Non-Profit Tables at Market

Tabling at the Farmers' Market

Thank you for your interest in participating in our farmers’ markets!
The mission of our markets is to provide opportunities for local farmers to market their goods directly to consumers, as well as free educational opportunities for the community.

We happily provide space for local non-profits (state or federally recognized) and public service agencies to provide educational information and promote local events, however our markets are not fundraising opportunities for nonprofits. No donation collection or sales of any kind are allowed, although free promotional items are permissible.

You must bring all of your own materials including tables and chairs.
If you would like to bring a canopy please do not put stakes in the grass (at the Arcata Plaza specifically).
Tabling space is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so please plan accordingly.
Your booth must adhere to NCGA's Zero Waste Policy and therefore may not hand out any single use plastics (like water bottles, sample cups, utensils)
You may not distribute any item that competes with items being sold at the market
Please note that Arcata off-plaza markets for special events (Kinetics Sculpture Race, Oysterfest, North Country Fair) do not have space to accommodate tablers.

NCGA members want our markets to be an open, inclusive space, so no political or religious messaging should be shared at your booth.

See our full Code of Conduct Policy below - for both tablers and demonstrators.
Other health department and Certified Farmers’ Market policies also apply.

If you are interested in participating, please complete the form below at least two weeks prior to the date of the market(s) you plan to attend.

If you have any questions, call or email at the contact info below.

Farmers' Markets that welcome tablers (view specific market pages for current schedule):

Arcata Plaza (Saturdays: 9am-2pm, 10am-2pm Dec-March)
Fortuna (Tuesdays: 3-6pm, June-Oct)
Garberville (Fridays: 11am-3pm, May-mid Nov)
Henderson Center, Eureka (Thursdays: 10am-1pm, June-Oct)
McKinleyville (Thursdays: 3-6pm, July-Oct)
Miranda (Mondays: 2-6pm, May-Oct)
Old Town, Eureka (Tuesdays: 10am-1pm, July-Oct)
Shelter Cove (Tuesdays: 11am-3pm, May-Oct)
Willow Creek (Thursdays: 4-7pm)

We do not coordinate non-profit tables at the Friday Night Market. For information about that event, email: info@visiteureka.com

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Organization Name *

Tax ID Number *

Name of Contact Person *

Phone and/or Email for Contact Person *

If "other" is selected, please define. *

Which farmers’ markets are you interested in attending? You must list specific dates with according markets for your application to be approved. *

Please tell us what you would like to do while at the markets, and what type of informational materials you will display (note: most of our weekday markets do not have space for a 10x10' canopy. If you intend to use a canopy please indicate that here) *

You must agree to the following terms: We do not allow tablers to fundraise, engage in political campaigning, religious proselytizing or collecting signatures. You may not distribute any promotional items that compete with our members' products (like giving away free produce). Please do not distribute any candy, water bottles, or other items that have single use plastic packaging. For questions regarding this policy, please contact us. Please check below to indicate that you will follow these rules. *

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Code of Conduct Policy

At NCGA we fully support freedom of speech for all and encourage community members of all opinions to appropriately exercise these freedoms at our farmers’ markets, however, we ask that all individuals respect this policy that NCGA’s members have created:

Authorized tabling activities include local non-profits or organizations who have received permission from the market manager in advance to table at that market
Any signage/speech which has a negative impact on any other individuals or groups is discouraged
Unauthorized activities (petitioning, soliciting, demonstrating) should be set back 20’ from the outer sidewalk of the Plaza to allow customers to pass freely and form lines and may not use tables
No tabler or demonstrator should interfere with vendor sales in any way
No personal information, photographs, or video should be taken of customers, staff, or vendors without permission of the individual
Unless granted permission from the market manager by submitting a tabling application as a community organization, no unauthorized activity should remain stationary anywhere within market boundaries

NCGA events have a policy of Zero Tolerance for any Hate Speech.

Hate Speech is: Speech that demeans on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender, religion, age, disability, or any other similar ground is hateful. This includes anti-gay or anti-trans language. Anyone who engages in hateful speech or distributes hateful materials will be asked to leave the event.

This policy allows for the sharing of messaging that is not political, religious, and does not negatively impact others.

Our vendors and staff do our best to cultivate a space that is welcoming and comfortable for everyone. Members of the NCGA are small, local businesses, and many of our vendors earn their living from farmers’ market sales. Disruptions caused by groups or individuals negatively impact our farmers' ability to earn a living and thrive, and the ability of our community to enjoy a shared space. We ask anyone attending our farmers’ market to not engage with groups or individuals creating a negative experience for anyone at the market. The attention groups like this receive only encourages their negative impact on our family farmers and small business owners.

NCGA is a membership based organization of a diverse group of people with a variety of beliefs. We hope that all demonstrators, non-profit tablers, and customers help us cultivate a community event where everyone’s voice can be heard in a respectful manner. For questions regarding this policy, please contact info@northcoastgrowersassociation.org.