You must fill out a Spenard Farmers Market Vendor Application and fax, e-mail, mail or deliver it to us at the contacts shown (if you have any trouble downloading it please email spenardfarmersmarket@gmail.com and we will email you a pdf or mail you a printed application). Payment will be made at the start of each Saturday at the Market. There is no need to pay in advance.
You will be called or emailed by the Vendor Committee to confirm that you have been selected as a qualified vendor to participate in the Spenard Farmer's Market once your Vendor Application has been reviewed. To reserve a booth space for each Market after you have been notified of selection, vendors must e-mail spenardfarmersmarket@gmail.com or call 562-5988 by WEDNESDAY of the week you wish to participate in that Saturday's Market.
Who do I contact?
Who do I contact?
Voicemail: 563-6273 (JOE-NARD)
In-person: Ask for Rene Haag at Blaine’s Art Supply, 1025 Photo Avenue
Mail: P.O. Box 90086, Anchorage, AK 99509
Mail: P.O. Box 90086, Anchorage, AK 99509
Fax: 562-5988
Where and when will it be?
Market set-up begins at 8:00am and is open to the public at 9am. The market closes at 2:00 pm and clean-up is usually done by 3:00pm. This year’s market opens May 21 in celebration of Joe Spenard’s birthday. We will continue through Saturday, October 1.
Market set-up begins at 8:00am and is open to the public at 9am. The market closes at 2:00 pm and clean-up is usually done by 3:00pm. This year’s market opens May 21 in celebration of Joe Spenard’s birthday. We will continue through Saturday, October 1.
What will it cost to participate?
Just a $15 fee per 10’ x 10’ booth space (per day). You can reserve as many booth spaces as you need. There is no requirement to reserve more than one day at the market. Only eligible booths pre-approved in advance will be able to participate.
Just a $15 fee per 10’ x 10’ booth space (per day). You can reserve as many booth spaces as you need. There is no requirement to reserve more than one day at the market. Only eligible booths pre-approved in advance will be able to participate.
Where will we bring vendor vehicles?
Vendor entrance to the Market will be off West 26th and Spenard Road (between the windmill and the “Sugarspoon” bakery).
Vendor entrance to the Market will be off West 26th and Spenard Road (between the windmill and the “Sugarspoon” bakery).
Who are our sponsors?
This Market is sponsored by Chilkoot Charlie's and Northrim Bank but is being organized by an all volunteer staff of local residents and business people who wish to build a sense of community in “beautiful, downtown Spenard, Alaska.”
This Market is sponsored by Chilkoot Charlie's and Northrim Bank but is being organized by an all volunteer staff of local residents and business people who wish to build a sense of community in “beautiful, downtown Spenard, Alaska.”
Booths:
“Alaska Grown or Caught” Alaska-grown agricultural and seafood products are the highest priority for the limited number of booth spaces. This includes professional produce growers as well as local folks who just want to sell starts, plants or produce on a one-time-only basis.
“Alaska Grown or Caught” Alaska-grown agricultural and seafood products are the highest priority for the limited number of booth spaces. This includes professional produce growers as well as local folks who just want to sell starts, plants or produce on a one-time-only basis.
“Alaska 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 other vendors as well as local restaurants and bakeries that may sell similar products.
“Locally Made Arts & Crafts” Next in priority will be high quality, locally HAND made arts and crafts. With few agricultural products in the market in late May and early June, expect more arts and crafts vendors early in the season, and fewer vendor spaces available in mid summer when produce is at its peak level of production. With a full Market we are using a weekly lottery system for multiple, similar arts and crafts vendors (jewelry, fused glass etc.) once items have been approved by the vendor committee based on a submitted vendor application.
*Health Department Regulations
In order to meet Municipality of Anchorage Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) food-handling regulations, these foods must be prepared in a DHHS-approved kitchen and meet all DHHS food-handling regulations. MOA Food Safety webpage
"Blooming Artist Youth Booth" The SFM is promoting youth art and the entrepreneurial spirit! A Market tent and table are provided. This booth is FREE of charge to the vendor and supports emerging artists as well as young entrepreneurs.
-Arts and craft items for sale must be hand made by children under 18 years of age.
-A Vendor Application must be completed by a parent or legal guardian
-Space is limited and space reservations must be made.
-Adult supervision is required at all times.
-Youth Vendors are responsible for their own chairs, all set-up, take down and sales transactions.
-Youth Booth hours of operation are during normal Market days and hours, Saturday 9am – 2pm, with set-up starting at 8 am and being ready for business by 9 am.
For additional information or questions, please contact Cindy Shake, Volunteer Vendor Coordinator at spenardfarmersmarket@gmail.com
“Locally Made Arts & Crafts” Next in priority will be high quality, locally HAND made arts and crafts. With few agricultural products in the market in late May and early June, expect more arts and crafts vendors early in the season, and fewer vendor spaces available in mid summer when produce is at its peak level of production. With a full Market we are using a weekly lottery system for multiple, similar arts and crafts vendors (jewelry, fused glass etc.) once items have been approved by the vendor committee based on a submitted vendor application.
*Health Department Regulations
In order to meet Municipality of Anchorage Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) food-handling regulations, these foods must be prepared in a DHHS-approved kitchen and meet all DHHS food-handling regulations. MOA Food Safety webpage
"Blooming Artist Youth Booth" The SFM is promoting youth art and the entrepreneurial spirit! A Market tent and table are provided. This booth is FREE of charge to the vendor and supports emerging artists as well as young entrepreneurs.
-Arts and craft items for sale must be hand made by children under 18 years of age.
-A Vendor Application must be completed by a parent or legal guardian
-Space is limited and space reservations must be made.
-Adult supervision is required at all times.
-Youth Vendors are responsible for their own chairs, all set-up, take down and sales transactions.
-Youth Booth hours of operation are during normal Market days and hours, Saturday 9am – 2pm, with set-up starting at 8 am and being ready for business by 9 am.
For additional information or questions, please contact Cindy Shake, Volunteer Vendor Coordinator at spenardfarmersmarket@gmail.com
