Salem Community Markets welcomes a diverse range of local and small businesses. Our markets are a unique blend of farmers, makers, artists, and artisans that provide a safe and fun environment for families to shop. We know it can be overwhelming to read through handbooks and applications, so we are here to help!
We suggest reading through this page before applying.
If you need assistance while applying for our markets, please reach out to [email protected]

RETURN VENDORS: APPLY JANUARY 1ST
NEW VENDORS: APPLY FEBRUARY 1ST

This is a great option for vendors who don’t know their preferred market dates ahead of time, or who just want flexibility week-to-week. Drop-in Vendors call or email our office the day before the market date to request a drop-in booth space. If there is room, we will place you on the map. 
Please note: there is no guarantee we will have space in general or space for your product type at any given market! If this uncertainty doesn’t sound like a good fit, check out our Reserved Vendor option. 
Reserved Vendors pay a one-time fee of $60 to guarantee space for them at the market dates they request in the application. To be considered for Reserve Vendor status, you must reserve at least 6 market dates. 
Reserved Vendors have the option to prepay their booth fees, which gives them a discount! Check the price menu below for prepay discounts.
Only Reserved Vendors can be prepaid. The Reserved and Prepaid options are both optional!

Questions so far?
Email us at [email protected]
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ALL VENDORS ARE REQUIRED TO CARRY A MINIMUM OF $1 MILLION DOLLAR GENERAL LIABILITY POLICY
*Exception: This does not apply to the Salem Holiday Market*
This is to protect the vendor and the market as a whole. Unfortunately, the market liability insurance cannot extend protection to vendor incident or products.
 
Some vendors are simply adding coverage onto their homeowners’ policy; however, many carriers do not allow that. Prices will vary depending upon your product. For those with arts & crafts, the price should be no more than $350 per year.
 
  • Product Liability – covers claims related to the product the producer sells (i.e. typically includes fruits, vegetables, eggs, soaps, lotions, processed/prepared food, etc.).
  • General Liability – covers claims that are not product related (i.e. shopper sues you because they trip over the bungee cord that ties down your tent and needs stitches).
 
Here are a few tips when shopping for coverage – you are encouraged to shop around and be very clear with the person you are speaking with about what products you want covered.

  • Does the policy cover temporary structure (tent)?
  • What types of products/incidents are covered?
    • For example: a guest trips and falls in your booth. What kind of medical coverage do you have?
    • Or: on a windy day your booth blows over into another vendor’s booth and damages their product. Is there coverage for their product?
  • What types of incidents are not covered?
  • Does my liability coverage extend to only 1 market, or to all markets I attend?
  • Does my coverage extend to my employees & representatives and their actions?
 
Below is a list of resources other vendors have shared with us:
 
   Artist and Craft Show Liability                     www.actinsurance.com
 
   Pacific Risk Management                            www.leavitt.com/pacificrisk                         
 
   Country Financial                                        www.countryfinancial.com                            

   Farmers Insurance                                      www.farmers.com                                                                                    
   Fiesta Event Insurance                                www.fiestaeventinsurance.com                             

   Huggins Insurance                                       www.huggins.com
 
   Mutual of Enumclaw                                     www.mutualofenumclaw.com                           

​   State Farm Insurance (Salem)                     www.statefarm.com                          

IF APPLICABLE:

Upload or Email Food Handler's Card or OLCC Server's Permit
        You can upload a copy of your Food Handler's card or OLCC Server's Permit, or email us a copy
        to [email protected]
Upload or Email Certified Kitchen or Food Processor License
​       You can upload a copy of your certified kitchen, food processor, Department of Agriculture or email
       us a copy to [email protected]
Upload or Email Department of Agriculture license (nursery, farm direct products, etc)
​       You can upload a copy of your Department of Agriculture or email us a copy
        to [email protected]
Upload or Email Scales Certificate
​       You can upload a copy of your scales certificate or email us a copy to
        [email protected]
Upload or Email Tilth (Organic) Certificate
​       You can upload a copy of your Tilth certificate or email us a copy to
       [email protected]
Oregon Cottage Food Law Resources

Oregon Cottage Food Law Exemptions

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

USDA Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

​​Farm Direct Marketing information including direct sales at farmers markets, roadside stands, farm, agri-tourism, on-farm events, direct marketing for consumers, and requirements for specific commodities

​Oregon Farm Direct Nutrition Program
(Seniors and WIC) and WIC Fruit & Veggie Vouchers

USDA Food and Drug Administration - Herbal FAQs

USDA Food and Drug Administration - Cosmetic, Soap, etc

Office:    1320 Waller St SE, Salem, OR
HOURS:  Please call for an appointment
EMAIL:   [email protected]
PHONE: 503-585-8264
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