Monterey Peninsula Barter Fair - August

Our artisan barter fairs are a place to trade homemade, homegrown, foraged or artisan items, or to barter your skills. Or bring something that you changed from its original state (glasses bought at the store are not eligible for barter, but if you etched artwork on them, they are).

The sky’s the limit! From produce to pastries…plants to pasta…potholders to pickleball lessons. This event is about fun, socializing, and creativity with the intention of building community, meeting new people and learning unique skills. Feel free to bring your positive attitude and generous spirit.

The fair is not a flea market so please don’t bring items that you did not personally make or change. The venue chosen for this event does not allow open containers of alcohol, smoking, or drugs. Please leave pets at home. Cash is not necessary since we don’t exchange anything for cash.

Swappers should not feel obligated to accept someone’s offer, nor should they get their feelings hurt if someone turns them down. If a person declines, consider offering a three-way trade (identify something they would like and offer that person something you are bartering).

Consider packaging your barter offering in tradable value increments (not labeled as such, just a guide). For example, one package of 4 gourmet cookies = $10 OR $60 for 30 minutes of professional massage. (In which case, 6 packages of cookies can be traded for 30 minutes of massage!)

All swap participants must adhere to an honor code of using the highest cleanliness standards in their kitchens, gardens and studios. By participating in these events, you assume all liability. Specifically, you agree to not hold liable barter fair host, venue owner/provider or other participants.

Absolutely! Samples help “sell” your items to attendees who might not know how much they’ll like your item. Package and present your samples according to the highest food safety and cleanliness practices to avoid the spread of germs, balanced with minimizing packaging waste.

It’s up to you how you want to present your items: use a simple container or make it fancy. We encourage sustainable packaging. It’s helpful to label your item so people remember what they got and who made it. Please include ingredients for those with food sensitivities (vegan, gluten-free, nuts).

In addition to your items, please bring table cloth/runner to put on surface; any signage and/or supplies needed for sampling; container for your “haul”.

Come with as few or as many items as you want. You can barter only one type of item or bring different items. We expect about 25-35 barterers at this event.

There is 2 hour street parking on Pacific near the library. There’s also a small free lot behind the library and a 2 hour parking lot next door at 665 Pacific. There is paid parking ($1.50 per hour) 1-1/2 blocks away at 445 Pacific. Make sure to note parking signs since parking time differs on each.

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