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. Farmers markets are one of several tools we use to increase access to fresh, healthy and local food, and to increase local outlets for small farmers and producers.
Our markets are farmer and producer-centered markets, featuring products grown, raised or made by the vendor. Businesses who would like to be involved in the market but do not meet our producer or product guidelines may attend the market as business sponsors. Please contact us for sponsorship information.
Application Process
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STEP 1: REVIEW ELIGIBILITY & MARKET RULES
Market rules and operating procedures can be found in the Vendor Packet for each market.
STEP 2: SUBMIT A COMPLETE APPLICATION
Vendor Application for Farmers + Food Producers
- This application is for farmers, ranchers, value-added producers (food artisans), hot food vendors, cut flower growers and other vendors selling food or farm products.
Vendor Application for Artists + Craft Makers
- This application is for vendors selling art, handmade craft items, or offering services (like knife-sharpening) at the market.
STEP 3: SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FEE
Application fees vary by market and vendor category. Please see the vendor packet for more information.
Application fees are non-refundable. Applications will not be reviewed until an application fee is received. Fees can be paid with:
- debit/ credit card. There is a prompt to pay your application fee at the end of the application (or)
- a check made to Gorge Grown. Send to GGFN Farmers Markets, PO Box 752 Hood River OR 97031
STEP 4: BE PATIENT WHILE WE REVIEW YOUR APPLICATION
GGFN will begin reviewing applications after the priority deadline and be in contact with all applicants regarding their applications status by the notification deadlines listed below. Applications submitted after the deadline may take up to 4 weeks to review and, pending capacity, may not be considered.
HOOD RIVER FARMERS MARKET
Applications for the 2026 Hood River Farmers Market will open soon!
Important Links (coming soon):
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- 2026 Vendor Packet
- Farmer & Food Vendor Application
- Deadline to apply: February 12, 2026
- Artists & Craft Maker Vendor Application
- Deadline to apply: March 2, 2026
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Application Periods
All eligible businesses are required to apply (or reapply) to sell at Gorge Grown Farmers Markets.
Hood River Farmers Market
Regular season (May – November) applications are published in January.
Winter season (December – April) applications are published in late August.
White Salmon Farmers Market
Applications are published in March.
At times we may not accept applications after the priority deadline if we already have a robust vendor pool.
Market Fees
Hood River Farmers Market
Application Fee, $25 – $35 for farm & food applications and returning vendors. $40 – $50 for new artist & crafter applications.
Standard 10×10 booth for farm vendors … $25 or 5% of sales
Standard 10×10 booth fee for artists & makers… $30 or 6% of sales
White Salmon Farmers Market
Application Fee, $25 – $35.
Standard 10×10 booth fee…$20 or 5% of sales
Please see vendor packet or market application for detailed information on application and booth fees.
Vendor Eligibility
Gorge Grown Farmers Market’s are farmer and producer-centered markets. Our markets features products grown, raised or made by the vendor. All products at the market must be made and sold in compliance with all applicable local, state and federal regulations.
We aim to support producers from the Columbia River Gorge. This includes Hood River, Wasco and Sherman counties in Oregon and Klickitat and Skamania counties in Washington. Exceptions are sometimes made for vendors who are able to bring quality items that cannot be sourced from the Columbia River Gorge. At times also host vendors from outside our geographic scope if they are able to bring new or unique products to the market and meet our vendor guidelines.
Please see the vendor packet for a the full scope of vendor eligibility. Not sure if you qualify? Contact us at communications(at)gorgegrown.com with questions.
Please note: cut flowers and jewelry are the most saturated/ competitive product areas at the farmers market.
Gorge Grown does not allow the sale of the following:
- Products not grown and/ or made by the vendor (with the exception of second-farm products produced in the Gorge with GGFN approval)
- Bottled water, sodas and other packaged beverages not made in the Gorge and/or by the vendor.
- Recreational or medicinal cannabis and marijuana products, or other products containing THC
- 3-D printed items
- Live animals (on-site) at the market
- Craft items that are produced outside of the Gorge
- Products from Direct Marketing and Multi Level Marketing businesses
- Service-based* businesses (e.g. chiropractors, tattoo artists, etc.). However, you may qualify as a daily sponsor! *exception for food/ farm related service (ie Knife-sharpening).
Other Requirements
Permits & Licensing: All products at the market must be made and sold in compliance with all applicable local, state and federal regulations. Please consult the Licensing Requirements Chart in the back of the Vendor Packet. Vendors do not need relevant permits in hand to apply for the market but they must be in place by your first day of selling.
Market Attendance: Attendance is not required every weekend, however dates must be scheduled in advance per the Attendance Policy outlined in the vendor handbook.
Compliance with market policies: Vendor participation in Gorge Grown Farmers Markets is contingent on compliance with market policies outlined in the Vendor Packet and Vendor Agreement.
Nonprofit Booths, Youth Vendor, Community Table Info
Non-profit outreach booths are not available during the winter season. Check back in spring 2026.
Youth Vendor: We welcome youth vendors and young entrepreneurs to sell eligible items at the Hood River Farmers Market! Please read our Youth Vendor Policies and Procedures carefully to help us have a great season.
Volunteer: Complete Gorge Grown Food Network’s volunteer interest form and select a Farmers Market (and any other areas of interest)!
Community Table: The Community Table offers community members a low-risk and cost-effective way to try selling at the market. This is also an opportunity for vendors to sell quantities that would not justify a full booth. It’s a good place to learn marketing techniques and get a feel for selling at a farmers market. Crafts, arts and most other inedible goods are not permitted at the community table. Check back in spring 2026 for more information about updated community table policies.