Information Tables at Farmers' Market

2026 Farmers' Market Information Table Policy

The City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department permits informational tabling at the City of Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market in accordance with the policies outlined below. These policies are intended to support free expression while ensuring public safety, accessibility, and the orderly operation of the Market.

Informational tabling is permitted only at the Saturday Market during the regular season (April through October). Informational tabling is not permitted at the Tuesday Market, the Holiday Market, or the November Market.

Important!

The registering group representative is responsible for ensuring this information is shared with all members of the group who are staffing the information table. If you have questions about the Informational Table Policy, send an email to Clarence Boone or call 812-349-3738.

Authorized Locations – Info Alley

Informational tabling is restricted to designated areas. Two locations are available: one fee-based area within Market boundaries and one no-fee area outside Market boundaries.

Fee-based Area "Info Alley"

• Located on the west side of the Market along the 8th Street entrance near the Market B-Line Café, as indicated on the agreement form map.
• Spaces are delineated by pavement markings and numbered for identification.
• Groups reserving space for the full Market season may be assigned a consistent location. Reserved spaces are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Representatives of approved groups may remain within the immediate area in front of their assigned space for the purpose of distributing materials, collecting signatures, or engaging with patrons.
• Solicitation or engagement activities conducted while moving through the Market are prohibited.

No-Fee Area

• Located east of the B-Line Trail, immediately north of 8th Street, and outside Market boundaries.
• Space is unmarked. Groups must limit their setup to approximately 6 feet by 6 feet and must maintain a minimum clearance of two feet from the trail.
• Market staff at the Information Table may provide assistance with identifying an appropriate location.

Registration and Fees

• All groups must submit a completed informational table agreement form and pay a one-time, nonrefundable $15 registration fee prior to participation.
• The registration fee applies to all groups, regardless of whether the fee-based or no-fee area is used.

Fee-Based Space Reservations

• Groups using the fee-based area may reserve space for the full Market season by paying all remaining Saturday space fees in advance.
• The 2026 Market season consists of 31 Saturday Markets, from April 4 through October 31.
• Informational tabling is not permitted during the Holiday Market or November Market dates.
• The cost to reserve space for all 31 Markets is $310, plus the $15 registration fee, for a total of $325.
• Reservations submitted after the start of the season will be prorated through the final Market date.

Monthly or Weekly Use

• Groups renting space on a monthly or weekly basis must submit materials to the Parks and Recreation Department at least one week prior to participation, or provide materials to Market staff at the Information Table on the first day of participation.
• Market staff will collect applicable space fees during Market hours.
• Groups may prepay for multiple dates; payments will be documented by Market staff.
• Prepayment does not guarantee assignment to the same space for future dates. Consistent space assignment is available only through full-season reservations.

Space Assignment and Access Procedures

• The Info Alley sign-up board, located on the curb at the east end of Info Alley, will be available by:
  • 7:30 a.m. April through September
  • 8:30 a.m. in October
• Groups seeking weekly rental space must list their organization name next to an available, unreserved space number coresponding to pavement markings. Weekly spaces are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Groups with reserved spaces will have their organization name pre-listed and must occupy the assigned space by:
  • 8:30 a.m. April through September
  • 9:30 a.m. in October
• Access to Info Alley for setup is permitted beginning at:
  • 7:45 a.m. April through September
  • 8:45 a.m. in October
  • Prior to these times, Info Alley is reserved for authorized vendor access.
• All informational groups must vacate their space no later than 12:15 p.m. each Market day.
• Groups may not reserve or hold spaces for organizations that are not present.

Loading, Unloading, and Parking

• Vehicle access within the Market footprint and Info Alley is prohibited for informational groups.
• Between 7:45 a.m. and 12:15 p.m., vehicles may briefly stop outside the Market bollards adjacent to Info Alley for loading and unloading purposes only.
• Landscaping carts are available near the Market shed on the south side of the Market to assist with transporting materials.
• City parking regulations are enforced on Saturdays. Informational groups are expected to park in the Trades District Garage, located on the northwest side of City Hall, during Market hours.
• Failure to comply with these policies may result in revocation of tabling privileges at the discretion of the City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department.

Equipment

• Groups must provide their own tables and chairs. Any type of shelter (tent, umbrella, etc.) and/or sign used by a group must fit within the 6’ x 6’ space and be securely weighted/tied down.
• Groups must not utilize the railing adjacent to City Hall for securing signs. 

Additional Guidelines

• Groups may not sell items or actively solicit donations at the Market. A passive donation receptacle is permitted.
• Any displayed items must be available free of charge.
• Groups may not give away any items intended for human consumption.
• Groups may not amplify sound.
• Pets are not permitted in the Market (as defined by the paved area of Showers Common) or in the Market B-Line Cafe.
• Smoking is not permitted in the Market (including the Market B-Line Cafe and Info Alley).
• Restrooms are available in City Hall.