East St. Paul Farmers Market Rules and Regulations
Please read and understand all Market Rules and Regulations
1. All vendors are encouraged to read: The Province of Manitoba' 's Farmers Market Guidelines. http://www.gov.mb.ca/health/publichealth/environmentalhealth/protection/docs/farmers_market.pdf
2. There will be no tear down or removal of vendor booths prior to 2:00pm the day of the market. (Weather conditions permitting) This applies to vendors who sell out of products prior to closing.
3. Vendors are responsible for the set up and take down of their own booth as well as the clean-up necessary within their allotted area.
4. Staking down of tents/canopies/umbrellas is MANDATORY.
5. All vendors are required to clean up their site by 3:00pm. Water and ice are not permitted to be dumped on Farmers Market site. Keep in mind of appropriate drainage.
6. Vendors are required to supply their own tables, chairs, and tents as well as any other required equipment necessary.
7. Vendors and their signage and products must not encroach into their neighbours' space.
8. Vendors who sell prepared foods or sample edible products are required to adhere to all Food Handling Regulations set forth by Public Health Manitoba.
9. Farmers Market staff reserve the right to relocate vendors' booths due to extenuating circumstances. There is no absolute guarantee of booth positioning. Requests are considered and all efforts to accommodate everyone will be made.
10. Vendor booths may not exceed the measurements of 12'X12'.
11. Vendors are not permitted to lend their booths out to anyone not registered with the RM of East St. Paul.
12. Vendors are not permitted to have pets on the Farmers Market site.
13. Smoking and/or using a vaporizer is not permitted on the Market site.
14. The use of alcohol and/or illegal substances are strictly prohibited on the Market site.
15. All vendors using power cords must have them out of sight, hidden, or covered to prevent a tripping hazard and other risks of injury.
16. Generators and other equipment required to produce excessive noise are not permitted unless otherwise prearranged with the Farmers Market Representative Generators must have a DB level of 75 or lower.
17. Parked vehicles will not be permitted on the Farmers Market site unless otherwise arranged with the Farmers Market Representative
18. East St. Paul Farmers Market does not tolerate inappropriate behaviour including verbal abuse. physical assault, and/or harassment. If inappropriate action is reported, you may be asked to leave. Failure to comply will result with the involvement of local authorities.
19. Vendors are required to give a minimum of 5-day notice of cancellation. Once a Vendor has cancelled, their spot will be given to the next person on the waiting list.
20. Cancellations without proper notice will abide by the three strike rule. Vendors who cancel within 5 days more than 3 times may be suspended from the market. They may also jeopardize their involvement in future Farmers Market dates.
21. There will be no refunds of Vendor fees due to Vendor unavailability, Vendor cancellation or due to Market cancellations as a result of unforeseen circumstances.
22. All vendor fees must be paid by June 1st to guarantee their spot for the season.
23. Outstanding fees not paid by the due date will mean forfeiture of dates.
24. Requests for additional dates will not be approved until outstanding fees have been paid.
25. If a vendor is late for more than two times, they will be reviewed upon and may not be considered for future Markets.
26. All vendors must understand that they do not have a designated spot in the Market. Vendors have the risk of being moved into a different spot each Sunday. Full-time Vendors may request a designated spot; however, allocation will be decided upon by the Farmers Market Representative
27. In cases of bad weather, cancellation or early closure will be determined that day by the Farmers Market Representative. Vendors are still required to show up as booked in their application, unless otherwise notified by the Farmers Market Representative. In cases of rain (light showers/down pours), vendors have the option to pack up their product if it is at risk of damage but shall remain on the site unless approved to leave the site by the Farmers Market Representative. In cases of consistent lightning/thunder. the Market may cancel for part or all of the day. Cancellation and closures of the Market in all circumstances will be determined at the discretion of the Farmers Market Representative.