What is it?
The Spenard Farmers Market is a community-based effort to create a quality farmers market in beautiful, downtown Spenard, Alaska. Get your pdf poster!
Who is organizing it?
The organizers are members of the Spenard, North Star and Turnagain community councils who see a need for a place to buy Alaska grown, caught, and made produce, food, arts and crafts. It is strictly a non-profit effort.
Where and when will it be?
The market will be held on Saturdays between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. in the windmill lot on Spenard Road (between W. 25th and W. 26th Avenues.) This year’s Market opens May 21st in celebration of Joe Spenard’s birthday, every Saturday through October 1st.
The organizers are members of the Spenard, North Star and Turnagain community councils who see a need for a place to buy Alaska grown, caught, and made produce, food, arts and crafts. It is strictly a non-profit effort.
Where and when will it be?
The market will be held on Saturdays between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. in the windmill lot on Spenard Road (between W. 25th and W. 26th Avenues.) This year’s Market opens May 21st in celebration of Joe Spenard’s birthday, every Saturday through October 1st.
Where will we park?
Parking will be in the back portion of the Chilkoot Charlie’s parking lot (off Spenard and W. 25th Avenue) and in the backside parking lot of La Mex (off W. 25th Avenue). Please do not park in front of other local businesses!
Parking will be in the back portion of the Chilkoot Charlie’s parking lot (off Spenard and W. 25th Avenue) and in the backside parking lot of La Mex (off W. 25th Avenue). Please do not park in front of other local businesses!
Who are our sponsors?
Mike and Doran of Chilkoot Charlies have agreed to donate the space in the Windmill lot and many landlord services (garbage cans, storage of canopies, etc.) for free! Thank you Chilkoots! Without their contribution, it would simply not work as a non-profit market. Remember that the market is on private property, so we must be respectful of it.
Mike and Doran of Chilkoot Charlies have agreed to donate the space in the Windmill lot and many landlord services (garbage cans, storage of canopies, etc.) for free! Thank you Chilkoots! Without their contribution, it would simply not work as a non-profit market. Remember that the market is on private property, so we must be respectful of it.
What is it not?
We will not have an anything-goes market. Participation is by invitation only, with Alaska-grown agricultural and seafood items getting highest priority. We wish strictly to complement (not compete against) local Spenard businesses. As well, this is not a flea market or an opportunity to sell items made outside of Alaska. All booths must be rated “G” with all content appropriate for a family-friendly event. There are no booths for political candidates or political advocacy organizations (though those fine folks are certainly invited to shop at the Market!)
We will not have an anything-goes market. Participation is by invitation only, with Alaska-grown agricultural and seafood items getting highest priority. We wish strictly to complement (not compete against) local Spenard businesses. As well, this is not a flea market or an opportunity to sell items made outside of Alaska. All booths must be rated “G” with all content appropriate for a family-friendly event. There are no booths for political candidates or political advocacy organizations (though those fine folks are certainly invited to shop at the Market!)
What will it cost to participate?
Just a $15 fee per booth (per day). There is no requirement to book more than one day at the market. Only eligible booths pre-approved in advance will be able to participate.
What kind of booths are eligible to participate?
“Alaska Grown/Caught”: Alaska grown agricultural and seafood products are the highest priority for the limited number of booth spaces. This includes professional producers as well as local folks who just want to sell starts, plants or produce on a one-time-only basis.
“Locally Baked or Cooked”: Locally baked or cooked goods are allowed but only on a “to-go” basis. We will be very selective of these items, so that we do not compete against local restaurants and bakeries. In order to meet Municipality of Anchorage Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) food- handling regulations, these foods must be prepared in an a DHHS-approved kitchen.
“Locally Made Arts & Crafts”: Next in priority will be high quality locally-made arts and crafts. With few agricultural products in the market in late May and early June, expect more arts and crafts early in the season, and fewer later in the summer when produce is at its peak level of production.
“Locally Made Arts & Crafts”: Next in priority will be high quality locally-made arts and crafts. With few agricultural products in the market in late May and early June, expect more arts and crafts early in the season, and fewer later in the summer when produce is at its peak level of production.
“Taste of Spenard” booths
Local area restaurants will be allowed to have booths at the Market where they can feature their tasty offerings by giving out samples, selling samples or to-go meals, or give out sample menus. There is just a $15 fee per “Taste of Spenard” booth (per day). The local restaurants must comply with DHHS food-handling regulations.
What else will be at the Market?
There will be a few other booths at each Market. They are all by invitation-only. They are itemized below:
There will be a few other booths at each Market. They are all by invitation-only. They are itemized below:
“Sweet Tunes for Spenard” booth
Local musicians will be offered the opportunity to play music at the Market. They will not be paid for their services but may sell cd’s and collect tips. We love our local musicians!
“Ask an Expert” booth
Local master gardeners and other gardening experts will be available to educate Spenardians about America’s most popular hobby – gardening!
Local master gardeners and other gardening experts will be available to educate Spenardians about America’s most popular hobby – gardening!
“Celebrate Spenard” booths
During most markets local businesses will be allowed to have a booth to share information about their business or sell products or services.
“Sustainable Spenard” booth
This booth is a place where people can connect to others who are interested in building a more sustainable community in Spenard. It is up to you what you make of this booth.
“Bike Barn” booth
This is the place to park your bicycle or scooter when you come to shop at the Market. Why not come to the Spenard Farmers Market by bike, scooter or bus?
How do I participate?
You must fill out an Spenard Farmers Market Vendor Application and fax or deliver it to us at the contacts shown. Additional information is under the "Vendor Information" tab. Payment will be made at the start of each Saturday at the Market. There is no need to pay in advance.
You must fill out an Spenard Farmers Market Vendor Application and fax or deliver it to us at the contacts shown. Additional information is under the "Vendor Information" tab. Payment will be made at the start of each Saturday at the Market. There is no need to pay in advance.
