"The Other Plant Sale"
Next T.O.P.S. : September 26 2026, 10a-4p
Thank you for your interest in visiting or becoming a vendor at The Other Plant Sale!
The Other Plant Sale is a community event for everyone—from beginners to expert plant enthusiasts. We aren't focused on just one type of plant- we want to celebrate them all!
We're looking for 45–80 vendors to offer plants, plant-related products, nature-inspired art, crafts, jewelry, tools, and all things botanical.
Admission is FREE for all visitors.
Please dress appropriately for the weather, as conditions can be unpredictable.
Come shop for unique plants, discover amazing crafts, find gardening supplies and tools, enjoy delicious food, make new friends, and spend the day with fellow plant lovers!
The event is easy to reach from anywhere in the Portland metro area by public transportation. Our location is conveniently situated between SE Stark Street and E Burnside Street, with the closest MAX station being 187th & E Burnside.
Background notes:
The idea behind this event is to welcome people back to Gresham's Rockwood neighborhood while bringing together new friends who share a passion for plants and nature.
Rockwood is an incredible and diverse community. Unfortunately, decades of rumors and misinformation have caused many people to overlook the neighborhood, making it one of the least-visited areas in the Portland metro region. In recent years, the City of Gresham has invested heavily in revitalizing Downtown Rockwood, and we're already seeing visitors travel from miles away to experience everything the area has to offer.
The Downtown Rockwood complex is a unique destination featuring a variety of locally owned restaurants, shops, public gathering spaces, a playground with a splash pad, and Aviva at Rockwood, home to several hundred residents with businesses located on the ground floor. The neighborhood continues to grow, with plans for a small grocery store in the Rockwood Market Hall, making it an even more vibrant place to live, work, and visit.
We hope The Other Plant Sale gives both first-time and returning visitors another reason to discover everything Rockwood has to offer.
"The Other Plant Sale" Guest Info:
When: September 26, 2026 10am-4pm. This will be a 1-day event because there isn't a good way to secure merchandise over night.
Cost: This will be free entry for guests.
Location: The address to this is 458 SE 185th Ave. Portland, OR 97233. The address is still a little off on many GPS but the complex occupies the space between SE Stark and E Burnside, on SE 185th and SE 187th. Parking can be found all around the complex including the public spaces by USA Pawn and the courthouse across the street. THIS IS AN OUTDOOR EVENT.
Public transportation, we are right next to the Rockwood/E 187th MAX station if you are using the MAX along with other various bus lines that runs down SE Stark and E Burnside.
We also have bike lockup areas dotted around the complex.
"The Other Plant Sale" Vendor Info
We are ambitiously looking for 45-80 (It changes each time) vendors that are interested in vending plants, plant/garden supplies, plant-themed arts & crafts, or informational booth for plant-related things such as classes, activities, and various organization. No one is "too big" or "too small", if you want to participate: we are interested!
Fees:
A 10x10 Booth is $10 unless discussed, an additional 10x10 booth is an additional $10. Fees will be requested post-application acceptance. This fee is non-refundable; if you have to drop out...thank you for your generous donation!
Additionally, we are requesting an item donation (any cost) for the raffle booth.
There is really no way of telling how the crowd will be BUT the more vendors participate the bigger the crowd will be; though this event already has a strong following and has been successful with our early runs! The best way to help is to post on your social media and help spread the word!
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There are multiple, varied restaurants and food/snack vendors. Food shouldn't be a problem to find.
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You are in charge of your own payment! You must have cash for change, and mobile credit card readers are HIGHLY encouraged. Many purchases will be done through cards. Many people use Square and you can also type in card numbers- though fees are higher if you type it in.
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You are in charge of loading and unloading. We are not going to be staffed to help loading and unloading, you might find a nice vendor to help but most people will be occupied with their own setup.
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We do not have shopping bags but we are asking that everyone helps bring boxes so we can cut it up in half and turn into shopping trays.
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Vendor Parking: We will be asking the pawn shop with a big lot if we can use their lot. Technically it belongs to the property management group so technically you can park there, we just want to be polite and ask as soon as we can lock the event date down. Other than that there is a lot of street parking and a parking lot but we want to reserve that for guests. We are not in charge of traffic ticket if you park where you're not supposed to. To get an idea of the current parking map please check out the "Visit Us" page. A much-larger lot is getting built.
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What sort of things can you sell? Anything in the LEGAL realm of plant and plant-related products. We are not going to "police" what you are selling unless it is prohibited, or extremely inappropriate... though tasteful art and profanity is welcomed...please keep in mind that this is an event for ALL AGES. Thank you for understanding! You don't have to propagate your own plants or craft your own material. This event is for everyone and we understand that not everyone has the ability or space for propagation but please don't go to a hardware store the night before and monopolize on their restock...
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No food or drinks for sale please, we won't be permitted for that, plus there is plenty to eat here and want to support the local restaurants already here.
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No live animals, no taxidermy.
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No weapons. Things that look like weapons are okay as long as it is not a functional weapon.
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LEGAL PLANTS ONLY. Please stick to OREGON's agricultural laws.
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No ready-to-use consumables. You can sell edible plants but please do not prepare anything for people to consume.
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Booth Space: Everyone will get at least a 10x10 (unless requesting a smaller space) with a little bit of a wiggle room each side. If you need larger please let us know. This shouldn't be an overwhelmingly tight event and we know that some people might bring larger shrubs. Tents are not required but it is advisable to bring a tent, it's still Oregon and the weather can be unpredictable. We do not have loaner tents and this is an outdoor event. If you have a tent please make sure it is fire-retardant and you MUST have weights in order to prevent tents flying away.
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Bring your own tables and chairs
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There is no access to electricity other than in the Rockwood Markethall- but this will not be accessible from your booth.
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There is public WiFi and password will be given upon request but the internet isn't the highest quality.
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This is a shared space with the community, please clean up after yourself. We understand that soil will be spilled here and there, we can clean that up, but please pick up any trash and dispose of it properly.
Anti-Harassment Policy & Code of Conduct
The Other Plant Sale (T.O.P.S.) has a zero-tolerance policy for harassment. This policy extends beyond the event itself and includes inappropriate or abusive behavior on social media, as well as harassment directed toward anyone involved with T.O.P.S., whether before, during, or after the event.
Any vendor or guest who harasses, threatens, intimidates, or otherwise mistreats another vendor, guest, volunteer, staff member, or anyone associated with T.O.P.S. will be required to leave the event immediately and will be permanently prohibited from attending or participating in future T.O.P.S. events.
Our goal is to maintain a safe, welcoming, and respectful environment where everyone can enjoy their shared passion.
Thank you for adhering to these basic requirements.