Introduc on
Welcome to Depot Market Square, a flexible
mul -purpose community gathering place in
the 1100 block of Railroad Avenue. The facility includes a 5,200 square foot pavilion
building with public restrooms (available during events only) and an 8,400 square foot
open courtyard with some covered shelters. The occupancy ra ng for the pavilion is
299 persons.
Construc on of the Depot Market Square was completed in the summer of 2006 on the
historic site of the 1895 Railroad Depot, originally built by the Bellingham Bay and
Bri sh Columbia Railroad.
Depot Market Square hosts the Bellingham Farmers' Market most Saturdays. The
building is available for rental every day EXCEPT on Farmers' Market Saturdays. Rentals
on Market Saturdays cannot start prior to 5 p.m.
On weekdays the courtyard is not available for rentals as it is used for monthly permit
parking for area residents and employees. The en re facility (building and courtyard)
can be rented evenings or Sundays throughout the year, Saturdays (when the Farmers'
Market is not in session) or limited City Holidays. See page 8 for mes and rates.
Advance reserva ons are required for all events.
The informa on contained in this booklet is intended to act as a guide to help you
understand our policies for use of the facility. Please call us at 360-778-7000 or email
depotsquare@cob.org if you should have addi onal ques ons.
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