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Not for Profits
Thank you for your interest in the Bellingham Farmers Market. The Farmers
Market welcomes not-for-profit organizations to participate in the Market
when space is available. It is important to know that the Market is often
jam-packed with vendors and it can be difficult to accommodate special guests.
The Market will, however, accept reservations from not-for-profits for one
Saturday during the season. If you are interested in reserving one day, please
e-mail the Market Manager at, market@bellinghamfarmers.org. We try to fit
not-for-profit organizations in to the Wednesday market as well on a space
available basis.
In addition to reserving a day during the season, the Market will work
hard to fit in not-for-profit organizations as space is available. Often the
Farmers Market does not know if a not-for-profit can fit until the morning
of the Market, after a regular vendor has canceled. The Market welcomes not-for-profit
organizations to come to the Market any Saturday between 7 am and 9 am to
see if there is a booth space available on that day. There are often vendors
standing by for space and waiting too. If there is space we will be sure to
work to fit you in. We fit not-for-profit organizations in on a first come
first served based. At the beginning of the season in April, it is usually
easier for us to accommodate guests of the market. It also might be easier
starting in October towards the end of the season. We understand that this
system may make it challenging for scheduling volunteers, however, it’s
one we need to stick with considering that we only have limited site space.
Not-for-profit organizations are encouraged to let the Market Manager know
what dates are most desirable and she will include your requests on a master
scheduling list. Therefore, if space definitely becomes available before the
preferred Market day you will receive call you during the week prior to the
Market day.
The Market charges not-for-profit organizations a $5 fee that is payable
at the end of the Market day. Not-for-profit organizations are not allowed
to sell anything (donations may be accepted). Not-for-profits must bring their
own canopies. Canopies must match the specifications of the Market canopies:
10 x 10, white, Easy Up or Caravan brands. All canopies must be anchored or
tied down at all times (wind is a major problem). The not-for-profit organization
needs to bring everything else needed to participate in the Market, table,
chairs, etc.
Thanks for thinking of the Market and considering it as a public outreach
opportunity for your organization.
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