List of Approved Products
A. All products must be Wisconsin, grower-grown or a paid/registered vendor may represent another Wisconsin vendor/Wisconsin grown product after written approval from the Market Manager. Exceptions to this rule are made at the discretion of the Market Manager. Products welcome at Market include:
- Fruits and vegetables
- Bakery items, preserves, and candy (vendor produced in a licensed commercial kitchen)
- Canned fruits and vegetables (vendor produced in a licensed commercial kitchen)
- Honey, sorghum, syrup, and molasses
- Meats, eggs, and cheese (state mobile vending permit required)
- Cider (must be properly labeled)
- Fresh and dried flowers
- Fresh and dried herbs
- Handcrafted items made by the vendor
Prohibited Items
A. The sale of pots and any potted or bare root plant not intended as an edible, including herbs, perennials, annuals, and shrubs are prohibited as a courtesy to our host business, the Green Thumb Garden Shoppe.
B. Any item that is not listed on approved item list and/or authorized by the Market Manager and the Board of Directors including items that are produced commercially and/or purchased elsewhere and resold.
Vendor Eligibility
A. All individuals and organizations, whose goods are in compliance with Market rules and guidelines and wish to participate at Market, must complete the appropriate paperwork and submit all necessary local, state, and federal regulatory documentation to be a vendor.
B. A vendor will not be allowed to vend at Market without submitting a completed Vendor Application. Once the Market Manager receives all necessary documentation, he/she will process your application and send a confirmation letter confirming the vendor’s completed application stall and assignment.
C. If a vendor sells a product which falls under local, state, and/or federal regulation, the Market Manager may ask him/her to furnish copies of his/her licensure to sell such products.
D. If a vendor’s regulatory circumstances change after approval of his/her application, he/she is responsible for submitting updated documentation to the Market Manager.
E. Vendors will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis.
Vendor Fees
A. Seasonal Vendor Stalls - 12 weeks, July 10-September 25: $99. Seasonal vendor
stalls includes reserved stall and preferred stall location.
B. Daily Vendor Stalls: $10/day. No reserved vendor stall. Market Manager or Day Manager
Assigns stall locations on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Vendor Stall Guidelines and Conduct
A. Assignments. Seasonal vendors have pre-assigned sites for the season. The Market Manager or Day Manager assigns daily vendors vendor stalls on a first-come, first-serve basis.
B. Parking. Adjacent parking for vendor vehicles is limited. Seasonal vendors will receive priority in the assignment of stalls with adjacent parking. Daily vendors may or may not have the ability to park closely to their stalls.
C. Stall Set-Up and Strike. Stall set-up is from 7:30AM to 8:45AM. Stall strike is from 1PM to 1:30 PM. At strike, trash removal and stall teardown is the vendor’s responsibility.
D. Size. Stall sites are 10 feet wide by 10 feet deep. Vendors, product inventory, and display must stay within the allotted stalls. Vendors should try to refrain from extending their activity beyond their stall boundaries or the vendor will have to pay to reserve two stalls.
E. Display. Vendors are expected to provide their own stall furnishings including tents, tables, and chairs. Vendors provide their own signage. Electricity is available in a limited, pre-requested capacity. Please call the Market Manager in advance should you require electricity.
F. Signage. Within the stall space, vendors may want to display signage with the name of his/her business and its location. Organic products may be advertised provided they are certified as organic. The Market Manager may ask to see a vendor’s organic certificate at any time.
G. Vendor Representation. A family member or an individual may represent vendors who participate in the production of the products sold. Vendor representatives must be listed on the vendor application.
H. Reassignment of Stalls. Vendors must check in with the Market Manager by 8:45AM. Late arriving vendors should notify the Market Manager as soon as they determine their arrival time. The Market Manager reserves the right to reassign the stall of vendors who not occupy their stalls by 8:45AM.
I. Sales Time. Market sales hours are from 9AM to 1PM. Vendors should use their best judgment in the observance of this rule.
J. Attendance-Seasonal Stall Holders. Vendors must notify the Market Manager if they will not be present on any contracted Market day. Stall assignment priority for the next season is determined by this year’s level of participation.
K. Attendance-Daily Stall Holders: Vendors must provide at least 48 hours notice to the Market Manager of their intent to participate at Market on a specific date barring any unforeseen circumstances. At the time of notification, vendors will also inform the Market Manager of the products they intend to sell.
L. Sales Practices. Vendors must follow all appropriate practices required by law including the use of scales certified for legal trade, proper handling of potentially hazardous foods, certification for products advertised as organic, etc. Enforcement of these practices is left to the proper local, state, and federal agencies.
M. Behavior. Vendors are expected to conduct themselves in a courteous manner to other vendors, Market personnel and Market patrons. Threatening, abusive or harassing behavior constitutes a violation of the Crivitz Farmers Market rules, and is grounds for dismissal from the Market.
N. Smoking. Smoking is permitted in one designated spot at the Market.
O. Noise. Loud or disturbing noises should be kept to a minimum in the Market area. Vendors should not play music at a sound level, which disturbs other vendors or Market patrons. The operation of motors or engines is generally not permitted.
P. Pricing Guidelines. Vendors are strongly discouraged to price products below the floor established by the local supermarkets. Prices must be set in keeping with customer satisfaction and consideration of other vendors at the market. All vendors must post a list of products and prices in full view of the consuming public; lettering must be clearly legible.
Q. Disciplinary Action. The Market Manager uses his/her reasonable discretion regarding the enforcement of Market rules. Warnings will be issued to comply with rules after a warning has been issued and not complied. The Market Manager has the right to dismiss any vendor from the Market for any violation of rules set forth in this document and/or any violation of any regulatory code or law with approval by the Crivitz Farmers Market Board. Any vendor dismissed from the Market surrenders any stall fees paid.