Newaygo
Farm Market
Rules &
Regulations
All
foods, with the exception of fresh fruits, vegetables and shell
All
produce must be fresh, high quality, in season and
All
products offered for sale on the market will be open for inspection by the
Market Management and State Food Inspectors.
Bakeries must be licensed by the Michigan Department of Agriculture
unless for one time or occasional sales.
Overt
sales tactics and “hawking” is not allowed.
All
goods offered for sale by weight must be weighted on approved scales in full
view of the purchaser if requested.
All
food and produce not grown by vendor that was purchased from another Michigan
Grower must be labeled as such.
The
Market Master or agent shall make assignment of stall spaces. Stall renters may not move to another space
without permission of the Market Master.
All
vendors must display a sign with name and address clearly visible to the
public. No produce, displays, etc. will
be allowed outside your own area; changes to this rule will be made at the
discretion of the Market Master.
The
Farm Market does not intend to set vendor prices, however, vendors will keep in
mind that this is a retail market and not a wholesale market. Please establish a fair retail price. Vendors shall not practice distress pricing.
Each
vendor stall must be under the “on site” supervision of a responsible person.
Any
and all vendor generated waste (rubbish or trash) must leave the market with
the vendor. All stall renters must clean
the area they occupy prior to leaving (must be broom clean).
All
vendor vehicles driven on the market site must be operated in a safe manner.
The
market will be open every Friday afternoon from July 6 – October 19 with hours
being from 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm (thru Labor Day) and 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm (after
Labor Day). Vendors must set-up and be
ready by to 1:45 pm.
Season
stall renters reserve their space for the entire season. Season stall renters
must be in their place by 1:45 pm every market day or their stall will be
considered open for the day and may be rented to a daily renter.
Space
cannot be reserved without advanced payment.
One vendor can reserve up to four stalls and vendors cannot lease or
rent their reserved stall(s) to other vendors.
Reservations
can be made for daily stalls by calling the Newaygo Farm Market at
652-3068. Daily renters must report to
the Market Master in person prior to each market day that they wish to sell. Daily stall assignments will be made on the
basis of “first come first served”.
The
Market Master reserves the rights for assignment so as to take into account a
balanced placement of various vendors for the good of the market as a whole.
All
checks or money orders are made payable to the Newaygo Area Chamber of
Commerce.
Newaygo
Farm Market does not permit the sale of livestock, flea market items or
antiques.
Any
seller, daily or seasonal, in violation of these rules is subject to suspension
as determined by the Market Master or agent.
Violators shall forfeit rental of stall.
All vendors are required to meet all applicable rules and regulations of
the
The
directions of the Market Master or agent must be complied within all matters
pertaining to the operation of the market.
Complaints or appeals concerning the actions of the Market Master or
agent may be made in writing to the:
Newaygo Farm Market Committee
c/o Newaygo Area Chamber of Commerce
I fully understand and
hereby agree to the above stat
Signature: ___________________________________ Date:
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Newaygo
Newaygo Farm Market Stall Rental Agreement
Farm
Market Newaygo Farm Market
Stall Rental Agreement
Location: Downtown Newaygo, North parking lot
Dates: Friday’s July 6 – October 19, 2007
2:00pm – 7:00 pm
before Labor Day
2:00pm – 6:00 pm after Labor Day
Set-up Time is at 1 pm.
Fees: Each Space is:
$10 per day paid before stall assignment. Assign
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Stalls
are sized for pickups or small utility vehicles.
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All
vendors are required to meet all applicable rules and regulations of the
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No
electricity, water or stands are provided.
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Any
weather protection of stall area is the responsibility of the vendor.
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The
Newaygo Farm Market Committee is not responsible for theft or stolen
articles or accidents.
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ALL FOODS SHALL BE
Agreement and fee should be made
out to and sent to: Newaygo Farm Market c/o Newaygo Area Chamber of Commerce
Stall Rental Agreement
i/we
(Name)
(Mailing Address)
(Physical Farm Address)
(Telephone number)
Description of Foods and/or
Craft:
_________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Agree to rent stall space assign
□ Daily – Date Fee: $
□ Seasonal (July 6 – Oct. 19) Stall
# (assigned by Market Master)
I/we
further agree to abide by all market rules and regulations as outlined in
attached forms.
Signature: Date: