.us
2. Ocean Grove Fire Permit (Required)
All food vendors must also obtain approval from the Ocean Grove Fire Marshal prior to the event. If your operation utilizes propane, generators, cooking equipment, open flames, or any other equipment requiring fire safety review, a fire permit and inspection may be required.
Please contact the Ocean Grove Fire Marshal directly to obtain the appropriate permit information and submit any required paperwork:
Scott Liddick
Ocean Grove Fire Marshal
Email: ogfdfi@yahoo.com
Phone: (732) 620-8273
Please allow adequate time for both agencies to review and approve your paperwork. It is the vendor's responsibility to ensure all required approvals have been received prior to the event. Failure to obtain the necessary approvals may result in your inability to participate, and no refunds will be issued.
