Becoming a Market Participant

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BOULDER COUNTY FARMERS' MARKETS

Longmont Farmers' Market

Community Group contract

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Longmont Farmers' Marke Community Group Contract

Background

While the mission of the Boulder County Farmers Markets (BCFM) is to support local agriculture, the BCFM allows tabling for non-profit community groups during the Market hours as a service to the community. Due to space constraints, participation is limited to non-profits whose primary focus is on Boulder County, generating funds to be spent in Boulder County. Groups that take advantage of this will benefit from a very special outreach opportunity. The Market attracts the unique Boulder demographics of health-conscious people who welcome information from many sources, as well as a large influx of tourist traffic, lending national exposure to community groups. In recent years, the costs of operating the Market have risen dramatically. In an effort to continue providing this service to the community without compromising the Market’s mission, the Board has adopted the “community group policies” listed below:

1) Community Group Participation Limit

The maximum number of community groups that shall table at any Market is four.

2) Terms and Attendance

The cost for tabling at any Saturday Market is $10. If an organization finds it difficult to pay this fee, an offer for equitable trade may be considered at the discretion of the executive director. Payment arrangements must be made with Cindy Torres, the Market manager at 303-910-2236 or

lfm-manager@boulderfarmers.org prior to Market attendance. Payment is non-refundable; however, if a cancellation proves necessary, payment may be applied to another date, if we are informed at least 1 week in advance.

The Market is never closed due to inclement weather.

3) Tabling Privileges

The BCFM Market manager, executive director, and board of directors have the right to refuse tabling privileges to any organization for any reason.

4) Scheduling

Groups must schedule their attendance at Markets and make payment arrangements two weeks in advance of the Market day with Cindy Torres, the Market manager at 303-910-2236 or

lfm-manager@boulderfarmers.org. A signed “community group contract” is required prior to participation. Space reservation is not considered final until the signed contract and fees are received.

Groups that arrive on Market day, not having been previously scheduled, will be advised of the policy and denied attendance that day. All approved groups will be given equal opportunity, but available slots will be filled on a “first-come, first-serve” basis. A waiting list will be kept to fill slots that become available due to cancellations.

5) Space Assignment & Tabling Supplies

Community groups are assigned a four foot space. Cindy Torres, the market Manager will be responsible for the physical space assignment on the morning of the Market, and this on-location decision is final. Groups are expected to supply their own four foot (card) table and chair/s, as well as any other materials needed to maximize outreach. An umbrella is suggested for shade, as well as for rain/snow protection.

6) Conduct & Acceptable Activities

No sales of any kind are permitted. In some cases, solicitation for subscriptions or membership in an organization may be allowed with prior authorization from Cindy Torres, the Market manager.

Groups are expected to have someone at their tables at all times. No hawking (calling out) is allowed. We encourage all attendees to read the “BCFM rules and regulations,” which are available at the Market’s “information tent” or posted at www.boulderfarmers.org. These rules include no vendor pets at the Market and no electronic music/sound recordings unless approved by Cindy Torres, the Market manager.

7) Arrival Time

Arrival and setup time is from 8:00 am to 8:30 am. Check in at the Market’s “information tent” upon arrival. Failure to arrive or to check in on time may result in another “waitlisted” group receiving the scheduled group’s space and with the scheduled group losing their fee and/or future privileges.

8) Parking Information

There is lots of parking available at the Fairgrounds North Lot where the Farmer's Market is held.