Join Our Community

Be Part of History and Join Our Community!

We are proud to bring handcrafted products, farm-fresh produce, and specialty foods from around the world to Seattle. Pike Place Market is a vibrant and diverse place to work. Scroll to learn how you can become part of our wonderful community.

Lease a Commercial Space

Pike Place Market is Seattle’s largest incubator for new businesses. In fact — 200 independently owned and operated small businesses call the Market home. Learn about available spaces and how to stay informed.

Lease a Commercial Space

Become a Market Resident

Do you want to live in one of the Market’s eight residential buildings? Pike Place Market is a vibrant neighborhood that is home to more than 500 people of all backgrounds and income levels. Learn how you can call the Market home.

Become a Market Resident

Become a Craftsperson

Pike Place Market has one of the largest collections of locally handmade crafts in the country. Our Crafts Market is home to more than 230 artists and craftspeople selling their handmade art and crafts including painting, ceramics, woodwork, glass, and more!

Become a Craftsperson

Become a Guest Vendor

As part of our mission to incubate small businesses, Pike Place Market offers a Guest Vendor Program to local businesses that do not have an established storefront. Small businesses accepted in this program can rent a table at the entrance to the Economy Building. Learn more!

Become a Guest Vendor

Become a Farmer

Farmers are the cornerstone of Pike Place Market, selling the freshest and best tasting locally grown produce, flowers, and specialty products since 1907. Join the 90+ farmers who sell at the Market, our two citywide Express Farmers Markets, or contribute to our CSA programs.

Become a Farmer

Join Our Artisan & Prepared Foods Program

Pike Place Market offers an Artisan & Prepared Foods Program to local businesses. Food vendors accepted into this program source their ingredients from Washington farmers. Learn more!

Join Our Artisan & Prepared Foods Program

Become a Busker

Join the ranks of many musicians who got their start performing on our street corners. Buskers and street performers bring energy and life to the Market every day. All you need to perform in the Market is a current PDA Busker permit.

Become a Busker

Become a Tour Operator

Pike Place Market permits various third-party tour operators with topics ranging from food, history, ghosts, and more! Click or tap the button below to learn how to apply for a permit to host a guided tour.

Become a Tour Operator

Get Involved

Volunteers are a vital part of many Market programs and social services. Whether you’re interested in a steady volunteer schedule or a one-time opportunity, every hour spent volunteering supports our vibrant community.

Get Involved

Free Speech Area

Our Free Speech area is on the north end of Pike Place Market. This area is available to non-profit organizations. Individuals and groups can sign up to use this space between 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. seven days a week.

Free Speech Area

Hear From Our Community

Listen to what our Market small businesses have to say about starting a business at Pike Place Market, the Soul of Seattle.

Take a Look