Bogalusa Farmers Market
GENERAL
RULES AND GUIDELINES
- The Bogalusa Farmers Market will be held every Saturday from June 5th through October 2nd. Selling will begin at 8:00 a.m. and end at 1:00 p.m. Farmers/vendors can begin setting up his/her Market Space at 7:00 a.m. on Market Days.
- The
Bogalusa Farmers Market is a “buy direct” event.
Farmers/vendors will only sell products which they grow or produce
themselves.
- Items
may not be purchased and resold for profit at the Farmers Market.
- A
Farmers Market representative will inspect each farm/garden at a
conveniently scheduled time.
- Space
assignment is made at the direction of the Farmers Market Commission.
All spaces are 10’ X 10’. No
space is guaranteed to be reserved indefinitely for a farmer/vendor.
The location determined for the farmer/vendor by the Commission is
not subject to dispute.
- Farmers/vendors
should inform the Market Commission by Thursday if they will NOT be
participating that Saturday. Telephone
Joe - (985)516-2392, Larry - (985)732-4018, Karen - (985)735-0462, or Jamie
(985)516-8868.
- A
fee of $10.00 is due each Saturday and must be paid in cash.
(Initial booth fee is waived for Farmer/Vendor.)
- A
farmer’s/vendor’s acceptance may be rescinded based on diminished
quality of product, inconsistent attendance, or for any other significant
reasons.
- Farmers/vendors
are responsible for cleaning all trash and waste within and around their
allotted space. Garbage bins
are provided on the market site for this purpose.
If a farmer/vendor fails to clean-up, the Market Commission will
assess a $25.00 charge which must be paid before the next Market.
- Farmers/vendors
will not be allowed to engage in “hawking” (vocal solicitation) at the
Market.
- Farmers/vendors
are responsible for providing all tables and other items used in their
Market space. If a tent is
used, it should be securely fastened.
- Hold Harmless Clause: All authorized vendors participating in the Bogalusa Farmers Market shall be individually responsible for any loss, personal injury, death, and/or any other damage that may occur as a result of the farmer’s/vendor’s negligence or that of its servants, agents and employees. Since no insurance is provided to participants in the Bogalusa Farmers Market, each vendor is responsible for his/her own product liability insurance.
| _________________________ | ____________ | ______________________________ |
| Farmer/Vendor | Date | Bogalusa Farmers Mar |
Bogalusa Farmers Market
New Product Application
First Name:___________________ Last Name:_______________________________________________________
Business Name:________________________________________________________________________________
Number of Acres in Production:____________________________________________________________________
Address:_______________________________________________________________________________________
City:____________________________ Parish:_____________________________
Zip:__________________ State:____________________ Phone:_______________
E-Mail address:______________________________________________________
Address of Business (If not same as above):_______________________________
Items intended to be sold:_______________________________________________
Are you currently a vendor or have you sold at this market before? Y N
Do you intend to sell raw products (fruits, vegetables)? Y N
Do you intend to sell prepared foods? Y N
Have you participated in a food safety class or workshop? Y N
Please mail this page to: Farmers Market
20534 Hwy 439
Franklinton, LA 70438
985-516-2392, 985-732-4018, 985-735-0462
All Vendors must supply their own table and tent.
Booth Fee is $10.00 per Market Day. Initial Booth Fee is waived for Vendor.
Applicant Statement: I agree to abide by the Rules and Regulations of the Bogalusa Farmers Market. I further agree not to hold the Bogalusa Farmers Market or its representatives and employees responsible for any damages arising out of sales of my product or from my presence on the market site.
Signed:________________________________________________________________ Date:________________
