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Now Accepting Applications
for the 2025 Market Season
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Market Mission
To promote local, farm-fresh products grown and made in Wallowa County and neighboring counties.
To provide a community gathering place that is supportive of local entrepreneurs.
Market Times and Locations
Joseph: Saturdays, 9 AM – 2 PM, May 24 – October 11, 2025
Location: E. 1st St., Downtown Joseph, Oregon
Application Process
Step 1: Review Market Rules
Participation in the Wallowa County Farmers Market is contingent on compliance with market policies.
Step 2: Submit a Complete Application
Fill out the online application: Online Vendor Application 2025
For a printable version: Printable Application 2025
Submit printed applications to:
Wallowa County Farmers Market
PO Box 652
Enterprise, OR 97828
Step 3: Submit Application Fee
A $25.00 application fee is non-refundable, and applications will not be reviewed until payment is received.
Payment options:
- Credit Card: Pay Application Fee
- Check: Mail to Wallowa County Farmers Market at the address above.
Step 4: Application Review
Be patient. Applications will be reviewed, and applicants will be notified of their status within two weeks.
Step 5: Attend Mandatory Vendor Orientation
Successful applicants must attend the Vendor Symposium (April 12th). If unable to attend in person, please contact the manager, and a virtual option will be provided.
In-Person 2025 Vendor Symposium
When: April 12th, 11 AM – 1 PM
Location: 107 W. Main Enterprise, Oregon, Fishtrap Event Space
Acceptance to the market does not entitle vendors to a particular location within a market. WCFM has full discretion to determine a market's layout and booth space assignments. Change in stall space for any vendors may occur at WCFM's discretion. Market staff strive to keep booth placement consistent week-to-week, but a vendor’s location in the market is subject to change. Drop-in vendors are assigned spaces on a first-come, first-served basis at the discretion of the Market Manager.
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2025 Vendor Policy & Guidelines
Product Guidelines
Local Origin: Produce and/or Farm products must primarily originate from Wallowa County, Union County, or surrounding areas.
All products must be of good quality and of local origin, defined as being from Wallowa County first, then surrounding areas.
Priority is given to products grown, raised, produced, or gathered by the vendor in Wallowa and/or Union counties.
Exceptions may be made for vendors offering produce not otherwise available at the market by permission of the Market Manager and/or Board. All produce not grown by the vendor must be from identifiable family farm(s) and its origin must be clearly signed. Blanket brokering of produce is not allowed at the market. Information on growing practices should be available.
Handmade Crafts:
Eligible crafts must be created by the vendor and incorporate significant hand-crafting, upcycling, or creative elements. All crafts must meet the approval of the Market Manager and/or Board.
Food Products:
Processed and value-added foods, including but not limited to bread, jams, jellies, pickles, pesto, salsa, dressings, sausage, cheeses, and baked goods, are allowed at the Wallowa County Farmers Market.
Vendors must comply with all state, county, and federal health regulations.
Offering samples of farm produce to the public is encouraged. The following guidelines must be followed:
- Samples must be prepared using sanitary methods.
- Convenience items such as toothpicks and napkins must be supplied.
- Samples must be kept in clean containers.
- Waste disposal containers must be provided.
- Samples must be free.
Farm Direct Nutrition Program/ WIC & Senior Vouchers: The Oregon Farm Direct Nutrition Program (FDNP) is a state- administered nutrition program that brings more than one million dollars to farmers each year. FDNP checks are issued to families enrolled in the WIC (Women, Infants and Children) nutrition program and to income-eligible seniors to spend with authorized farmers selling directly to consumers. The green $4.00 checks are specifically for locally grown, unprocessed fruits, vegetables and cut culinary herbs. These checks are valid from June 1 through November 30 each year.
Apply to be an authorized farmer:
If you are new to FDNP, you must complete an application. Online applications will be available here or call 877-807-0889, (option 2) or email Oregon.FDNP@state.or.us to request an application
If you were a participating farmer last year, the FDNP team at Oregon WIC will contact you by the first week of April to update your information or reapply as needed.
Vendor and Pricing Guidelines
The market does not charge a percentage of vendor sales.
Payment Options: Booth size is 10ft X10ft
Full Season: $400 upfront (20% discount). Payment is due before opening day.
- Drop-In: $25 per market day (or $500 total without discount).
- Payments are accepted via cash, check, or credit card. (Credit card fees will apply)
Absences: Notify the Market Manager of any anticipated absences 24 hours in advance of market day. Unnotified absences may result in loss of market placement and will be charged the regular stall fee ($25).
The first offense will be a written warning and the vendor will be charged a regular stall fee of $25.
A second offense may result in the loss of market placement.
Extenuating circumstances may be excused by the discretion of the market manager.
Booth Location: Acceptance to the market does not entitle vendors to a particular location within a market. WCFM has full discretion to determine a market's layout and booth space assignments. Change in stall space for any vendors may occur at WCFM's discretion. Market staff strive to keep booth placement consistent week-to-week but a vendors location in the market is subject to change. Drop-in vendors are assigned spaces on a first come, first served basis at the discretion of the Market Manager.
Pricing: Products must reflect retail value. Underselling at wholesale prices is prohibited
Reimbursement: Vendors will receive any reimbursement checks for SNAP and other supplemental programs twice a month.
Compliance: Vendors are expected to abide by market guidelines and policies. If a conflict arises wherein a vendor is not in compliance with market guidelines or policies, you may receive a reminder of the rules, and then we will use the following three step procedure: verbal warning, written warning, asked to not return.
Booth/Stand Guidelines
Each vendor is responsible for bringing everything needed for the stand including table, chairs, etc., as well as the setup and takedown of the stand at the beginning and end of the market.
Each vendor must provide signage that identifies the booth and all products. Vendors should display a sign indicating if they accept WIC/FDNP vouchers and SNAP/EBT benefits. Ask the manager if you sell food and need more information about any supplemental programs.
A canopy is recommended but not required. If a canopy is used, the vendor is required to tether all four corners of the canopy frame with weights heavy enough to withstand strong wind gusts (e.g. sand bags, buckets filled with rocks, etc). Use of bricks, pegs or stakes is insufficient. This is to ensure the safety of all market vendors, staff, and customers.
- Electricity may be available upon request, There is a $3 fee per market for electricity use that must be paid per market. If you plan to use electricity please bring an extension cord appropriate for your needs.
- Setup for the Saturday market must be completed by market opening at 9am. All vehicles must be removed from Market area by 8:30 a.m. Takedown does not begin until 2 p.m.
- Vendors are to leave booths set up for the entire market even if product sells out. Packing up early gives patrons the mistaken impression that the market is over for the other vendors.
- All vendors are restricted from parking in nearby alleys, on neighboring properties or blocking nearby businesses parking.
- Each vendor is responsible for packing out their own trash; please avoid using city trash cans if possible. Make sure there is no trash left behind after takedown.
- To maintain a fair market environment for all vendors and patrons, early sales are prohibited. Vendors are encouraged to place special orders with other vendors if they anticipate purchasing significant amounts of their product as to not disproportionately influence product availability at market.
Inclusion and Code of Conduct Policy
The WCFM welcomes all persons, including applicants and employees, to the market regardless of age, gender, gender identity, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status. Any action that is not in keeping with a welcoming environment (assault, harassment, and intimidation) will not be tolerated by the organization. Any violation of this policy should be immediately reported to the market manager and/or board. Any person exhibiting behavior that is unwelcoming will be asked to leave the market immediately. Any vendor who exhibits unwelcoming behavior may be suspended or banned from the market, at the discretion of the market manager.
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