Santa Fe Farmers’ Market Pavilion Rental Rates and Terms

Rental Rates: Depend on the size and scope of the event and are subject to availability and may change without notice. Discounts may be available for nonprofit and educational organizations. Rates Include:

  • Event Staff. Assist with set-up and clean-up.
  • Security. SFFMI determines the appropriate amount of security based on the number of guests and type of event.
  • Pipe and Drape. Can be used to make the space more intimate for smaller events or block off areas of the Pavilion. A layout drawing is required in advance of the event.
  • Up to 250 white folding chairs.

Damage Deposit: We require a $500 refundable damage deposit for all events. An additional deposit may be required for larger events.

Reservations: A signed contract and 50% of the rental fee are required to confirm a date. The balance of the rental fee and the $200 damage deposit are due ten (10) days prior to the date of the event

Access Times:

  • Weekday – Starting at 9:00am depending on what else is going on in the Pavilion that day.
  • Saturdays – no access before 3:00pm because of the Farmers’ Market.
  • Events must end by 11:00 on any day.
  • The Market Hall is not available on Sundays.

Additional Access Days: Additional time for load-in, decorating or rehearsal prior to the event date are possible depending on availability and will cost an extra fee.

Insurance: We require a Certificate of Liability Insurance for $1,000,000 covering the space with the Santa Fe Farmers’ Market Institute listed as Certificate Holder. See sample.

Facility Specs and Capacity: Market Hall Pavilion is 9300 square feet and includes the ground floor restrooms. Maximum capacity of the Market Hall Pavilion is 600 but capacity for specific events may change depending on the set up.

Catering and Kitchen Use: No restrictions on caterers. (Recommendations available upon request) Use of the Market Hall kitchen to prepare food on-site is for licensed caterers only. Separate kitchen usage fees apply depending on number of guests. Food may also be prepared off-site and brought in and served at the event.

Alcohol Service: All alcohol must be served by licensed servers. For ticketed events or events where alcohol is being sold, bar service MUST be provided by a licensed business that has acquired a Special Dispensers or Celebration Permit for the event. Other restrictions may apply depending on the event.

Decorations: No decoration is to be hung, tied, draped, fastened, suspended or placed on ceiling, walls or light fixtures without the express approval of the SFFMI staff. No birdseed, bubbles, glitter, rice, confetti or staining blossoms are permitted. No smoke or fog machines allowed.

Lighting: Use of the Pavilion string lights is permitted. Additional lighting, projection and sound equipment may be brought in for the event by an outside audio/visual company.