2nd Saturday
Community Booth
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We help elevate the missions and outreach goals of area non-profit organizations by connecting them with thousands of Market customers. Join Wichita’s local, innovative community hub at Old Town Farm & Art Market!
Hello Non-profit Organizations
On the 2nd Saturday of each month (May through September) the Market expands to provide an array of demonstrations, activities, and support for more area businesses and organizations. We subsidize space for a number of incredible local organizations to help promote and support their mission and outreach goals. Organizations approved for the space are not permitted to sell products or give away items that directly impact the sales of Market vendor companies. Fundraising, volunteer recruitment, free branded merchandise, and informational outreach is permitted. An interactive activity is also encouraged.
2024 2nd Saturday dates are:
May 11, June 8, July 13, August 10, September 14
Please note: Due to the Market’s strict no politics or advancing one’s ideology policy, some organizations will not be approved for subsidized space. No political or what could be deemed activist campaigning is permitted. The Market has a very diverse customer base. We are sensitive to maintaining its fun and friendly atmosphere, which includes being a refuge from divisive and what some could deem as political or ideological. This zero-tolerance rule applies to vendors, products, and guest organizations. If you feel that your organization would be a good fit, please submit the Community Booth application below for review.
In turn for subsidized space, organizations are expected to:
Share the Market’s event on their social channels and tag the Market in each post.
Create at least one (1) stand alone post prior to Market day highlighting their involvement. Please tag the Market in each post.
Submit the Participant Agreement below.
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2nd Saturday Community Booth Participant Agreement
1. Time & Place
We are located at Wichita’s Farm & Art Plaza in front of The Museum of World Treasures (835 E. 1st St. N. Wichita KS 67202) at 1st & Rock Island. The Market operates Saturdays 8am - 1pm from April through October, and 10am - 1pm in November and December.
2. Community Booth Cancellation Policy
OTFAM Management must be informed of a cancellation by Wednesday at 5:00 pm, prior to your scheduled 2nd Saturday appearance by emailing info@oldtownfarmandartmarket.com.
3. Market Day Arrival and Departure Procedure & General Expectations
Arrival and setup time begins at 6:00 am. Participants must be on-site no later than 30 minutes prior to opening time and ready for business when the Market opens. Participants arriving less than 30 minutes prior to Market opening are considered late. Late arrivals may not be allowed to set up and must have permission from OTFAM Management prior to setting up. If permitted to set up, late arrivals must load-in from the perimeter of the Market site.
Community Booth participants may not break down or pack up before closing time. Departure times are no earlier than the closing time of the Market and no later than one hour after market closes. Exceptions may be made in case of emergency or on a case-by-case basis (see OTFAM Management).
Community Booth participants must clean up their allocated space after the market closes, including sweeping up any debris and removing all trash.
Community Booth participants are responsible for their own space, will supply all necessary trash containers, and will leave their site clean and in a condition suitable to the City of Wichita, and OTFAM Management. Community Booth participants will gather and take with them all containers, waste and trimmings before leaving the Market. On-site trash receptacles are for customer use only.
Parking spaces close to Farm & Art Plaza/Rock Island should be considered customer parking and will not be used by Community Booth participants. Ask Market staff about loading in/out and parking best practices.
4. Conduct and Appearance
Customer interactions and relationships are of vital importance to ensuring that the organization’s goals and objectives are met and are equally important to the overall Market’s success. Conduct by any Market participants that is detrimental to the reputation or operation of the Market is not permitted. Any difficulty experienced with customers or other vendors should be promptly reported to Market Management.
A. CONDUCT
Participants will in no way cause detriment to other vendors and are expected to conduct themselves professionally at all times, behaving courteously toward Market staff, customers, vendors, and volunteers. Participating organizations are responsible for the actions of their representatives, employees, or agents.
Participants are not permitted to disparage Market vendors, products, or organizations.
Unless pre-approved, participants are not permitted to play radios or use other sound-generating electronics during Market hours.
Participants are not allowed to smoke within the Market area at any time.
Tobacco products may not be sold, consumed or advertised at the Market.
No politics or political campaigning is permitted. All signs, clothing, stickers, symbols, etc. that could be deemed to be political or advancing one’s ideology is prohibited. This zero-tolerance rule applies to vendors, products, and guest organizations.
The flag of the United States of America is not political. It is the symbol of “We the People” and represents all Americans.
The promotion of American liberty, independence, or freedom in general, are characteristics unique to the United States of America and are not viewed as political.
Thin Blue Line and Thin Red Line pays homage to police and firefighters and are not considered political.
Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps or Coast Guard related items/symbols are also not considered political.
2nd Saturday Community Booth Participants are required to utilize their designated booth space and are not permitted to wander throughout the Market site approaching customers in a manner that could be considered hassling or interrupting their shopping experience. It’s important that customers experience a fun and inviting atmosphere, not one in which they are approached by participants and possibly feel obligated to talk about a company, product, or subject that they did not choose to.
Participants believed to be under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol and/or behaving in an unprofessional manner may have their permission to remain at the Market revoked.
B. APPEARANCE
Community Booth Participants are required to display their organization’s identification sign.
Participants must be neat and appropriately dressed.
Participants are responsible for keeping their space clean and attractive during Market hours.
Participants must represent their organization neatly and attractively, with consideration for the other vendors and the public. A well thought out display is a great strategy for increasing interest!