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.  

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.  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. Please note that Arcata off-plaza markets for special events (Kinetics Sculpture Race, Oysterfest, North Country Fair) do not have space to accommodate tablers. At this time, masks are encouraged for tablers, as the market is a crowded outdoor space and we take the health of our community seriously. If you have any questions, feel free to call.
Farmers' Markets that welcome tablers (view specific market pages for current schedule):
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Arcata Plaza (Saturdays: 9am-2pm)
Fortuna (Tuesdays: 3-6pm)
​Garberville (Fridays: 11am-3pm)
Henderson Center, Eureka (Thursdays: 10am-1pm)
McKinleyville (Thursdays: 3-6pm)
Miranda (Mondays: 2-6pm)
Old Town, Eureka (Tuesdays: 10am-1pm)
Shelter Cove (Tuesdays: 11am-3pm)
Willow Creek (Thursdays: 4:30-7:30pm)


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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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:

  • Tabling or demonstrations within the boundaries of the farmers' market should be limited to sharing educational information and promoting local events 
  • Political and religious messaging or any signage/speech which has a negative impact on any other individuals or groups is prohibited
  • Tablers or demonstrators should be set back 20’ from the outer sidewalk of the Plaza to allow customers to pass freely and form lines
  • 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 non-profit organization, no tablers or demonstrators should remain stationary anywhere within market boundaries. 

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.  While our beliefs are not always in alignment, what we can all agree on is the appropriate way to interact with each other and the community.  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.

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