The Community Table
A place for local businesses, organizations, and groups at the Saturday Morning Outdoor Market!
We do not welcome religious or politically affiliated applicants at this time.
Community Table FAQs
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We welcome non-religious or non-politically affiliated local groups, small businesses, organizations, events, and more to the Community Table.
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This is an opportunity to engage directly with the Marquette community at the Saturday Morning outdoor Farmers Market. It’s a great way to promote brand awareness, educate the community about your offering/s, give away swag and marketing materials, sample or demonstrate products, sell event tickets, or even gather data such as surveys, email address collection, and more!
Please note, any raffles must follow Michigan Raffle licensing rules. More information here.
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Approved applicants may sell event tickets, memberships, merch, collect donations, etc. Any items that directly compete with Downtown Marquette Farmers Market vendors are prohibited. Applicants must indicate on their application that they intend to sell items.
Please note, any raffles must follow Michigan Raffle licensing rules. More information here.
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The Community Table is intended to be a once-a-season offering, however, we have partnered with organizations that return once a month throughout the season.
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No, the Community Table is exclusively offered at the Saturday Morning Outdoor Farmers Market.
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We are pleased to debut our FREE Community Table offering for our 2023 season. Please see below for full details and qualifications. Non-profit status is NOT required to take advantage of this offering.
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Please submit an application to be considered for the Community Table or the FREE Community Table. Be sure to properly classify yourself as a “Community Table” or “FREE Community Table” applicant to communicate which offering you are interested in.
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Community Table Rates
Base Rate | $80/wk
Peak Season, July-August | $100/wk
Holiday/Event Premium | $125/wk
Memorial Day Weekend (May 25)
Independence Day Weekend (June 29)
Labor Day Weekend (August 31)
Beer Fest Weekend (September 7)There is a FREE Table available to specific applicants.
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Provided Benefits
Each approved Community Table applicant will receive the following the week they are scheduled to be at the Community Table:
E-newsletter Feature
-2k subscribers
-50% average open rateSocial Media Mention
-7.3k Facebook followers
-4k Instagram followersVIP Market Set-Up
-10x10 tent and 8’ table will be provided
-Premium location outside main market entrance -
Farmers Market Stats
The Downtown Marquette Farmers Market is the largest market in the Upper Peninsula featuring 70+ vendors every Saturday.
3.5k average shoppers/week during our Saturday Outdoor Market Season.
FREE Community Table
Local organizations with limited funding, whose mission aligns with local food system and local art values are welcome to apply to the FREE Community Table. Non-profit status is not required to apply to this offering.
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FREE Community Table Eligibility
Local organizations with limited funding, whose mission aligns with local food system values, and local arts are welcome to apply.
Organizations that do not meet these criteria are encouraged to sign up for the Community Table.
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Provided Benefits
Each approved, FREE Community Table applicant will receive the following the week they are scheduled:
Logo in E-newsletter
-2k subscribers
-50% average open rateMarket Set-Up inside Breezeway
-The Breezeway, pictured above, is located inside The Commons Building where our ATM is set up.
-An 8’ table will be provided -
Frequency
The FREE Community Table is available once per season per applicant unless invited by the Downtown Marquette Farmers Market for additional dates.
Approved applicants forfeit the opportunity to reserve a spot at The Community Table for the market season.