CANAL WINCHESTER FARMER'S MARKET

RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. All vendors must register with Main Street Canal Winchester Farmer's Market.  There is a one time mandatory nonrefundable vendor registration fee of $10.  Registration fees may be paid on or before the first day the vendor sets up at the market.  The vendor registration fee is in addition to any space, table or tents rental fees.
2. Farmers are to sell what they produce (no dock or warehouse produce).  We allow homemade baked goods, cheeses, jams, salsa, honey, soap, lotion, etc., provided that the processed foods have met all the State and Local regulations.
3. The Market Master will assign vendors a place.  These locations are usually the width of a parking spot. Tables are not provided unless reserved in advance for an additional fee. Rental fees for reserved tables are not refundable.
4. Setup begins at 8:00 a.m. on Saturdays and 4 p.m. on Wednesdays.  Market runs from 9-1 each Saturday, May thru October 18th.  Wednesday Market runs July 2-August 27 from 5-7 p.m.  Market runs RAIN OR SHINE.   There is no Farmer's Market on Labor Day weekend.
5. Vendors display must not impede pedestrian traffic on the sidewalk, nor impede vehicular traffic or pedestrian traffic.  Displays may not be placed on exterior walls or windows of the downtown businesses.
6. Vendors set their own prices.  Vendors provide their own rain gear.
7. No loud radios or shouting of prices.
8. Electricity and refrigeration are not available at the market.
9. Vendors are to clean their areas: remove all produce, containers, signs, and messes at the end of the day or when they leave.
10. Grievances or problems are to be directed to the Market Master for resolution.
11. It is the vendor's responsibility to obtain all the licenses and permits, and to pay the fees required by Local and State governing bodies. This includes the vendor's license for goods sold for which a sales tax must be collected.
12. Vendors must comply with all laws, ordinances, and regulations of the United States, State of Ohio, and Canal Winchester (which uses the Franklin County Board of Health regulations and inspectors).
13. NOT PERMITTED: The sale of live animals. Flea market items.  Foods that are prepared on the premises (ie concession stand types of food).  There is one exception to this rule: a business storefront located in the downtown and the market is taking place in front of their business (i.e. Shade on the Canal, Wigwam Restaurant, Harvest Moon Coffee House, Romans Pizza, etc.). 
14. PAYMENT: a) A discount is given for those vendors who pay in advance for the full year.  Discount price is $10.00 per space for 24 Saturdays or 9 Wednesdays. b) Rental fees of any type (space, table or tent) are not refundable.  No discounts on tables or tents.
15. The above rules and regulations apply to both the Farmer's Market and Harvest Festival.  Those who have paid the one-time registration fee for Farmer's Market will not be assessed a registration fee for the Harvest Festival.
16. Your Market Master's are all unpaid VOLUNTEERS.  Please treat them kindly!  They are here to help us all succeed.

Main Street Canal Winchester thanks you for your participation in our Farmer's Market. Main Street Canal Winchester receives grants from the local Convention and Visitors Bureau to help advertise for this ever popular event.  Please call Gaynell Garrett Farmer's Market Coordinator, 614.833.5787 with questions or to register.

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