The Great Big Boring Market

THE Great Big BORING MARKET The Boring Market is back for another year, but with a twist! Join us for the best Market experience in the Portland metro area, for the whole family… The Great Big BORING MARKET! Our team has envisioned this day for quite a while, and we cannot wait to share it with you. Your family will enjoy a wide variety of local vendors, entertainment, and activities that have been thoughtfully placed throughout our entire Mt Hood Center campus! What to expect when you join us at The Great Big BORING MARKET?.. We’re so glad you asked! You’ll find vendors with farm fresh produce, eggs, meat, dairy, and flowers. Along with handmade soaps, beauty products, art, crafted goods, furniture and local service businesses. Don’t forget the drool-worthy cars, food trucks, coffee, entertainment and activities for kids! When we say “GREAT BIG,” we truly mean it! Mt Hood Center is located at 29450 SE Lariat Ln. Boring, OR, right in between both Gresham and Sandy. It is the perfect backdrop to a day full of fun. We also have ample free parking for those that visit us at The Great Big BORING MARKET! WHERE AND WHEN The Boring Market is located at 29450 SE Lariat Ln *The management reserves the right to change or cancel the market due to hazardous weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Vendors will be notified immediately if that occurs.* AUGUST 20th: The Great Big BORING MARKET | Time 9AM-2PM   VENDORS The Great Big BORING MARKET is currently accepting applications for all eligible vendors (see Eligible Vendors below.) Vendors are selected by application only and subject to approval by Market Management. Vendor submits completed application and application fee of $10. This is a one time application fee for the season. The Boring Market is a producer-only market, if you grow or make something (or an eligible nonprofit) you are eligible to apply. Acceptance is based on quality of product, degree of professionalism, reference, and needs in different market categories. If you are accepted, the quality and length of your tenure will depend on how well you adapt to the market rules and market culture in general. ELIGIBLE VENDORS Farmers (growers) of produce. Farmers (producers) of meats, cheese, other dairy products and eggs. Bakers – makers of locally baked goods, cakes and pastries. Makers of specialty local, consumable products such as prepared foods, pastas, coffee, jams, chocolate, ice cream, popsicles, spices, international cuisine, etc. Preference is for locally sourced ingredients. Makers of soaps and body care products. Growers of wild herbs, fruits and mushrooms from your own or leased land. Fishermen of fresh caught fish or shellfish caught in PNW waters. Food truck or cart operators selling food-to-be-consumed-on-premises must provide menu. Preference is for locally sourced ingredients and these vendors should use every effort to source from Market vendors. Makers and sellers of crafts, furniture, or home goods. Farmers (growers or resellers) of indoor and outdoor plants. Farmers (growers or resellers) of fresh cut flowers. We do not approve service businesses (ie: lawn care, roofing, cleaning) , multi-level marketing businesses (ie: Lip Sense, Avon, Scentsy, LuLaRoe, etc), religious or political organizations.   VENDOR RATES Application fee for all vendors $10 Vendor fee once accepted:  $75 Standard Vendor: 10x10 tent vendors who do not use power/propane at the market Electrical Access Vendors: Tent vendors and trailers who require access to a power box. Each vendor is allowed a maximum of 2 outlets. Sharing is caring! Trailers will be charged $5 per ft over the allotted 10’ perimeters up to 17’ Food Truck Vendor: Food truck vendor will produce their own kitchen/food truck to serve food for sale. The Boring Market 2023 Vendor Application