IMPORTANT INFORMATION
COFAM is a non-profit organization created to promote and support local producers and artisans. Because COFAM is solely operated by volunteers, by registering as a member of COFAM, you also agree to contribute a minimum of 5 volunteer hours during market season. These can be simple tasks such as helping with set-up or clean-up of an activity, speaking at an engagement, reading books at market, providing a tutorial, or helping in other areas of need. Working together as a team will help create a successful market.
All vendor spaces will be 10 x 10 in size. All items must be maintained within the space provided. No protrusions. No blocking walkways or public access. You will be asked to remove anything that exceeds the space provided.
For an additional $10, you can reserve an extra 10x10 space that will be connected to your booth space. Only one business may be registered per annual membership registration form. The extra space should be utilized by the registered member & does not have to be used during each market date, only as needed.
All booths must be set back 2 feet from any sidewalk with 3 feet of walking space between other vendor booths.
You must have a representative at your booth at all times. Booths are not to be left unattended.
Booth spaces will be first-come, first-serve on market days. Tenured members and those selling vegetables have priority over the west side of the square on Saturdays, but must abide by early setup hours to prevent adverse interactions. Those requiring electricity or handicap accessibility should make arrangements with the market manager 3-days prior to setup. Consideration will be given to members that consistently setup in a specific location each year and will be noted for the membership body.
As a vendor you are not required to be at each open market day, but regular set-up is encouraged to provide you, as a vendor, consistent marketing opportunities and an ongoing stream of revenue.
Set-up will be along the west (N Willow St) and south (Stephenson Ave) sides of the square and along the interior courtyard, facing walkways. Overflow can setup along the north side as needed, but is less desirable due to sun / heat exposure.
Set-up for market opens 1 hour before market start & tear-down within 1 hour of market closing. You must have your vehicle unloaded and moved to designated parking by opening time of market. No parking in front of market vendor spaces or businesses located on the square.
Vendors are not to break down booths/table prior to market closing time. Vendor canopies with a table & signage must remain set-up till the end of designated market time on days the vendor is set-up. If you sell-out, signage indicating your vendor information (name, product and contact information) should be placed on a table with clear visibility. This is also a good opportunity to take pre-orders for the next week or share a skill with others while you wait for market to close. It is recognized that special circumstances may arise, please coordinate with the market manager to make arrangements as needed.
You are responsible for maintaining a clean, trash-free, clutter-free space. Trash cans are on each corner of the square. You are NOT to pile trash or dispose of large items such as boxes, wrapping or excess items into the trash receptacles provided. Please take these items with you when leaving.
There is a designated smoking area on the courthouse square. There is NO SMOKING or vaping in the booth or vendor areas.
No personal animals will be permitted onsite during market. If you have a special need, please contact the market manager by phone to discuss.
We strictly abide by the Arkansas Department of Health & Arkansas Department of Agriculture guidelines governing farmers markets.
Canopies should have weights on all four corners at all times.
Vendors are to remain respectful to all other members and customers throughout market, including, but not limited to, refraining from the use of profanities, yelling, speaking disparingly of others, or causing disruptions.
COFAM is not associated with any religious, controversial, or political affiliations and members should refrain from the promotions of such.
All items sold should be of good quality / workmanship / freshness and meet or exceed county, state, & federal regulation standards. Your products are a direct reflection on the market as whole and should be in "good taste", without profanities, vulgarities, or contain any questionable ingredients. If the market directors find specific products that are not a good reflection on the market, you will be asked to remove the items or membership may be revoked.