CFM welcomes local nonprofit and community information groups to participate when space allows. To ensure fairness for paying vendors, no items may be sold, and no donations may be collected. All organizations must apply and follow CFM rules and regulations.
Priority is given to groups that align with CFM’s mission: to support, educate, and expand sustainable mid-Missouri agriculture by connecting local producers and consumers and making local food accessible for all.
Soliciting within the market is not allowed. All businesses must remain within a designated area assigned by the market, or outside the market borders, to maintain a relaxed, enjoyable shopping environment. If your group doesn’t fit within our tabling guidelines, please review our Soliciting, Petitioning, and Signature Gathering policy at the bottom of this page.
Organizations may table one Saturday per season. A $25 fee applies per market (excluding the Schoolhouse). Applications require approval by the CFM Board of Directors, and a certificate of general liability insurance is required.
After the CFM Board reviews your application, you will receive an email with their decision. The Executive Director makes assignments based on requested date, location, and availability. Tents and setup equipment are not provided, and each tent leg must be weighted with at least 20 lbs. Electricity is available only in the Community Booth and the Schoolhouse.
All groups must follow CFM's rules and policies, be fully set up by 7:40 am, and check in at the Oasis booth. If you need to cancel, please provide at least 72 hours’ notice. “No show, no call” groups will not be allowed to table in the future.
Booth availability is limited, as paying vendors are prioritized. Organizations must be local and independent (no chains). Representatives may engage with customers only at their assigned table—please do not approach visitors elsewhere or solicit around the market.
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.
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.
All groups wishing to table at the Columbia Farmers Market must apply through the third-party site MarketSpread and select Organization as their vendor type.
