Community Groups At The Markets

We are interested in hosting groups that meet the following criteria:

• Must be non-profit and/or community-serving.
• Local connection, or particular relevance, to the market’s neighborhood.
• Significant focus on a topic related to the local food system and farms or other aspects of PFM’s mission, vision, and values.
• Political advocacy for issues directly related to Oregon and SW Washington farmers.

Please note we allow religious organizations to conduct education and outreach with non-religious messages.

Any group that does not meet any of the aforementioned criteria can acquire space in our markets through becoming a sponsor or exhibitor. Learn more about these opportunities here. 

• Booth space is only being offered at our three neighborhood markets (King, Kenton and Lents International Farmers Markets).
• Groups may be scheduled for one date per season at each neighborhood market for no fee, as space allows.
• If you are interested in multiple days at one market, we may be able to offer additional dates as available for a fee.

Day-of Guidelines

• Arrive no later than 30 minutes before the market opening.
• PFM will provide and set up a 10 x 10-foot canopy, one six-foot table, and two chairs.
• You will need to bring and set up the following items:
  • A tablecloth (required)
  • Banner, signage and other items to create an attractive display
  • Handouts and pamphlets
  • Friendly staff/volunteers appropriately dressed for the weather.
  • An activity to engage shoppers in conversation and contribute to the dynamic market environment.
• You must staff your booth for the entire duration of the market.
  • Speak with the market manager before the scheduled market day to make special arrangements.

Groups are prohibited from engaging in the following activities at the market:

• Selling items from the booth (i.e., merchandise, raffle tickets, etc.) or fundraising (i.e., donation jars, in-kind products or services, etc.)
• Providing personal services, such as chiropractic care, massage, or acupuncture.
• Giving away items that directly impact the sales of market vendors (i.e., food, beverages, tote bags, t-shirts, etc.)
• Engaging in political or religious activities in a partisan manner.
• Leaving the market early without prior market manager permission.

Community Group Rating

• Market staff will provide feedback to PFM’s Community Engagement Manager regarding your group’s interaction with shoppers and vendors.
• Groups that do not adhere to the market guidelines may not be invited to return the following season.

Cancellation Policy

• Contact the Community Engagement Manager directly as soon as possible if your group cannot attend the market on the scheduled date.
• Groups that no show may not be invited to return the following season.

If your group meets our qualifications and agrees to the policies and guidelines cited above, please complete the request form here.