Information for Vendors
Stall fees for 2009 are the same as in 2008: $18 for Corvallis (Saturday) and $17 for Corvallis (Wedneday) and the longer stall in Albany. Albany has some $15 stalls that are great for vendors who unload and park elsewhere. Our fees are generally lower than those of comparably sized markets, even before our discounts.
Guidelines and applications are mailed in mid-March to current vendors and others who provide a snail mail address. Plan to return your application by the March 31 deadline whether you are returning or new!!! We consider the date of application in deciding which vendors get to attend. Space has been extremely tight at one site, and all three have grown this year.
We combined two forms for products requiring board approval. The board met March 11 to consider these products in 2009. Note that this process precedes the regular application deadline.
2009 Board Approval form includes restaurant, baked goods and other processed foods.
2009 Vendor Application is here.
2009 Guidelines are here.
2009 Consigner Form is here.
2009 Mushroom Form is here.
Forms are fillable with the free Adobe Reader 7.0. Older versions won't work with the type of forms we use.
Here is the most recent version of ODA's Farmers' Market Food Safety guidelines. The references section is outdated.
Albany needs more farmer vendors. If you are new to farmers' markets, you'll have a much easier time getting noticed there. We have a lovely and highly visible new location downtown that is drawing new customers. Hours are now 9 a.m to 1 p.m.
Craft vendors: Contact Sheri Dover with the Corvallis Artisans Market about the market that operates next to us on private property. In the majority of cases, your products will NOT be allowed under CAFM guidelines because of the strong focus on agricultural products.
Bylaws
Community Tables (Consignment)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How big are the spaces?
A: All spaces are at least 10 feet wide across the front, which accommodates tents used by many vendors. Maximum length is 20 feet at Corvallis Saturday and a little longer at Corvallis Wednesday. Albany offers a variety of space lengths, including many at 23 and 25 feet and shorter unloading spaces that cost less.
Q: Can I leave a vehicle in my space?
A: Yes, if it fits and leaves you enough room for product. When you measure your vehicle, check both total length and the length from the front tires back, since the nose can hang over a parking block at the downtown markets.
Q: Can I sell crafts?
A: Not unless 2/3 of their value comes from things you grew. If you do have something you think meets that standard, we need you to give us a price breakdown for an item representative of the product. That's why you don't see much of this at markets. Also, crafts generally sell better at craft markets. Contact Sheri Dover with the Corvallis Artisans Market.
Q: What about baked goods and restaurant foods?
A: CAFM strictly limits such booths -- unless you grow most of the ingredients -- to preserve our markets' character as farmers' markets. You are not guaranteed to be approved for these products even if there is physical room at the markets.
If you want to pursue these limited opportunities, be prepared to tell us details like where you will buy your ingredients. You will need to purchase product liability insurance if you are selected. The forms are available on the Information for Vendors page.
Thanks for checking this space! We will add to it over time.
