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Nonprofits

Program Paused

Pioneer Park renovations are taking place through October 2026. Market staff is diligently working to develop a site map and operations plan that serves both vendors and patrons, while keeping the market in — and as close to — Pioneer Park as possible.

Due to this modified layout, the nonprofit program will be paused for the summer 2026 season. Applications will not be accepted.

The nonprofit program is expected to reopen in summer 2027.

The Downtown Farmers Market is proud to enter its 35th year as Salt Lake City's most beloved summer tradition for residents and visitors. The Downtown Farmers Market exists to strengthen and support small local farms, businesses, and artisans as they bring their products directly to the public. As a community event, we are pleased to welcome nonprofit organizations to our vendor mix. If you are able to demonstrate your 501(c)3 status, we would love to have you be a part of our program. The Downtown Farmers Market believes nonprofit participation is an important piece to all our events.

Tons of people walking and enjoying the summer Downtown Farmers Market at Salt Lake City

Nonprofit Organizations

  • Nonprofit booths are for community outreach.

  • All applicants MUST be a certified 501c3 organization. 

  • Religious and political groups, petitioning, and signature gathering are not allowed at the Downtown Farmers Market or any other event organized by Urban Food Connections of Utah.

  • You cannot sell items for profit at the market, including but not limited to hats, t-shirts, stickers, etc.

Nonprofit Guidelines

    • Ten nonprofit organizations will be invited to participate each week. Dates are reserved on a first come, first served basis.

    • No more than five dates may be selected by each participating organization. 

    • The weekly booth fee is $25 per approved date. Participants will be billed upon acceptance. Payment reserves booth space. 

    • No refunds will be issued if your organization is unable to attend scheduled date. If a schedule change is required, you will need to notify Blue Cook, Program & Market Coordinator at blue@downtownslc.org no later than 5 PM the Thursday before your Saturday date.

    • An allotment of nonprofit booth space is reserved on the 400 W. side of the park. Please check in each week at the Market Information booth, located on the north side of the park, to determine your specific spot.

    • You should arrive each week between 7:00 AM and 7:30 AM.  Late arrivals will not be accommodated. After you have unloaded/setup your booth please park your vehicle in the Big D lot which is located on the corner of 400 S. and 400 W.

    • Spaces are 10’ x 10’. We do not provide equipment. Bring all necessary materials, including a table, chair(s) and canopy. A canopy is not required, but if you choose to bring one, 40 lb. weights are required for each leg.

    • Market hours are 8 AM to 2 PM: rain, shine, or snow!

    • You are responsible for cleaning your space before leaving.

  • Urban Food Connections of Utah (UFCU) welcomes all regardless of race; color; national or ethnic origin; age; religion; disability; sex; sexual orientation; gender; gender identity and expression; including a transgender identity; genetics; veteran status; and any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law.

    UFCU and the Downtown Farmers Market is not liable for any injury, theft, or damage to either the busker or their property arising from, or pertaining to, preparation for or participation in the Downtown Farmers Market. Regardless of whether such injury, theft or damage occurred prior, during, or after the Downtown Farmers Market, the busker further agrees to indemnify and hold the Downtown Farmers Market harmless for and against any claims for such injury, theft, or damage.

    Should UFCU receive a complaint from other vendors or customers, market staff may revoke participation privileges indefinitely.

    UFCU reserves the right to refuse participation to any who do not comply with market rules, regulations or meet market standards, including but not limited to adhering to all local, city, state, and federal laws.

QUESTIONS?

For additional information, please contact Blue Cook at blue@downtownslc.org.