The City would like to bring back a Farmer’s Market. Having a Farmer’s Market in the City of Seaside is a key component for the City to achieve Blue Zones Project Certification and providing affordable, accessible and fresh fruits & vegetables for the community while also having a variety of multi-cultural vendors that reflect the City’s diversity. The City is seeking qualified persons/organizations to operate and manage a certified Farmer’s Market at one of the following locations: On Broadway Ave in the West Broadway Urban Village, On the Lawn at City Hall/City Hall Parking Lot, or in the Parking Lot of the Oldemeyer Center. The City envisions a market partner that encourages strong community engagement and involvement, a focus on community building and health outcomes, reflects the diversity of our City, provides a fun and festive atmosphere, and offers strong support for local agriculture.

The primary objectives of the certified farmers’ market are to:

1. Create a festive community event and social gathering place
2. Offer community members an opportunity to purchase locally grown produce and artisan goods
3. Provide farmers an opportunity to sell their products locally
4. Provide local businesses, nonprofits, artisans, and musicians an opportunity to participate
5. Highlight the unique and diverse character of Seaside
6. Provide locally sourced and culturally relevant products that will appeal to a broad range of residents and visitors