Volunteer Registration

Event Volunteers

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Deadline: Sep 01, 2026 11:59 pm (GMT-07:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
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Date: Apr 09, 2026 6:00 pm - Sep 24, 2026 9:00 pm (PDT)

About the event

The Thursday Night Market has been a Chico favorite for nearly 40 years, bringing the community together for lively summer evenings in downtown. Enjoy local vendors, fresh food, live music, and a vibrant atmosphere that celebrates the spirit and creativity of Chico.
Downtown Chico Business Association
Downtown Chico Business Association
Downtown Chico Business Association
Downtown Chico Business Association

About the application

Downtown Chico’s Thursday Night Market in the heart of downtown and the beautiful City Plaza. This festive weekly event showcases farm-fresh produce from CDFA-certified farmers, a wide variety of prepared foods from food trucks and downtown restaurants, handmade local arts and crafts, and live singer-songwriter entertainment for all ages. With more than 200 vendors participating this season and attendance exceeding 6,000 guests each week, volunteer support is essential to the success of this event. We invite you to sign up for the role that best fits your interests and availability:

Terms & Conditions

TYPES OF VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Barricade Monitors – Assist with initial street closures and monitor designated barricades throughout the event to ensure public safety. Block Captains – Help vendors locate their assigned spaces, assist with setup, monitor vehicle traffic during load-in and breakdown, and serve as a point of contact for vendors and performers during the market. Information Booth Volunteers – Welcome guests and provide information about the market, downtown businesses, and upcoming events. Runners – Provide general event support, including relieving volunteers for breaks, delivering water, and assisting with setup, breakdown, and post-event cleanup. Please note that all positions are needed to help close down the streets at the beginning of the market and help open them back up at the end. Thank you for helping us create a safe, welcoming, and vibrant Thursday Night Market experience for our community.

Questions on the application

Volunteer information

  • Name
  • Email
  • Phone
  • Age
  • Address
  • Emergency contacts

Additional information

  • Preferred Pronouns
  • If you are representing a company/organization, please provide name:
  • Besides English, what other language(s) do you speak?
  • Skills & Experience
  • By signing below, I acknowledge that I am volunteering for the Thursday Night Market organized by the Downtown Chico Business Association (DCBA). I understand that my participation is voluntary and that I will follow all event rules, policies, and directions provided by DCBA staff and event coordinators. I understand that volunteering may involve outdoor work, interacting with the public, lifting equipment, and other event-related activities. I agree to participate at my own risk and accept responsibility for my actions while volunteering. By signing this form, I agree to release, indemnify, and hold harmless the Downtown Chico Business Association (DCBA), the City of Chico, and their officers, employees, agents, and volunteers from any claims, liability, injury, loss, or damage arising from my participation as a volunteer at the Thursday Night Market.
Event Volunteers
Event Volunteers
Thursday Night Market