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Resources for Vendors

Thank you for your interest in becoming a vendor at Gorge Grown Farmers Markets. Gorge Grown manages three farmers markets in the Columbia River Gorge: Hood River Farmers Market, Mercado del Valle and White Salmon Farmers Market. We are proud to host markets that serve as a small business incubator for the many wonderful farms, nurseries, bakeries, meat and fish providers, cheese makers, specialty food producers and artists our area has to offer. Our markets have grown to be flourishing community events that bring neighbors together to share the local flavors of the Gorge.

Vendor Applications:

WHITE SALMON FARMERS MARKET

2024 SEASON: TUESDAYS | 4PM – 7PM | JUNE – SEPTEMBER | 282 N MAIN AVE.

In English:

Si prefiere la aplicación en español, llámenos al 541-490-6420.

HOOD RIVER FARMERS MARKET

2024 CORE SEASON: SATURDAYS | 9AM – 1PM | 501 COLUMBIA STREET | MAY – NOVEMBER

Please note: We have paused vendor applications. If you are interested in applying, email HRFM@gorgegrown.com with a description of the products you’d like to sell at the market.

In English:

En español:

Application Process:

STEP 1 - SEE IF YOU QUALIFY & REVIEW MARKET RULES

Gorge Grown Farmers Markets are a place to showcase locally grown, raised, sourced, and produced products. Products allowed at the market include:

      • Farm products including fruits, vegetables, nuts, honey, eggs, herbs, meat and dairy. All farm products must be grown, raised, produced, caught, or gathered in the Gorge (Hood River, Wasco, Sherman, Klickitat, or Skamania Counties)
      • Fish and seafood products legally caught (not farmed) by the producer in OR or WA
      • Foraged products including  mushrooms, herbs, plants or berries legally gathered in the Gorge
      • Nursery products grown or cared for by the farmer and include fresh cut or potted flowers, bedding plants, seeds, perennials, annuals, trees, or shrubs that are propagated by the vendor in the Gorge
      • Processed farm products made from raw ingredients. These products include cheeses, dairy, meats, dried fruits and vegetables, juices, jams, etc.
      • Prepared food products that are ready-to-eat onsite. These products should include 15% local, raw ingredients from the Gorge.
      • Second farm products sourced from the Gorge
      • Services such as knife-sharpening or other farm/ food related services.
      • Craft products meeting two of three criteria points* and as accepted by the market jury
          • *products are handmade by the vendor in the Columbia Gorge (ie in Hood River, Wasco, Sherman, Klickitat or Skamania county)
          • *products incorporate raw local materials
          • *products celebrate farming, food, agriculture or celebrate the sense of place in the Gorge
      • Please note: products from Direct Marketing or MLM businesses will not be allowed at the market

Community groups who would like to provide outreach services at the market should take a look at our Farmers Market Outreach Tabling Policy.

STEP 2 - SUBMIT A COMPLETE APPLICATION

Links to available applications can be found a the top of this page. Email any supporting documents to Hannah@gorgegrown.com. 

STEP 3 - SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FEE

Application fees can be submitted through the application for with a debit card or credit. Application fees can also be paid via check. Instructions are included in the application.

The application fee $25 before the priority deadline, $35 after.

STEP 4 - BE PATIENT WHILE WE REVIEW YOUR APPLICATION

On or around the priority deadline, Gorge Grown Food Network will review applications and be in contact with all applicants regarding acceptance to market. If you submit your application after the priority deadline, GGFN will be in contact within two weeks of receiving your application.

The selection process for vendors takes into consideration many factors, including product quality, sourcing, presentation, seniority, regulation compliance, customer service and the right product and vendor mix to ensure a successful market. 

Craft makers and artists will be juried before being allowed to sell at Gorge Grown Farmers Markets. A product review committee comprised of members of the arts community will rule on crafter applications.

STEP 5 - ATTEND VENDOR ORIENTATION

If you are offered a booth space, you are required to attend a vendor orientation meeting. Vendors that miss the mandatory orientation will be asked to attend an alternative meeting. Vendors that join a market after the scheduled orientation will need to attend a meeting with the farmers market manager to review important topics covered before starting at the market.

IMPORTANT RESOURCES FOR VENDORS
Food Safety and Licensing 

 

 

Food Access & Incentive Programs

 

Certification Organizations

Read our Frequently Asked Questions for New or Potential Vendors at the Hood River Farmers Market.

Information for community groups and nonprofit organizations doing outreach at farmers markets is available here.