Thinking about becoming a seller at Saturday Swap Meets? Great! Our event is built to bring the community together for a fun, family-friendly marketplace where people can discover amazing finds, support small sellers, and enjoy a safe trading environment.
To keep things simple and transparent, here’s a clear guide outlining what is allowed, what is prohibited, and what rules you’ll need to follow under Utah law and the Saturday Swap Meets Seller Agreement.
✅ Allowed Items at Saturday Swap Meets
You’re welcome to sell a wide variety of merchandise, including:
✔ Yard sale goods & secondhand items
Clothing, toys, books, electronics, tools, household decor, collectibles, and more.
✔ Handmade or craft items
Art, jewelry, woodworking, candles, crafts, and other homemade creations.
✔ General merchandise
New or used items appropriate for all ages.
✔ Whole produce
If you grow fruits or vegetables, they may be sold whole and intact. Prepared or cut produce falls under food regulations.
✔ Approved food items
Food sellers must follow all appropriate Utah health and food-handling laws, which may include:
- Cottage Food registration
- Home consumption laws under HB 181
- Farmers Market labeling rules
- Health department food service requirements
(See our separate blog post on Utah food-selling rules for more details.)
❌ Prohibited Items (Utah Law & Event Rules)
To maintain safety, legality, and a family-friendly environment, the following items or activities are not allowed:
✘ Controlled substances
No illegal drugs, marijuana, CBD/THC products, or similar items.
✘ Alcohol
No selling, sampling, or consuming alcoholic beverages.
✘ Gambling or games of chance
This includes raffles, lotteries, mystery bags based on chance, or any activity requiring a wager.
(Note: The event organizer may offer an attendance raffle, but sellers may not.)
✘ Offensive, explicit, or inappropriate merchandise
This includes adult items, hate symbols, or anything not suitable for a general audience.
✘ Services-only booths (unless approved)
Booths must include physical products by default. service-only providers must request special permission first.
✘ Prepared foods without proper permits
Food made at home without qualifying under Cottage Food or HB 181 rules, or any food requiring a commercial kitchen or on-site equipment not provided at the swap meet.
✘ High-risk foods
Certain items are restricted by Utah health regulations, including:
- Sushi
- Ceviche
- Raw or partially cooked meats
- Specialized or high-risk food preparations
These require commercial facilities and are not allowed at a general public swap meet.
⚖️ Legal Responsibilities for All Sellers
Selling in Utah comes with a few important obligations:
📌 Sales tax
All sellers must comply with Utah State Tax Commission requirements.
You are responsible for collecting, reporting, and remitting your own sales tax.
Special Event Tax Division
210 North 1950 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84134
801-297-6303
📌 Food sellers
You must follow proper licensing through:
- Southwest Utah Public Health Department
435-986-2580 - Utah Department of Agriculture & Food
(for cottage food, home consumption, or ag-based products)
📌 Permits and compliance
You are entirely responsible for securing any permit required for your specific product. Saturday Swap Meets does not provide legal or regulatory clearance and does not assume responsibility for seller compliance.
🕒 Operational Rules You Must Follow
To keep things safe and orderly:
- Setup: 8:00 AM
- Event Hours: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Teardown: After 1:00 PM (no early teardown)
You must keep your space clean and leave no trace. Messes or damages may lead to fees or denial of future participation.
Booths must be reserved and prepaid online at SaturdaySwapMeets.com.
No refunds are issued for weather.
❤️ Help Us Build a Strong Community Event
We encourage all sellers to help spread the word using #SaturdaySwapMeets on social media. The bigger the marketplace, the better the experience for everyone!
