Non-Profit spaces at the Farmers’ Market are high in demand If you apply, we ask that you respect this Policy carefully to ensure a good working relationship with the Farmers’ Market.
Policy Concerning the Use of Stall Space by Other Non-Profit Societies
- 1. Spaces at the Market may be allotted to other non-profit societies and community organizations whose goals and objectives are consistent with those of the Penticton Farmers' Market, at the discretion of the Market Manager and the Board.
- a. Non-profit societies who wish to present themselves and provide information only may attend the Market free of charge.
- b. The number of times such a society may attend Market will be regulated by the Market Manager, based on demand for available non-profit spaces.
- c. Such societies will be asked to reciprocate by listing the Penticton Farmers' Market as a sponsor, or include the Penticton Farmers' Market in their advertising.
- 2. Failure to attend on a booked date may result in a charge of the current Casual rate, and may affect future bookings by the Society applying to attend.
- d. Non-profit societies who wish to attend the Market not only to present themselves, but also to sell items such as memberships, raffle tickets, and products related to their cause may attend the Market for one week without charge.
- e. At all times, groups will not be allowed to sell items that compete with vendors at the Market. Sales are limited to items that relate directly to the group’s cause.
- f. Such societies will be asked to reciprocate by including the Penticton Farmers’ Market in their advertising whenever possible.
- g. Failure to attend on a booked date may result in a charge of the current Casual rate, and may affect future bookings by the Society applying to attend.
- h. Following the one free week, such non-profit societies may be allowed to continue to book space at the Market at the current Casual rate, at the discretion of the Manager.
- i. The Farmers’ Market may consider sponsorship of the non-profit society or its event in lieu of fees.
- 3. The number of free stall spaces at the Market will be limited to three (3) a week.
- 4. The Board and/or the Manager reserve the right to limit the number of times a non-profit society may attend the Market.
- 5. The Market will not accept applications from persons wishing to collect individual sponsorships or solicit donations for their own personal cause.
APPLICATION FOR CASUAL ATTENDANCE (2009)
Non-Profit or Special Event
Fill in the form below then click the Submit button at the bottom. ALL FIELDS ARE REQUIRED.
Name of Society or Event:
Contact Name:
Mailing Address:
City:
Postal Code:
Phone:
Fax:
Email:
Food Safe Certificate? Yes No
Certified Organic? Yes No
Please briefly describe what your organization/event stands for:
Please give a description of what you would like to present at the Market:
Please list in detail or describe items you wish to sell at the market:
Please indicate which date or dates you wish to be at the Farmer's Market:
NOTE: According to our Policies, it is mandatory for vendors who handle value-added (processed, baked, or prepared) food to be certified under the BC Food Safe Program.
I have read and agree to abide by the Policy Concerning the Use of Stall Space by Other Non-Profit Societies. (The Current Casual rate is $25/day.)
DECLARATION: “I certify that I make, bake, grow, or raise all products offered for sale at my stall at the Penticton Farmers’ Market as set out in the Rules and Regulations. I agree to read and comply with the Rules and Regulations of the Penticton Farmers’ Market Society.
I understand that the membership passed the resolution that it is mandatory for vendors who handle value-added (processed, baked, or prepared) food to be certified under the BC Food Safe Program.
I understand that I am not covered under any Market insurance, and that I am solely responsible for any legal action taken against me as a Casual Vendor at the Market. (The Penticton Farmers’ Market recommends that Casual Vendors carry $2 million dollars in liability insurance.)
The above information is certified to be accurate, and if it is found to be otherwise, I agree to accept disciplinary measures as decided by the Society’s Board, including expulsion from the Market without recourse or any refund of monies paid to the Society.”
I agree to respect the decision of the PFM Directors, regarding the decision of my Application.
I AGREE TO THESE TERMS.
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