2026 Hood River Farmers Market Vendor Application- Artists & Makers

2026 Hood River Farmers Market Vendor Application

for Artists + Makers
- Please read this application carefully. It may take up to 30 minutes to complete.-

This application is for artists and craft makers. An application for farmers, ranchers, value-added producers (food artisans), hot food vendors, cut flower growers and other vendors selling food or farm products 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 el formulario 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 March 2.

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.
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 2025 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. As space allows, we provide craft makers and artists the opportunity to sell their wares at the farmers market as well. 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.
APPLICATION PROCESS

STEP 1) Review our market rules in the vendor packet and the artist/ craft maker criteria rubric. A vendor's participation in Hood River Farmers Market is contingent on compliance with market policies.

STEP 2) Submit a complete application. Email any supporting documentation to HRFM@gorgegrown.com.

STEP 3) Submit an application fee to Gorge Grown Food Network. Applications will not be reviewed until an application fee is received. Fees can be paid with:
- debit/ credit card at the end of this application (or)
- a check made to Gorge Grown; send to PO Box 752 Hood River OR 97031
Application fee for returning vendors (ie. vendors who partcipated in at least one market in 2025) = $25 before the application deadlined; $50 after.

Application fee for new applicants = $40 before the application deadline; $50 after.

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.
- Applicants must have representation of their goods/offerings via social media accounts and/or a website. Photos emailed for product assessment will not be considered.
- Please note: jewelry, skincare/ soap/ personal care are currently the most competitive product categories at the market.

VENDOR INFORMATION
Business Name*
Other Business Names or DBAs
Contact Name*
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email Address (primary)*
ie. who should the Market Director communicate with regularly?
May we share your contact information (email & phone number) with other vendors and market customers?*

YesNoOther
Booth Staff/ Support Email Address
ie. is there anyone we should send weekly booth assignments to? (if different from primary address). This email address will be added to our current vendor listserv.
Mailing Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Physical Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

PRODUCT INFORMATION
Please see 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
All artisan and craft vendors will be juried before being allowed to sell at the Hood River Farmers Market.

All artists and craft products must be created through a significant, skilled, hands-on process by the vendor.

Priority is given to products that 1) are connected to farming, food, agriculture, or celebrate the distinctive character of Hood River and the Columbia River Gorge and 2) incorporate local raw materials and/ or support Gorge-area farmers or producers. For more information, please see our Craft Maker and Artist rubric.
Please list the products you plan to sell at the market:*
Vendors may only sell products listed on their application and approved by the GGFN. To ensure that each market has a balanced product mix and does not become oversaturated with a certain item, GGFN may need to limit one or more products listed on a vendor's application. Vendors must inform GGFN as soon as possible if they will not be able to bring their full roster of approved products to a market. All requests or updates regarding adding, discontinuing, or making any changes to a list of products after the vendor has been approved to sell must be submitted and approved by GGFN.
Where else are your products sold? *
What is the price range of your products?*
Do you plan to sell cut flowers?*

YesNoOther
Do you plan to sell jewelry?*

YesNoOther
Do you grow/ raise any of the ingredients or raw materials you use in your products? *
Are you getting any raw materials from farmers or producers in the Columbia Gorge? If Yes, please provide more details.
Where do you get the materials you use? Please list all sources. *
You can also upload a file that lists your primary materials and origin details.

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PRODUCTION: Please describe your “hands-on” process here.*

BOOTH OPTIONS

A single (10’x10’) booth fee for artists/ makers is $30 or 6% of sales, whichever is greater, with a fee cap of $100 (ie you will never pay more than $100/ week even if you are charged the 6% rate). A double (20’x 10’) booth fee for artists/ makers is $60 or 6% of sales, whichever is greater, with a fee cap of $200.
Please choose your booth option for the market:*

I would like a single booth (10x10 sq. ft. booth space).I would like a double booth (20ft. across x 10ft. deep booth space)I will share a 10x10 sq. ft. booth space with another approved vendorI would like to have access to electricity at the market. Power may be available upon request.
If you selected "I will share a 10x10 sq. ft. booth space with another approved vendor". Please write the name of the business you plan to share with.
Electricity may be available upon request.*

I would like to have access to electricity at the market.I do not need access to electricity.

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

Priority deadline is March 2nd.
Checks should be postmarked no later than 3/2/2026.

Returning vendors (ie. partcipated in at least one Hood River Farmers Market in 2025)

Application fee if submitting before the priority deadline: $25
Application fee if submitting after the priority deadline: $50

New vendors-

Application fee if submitting before the priority deadline: $40
Application fee if submitting after the priority deadline: $50

Optional Market Sponsorship for Vendors: $150

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

Pay now:

2026 Hood River Farmers Market Application Fee, RETURNING VENDOR($25 + 3.5% transaction fee). Pay now to complete your application or mail us a check for $25.

$25.88

2026 Hood River Farmers Market Application Fee, NEW VENDOR($40 + 3.5% processing fee). Pay now to complete your application or mail us a check for $40.

$41.40

2026 Vendor Sponsorship *optional, sponsoring the market does not factor into a vendor's application approval or market schedule

$150.00

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Total

$0.00

Credit Card Details
First Name	Last Name
Credit Card Number	Security Code
Card Expiration

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 liasted on market promtotional materials

- Business name listed and linked on market website

- Business name listed and linked in market e-newsletter

FARMERS MARKET RULES & OPERATING POLICIES
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.
I have read and agree to comply with the rules and policies as outlined in the Vendor Application and Vendor Packet. Marking this box indicates that I agree to abide by the policies and procedures of Gorge Grown Farmers Markets, including all attendance, sales reporting, safety procedures, booth fees, and out of compliance fees. I understand that my participation in the farmers market is contingent on my compliance with all market policies.
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2026 Hood River Farmers Market Vendor Application

VENDOR INFORMATION

BUSINESS INFORMATION

PRODUCT INFORMATION

ATTENDANCE SCHEDULE

BOOTH OPTIONS

APPLICATION FEE

FARMERS MARKET RULES & OPERATING POLICIES