INSURANCE
It is the policy of the CRA that as a condition of approval as a Vendor of the GreenMarket, the Vendor shall provide the CRA with copies of its Certificate of Insurance. This requirement will be more specifically stated within the Vendor Agreement which will be provided to a Vendor if their Vendor Application is approved. GreenMarket Vendors are required to provide two Certificates of Insurance, one that will list the Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency and the other that will list the City of Delray Beach; the CRA and the City need to be listed as Certificate Holder and Additional Insured. The General Liability Insurance will require a minimum of $100,000 of coverage. These documents will not be required with the submittal of the Application.
VENDOR EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES
Each Vendor shall be responsible for providing all the necessary equipment and supplies to conduct its business at the GreenMarket. The GreenMarket does not loan, rent, or in any way supply Vendors with plastic bags, cash banks, chairs, tables, tents, etc. Tables and chairs located at the GreenMarket are provided for customer use ONLY. If access to a power source is needed (and not previously notated on your Vendor Application), Vendor shall notify the GreenMarket Manager no less than 48 hours prior to any GreenMarket where access to a power is needed. If you are using a power source, Vendors must provide yellow jackets to cover any extension cords. No access to power will be provided for fans.
Vendors who need regular access to a power source shall indicate such need on the Vendor Application. Use of generators by any Vendor is at the sole and absolute discretion of the CRA due to limited space and proximity of booth/tent spaces; Vendors who desire to use generators shall indicate as such on the Vendor Application and such use will need prior approval from the CRA. Use of deep-fryers by any Vendor is at the sole and absolute discretion of the CRA due to limited space and proximity of booth/tent spaces; Vendors who desire to use deep-fryers shall indicate as such on the Vendor Application and such use will need prior approval from the CRA.
VENDOR BOOTH/TENT SPACE
Each booth/tent space to be used by a Vendor measures approximately 10’x 10’. Vendors will not be given a permanent and/or assigned GreenMarket booth/tent space. The GreenMarket Manager reserves the right to assign, limit the quantity of, or relocate any Vendor’s booth/tent space. Additionally, the GreenMarket reserves the right to relocate the entire GreenMarket as necessary.
Approved Vendors will be allocated the number of booth/tent spaces originally stated on the Vendor Application. Use of additional space beyond the approved booth/tent space shall not be allowed. All equipment, products, tables, chairs, etc. must fit underneath a Vendor’s booth/tent space and may not impede upon any walkways or into another Vendor’s booth/tent space. Sharing of booth/tent space by two (2) or more Vendors shall not be permitted nor is subletting of booth/tent space.
Tents:
Vendors shall use a branded (business name) commercial grade 10’x10’ tent (any color) or if unbranded, an all-white, commercial grade tent. Unbranded tents of any other color or tents with any other branding other than the Vendor business name shall not be used. Vendors will need weigh down tent(s) (20lb weights per tent leg).
Ground Coverings:
Ground coverings shall not extend beyond a Vendor’s approved booth/tent space.
Walkways:
Vendor booth/tent spaces are separated by approximately one (1) foot of space and do not allow for a walkway between Vendor booth/tent spaces to be used by customers.
Sales of products shall be in the front of the Vendor booth/tent only.
Vendors will not be allowed to use space beyond their 10' x 10' booth space for any reason.
If you feel your situation warrants special consideration, please contact the GreenMarket Manager.
VENDOR SIGNAGE
CRA/GreenMarket Banner:
All Vendors will be given one (1) official CRA/GreenMarket Banner with their business name to display within their booth/tent space. The CRA/GreenMarket Banner must be displayed within the booth/tent space facing towards the front of the booth/tent (visible from the point of sale); it cannot be displayed on any other sides of the booth/tent. NO EXCEPTIONS will be made. Any Vendor displaying another market’s signage/banner, or not displaying or incorrectly displaying the required CRA/GreenMarket Banner, will be given one (1) warning. Additional warnings will incur a $50 fine per warning. This fee must be paid before you are allowed to set-up the following week. If a Vendor loses the CRA/GreenMarket Banner, the CRA/GreenMarket will replace the Banner and the Vendor will be responsible for the cost of replacement; payment for the replacement Banner will need to be made before being allowed to set up for future GreenMarket days.
Additional Signage:
Vendors may display additional professional signage related to business name/branding, product information, pricing, etc. Additional signage must remain within the limits of the Vendor’s booth/tent space. Additional business name signage/banner cannot be displayed in lieu of the CRA/GreenMarket Banner. Additional signage displayed by Vendor may not block the CRA/GreenMarket Banner.
Sign Restrictions:
No A-Frame signs
No Sandwich Board signs
No Banana Flag signs
Signs cannot block any walkways.
DISPLAY & PRESENTATION
The CRA and GreenMarket reserve the right to control the look and visual impact of the GreenMarket. Vendors are responsible for creating a professional, safe, clean, and visually attractive presentation and booth/tent space that positively contributes to the entire GreenMarket experience. The GreenMarket reserves the right to request improvements in Vendor displays and/or booth/tent spaces, or relocate a Vendor’s booth/tent space, or relocate the entirety of the GreenMarket, if necessary.
