FARMER/PRODUCER – Someone who has the cost of planting a crop or raising an animal for the intent of income. May make/bake/can/ from their own produce for added value sales. May also sell their own meat processed by qualified means that meet health regulations. Food is usually prepared in a home kitchen; however, it still must meet regulated standards. A Food Handlers certificate is preferred.

SECONDARY PRODUCER - Grows own produce to bake/can products usually in a home kitchen. May require supplementing with locally purchased produce to bake/can. A Food Handlers certificate is preferred.

ARTISAN CRAFTER – Someone who buys local produce/goods, or imports goods to 100% make/bake/can/blend for the purpose of sale. If it involves food a commercial kitchen and a Food Handler certificate are preferred and will be given preference. Body care vendors will need to include a filed COSMETIC NOTIFICATION FORM (CNF).

FOOD VENDORS – Sales of food for immediate consumption. The prepared food is packaged and kept at proper temperatures as per Health Regulations. A food handler certificate is preferred and will be given preference.

RESALE – Purchasing a product/produce and reselling at a profit, the same way it was purchased. I.e. You buy peaches in Niagara and come to our market to resell them. This requires special permission and must be applied for below to show transparency.

FULL-TIME VENDOR – plans to be there every week and misses no more than 4 markets.


PART-TIME VENDOR – plans to miss more than 4 markets throughout the season or wants to attend only the occasional market.

This agreement/contract made between the ‘Vendor’ indicated in the application above of the first part, and Main Street Farmers Market
Whereas the Main Street Farmers Market Committee (herein also referred to as Main Street Farmers Market) operates the market, and whereas the vendor wishes to run a commercial enterprise during the time of the Main Street Farmers Market
Farmers Market to market goods and or services. And whereas in consideration of the covenants and agreements herein contained and other good and valuable consideration, the parties agree as follows:

1. Fees: Full time Vendors: Vendor agrees to pay Main Street Farmers Market $270.00 for the total season (May 29 – September 25th, 2018).
Guest Vendors: Vendor agrees to pay the Main Street Farmers Market $25.00 per day for the dates indicated above.
Guest vendors may pay per time, but a minimum of 4 (four) dates must be paid in advance, and submitted along with the application to be considered for space.

2. Vendors are expected to be setting up no later than 3:30 p.m. and be completely set up by 4:00 p.m. You must maintain the space adequately from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm, each Tuesday from MAY 29 – September 25, 2018.
Guest Vendors are expected to follow these same guidelines. If you are NOT in your space by 3:30 p.m. it will be given to another vendor. Due to the safety issue of cars in the market space, you may also be denied entry for the market day.

3. The vendor will sell only items listed (and approved) on the application form, to avoid duplication & participation of agents.

4. The vendor certifies that all products in the vendor’s business meets all safety standards & have not been modified.

5. Any vendor selling prepared food/beverage at the market must obtain a Food Service Permit issued by Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit by May 29th, 2018 and must obtain the permit for every attending market day. The Main Street Farmers Market is not responsible for any issues arising from improper health and safety acts performed by the vendor.

6. Vendor displays shall be constructed and operated so as to permit free traffic of pedestrians and customers.

7. Main Street Farmers Market does not guarantee the vendor any profits and makes no financial commitments whatsoever to the vendor.

8. The vendor shall operate their booth at their own risk, Main Street Farmers Market shall not in any way be responsible for any injuries, damages or losses to vendor including physical injuries, thefts, damages of product or any other loss or damage.

9. The vendor agrees that all refuse or garbage will be removed by them at their own expense.

10. All parking shall be in an allocation designated by Main Street Farmers Market.

11. Main Street Farmers Market is not responsible for any loss or damage however caused to vehicles or property of the vendor.

12. The vendor releases Main Street Farmers Market it's organizers and sponsors, along with any volunteers or employees, from injury or damage incurred by the vendor and their agents.

13. The sale of weapons, fireworks, knives and pornography is prohibited.

14. This contract is subject to the approval of the Main Street Farmers Market Committee and is not effective until signed by authorized members of the Committee.

15. Breach of these respective covenants or conduct deemed unsatisfactory to Main Street Farmers Market will result in immediate removal of the vendor, with all fees forfeited.

16. Fee in full of $ 270.00 full time vendors or $25.00/day (guest vendors), per 10x10 ft is due April 30, 2018.
A vendor may split the full-time payment into 2 (two) $135.00 payments. The first is due with the application, and the second must be received by April 30, 2018.

After May 1, 2018, prospective Vendors must submit application at least 2 weeks prior to the proposed date. Vendors who are not approved will have their payments returned and have the opportunity to re-apply next year.

17. Once a vendor has committed to the market and payment has been accepted there will be no refund of payment.

18. It is IMPERATIVE that you contact the Market Manager by email or phone ASAP if you are NOT ATTENDING that day.

19. Guest Vendors must contact the market Manager to schedule previously unscheduled days, at least 48 hours prior to arrival.

20. Vendors may not go beyond their 10x10 Booths. All tent/canopies/displays/structures must be tied and weighed down with proper weights for everyone's safety.

21. Your Market manager and a contact number will be provided on the first Market day for communication.