River Market 2011 Application Revised[1]

8/6/2019 River Market 2011 Application Revised[1]

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River Market

River Market Overview - Vendor Application, Guidelines & Policies

OVERVIEW:

The goal of the River Market is to have a well-organized and well attended market in downtownBeaver Dam which will serve to promote the community, the event, and the downtown.

To achieve this goal the River Market Committee is looking for a variety of vendors-includingfarm produce, food vendors (for on-site consumption), artwork, flowers, crafts, and local

business products. Preference, when locally available, will be given to vendors closely relatedto the production of their products.

Each market date will include a theme, entertainment, and promotional support for participatingDown Town Businesses.

1. Market Dates & Times

2. Location3. Set up & Parking guidelines

4. Booth Dimensions and Cost

5. Amenities

6. Approved Merchandise

7. Policies

8. Vendor Application

9. Affidavit

MARKET DATES & TIMES:Second Saturday of July, August, September and October from 8 Am to 12 NOON Rain orShine!

LOCATION:

Tower West Parking Lot


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SET UP & PARKING GUIDELINES:

Vendors shall be set up and ready to sell their product by 7:45AM. Most spaces will have anextra room for Vendor parking along side of their booth. Additional Vendor parking (includinglarge vehicles) will be available in the area which housed the former Milwaukee House(courtesy of James Stricker) location at 200 S Center Street.

BOOTH DIMENSIONS AND COST:

Each vendor will have approximately 10 ft by 10 ft space for their boothAnnual rent for all 4 dates paid one week in advanced of the first River Market date -$75.00 -($25 savings)Or Monthly paid one week in advance - $25.00Walk-ins $35.00/dayElectricity Available at $10/day extra

Rental arrangements with food vendors, selling on site consumption food, will be separatelynegotiated and detailed below :

AMENITIES:

The Public Bathroom located behind McKinstrys Furniture will be available during the event

APPROVED MERCHANDISE:

Farmers produce Starter plants

Floral-fresh cut Pet ProductsBakery-fresh baked breads & pastries Organic or health foodsArt CraftsHoney grower & Bottlers Cheese SalesMeat Coffee and Food Products for on-site ConsumptionBath and Body products Other quality products

POLICIES:

1. No selling before 8:00 AM , no tear down before 12:00 NOON

2. All pre-registered vendors must submit a Vendor Application with payment andcopy of governmental required licenses-permits, if any, no later than one

week prior to Market day. The Market Master will promptly reviewapplication and notify applicant of results by a telephone call and a returned


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approved contract with reserved spot. In the event the application not approved,payment will be returned.

3. Walk-in Vendors who arrive on Market day must complete the VendorApplication and be approved by the Market Master for that Market day.

Approval will be based on space available, evidence of governmental requiredlicenses-permits, if any, and suitability of their product.

4. Pre-registered Vendors will receive a reserved space for their booth.

5. Vendors must supply their own display table, tent, and materials-for their spaceand provide provisions for garbage removal.

6. Vendors will need to supply their own assistance in setting up operations and teardown in their space.

7. Saleable products must be on hand.

8. The market will operate rain or shine. Vendors must provide their own rain gear.If severe weather approaches, the Market Master will warn vendors andrecommend seeking shelter nearby.

9. All booth rental fees collected and approved are non-refundable.

10. All produce, crafts, art and items to be sold must be locally produced or created(UNLESS APPROVED IN ADVANCE by the MARKET MASTER).


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VENDOR APPLICATION:

(Fill out completely and type or print all information clearly)

1. SELLER INFORMATION:

Name of Vendor: __________________________________________________________________

Business Name (if any) ____________________________________________________________

Address: ________________________________________________________________________

City: _____________________________________ State _______ Zip code __________________

Phone: _______________________________________ Fax _______________________________

Cell Phone: ___________________________________Email: _____________________________

2. Check Market Dates Applying for:

July 9th 2011 ___________Aug 13th 2011 ___________Sep 10th 2011 ___________Oct 8th 2011 ___________

3. Production Information:

Location of land or production facility:

Town of ___________________________ County _____________________

Address _______________________________________________________

Owner of land or production facility, including address and telephone number ifdifferent from seller information above

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Size of Growing Area if applicable: (if applicable):______Acres


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Location, Size & number of greenhouses (if applicable): _____________________

Name of processor & location of plant (if applicable): _______________________For Information Only:

Certified Organic (Certifying Agency & number) _____________________________

Transitional / Not certified Organic, but following Organic Growing Standards

The River Market Committee reserves the right to inspect premises forevidence of production at location.

