2026 Hood River Farmers Market Vendor Application

- Please read this application carefully. It may take up to 30 minutes to complete.- 

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. An application for craft makers and artists is available here.

 

Welcome! Thank you for your interest in Hood River Farmers Market. 

Bienvenidos! Gracias por su interés en el mercado de agricultores. Para completar la solicitud en español, cambie el idioma en la esquina superior derecha. Llámenos o envíenos un correo electrónico si tiene preguntas: HRFM@gorgegrown.com, 541-490-6420. 

To ensure consideration, please complete this application by February 12.

Applications may close at any time after the deadline, pending capacity.

Please read the vendor packet. If you have any questions or need any further assistance, please contact us. Email is preferred, HRFM@gorgegrown.com or call 541-490-6420.

If you are a new vendor and need help or would prefer to complete the application over the phone, please call us at 541-490-6420. Se habla español.

ABOUT THE MARKET

Hood River Farmers Market (HRFM) is open on Saturdays from 9am – 1pm in the 501 Columbia lot in downtown Hood River. The regular season opens the first Saturday in May and runs through the Saturday before Thanksgiving in November.

Hood River Farmers Market is a farmer and food producer-centered market. Our market features 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 reach out to HRFM@gorgegrown.com for sponsorship information. 

Gorge Grown Food Network manages the Hood River Farmers Market. Our mission: to build a resilient and inclusive food system that improves the health and well-being of our community.

Gorge Grown welcomes all qualified applicants and does not discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, military status, political opinion, sex, national origin, familial status, mental and physical disability, gender identity, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. We have a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in our work and create opportunities to interact with people who live, think, act, and speak differently than ourselves.

This application is for vendors seeking their own booth space at the market. We also offer a Community Table option to vendors with limited supply who may not be able to fill a standard booth space. Contact HRFM@gorgegrown.com to learn about the Community Table.

APPLICATION PROCESS

STEP 1) Review our market rules in the vendor packet. A vendor's partcipation in Hood River Farmers Market is contingent on compliance with market policies.

STEP 2) Submit a completed application. Email any supporting documentation to HRFM@gorgegrown.com. Prepared & packaged food vendors- be on the lookout for a email to schedule sample delivery (if applicable). 

STEP 3) Submit an application fee to Gorge Grown Food Network ($25 before priority deadline, $40 after). Application fees are non-refundable. Applications will not be reviewed until an application fee is received. Fees can be paid with:

• debit/ credit card af the end of this application (or)
• a check made to Gorge Grown; send to 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. 

STEP 5) Attend Vendor Orientation. If you are offered a booth space at the Hood River Farmers Market, you are required to attend the vendor orientation. 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 DATES:

• February 12: Application Deadline for Farm & Food Vendors
  Vendors selling products including: artisan/ processed foods, beverages, farm products, fish/ seafood products, foraged products, hot/ prepared foods, or nursery products should submit an application by 2/12/2026.
• March 2: Application Priority Deadline for Craft Maker & Artist Vendors
  Vendors selling art, craft products or offering services should submit an application by 3/2/2026
• March 6: Farmer + Food Vendor Participation Notification
  All vendors who submitted the farmer + food vendor applications with complete information by 2/12/2026 will receive an update on their application status and, if accepted, a proposed schedule of dates for participation
• March 20: Craft Maker + Artists Participation Notification
  All vendors who submitted craft maker + artists applications with complete information by 3/2/2026 will receive an update on their application status and, if accepted, a proposed schedule of dates for participation
• April 2, 5:15 - 8pm: Vendor Orientation + Potluck (in person)** (or)
• April 8, 6pm - 8pm: Vendor Orientation (virtual)**
  **Vendors must attend one of the vendor orientations.
• May 2: Opening day of Hood River Farmers Market Regular Season
• November 21: Last day of Hood River Farmers Market Regular Season
• December 5: Opening Day of Hood River Farmers Market Winter Season. Applications will be available for the winter season in September 2026.

 

Helpful tips:

• Save the application as you go along! This will ensure your place isn't lost in the event you're unable to finish all at once or encouter a technical glitch
• All applications are reviewed starting after the deadline (ie. you don't get bonus points for turning an application in early). Just ensure you have completed your application by the deadline to be considered. 

Please see page 3 - 5 of the vendor packet for products and vendors allowed at the market.

GGFN 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

If you selected YES to the question above, you are planning to sell SECOND FARM PRODUCTS. These are items you plan to sell that you do not produce. We sometimes allow you to bring Second Farm Products to increase the diversity of offerings at the market. These must still come from the Gorge and have signs at market to indicate the source. You will not be allowed to sell Second Farm Products without approval from market management. Second Farm products must not account for more than 15% of your weekly booth display or sales.

Attendance Policy:

• When you submit your application to be a vendor, you will be asked to choose the dates you wish to be at the market. Upon acceptance of your application, the market manager will confirm your approved dates and provide each vendor with a schedule of attending dates and waitlisted dates (if applicable).
• Vendors are allowed two* excused absences from their attending dates in one season, i.e. 2 in the core (May - November) season and 2 in the winter (December - April) season. This includes dropped dates at the end of a season.
• To receive an excused absence, notify the market manager by phone or email no later than 9:00am the Thursday prior to the market day. After the second absence, vendors must pay the booth fee for the missed date. If the cancellation occurs after 9:00 am on Thursday, an excused absence will not be granted and the stall fee payment will be required.
• Vendors that fail to attend more than 2 markets they have committed to may have their market placement moved to accommodate the needs of the market or market staff may find an alternative vendor to offer a similar product. See the Vendor Packet for complete attendance policy.
• *vendors participating in 6 or less market dates will only receive 1 excused absence for the core season (May - November). 

