The market is located on the Hart's Mills parking lot in the Village of Wauwatosa. The lot is situated along the Oak Leaf bike trail, just across the Menomonee River from Chancery and Cafe Hollander. Free parking is available across the train tracks, on the large parking lot behind the Little Red Store (a historic landmark and Tosa's visitors' center).

The area is surrounded by several high density neighborhoods and is a short drive from Milwaukee and West Allis city limits, Mayfair Shopping Center, and the grounds of the Milwaukee County Institution and the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center. It is easily accessible from I 94 and Route 45.

When does your season run?

First Saturday in June to the last Saturday in October. There will be no market the weekends of Fourth of July and TosaFest.

What are your hours of operation?

Saturdays, 8 a.m. to Noon.

How many vendors come to the market?

While the number changes from week to week depending on what's in season, over 35 vendors (and counting!) have signed on to participate during the 2010 season.

Who runs the Tosa Farmers Market (TFM)?

The Tosa Farmers Market is run by a community collective of dedicated Wauwatosans.

What are your volunteer needs, and how can I get involved as a volunteer?

We can always use volunteers to help promote our market as well as to help run the market each week. For more information about volunteer needs, contact Kathy Braier by e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or by phone at 414.258.3658.

INFO FOR POTENTIAL VENDORS:

I am a vendor. How can I sell my products at the TFM?

Please contact our Director of Vendor Communications, Lisa Tyre, by e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or by phone at 414.771.1693.

What kind of licensure do I need to sell my products at the TFM?

Farmers selling fresh vegetables and non-potentially hazardous food are required to obtain a City Food License. Operators selling meals are required to obtain a Temporary Restaurant License. Operators from licensed grocery store, or other retail food businesses are require to obtain a Traveling Food License. More information about licenses can be obtained by contacting the city of Wauwatosa Health Department's Intake and Referral line: 414.479.8939.

Do vendors have to apply for a whole season, or do you take "walk-ons"?

We do not accept “walk ons” at this time; however, vendors who do not want to sell for the entire season may sign up in advance for single market days for a fee of $10 per week (as space is available -- first come, first served).

What if I register for the whole season but can't make it on some of the market days?

If a farmer is not able to be present at the market day, he/she may send a qualified representative in his/her place. Also, a vendor can miss a market day without penalty if advance notice is given. Otherwise, there may be a small fee if a vendor is a "no show" on market day.

How do I know people will show up to your market?

There is a great demand for a weekly farmers market in Tosa. Evidence of this demand is the attendance of over 1,000 people at our 2009 Kick-Off event and our 2010 opening day. We anticipate that the 2010 season will be busy. To make sure that our residents and the people of surrounding cities are informed of our market, we will aggressively promote the TFM with a marketing plan that includes use of the following tools: internet promotion (through our twitter feed and Facebook group), newspaper interviews, fliers, refrigerator magnets, yard signs and tote bags, appearances at various community meetings and events, "word of mouth advertising," and ads and write-ups in neighborhood and school newsletters.

I am an artist/crafter. Can I sell my creations at your market?

At this point in time, the Tosa Farmers Market is focusing on food vendors. Please keep in touch, however, as we may open our market to non-food vendors at a later date.