El Mercadito brings together local entrepreneurs, community and culture
El Mercadito is a vision that emerged from our people to create more spaces to gather and celebrate culture through food, music, art and activities. For centuries, our people have worked in essential jobs such as agriculture, timber and tourism greatly impacting Southern Oregons economy and its culture. Our communities have been disproportionately affected by the climate crisis, and housing crisis we are living through today, costing our communities our sense of belonging and ownership over our own future. Today our team makes an effort to elevate, center and prioritize the comfort of our Latinx, BIPOC and other marginalized communities by prioritizing LGBTQIA+, Latinx, and BIPOC vendors. However, everyone is welcome to apply. We want to be able to cultivate and grow this community.
Join the Hub-Sponsor El Mercadito !
El Mercadito FAQ
What are the Criteria to participate
- 1. Food sellers have to have licenses to be able to sell food at events. Please call Araceli Jimenez at 541-200-5481 if you have any questions regarding what licenses you will need to obtain before you can participate, or for more information visit https://www.oregon.gov/oda/
programs/foodsafety/ fslicensing/pages/ aboutlicenses.aspx. - Accept to be part of maintaining an environment that is welcoming and affirming for queer and trans people, people of color(Ex; Latinx and BIPOC), people with disabilities and all ages
- Complete the application process in time to respect the deadlines given
I’m a current vendor with a question
Please email our Cultural Leadership Organizer at araceli@coalicionfortaleza.com or call our office at 541-200-5481
A note to past participants of El Mercadito
We are grateful for your commitment to our Latinx and BIPOC community and for the trust you give our team to serve you and your business. If you have not yet filled out the required survey to be able to become a vendor at the next El Mercadito please do so ASAP.
Yes ! Entry is free however be sure to come prepared to support our local vendors.
Visit our Volunteer page or contact our Cultural Leadership Organizer araceli@coalcionfortaleza.com
Can Service and resource providers participate
Yes please email Cultural Leadership Organizer araceli@coalcionfortaleza.com
Thank You To Our Sponsors !
