The Sooke Country Market sets aside limited spaces on every Market Day for nonprofit organizations and community groups to educate the Market community about what they do. If your community group would like to set up at the market please apply here.The board must review your application before attending. Review by the board can take up to a week or two especially during peak season so please keep that in mind when applying.

 

Guidelines for community groups:

1. One or two stalls are available for education/community tables at each market. These are for non-profit organizations which in some way contribute to the environmental, social or cultural health of the community. Attendance at each market must be pre-booked. Priority may be given to groups who have not yet had a table at the market in the current season.

2. Groups strictly promoting one political party or religious perspective are not considered education/community groups.

3. Political parties running candidates in municipal, provincial or federal elections are not considered community groups and cannot apply for a space.

4. The Board will have absolute discretion to decide which community groups may participate at the market and to what extent. The Board will encourage the participation of community groups which align with the markets’ vision.

5. Selling of products is not permitted at the community table.

6. There is no fee for community groups.

7. Community groups can attend a maximum of 1 market a month. Exceptions can be made for special events or if extra space is available.

8. The market set up and conduct guidelines apply to all community groups.

9. We do not supply tents, tables or chairs.

10. You will have a regular vendor spot 10’ by 10’ unless other arrangements are made.