Info for Vendors
Eat Local. Eat Fresh. Forest Grove Farmers Market
The Forest Grove Farmers Market operates between mid-May and mid-October and is located in the heart of downtown Forest Grove, across from Pacific University. The Market has grown significantly since opening with over 1,000 visitors each Wednesday and it continues to grow.
The Forest Grove Farmers Market is managed by Adelante Mujeres, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to the holistic education and empowerment of low-income Latina women and their families. The Farmers Market promotes a family-focused environment with a Latino flair. Consequently, it attracts individuals from all age groups, and with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Additionally, the Market is a small-business incubator for Adelante Mujeres sustainable farming program, and career and economic development program.
Shopping at the Farmers Market means
- your food doesn’t travel the US average of 1500 miles from field to fork
- you are supporting local farmers and small business owners
- you are aware of local food systems
- you support your community
- you get the freshest produce available to you
- you get to know the farmer who nurtured your food
The Forest Grove Farmers Market depends on volunteer support. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer or vendor or more information, please contact Gina Bell, Market Manager at gbell@adelantemujeres.org or 503.992-0078.
Special Events 2010
May 12, 2010 Opening Day Celebration
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Poster Contest Winners Announced
Poster Contest Winners AnnouncedMay 26, 2010 Rapid Market Assessment
•Postponed until later-the rain scared us!
Postponed until later-the rain scared us!FREE MONEY IN JUNE- Oregon Trail card purchases will be matched up to $5 during the month of June (and beyond until funding runs out) at the Forest Grove Farmers Market! See information booth for details!
June 16, 2010 Kid’s Day
•Make & Take--Father's Day Cards
Make & Take--Father's Day CardsTBA Cooking Demonstration
•Learn how to make a local, nutritional, seasonal meal for under $2 per person
Learn how to make a local, nutritional, seasonal meal for under $2 per person•Join Chef Micah Cavolo of Bon Appetit and learn how to cook using market produce and sample the deliciousness he cooks up!
Join Chef Micah Cavolo of Bon Appetit and learn how to cook using market produce and sample the deliciousness he cooks up! July 14, 2010 Farmers Market Birthday
•Free birthday cake
Free birthday cakeJuly 14, 2010 Shopping on a Budget Class
Class is a 6 week class-Sign up early!
Sponsored by Oregon Food Bank
•Learn to shop on a budget at the Forest Grove Farmers Market
Learn to shop on a budget at the Forest Grove Farmers Market•Take a tour of the market and meet the vendors
Take a tour of the market and meet the vendors•Receive complementary produce and a recipe to take home
Receive complementary produce and a recipe to take home•Classes offered in English and Spanish
Classes offered in English and SpanishJuly 21, 2010 Shopping on a Budget Class continued
July 28, 2010 Shopping on a Budget Class continued
July 28, 2010 Rapid Market Assessment
August 4, 2010 Shopping on a Budget Class continued
TBA Cooking Demonstration
•Learn how to make a local, nutritional, seasonal meal for under $2 per person
Learn how to make a local, nutritional, seasonal meal for under $2 per person•Join Chef Micah Cavolo of Bon Appetit and learn how to cook using market produce and sample the deliciousness he cooks up!
Join Chef Micah Cavolo of Bon Appetit and learn how to cook using market produce and sample the deliciousness he cooks up! August 11, 2010 Shopping on a Budget Class continued
August 18, 2010 Shopping on a Budget Class continued11
August 25, 2010 Salsa Festival
•Salsa Music
Salsa Music•Salsa Making Contest
Salsa Making ContestTBA Cooking Demonstration
•Learn how to make a local, nutritional, seasonal meal for under $2 per person
Learn how to make a local, nutritional, seasonal meal for under $2 per person•Join Chef Micah Cavolo of Bon Appetit and learn how to cook using market produce and sample the deliciousness he cooks up!
Join Chef Micah Cavolo of Bon Appetit and learn how to cook using market produce and sample the deliciousness he cooks up! September 15, 2010 Kid’s Day
Sponsor TBA
•Fun, interactive kids activity
Fun, interactive kids activity September 29, 2010 Rapid Market Assessment
October 13, 2010 Closing Day
•Join us for the last day of the season to toast our successes & welcome the winter
Join us for the last day of the season to toast our successes & welcome the winter season