 

GGFN makes decisions about who will sell based on, but not limited to, the following factors and preferences, in no particular order: 

• A track record of successful participation in markets and/ or production of quality of goods
• Enrollment in all eligible food assistance programs in alignment with GGFN’s goals of increasing food access, if applicable 
• A history of constructive, respectful and courteous interactions with GGFN staff, including compliance with directions onsite, if applicable
• A history of acting respectfully and courteously towards shoppers and other vendors, if applicable 
• A history of punctuality, consistent attendance, and participation or commitment to participate in shoulder months (May, October, November) and winter season, if applicable
• Effective enhancement of consumer knowledge of products being sold and how they were produced, as measured by the vendor’s presence, staff knowledge, and the quality of booth displays, and/or materials. 
• Timeliness of payments and sales reporting to GGFN
• Adherence to GGFN policies and applicable state and local laws
• For value-added products and hot food, preference is given to 1) farmers who are making value-added goods from raw agricultural products they grow themselves and 2) producers who are directly sourcing from the Columbia Gorge (Hood River, Wasco, Sherman, Klickitat, Skamania counties)
• more information here 

• A single (10’x10’) booth for farmers, agricultural producers and food artisans meeting local sourcing guidelines is $25 or 5% of sales, whichever is greater, with a fee cap of $75 (ie. even if you are charged at a 5% rate, you will not pay more than $75/ week). 
• A double (20’x 10’) booth for farmers, agricultural producers and food artisans meeting local sourcing guidelines is $50 or 5% of sales, whichever is greater, with a fee cap of $85. 
• A food truck (20’x10’) space with access to a 50 amp outlet is $50 or 6% of sales, whichever is greater, with a fee cap of $100.
• A single (10’x10’) booth fee for food artisans not meeting the local sourcing guidelines, artists/ makers is $30 or 6% of sales, whichever is greater, with a fee cap of $100. 
• A double (20’x 10’) booth fee for food artisans not meeting the local sourcing guidelines, artists/ makers is $60 or 6% of sales, whichever is greater, with a fee cap of $200.

This section is mandatory for vendors selling the following products: 

• Artisan Foods/ Processed Foods
  • vendors that are making, processing or otherwise creating foods not adequately represented in the market by farmers. Examples include preserved foods, fermented foods, bread and baked goods, confections, and other packaged foods not prepared for ready-to-eat consumption.
• Beverages/ alcohol
  • Only locally made beverages will be allowed for sale at market, including juices, coffee (roasted locally), smoothies, etc. Bottled water, sodas and other commercial beverages with no connection to the Gorge will not be allowed for sale at the market. Only closed bottle sales and tastings of alcoholic beverages (pending approval from OLCC) are permitted.
• Processed Farm Products or Value- Added Farm Products
  • Farm products made from raw ingredients, some of which are grown and produced by the farmer in the Gorge (Hood River, Wasco, Sherman, Klickitat or Skamania Counties). These products include all farm products that must in some way be processed including cheeses, dairy, meats, dried fruits and vegetables, juices, jam or other processed agricultural and livestock food products. Products may contain a portion of ingredients coming from outside this region if the ingredients cannot be sourced locally.
• Hot Food/ Prepared Food
  • On-premise prepared foods (ready-to-eat). Prepared foods must be prepared, stored and served in accordance with Hood River County Health Department requirements.

 

All products at the market must be made and sold in compliance with all applicable local, state and federal regulations. Contact HRFM@gorgegrown.com if you are unsure of the requirements for your products. Prepared and processed food vendors who do not have required licensing in place may still submit an application. In some cases, GGFN or other community organizations can provide support to vendors navigating licensing processes.

Application fees are non-refundable. Applications will not be reviewed until an application fee is received.

Priority deadline is February 12th.
Checks should be recieved no later than 2/12/2026.

Application fee if submitting before the priority deadline: $25
Application fee if submitting after the priority deadline: $40

Optional Market Sponsorship for Vendors: $150 (see details and benefits below)

Please contact us if you have questions about vendor fees- HRFM@gorgegrown.com, 541-490-6420

Pay your application fee through the form below (or)

Send a check made to Gorge Grown Food Network

PO Box 752 Hood River OR 97031

*please include your business name in the memo line of the check

SPONSORSHIP DETAILS

Vendor Sponsorship goes directly to support food access and incentive programs at the market. These program like SNAP Match, Power of Produce and more ensure that local food is accessible to all members of our community, regardless of income. 

Vendor Sponors will enjoy: 

- Business name listed on market promotional materials

- Business name listed and linked on market website

- Business name listed and linked in market e-newsletter

All vendors are responsible for reading the GGFN Vendor Packet, containing all rules, regulations and operating procedures, and any relevant safety protocols prior to submitting this application.