Pickerel Farmers Market Rules and Regulations

1. All vendors will receive a stall card, which must be carried on the person selling or be available upon request as proof of stall location. In the event no proof is provided the vendor may be asked to leave the market.

2. All vendors need to carry their own liability insurance should someone get hurt by their stand.

3. The market will be open every Wednesday and Saturday from 8:00 am until produce is sold beginning mid may thru mid November.

4. Stall size shall be 15 ft in width full length of stall, 1 ½ feet on each side of stall shall be reserved for customer foot traffic, display space not to exceed 12 feet wide and 10 feet deep (measured from rear bumper) amended to depth perception at the choice of the market manager. Not more than one vehicle/truck per stall. Vendors shall keep their produce in line with their displays to the right and left. Vendors are individually responsible to have all umbrellas and tents secured to vehicle or other forms so they are not affected by the wind.

5. A vendors assigned stall will remain open to any other vendor until such time that vendor notifies the market manager that they have items to sell and will be coming on a regular basis. After establishing a start date your assigned stall will remain open until 8:30 am. Any vendor needing extra space to sell their own produce may occupy these open stalls for a fee of $10.00 per stall per day as long as spaces are available. Courtesy shall be given to vendors who choose to use a second stall that is adjacent to their stall if they choose before it would be given to another Vendor. If you choose to use an additional stall or move from your assigned stall you must check with the market manager before setting up.

6. Vendor name and address shall be prominently displayed on a sign Not less than 20” square. It must be a permanent type sign clearly visible to customers. A $10 fine will be levied for non-‐compliance after one reminder.

7. All vendors are required to have wash water, soap, toweling and a drain bucket for hand washing. All produce must meet all applicable health and sanitation regulations.

8. All products must be honestly represented and declared to origin (local, state) when product is from out of state it must be labeled in letters no less than one inch tall. (product and origin must be same size letter). The name of the state must be spelled out, not abbreviated. All products shall be displayed in a clean and orderly way (including containers and tables.) Samples may be distributed only if in compliance with all health regulations. Stall/display areas must be cleaned before leaving. All vendors will provide their own garbage containers.

9. No live animals: vendors or customers may not have pets at the market.

10. Vendors are individually responsible to employ legal method of sale and legal weights and measures. Device must meet state standards.

12. No hawking will be tolerated – Do not intentionally call customers away from neighboring vendors by shouting your wares.

13. Any complaints, concerns or recommendations can be directed to the market manager for on site attention. Resolution or Recommendations.