Non-profit/Community group participation

The AURORA FARMERS’ MARKET (AFM) welcomes local Non-Profit groups to attend the market, free of charge, to promote themselves and bring awareness to the community.

The AFM season begins the first Saturday of May and ends the last Saturday of October, rain or shine, every Saturday morning 8am. - 1pm.

Requirements

  • All Groups must check in with the Market Coordinator upon arrival, no later than 30 minutes before the market opens. Groups will be directed to their space at that time.
  • Each group may request up to three regular market dates per season, depending on market space availability.
  • The Market welcomes a diversity of community organizations, however, the promotion of specific political/non partisan/religious causes will NOT be permitted. Sale of food or merchandise is prohibited. Signing of petitions or collecting signatures will not be permitted.
  • Community groups must not solicit market patrons outside the designated booth space.
  • No smoking/vaping is permitted on the AFM footprint.
  • Non Profit vendors wishing to offer “give away” products at the market must be pre-approved by the board of directors. If approved, items for sale/give away must adhere to all market policies. Items which appear to directly compete with market vendors will not be permitted.
  • Groups are responsible for their own display materials, chairs, tables, canopy/ tent, etc. Electrical hook-ups are very limited and are not available to community groups.
  • The booth space at the end of market must be clear of debris.
  • Groups are required to stay until the end of the market day, unless previously arranged with the Market Coordinator.
  • If a Group is unable to attend the Market on their scheduled date, they are requested to advise the Market Coordinator no later than 5:00 p.m. three days prior to the Market date by phone or email.

Promoting the AFM

Once approved, it is expected that the group participants will make every effort to promote the
AFM on their social media platforms.

Some suggestions include:

  1. Promoting attendance to the Aurora Farmers’ Market on your Social Media leading up to the day, linking to the AFM social media platforms.
  2. Promote your experience at the Aurora Farmers’ Market following the event.

The AFM board has the ultimate approval decision which non-profit community groups may participate at the market and to what extent.

Community Group Application will be available here in January 2025.