CFM welcomes local nonprofit organizations and community information groups to participate when space is available. To keep the Market fair for paying vendors, and in accordance with CFM rules, no items may be sold nor donations collected by organizations tabling. All organizations must submit an application and adhere to Columbia Farmers Market's rules and regulations.
CFM gives priority to nonprofit organizations and community information groups that align with the CFM’s Mission: The mission of Columbia Farmers Market is to provide a space for our vibrant community of growers, producers, and makers by supporting, educating, and expanding sustainable mid-Missouri agriculture. By facilitating this community resource, we strive to strengthen relationships between local food producers and food consumers by educating, nourishing, and making local food accessible for all people in our community.
If approved, the organization will be allowed to table one Saturday per season (once during the Summer, Weekday, and Winter Seasons). Tabling fees are $25 per market. Applications must be approved by the CFM Board of Directors.
After the CFM Board reviews your application, you will receive a notice of their decision, via email. If approved, you'll be assigned a stall in either the "Community Booth" which is under the MU Health Care Pavilion (10ft x 15ft during the summer and 10ft x 10ft during the winter), or on the Main Promenade entering the south entrance of the MU Health Care Pavilion. The booth will be assigned by the Executive Director, taking into consideration your requested date, requested space, and available stalls. Tents will be needed for stalls on the Main Promenade. Tents and setup equipment will not be provided. Each leg of the tent must be weighted down with no less than 20 pounds.
All groups are expected to follow Columbia Farmers Market rules and policies. All groups must be set up by 7:40 am. If your group needs to cancel for any reason, we request that you give us 72 hours' notice so that we can offer the space to another community group. If your group is a “no show, no call,” you will not be allowed to table at CFM in the future. Electricity is available under the MU Health Care Pavilion. It is not available on the Main Promenade. Please check-in at the Oasis booth for your stall assignment.
It is important to know, that often, our available booth spaces are completely full with our paying vendors. Our vendors are our first priority when it comes to stall placement.
Organizations and businesses must be local and independent (no chains). Organizers can talk with market customers at their table -- please do not approach customers away from the table or roam around the market soliciting interest.
Religious and political groups, petitioning, and signature gathering are not allowed within the Market's leased areas. Petitioning, signature gathering, and flyering are only permitted outside the Market boundaries (outside the bollards at the south and east exits). These groups may not put up displays or tables at the bollard locations.
The Columbia Farmers Market uses a third-party site, FarmSpread to process applications. All groups wishing to attend the Columbia Farmers Market must apply through FarmSpread. Tabling groups must select Organization as their vendor type when applying.
Contact Executive Director Corrina Smith at manager@columbiafarmersmarket.org.
Thank you for thinking of the Columbia Farmers Market and considering it as a public outreach opportunity for your organization.
