--- title: Community Collaborators description: The Black Mountain Tailgate Market is a producer only member-run market with 21 member vendors and a board of directors. --- [Skip to content](https://blackmountainmarket.org/community-collaborators#main-content) [![Black Mountain Tailgate Market](https://blackmountainmarket.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo-BMTM-Text.png?width=250&height=70&name=Logo-BMTM-Text.png)](https://blackmountainmarket.org/?hsLang=en) - Visit the Market Show submenu for Visit the Market - [Market Map](https://blackmountainmarket.org/market-map) - [Parking & Site Info](https://blackmountainmarket.org/parking-site-information) - About Show submenu for About - [Our Mission](https://blackmountainmarket.org/mission) - [History](https://blackmountainmarket.org/history) - [Sponsors](https://blackmountainmarket.org/sponsors) - [Members](https://blackmountainmarket.org/members) - [Board of Directors](https://blackmountainmarket.org/board) - [Food Access for All](https://blackmountainmarket.org/food-access-for-all) - [Contact Us](https://blackmountainmarket.org/contact) - Get Involved Show submenu for Get Involved - [Sponsorship](https://blackmountainmarket.org/sponsorship) - [Volunteer](https://blackmountainmarket.org/volunteer) - [Vendors](https://blackmountainmarket.org/vendors) - [Youth Entrepreneurs](https://blackmountainmarket.org/vendors#youth-vendor) - [Community Collaborators](https://blackmountainmarket.org/vendors#community) - [Musicians](https://blackmountainmarket.org/music) - [Sign Up for the Newsletter](https://blackmountainmarket.org/subscribe) - [Market Blog](https://blackmountainmarket.org/blog) - [Nourish Appalachia](https://blackmountainmarket.org/nourish-appalachia) - [Newsletter](https://blackmountainmarket.org/subscribe) Open main navigation Close main navigation - Visit the Market Show submenu for Visit the Market - [Market Map](https://blackmountainmarket.org/market-map) - [Parking & Site Info](https://blackmountainmarket.org/parking-site-information) - About Show submenu for About - [Our Mission](https://blackmountainmarket.org/mission) - [History](https://blackmountainmarket.org/history) - [Sponsors](https://blackmountainmarket.org/sponsors) - [Members](https://blackmountainmarket.org/members) - [Board of Directors](https://blackmountainmarket.org/board) - [Food Access for All](https://blackmountainmarket.org/food-access-for-all) - [Contact Us](https://blackmountainmarket.org/contact) - Get Involved Show submenu for Get Involved - [Sponsorship](https://blackmountainmarket.org/sponsorship) - [Volunteer](https://blackmountainmarket.org/volunteer) - [Vendors](https://blackmountainmarket.org/vendors) - [Youth Entrepreneurs](https://blackmountainmarket.org/vendors#youth-vendor) - [Community Collaborators](https://blackmountainmarket.org/vendors#community) - [Musicians](https://blackmountainmarket.org/music) - [Sign Up for the Newsletter](https://blackmountainmarket.org/subscribe) - [Market Blog](https://blackmountainmarket.org/blog) - [Nourish Appalachia](https://blackmountainmarket.org/nourish-appalachia) - [Newsletter](https://blackmountainmarket.org/subscribe) - [Become A Friend](https://blackmountainmarket.org/donate) [Become A Friend](https://blackmountainmarket.org/donate?hsLang=en) [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/BMTMarket) [Follow us on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/blackmountainmarket/) ![Tailgate Market 10-19](https://blackmountainmarket.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Tailgate%20Market%2010-19.jpg?width=2000&height=1500&name=Tailgate%20Market%2010-19.jpg "Tailgate Market 10-19") ## Community Collaborators The Black Mountain Tailgate Market is a producer-only market with 19 member vendors and a community-led board of directors. The market hosts over 100 local vendors and collaborating non-profit organizations, serving an average of over 1,500 market-goers each Saturday morning! This year, we are delighted to have a dedicated space for non-profit organizations at the entrance of our Main Season Market location.  Non-profits can often be present for informational purposes, educational materials, or to promote their organization's mission. Criteria for participation:  - **Application and Approval:** BMTM requires non-profits to complete a vendor application, which involves providing information about the organization, its mission, and the nature of its activities at the market - **Time and Location:** Representatives of collaborating organizations must arrive at the market before 8:15 AM, set up their table and/or tent, and ensure it's ready by market opening at 9 AM! - **Non-Intrusive Behavior:** Collaborating organizations are generally expected to be low-key, not intrusive, and avoid aggressive solicitation. - **No Direct Sales:** Unless approved by BMTM management, non-profits are restricted from making direct sales of goods or services. - **Compliance with Local Regulations:** Non-profit Organizations must adhere to all applicable local health and safety regulations, particularly if they are handling food or other products. - **Insurance and Permits:** Depending on the activities, non-profits might be required to provide proof of liability insurance and obtain necessary permits or licenses from the relevant authorities. - **Market Rules and Regulations:** Adherence to the basics of BMTM's VENDOR POLICIES and our code of conduct is essential to the harmonious, vibrant gathering space we co-create each Saturday morning. To reserve a space, we ask that each organization fill out the form below:   [Request a Booth](https://blackmountainmarket.org/community-collaborators#apply) ## 2025 Market Season ### Spring Market March 1 - April 12 10 am - 1 pm **Booth Fee:** $35 **White Horse Black Mountain** 105 Montreat Road, Black Mountain  ### Main Market May 3 - November 22 9 am - 12 pm **Booth Fee:** $32 **First Baptist Church, Black Mountain** 130 Montreat Road, Black Mountain  ### Holiday Market Dates TBD Time TBD **Booth Fee:** TBD **White Horse Black Mountain** 105 Montreat Road, Black Mountain  [Apply To Be A Vendor](https://blackmountainmarket.org/community-collaborators#apply) ## Community Collaborator Application ### BMTM Community Booth Guidelines We believe in the importance of building relationships between consumers, farmers, and our community. We see the value of working with non-profit organizations whose missions are aligned with ours to help spread the word about the good works they are doing in our community. If you have a non-profit organization or project that you would like to promote, you can request the use of our Community Booth at no charge. Please review our Community Booth policies to ensure that your organization is eligible. 1. The mission of the participating organization must be congruent with BMTM values of: - Sustainability - Stewardship - Community enrichment 2. Must be a not-for-profit. 3. Cannot sell items from the booth without prior approval from the market manager. 4. Cannot hand out food or beverages without prior approval from the market manager. 5. Cannot be political in a partisan manner or sectarian. 6. Booth use may be limited according to availability. 7. Cannot trade or transfer scheduled dates to another group without the consent of the market manager. 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