4. License, Permits, and regulations Information:

The vendors are responsible for being aware of and conforming to all governmentallicensing, permits, and regulations regarding the sale of their products.

Attach to the application copies of all governmental licenses and permits required forthe sale of your product.

5. Other Issues:

Liability Insurance Seller is responsible for their own personal and productliability insurance. The River Market Committee, Downtown Beaver Dam Inc. andthe City of Beaver Dam are not responsible for insurance coverage nor any claims that

may arise.

6. Product Safety Information:

Potentially hazardous foods need extra care in temperature control, as required bygovernmental regulations. The list includes: Meat, poultry, fish cooked pasta, eggs,ice cream, custards, cheese and other defined items. If applicable, please provide awritten description of how you will handle your products so as to be in conformance.

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________


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Product Information:

Check the products that you plan to sell on each market date in your application:

___ Nuts ___Meats (Check all that apply)___ Houseplants __ Chicken __ Turkey __ Goose __ Rabbit___Herb plants (license required if perennial) __ Pork __ Beef __ Venison __ Lamb __ Duck___Perennials/Wildlings (license required) __ Fish __ Emu __ Ostrich___ Eggs Other _________________________________ ___ Maple Syrup___ Bedding plants (license required if perennial) ___Raw (unprocessed Fruit)___Herbs fresh cut __ Apples __ Plums __ Cherries __ Cranberries___ Nursery Stock (licensed required) __ Raspberries __ Strawberries __ Blackberries___ Cut flowers (attach list of varieties) __ Elderberries __ Currants __ Pears __ Grapes___ Honey Other _________________________________ ___ Sorghum___ Wild gathered items (attach location/permission) ___Raw (unprocessed) Vegetables___ Heirloom varieties (please list type & variety) __ Asparagus __ Beans __ Beets __ Boy Choy

__ Broccoli __ Brussel Sprouts __ Cantaloupe___Animal products other than meat __ Carrots __ Cauliflower __ Corn (sweet)

__ Corn (popcorn) __ Corn (Indian) __ Cucumbers___ Processed Goods __ Eggplant __ Garlic __ Gourds __ Greens__ Baked Goods __ Pasta __ Candy __ Kohlrabi __ Leeks __ Lettuce __ Mushrooms__ Pesto __ Jams & Jellies __ Herbal Oils __ Okra __ Onions __ Green Onions __ Peas (shell)__ Coffee __ Cheese __ Peas (snaps/pods) __ Peppers __ Potatoes __ Herbal Vinegars __ Pickles/Relishes __ Pumpkins __ Radishes __ Rhubarb __ Rutabag__ Canned Sauces ____ Ice Cream __ Spinach __ Edible Soybeans __ Winter SquashOther __________________________________ __ Summer Squash __ Turnips __ Watercress

__ Watermelon __ Shelled Peas/Beans (dried)Other ___________________________________

Artwork (describe)_____________________________________________________________

Crafts (describe)_______________________________________________________________

Food for on-site consumption (describe)____________________________________________

Distributorship products (describe)________________________________________________

Other (describe)_______________________________________________________________


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7. Affidavit:

I have read the guidelines, rules and policies as described for the Beaver Dam River Market and

hereby agree to abide by them. Further, I agree to sell at the Market only such items as thoselisted. I also acknowledge those products must be of my own production and produced at thelocation described on my application (unless said exception is preapproved by River MarketCommittee). I acknowledge full responsibility for all my activities in the market (and for thoseassisting me) throughout the term of this seasons permit. I acknowledge the authority of themarket manager(s) to immediately settle any disputes regarding product legitimacy, proceduraland vendor conduct violations subject to appeal under the procedures set forth in the marketrules. I agree to allow for inspection of my records and of the premises where the productsoffered for sale are produced. The market manager(s) and/or representatives of the market will

carry out these inspections at any time. Failure to allow an inspection will constitute a violationof market policies. I understand that neither the River Market, Downtown Beaver Dam Inc. northe City of Beaver Dam carry any insurance policies to cover individual participants and that Iam required to carry such insurance.

I have read and received a copy of the guidelines and policies:

___________________________________________ ________________Signature Date

________________________ __________________ ________________Market Masters Approval Reserved Spot Date

Payment received $_______________________

Complete Form & Mail, email or fax to:

Downtown Beaver Dam, Inc.

213 Front Street

Beaver Dam, WI 53916

920-887-9525 phone

920-887-1039 [email protected]

After hours drop box is located at 221 Front Street

Vendor Questions Ken Herren 920-887-8262-Cell 920-296-0429
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]

River Market 2011 Application Revised[1]

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