MARKET DESCRIPTION:
The Dirtbag Ales Farmers Market is a gathering place where local farmers and producers can connect with their community and share their passions. The vision of the farmers market is to provide a grocery shopping experience that gives the customers the opportunity to get to know the vendors that make their products and learn more about where their food comes from. Craft vendor spaces are limited. These events are not meant for advertising businesses. We do not accept any multi-level marketing or direct sales. Our opening weekend kicks off Sunday March 17th, with the market continuing every Sunday (excluding holidays and closures) until November 17th. The hours will run from 10-2pm. We welcome everyone of all ages and backgrounds and encourage them to connect with the community that they call home.
REQUIREMENTS:
1. Goods for Sale: All products must be farmed, raised, or created in a 100-mile radius of Hope Mills, NC. (Unless approved by the Market Manager) Vendors can sell either 1) various farm products, flowers, prepared food products, bakery goods, fish, cheese, and/or meats or 2) handmade/handicraft/art products. We cannot guarantee each vendor will be the exclusive provider of the above- mentioned items.
a. Co-selling: Selling products from another farm or producer is allowed only if these items are clearly labeled with their origin and its location. All co-selling products must be approved in advance.
b. Goods Not For Sale: No onsite prepared foods or open flames are allowed. Only Food Trucks with licensed kitchen certificates will be allowed to take orders and prepare food onsite. No resells of mass-produced or commercial products are allowed - including branded sodas and snacks unless they are sold by licensed food trucks. No direct sales or multi-level marketing products are permitted.
2. Compliance with Local, State, and Federal Laws: All vendors are responsible for obtaining necessary permits and are responsible for compliance with all State and Federal food and drug laws.
a. Meat and Dairy Vendors: Meat Handlers License required.
b. Poultry Vendors: Poultry exemption through the NCDA & CS Meat and Poultry Inspection Division.
c. Fish Vendors: Department of Environmental Health Regulations.
d. Value Added Product Vendors: Commercial/Home Kitchen Certification.
3. Insurance: Vendors selling various farm products, prepared food products, bakery goods, fish, cheese, and/or meats, and all topical products are required to carry general liability insurance and name Dirtbag Ales (the building/property owner) as additional insured for protections against damages, in the event an injury occurs at the market, or an injury is caused by the product(s) you sell at the market.
4. Special Event Markets: If you are scheduled for a special events market, that we do extra activities for, you are required to participate in said activities, ie decorating your tent and staying after the market closes for activities.
PAYMENTS: Spaces are 10'x10' (Tents are required)
$20 vending fee: Farmers and producers of ingestible or topical products, per market, due day of the market (CASH ONLY).
$30 vending fee: For all other crafters, per market, due day of market (CASH ONLY)
$5 electricity fee per market (if applicable) due day of the market (CASH ONLY).
$30 application fee (one time fee/non refundable) must be paid with application. Application will not be processed until application fee has been paid.
PLEASE NOTE: We strive to keep the ratio higher in farmers and food producers for this market. Craft vendor spaces are highly limited. We look for unique artisan crafts, crafts that show off artistic, creative, manual skills that no one else has.
BEWARE OF SCAMMERS: The only form of communication we use is through vendors@dirtbagales.com.
Impending or Inclement Weather: In the event of of impending or inclement weather Dirtbag Ales Farmers Market will operate on a delay system. To try to prevent from having to cancel the market, we will start with a 1 to 2 hour delay and extend the market if we see fit. We will keep an eye on the weather and make what we think is the best desicion, based on the information that we have. The safety of our vendors and patrons is always our first concern.
In the event of a delay:
If the market is delayed, and you choose not to stay, you will not be penalized. If you choose to wait and we continue with the market, the layout of the market may change, as well as which areas are used for setting up per the Market Team.
In the event of cancellation:
If the market is cancelled and you choose to stay and set up, you are doing so at your own risk. If you choose to do so, you will still need approval from the Market Manager. By signing this application, you are agreeing that Dirtbag Ales will not be held responsible for any damages done to your product, equipment, or yourself and employees, due to inclement weather.
Tardiness:
Don't be tardy for the party. If you are late, you will not be allowed to set up. Two late markets will result in removal from the market for the rest of the year, and you will not be considered for any future markets or events with us.
Cancellations:
We understand that emergencies happen and unexpected things come up. If this is ever the case, we ask that you let us know as soon as possible so that we can try to make arrangments to fill that spot and give another vendor the opportunity to participate in the market. If you cancel within 24 hours of the market, you will still be required to pay your vendor fee for that day (unless otherwise decided by the Market Manager). You will not be able to return to the market, until it is paid. If something does come up and you fail to let us know that you can not make it to the market, you will be considered and no call/no show. Two no call/no shows will result in removal from the market for the rest of the year, and you will not be considered for any future markets or events with us.