Food Vendors

This application is for pre-packaged cottage food vendors and prepare-on-site food vendors interested in participating in our upcoming market. Eligible pre-packaged cottage food vendors offer shelf-stable, pre-made items such as baked goods, candies, teas, spices, jams, or other packaged foods that comply with Washington State Cottage Food regulations. Eligible prepare-on-site food vendors must comply with all Washington State and Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department regulations and hold all required permits. Please indicate any requirements, such as electricity, propane use, or accessibility considerations, in the "Special requests" portion of the application.

You will receive an email notification once your application is approved, rejected, or waitlisted. Accepted vendors will receive load-in instructions at least one week before each event date. All applications are reviewed to ensure a balanced, high-quality market experience.

By applying to the Northwest Metaphysical Market (NWMM), you agree to the following terms & conditions (please read):

 
General Information:
Booth participants under 18 years of age must always be accompanied by an adult (18 or older).
Applications are reviewed for fit, balance, and overall market curation. Acceptance is not guaranteed.
 
Booth Spaces:
All booth spaces are 10' x 10'.

Corner booth spaces are available for an additional fee (Saturdays).
Vendors must bring their own canopy, tables, chairs, displays, cart/wagon, etc.
All canopies must be properly weighted ( a minimum of 25 lb. per leg is REQUIRED, but 50 lb. per leg is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED).
Vendors must stay within their assigned space and keep walkways clear.
 
Market Schedule:
Saturdays

Load-in: 8:15 AM – 11:00 AM

Market Hours: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Load-out: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM (no early teardown unless otherwise approved by NWMM).

Sundays

Load-in: 7:15 AM - 10:00 AM
Market Hours: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Load-out: 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM (no early teardown unless otherwise approved by NWMM).

Vendors must complete setup by 11:00 AM (Saturdays) or 10:00 AM (Sundays) and remain for the duration of the market unless otherwise approved.

If you do not arrive by 10:15 AM (Saturdays) or 9:15 AM (Sundays), your booth will be forfeited (no refunds), and neighboring vendors will be authorized to spread out.

Vendor Parking & Traffic Notes:

Saturdays

To help ease parking concerns in downtown Tacoma on a Saturday (yikes!), FREE, secure-access parking is available for vendors, performers, and volunteers on the top levels of the Park Plaza North Garage.

The transit tunnel is NOT available for public parking.

Do NOT park in the “DO NOT ENTER” transit tunnel.

The transit tunnel is listed on Google Maps as “Pierce Transit Tunnel.” Please be mindful of this when navigating.

Sundays

Street parking in this area is free on Sundays.
There is also a large parking lot kitty-corner to us, located behind this building address: 3520 S 54th St, Tacoma, WA 98490.

Please be sure to bring a cart!

Vendors must unload quickly, immediately move their vehicle to an appropriate parking space, and return to set up.

Payments, Refunds & Booth Selections:

If your application is approved, you will receive an email notification from Eventeny.

After approval, follow these steps to select and pay for your booth space(s):

1. Log In and Find Applications: Sign in to your Eventeny account. Hover over your profile icon in the top right corner and select "My Applications".
2. Access Approved Application: Ensure the application status is "Approved". Click the "View or edit" button to the left of the event.
3. Select Your Booth: Within the application, navigate to the "Booths/Spaces" section and "Add booth". A pop-up window will appear. There will be a dropdown menu in the top, left corner with a list of site maps. Find the map(s) for your approved date(s). Select your desired booth space. A window will appear to display availability and pricing.
4. Confirm and Pay: Enter your payment information. Click the "Submit" button to secure your space.
5. Confirm Selection: The selected booth will appear in the "Booths/Spaces" section of your confirmation page.

⚠️ IMPORTANT: The booth maps are SEPARATED BY DATE. Please pay close attention to the date listed in the TITLE of each map to make sure you're selecting your space for the correct event. Take your time with this step.

All fees are non-refundable, including for no-shows, mechanical issues, staffing problems, or weather conditions.
Booth fees are not transferable without prior approval.

Print Materials:

Vendors may display print materials only if they directly relate to the products or services they are offering at NWMM. Marketing individuals or businesses not registered as approved vendors is not permitted.
 
Products & Compliance:
All products must be safe, lawful, and appropriate for a metaphysical/spiritual artisan market.

THE FOLLOWING ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED:
• AI-generated 'art'
• Counterfeit tarot/oracle decks
• Products containing THC and/or alcohol

All product prices must be clearly visible.

Vendors are responsible for their own tax reporting, liability insurance, and any required licensing.

Tacoma Business License:

If you live within Tacoma city limits, regardless of annual gross income, a Tacoma Business License is required.

If you live outside Tacoma city limits but anticipate earning more than $4,000 in annual gross income in Tacoma during the calendar year, a Tacoma Business License is required.

A Tacoma business license is $37.50 for a one-year term.

If you don't already have a Tacoma Business License, you can apply here: https://www.filelocal-wa.gov/Default_FileLocal.aspx 

Plastic Bag Ban:

All vendors and food trucks must comply with the City of Tacoma’s plastic bag ban. Single-use plastic carryout bags are not permitted. Vendors may only provide approved paper bags or compliant reusable bags to customers. Any allowed bags must meet city requirements and may be subject to the state-mandated bag fee where applicable. Vendors are responsible for ensuring their packaging and checkout materials follow all local laws.

Conduct & Safety:
Be respectful toward fellow vendors, staff, and attendees.
Keep your booth tidy and secure—NWMM is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged items.
This event is held rain or shine.

Please prepare accordingly for our unpredictable Washington weather.
Leashed pets and service animals are welcome.
 
Photography:
By participating, you consent to NWMM taking and using event photos and video for marketing and promotional purposes.

Non-Discrimination & Zero Tolerance Policy:
NWMM maintains a zero-tolerance policy for discrimination, harassment, or hate. Vendors must treat all attendees, staff, and fellow vendors with respect. You may not discriminate based on race, color, sex, gender identity/gender expression, religion, nationality, creed, marital status, sexual orientation/sexual preference, age, veteran/military status, or disability status. Any conduct involving hate speech, harassment/intimidation, or discriminatory actions will result in immediate removal from the event.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):

Vendors must keep their space wheelchair-accessible and free of obstacles so all attendees can safely approach and interact with their booth.
 
Agreement:
By submitting your application, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to these terms & conditions to help us create a smooth, enjoyable, and well-organized market experience for everyone.