Island made. Island grown.
The market welcomes farmers, crafters, food makers, hands-on services and community nonprofits whose goods are grown or made here. Here’s who can sell, what it costs and how to apply.
The transformative act.
Historically an agricultural and artisan market, OIFM promotes “all things local and handmade.” What you sell must be grown here, or meaningfully transformed by you, here.
Farmers
- Crops grown on Orcas or Waldron Island
- No reselling of plants or food grown elsewhere
- The transformative act applies to potted-up starts
Crafters
- A transformative act makes the product your own creation
- It must happen on the island a significant amount of the time
- Crafter lives on the island at least part of the year
Food vendors
- Food should be hand made, with meaningful transformation of ingredients
- Reselling canned drinks, bagged chips or drinks from mixes is discouraged
Services
- Handcrafted, on-the-ground services — face painting, tarot readings and massage have all been part of the market
- Services not produced at the market don’t qualify
Community nonprofits
- Information sharing, education, bake sales (food rules apply)
- Community-based, serving the Orcas community
- Incorporated as a nonprofit in Washington State
Kids Co-Op & other
- Kids Creative Co-Op: items crafted by the child, adult present
- Other vendors who fit the spirit of one or more categories
Booth fees.
All booths are 10′×10′. Pay by check, cash or Square (Square adds a 3.3% fee). Fees are non-refundable. 2027 fees will be set by the Board.
| Option | Fee | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Summer Full Season22 Saturdays, May 2 – Sep 26 · priority placement | $795 | About $36 per market. Pay in full, or two payments of $397.50 due April 15 and July 1. $10 off ($785) if paid in full by April 15. |
| Summer Partial Season8 Saturdays of your choice | $345 | About $43 per market. Due April 15, with your dates sent to the Market Manager by April 15. |
| Summer Drop-inPer market, collected on site | $40–50 | $40 before Memorial Day weekend (May 23) and after Labor Day weekend (Sep 5); $50 in between. |
| Fall Full Season8 Saturdays, Oct 3 – Nov 21 | $200 | About $25 per market, indoors at the School Cafeteria. |
| Fall Drop-inPer market | $40 | Per market at the fall indoor market. |
| Kids Creative Co-OpPer market, May 2 – Nov 21 | $10 | Limit 3 children per Saturday; sign up for dates with the Market Manager. |
Checks payable to OIFM, mailed to PO Box 1202, Eastsound, WA 98245.
Paperwork, sorted.
Business license
A valid Washington State business license related to what you sell at your booth — even for non-taxable items.
Liability insurance
A certificate of at least $1,000,000 naming “Orcas Island Farmers Market Association” as additional insured, emailed before your first market. Options vendors use include Madrona Point Insurance, ACT, Handmade and NEXT.
Food permits
Food vendors need a San Juan County Temporary Food Service Permit and a Food Handler’s Permit.
How it works
Review the rules & code of conduct and the criteria for your category.
Complete the vendor application and upload your documents.
The Market Manager reviews applications; the Board decides difficult cases.
Pay your fees, send your insurance certificate and see you at 8am on market day.