Old
downtown EauGallie Farmers
Market
Market
Rules and Regulations
1.
All participants must follow Market guidelines for courtesy, professionalism,
and the use of best merchandising practices to present and sell their products
and services. Alcohol consumption and smoking are not permitted in the vending
area of the market
2.
All city ordinances regarding sidewalk traffic, parking, etc will be
observed.
3.
Vendors requiring electricity will supply their own extension cords that must be
a
minimum
of 12 gauge and 100 feet.
4.
Activities not related to or weakening the objectives of the Market will not be
allowed.
5.
The Market Manager has been authorized to enforce these Rules and Regulations.
The Market
reserves the right to make changes or amendments to these rules as
they are justified.
6.
The Market will be open from November to mid May. Times of operation are
nominally
7.
The vision of the Old Eau Gallie Farmers Market is to be recognized as the
premier open-air market experience for all ages and walks of life in our area,
and all market participants are expected to reflect our mission of commerce,
service, education and outreach.
8.
Participants will be assigned spaces by the Market Manager based on seniority,
length of commitment to market participation, and vendor balance within the
market. Vendors will set up and take down booths precisely at hours agreed upon
in advance with the Market Manager. Participants will maintain their spaces in
clean, sanitary and attractive conditions. All trash associated with a vendor’s
operation will be hauled away by the vendor.
9.
Products allowed for sale include fresh fruits and vegetables, nuts, food
derivatives, e.g.honey, jams, juices, ice cream, etc.,
horticultural products, living or cut, seafood and
meats, specialty, boutique, arts, and soap products. No mass
merchandized,
commodity,
second-hand or flea market items are permitted. The integrity of the
Market
depends
on vendors’ maintaining a high standard of product quality. The Market Manager,
together with the Downtown Eau Gallie merchants association, will be the
final
authority
of products and services sold at The Market.
10.
Vendors must provide all necessary permits and official documents, including
sales tax, when applicable, for selling their products. Examples are food
products including foods cooked at the Market, vinegars, sauces, packaged or
cured products. The Old Eau Gallie Farmers Market is not responsible for any
loss or damage incurred by vendors due to lack of appropriate permits and
controls and vendors agree to hold The Old Eau Gallie Farmers Market harmless
and indemnify them from any loss.
11.
Effective
A.
All required payments are due to the Market Manager before a vendor will
be
allowed
to participate in the next Market
B.
The space fee for a vendor who participates on a continuous basis is $20 per
week ( continuous is defined as a minimum 5 week
commitment)
C.
The space fee for a vendor who does not participate on a continuous basis is $25
per
day
of participation.
D.
All vendors and potential vendors should contact the Market Manager
for
clarification
of this regulation.
12.
All vendors are fully responsible for the integrity of their products and
services. This
includes
product spoilage, performance and claims made or implied by the
vendor.
Vendors
are expected to provide all necessary disclaimers, warnings and other
disclosures
to
buyers in order to avoid disputes with buyers.
13.
No organic materials such as mushroom compost or manure may be
sold.
OMSM
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