VENDOR COMMITMENT
The 2025 Summer GreenMarket Season is anticipated to run for 9 weeks. Vendors shall commit to a Full Season
Full Season Commitment:
May 31, 2025 - July 26, 2025
Any other schedule must be requested by the Vendor on the Vendor Application (use the Additional Information section) and may be considered at the sole and absolute discretion of the CRA.
VENDOR FEE
Vendor Fee: $90 Full Season
Above fees are for one (1) booth/tent space. Additional booth/tent spaces that are indicated on the Vendor Application will incur addtional fees which will be determined by CRA/GreenMarket if a Vendor Application is accepted and approved.
Vendor Fee Payment Schedule:
Vendors must pay for the entire season upfront.
Full Season Fee: $90
Due Date: May 24, 2025
Invoices will be emailed to all approved and accepted Vendors after execution of the Vendor Agreement and must be paid through Square.
Vendors will not be permitted to set up at the GreenMarket if payments are not received by the respective Due Dates.
SAFE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION
Vendors who will be preparing and/or serving food with the intention of customers consuming the food at time of purchase are strongly recommended to have up to date Safe Food Handler training.
SETUP, BREAK DOWN, CLEAN UP
The GreenMarket is open from 9:00AM to 1:00PM.
Setup begins at 7:00AM and must be complete by 8:45AM.
Break Down begins at 1:00PM. Absolutely no early break downs are allowed!
Vendors must be able to setup and breakdown themselves. GreenMarket staff is limited and may not be able to assist all Vendors with setup and/or breakdown tasks.
GreenMarket staff will pick up cardboard once daily, boxes must be broken down and stacked for pick-up at 11:30AM. Any cardboard leftover after the box pick up is complete, must be taken off site by the Vendor. Vendor booth/tent space must be left clean and free of any trash, debris, litter, cardboard, etc. The GreenMarket will charge a $50.00 clean up fee for any trash, debris, litter, etc. left in your booth/tent space. This fee must be paid before you are allowed to set-up the following week.
VEHICLES
NO vehicles are permitted on the front lawn or on the coral/brick sidewalks surrounding the Cornell Art Museum. Any Vendor that is seen or is reported to have been seen driving their vehicle on the grass or coral/brick sidewalks may be expelled from the GreenMarket and no refunds of Vendor Fees will be given.
Vendors must arrive on-time, quickly unload tent, equipment, products, etc., park your car in Old School Square Parking Garage, and return for set-up. The NE quadrant load in/out zone is located on NE 1st Avenue off of Atlantic Avenue and has 8 parking spaces, the NW quadrant load in/out zone is the circular driveway on Swinton Avenue in front of Crest Theater.
During setup and breakdown, please be courteous to other Vendors.
PARKING
Vendor parking is on the third and fourth floor of the Old School Square Parking Garage. The parking garage is free until 4PM. DO NOT PARK in the privately owned parking lot south of Old School Square Park (south of the kitty litter area.) If your vehicle is too big to clear the parking garage you may park in the load/unload zone across from the Old School Square Parking Garage, if/when spaces are available.
SPECIAL PROMOTIONS & THEMED EVENTS
Vendors are encouraged to participate in and/or augment themed special events that occur throughout the GreenMarket season, as is appropriate.
LATE/ABSENTEE VENDORS
Vendors must call the GreenMarket Manager at least 48 hours in advance of any GreenMarket to cancel their reserved booth/tent space if they are unable to attend the GreenMarket on a Saturday. Vendors shall be allowed up to three (3) absences; any more absences could result in being expelled from the GreenMarket and no refunds for Vendor Fees will be given.
In addition, failure to notify the GreenMarket Manager of a late arrival could result in your booth/tent space being assigned to another Vendor. Vendors shall be allowed up to three (3) late arrivals; any more late arrivals could result in being expelled from the GreenMarket and no refunds for Vendor Fees will be given.
MISCELLANEOUS
The GreenMarket is a program of the Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency – a local government agency.
Distribution of political, religious, or any other unapproved materials will not be allowed. Additionally, games of chance, sale of alcohol, radios, music, or sound distractions from Vendor booths/tents will NOT be permitted.
WEATHER
The GreenMarket is open rain or shine.
In the event of inclement weather, the GreenMarket Manager will decide to open the GreenMarket or cancel the GreenMarket, as well as to close early, or not. If a storm or inclement weather is imminent, Vendors are responsible to call the GreenMarket office on Fridays by 4:00PM at 561-276-7511. The GreenMarket Manager will leave a recorded message for all Vendors informing if the GreenMarket is opening or not.
No refunds on Vendor Fees will be given if the GreenMarket is closed due to inclement weather.
ENFORCEMENT OF TERMS & CONDITIONS
Vendors are approved and accepted into the GreenMarket based on the information provided within the Vendor Application and executed Vendor Agreement. Vendors may not add additional products to be sold at the GreenMarket without prior GreenMarket approval. Vendors selling items not previously approved will be asked to remove those items immediately or may be asked to leave the GreenMarket permanently. Additional violations may result in the Vendor being expelled from the GreenMarket and no refunds for Vendor Fees will be given.
If a Vendor is removed due to non-compliance to the Terms & Conditions, the GreenMarket retains the right to collect any and all monies due. Any Vendor with any concerns must file their concern or complaint in writing to the GreenMarket Manager, Lori Johnson, at johnsonlori@mydelraybeach.com. The GreenMarket Manager will make every attempt to address all concerns and reach an equitable solution.