Market Eligibility
1. All products: Must be handmade, homemade or grown in Virginia or the local region (NC, WV, MD, PA) - exceptions can be made for some items.
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If you wish to add new items beyond those listed on your application, you must notify us by email so that your application can be updated and these items can be reviewed and approved prior to sale at the Market. No products may be sold without prior approval.
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If you sell items produced or made by another local person, farm or artisan, you must know the producer or maker personally and represent to the public the fact that you did not produce or make such item.
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ALL ITEMS MUST BE APPROVED BY MARKET MANAGER PRIOR TO SELLING OR DISPLAYING!
2. All vendors must adhere to sanitary procedures as outlined by the Petersburg Health Department.
- Any vendor found selling contaminated foodstuffs or produce, or selling in the Market without proper health precautions, shall be suspended from selling operations until satisfactory clearance has been obtained from the Petersburg Health Department or other VDH inspector and the Market Manager.
3. Smoking/Pets: There will be NO smoking/vaping or pets allowed in any vendor stall spaces or on River Street Market premises. Exceptions can be made for livestock animals in relation to your business/farm/trade with prior approval.
4. Vendor Displays:
- All vendors are responsible for their own tables, chairs, tents (we are a rain or shine market).
- Tent weights are required.
- Banners, A-frames, table coverings STRONGLY ENCOURAGED!!
- Pricing and labeling on items is REQUIRED!!
5. Submitting an application does NOT guarantee you a spot in the market. Applications are evaluated by "non-vendor" Board Members and Market Managers of River Street Market which operates as a fully non-profit organization.
6. UPON APPROVAL each vendor must be willing to obtain proper licensing and tags and all other required documents and equipment as listed in application.
7. Some exceptions can be made with Board approval.