Our mission at The Olympia Farmers Market is “To promote and encourage the development of local small-scale agriculture and ensure a dynamic market balance for small, local growers and others to make available their products to residents of this community.” We strive to maintain a dynamic balance of all vendor categories. All vendors must produce their products within the geographical boundaries of Thurston, Lewis, Mason or Grays Harbor Counties. No finished products may be bought and resold.

Why Vend with Us?

• The market is open year-round, over 150 days a year
• More than 6,000 unique customers per day during the height of the season
• Low daily fees of 7-9%
• Dedicated vendor page on our new high-traffic website
• Social media exposure
• Free vendor parking
• Free Wi-Fi

Vendor Categories

• Farmer: Farmers raise or produce fruit, vegetables, herbs, flowers, nursery crops, livestock, shellfish, honey, eggs, etc. Applications accepted year-round.
• Processor: Processors make artisan food products such as baked goods, jam, condiments, confections, etc. from ingredients that they did not necessarily raise or grow themselves. These products must be prepared off site and then finished products are sold onsite. Preference will be given to applicants who source their ingredients locally. Applications accepted year-round.

• Crafter: Crafters make artisan crafts and works of art with their own hands. Preference will be given to applicants who source their materials locally. Applications are typically accepted once a year.
• Prepared Food: Vendors that prepare items and sell onsite such as shave ice or restaurant meals. Applications are closed.

Applications

• Farmer Application – Apply at any time through MarketWurks
• Processor Application – Apply at any time through MarketWurks
• Crafter Application - Applications open now through December 31st, 2024!
• Prepared Food Application - Applications are closed.