Main Street Wadsworth 2025 Farmers Market Form

Main Street Wadsworth Farmers Market Rules & Regulations

Please read the regulations below carefully.
The Farmers Market is sponsored by Main Street Wadsworth (MSW), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The event will take place at the Center Intermediate School Parking Lot located at 151 Main St., Wadsworth OH 44281.

Interested vendors are required to read and agree to the event rules and regulations, complete the vendor application form, and for Seasonal Vendors, submit the form with payment. Main Street Wadsworth will review all applications and be the sole decision maker for acceptance. Applicants agree to abide by all rules and regulations. It is understood that failure to adhere could result in immediate dismissal with no refund of fees paid.

Location, Set-Up, Tear-Down, & Signage
- The 2025 Market will be held Saturdays from 9:00 a.m – 1:00 p.m., June 14 through and including September 27, 2025. The location is the Central Intermediate School parking lot, 151 Main St., Wadsworth, Ohio. Vendors may set up beginning at 8:00 a.m. All cars (except those who’ve paid the vehicle surcharge) must be out of the lot by 8:50 a.m.
  - Set up for Wednesdays will begin at 4:00 p.m. and all cars must be out of the lot by 4:50 p.m.
- The Market will be held rain or shine, with exceptions for severe weather being made at the Market Manager’s discretion.
- Fees for this year's Market are listed on the application. All vendors have reviewed and understand the costs associated with each level.
- Weekly vendors must contact the Market Manager by end of day Wednesday to be guaranteed a spot at that week’s Saturday Market. Spots are not guaranteed for those that fail to pre-notify. Likewise, seasonal vendors who will not be present at that week’s Market also must notify the Manager by Wednesday.
- The Market runs from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Vendors are expected to remain open until the close of the Market.
- Vendor spaces are 12'x12'. All vendors are expected to bring their own tent, tables, chairs, etc.
- We understand that all placements for these events are made by Main Street Wadsworth and that all decisions are final. It is understood that if we have a special request for a location, we agree to write it in the "Special Requests" box above and understand that MSW will do its best to honor the request, but cannot guarantee it based on number of vendors and space restraints.
- Vendors cannot share their space with another vendor not listed on the initial application.
- Vendors who have paid the vehicle surcharge can not allow another to take their car spot when they are absent.
- Vendors are required to identify their business with a clearly written or printed sign during the event.
- Vendors are encouraged to carry their own personal and product liability insurance policy for protection in the event of a lawsuit. Depending on the type of good sold, proof of insurance naming the event as one of the protected parties may be required.
- Vendors are required to clean up their sites at the end of each event.
Items Sold
- The MSW Farmers Market has a zero-tolerance policy for the resale of any type of purchased produce or for the sale of produce not grown by the vendor. Breaking this rule will result in expulsion from the Market without a refund. Exceptions may be made on a case by case basis, but items must be cleared with the market manager prior to bringing them to Market.
- The Market reserves the right to visit any farm or vendor establishment with notice (when possible). By applying vendors agree to such visits.
- This is a producers Market. All items must be grown/produced/made by the Vendor with the exception of the Vendors in Artisan Alley. Resale or consignment sale of items not produced by the vendor will not be permitted.
- Produce may not be advertised as “organic” unless certified by an accredited organization in accordance with the rules of the National Organic Program. Written evidence of such certification must be on display.
- Cottage Foods items must be home produced and labeled/licensed in accordance with Medina County Health Department guidelines. Resale of private label goods is not permitted. Visit the Medina County Health Department’s webpage for more information.
- To sell eggs at the event, the processor/seller must be inspected by the Ohio Dept. of Agriculture Division of Food Safety to be considered an 'approved source'. Sellers must also license with their local health department to sell eggs at the event.
- Meat requires appropriate licensing from Medina County.
Behavior During The Event
- We understand that any vendor whose conduct at any time before or during the Farmers Market event, via written or verbal communication, is determined as threatening or abusive by the organization, WILL BE removed from the event IMMEDIATELY and held to the non-refundable policy.
- Vendors are not permitted to smoke on the Market grounds.
- Vendors are not permitted to play music or sell water during Market hours.
- We understand that Main Street Wadsworth assumes NO responsibility for accidents and/or loss of property incurred by the exhibitors and their guests. ANY AND ALL INSURANCE MUST BE PLACED AND PAID BY THE EXHIBITOR. The exhibitor (and his/her guest ) are responsible for any damages he or she may cause to city and/or private property.
All decisions made by the Market Manager are final.
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