Would you like to participate in the Artisan Foodworks Market Place during
Puff Fest on July 12, 2014? You'll find the contract and information below. You are welcome to copy/paste the contract to send it to
Sam@240sweet.com.
Applications are due by Monday, June 16. Notifications will be sent out on Tuesday, June 17.
Please call Sam at 812.372.9898 or email
Sam@240sweet.com with questions.
Vendors
$25 plus one door prize valued at $10 or more. Vendor also agrees to invite at least 100 people through the Puff Fest event page on Facebook.
Community Groups
No charge. Community groups agree to provide a no-cost activity (to be approved by the AFMC) for at least 250 people to participate in. Suggested activities include educational/entertaining demonstrations, crafts, games, and other fun things.
Vendor Contract
Where:
9600 N US Highway 31
Columbus, Indiana 47201
When:
Saturday, July 12, 2014 during Puff Fest
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Why:
The mission of the Artisan Foodworks Market is threefold:
1. to increase access to local, fresh, nutritious food
and information about improved living;
2. to provide a venue for independent vendors including
farmers, artists, and specialty/artisan vendors to connect with customers;
3. and to create a welcoming space for groups striving to
improve our well-being, our community, the environment and the local economy to
share their message.
The
following are general guidelines for vendors who wish to participate in the
Artisan Foodworks Market and also serve as your application to participate as a
vendor on July 12, 2014. The Artisan Foodworks Market Committee (AFMC) reserves
the right to make exceptions to these guidelines at its discretion on a
case-by-case basis.
1.
Operation of Market
Artisan Foodworks Market is organized under the direction
of 240sweet Artisan Foodworks. It is overseen by the Market Master, Samantha
Aulick and AFMC. You can contact us at Sam@240sweet.com or by
phone at 812-372-9898.
This is an outdoor/indoor market operating rain or shine.
The AFMC reserves the right to cancel or close the market early due to extreme
weather conditions with no refunds.
2.
Goods Permitted to be Sold
Approved vendors agree to offer only the highest quality
produce and other goods at the Artisan Foodworks Market in strict accordance
with all applicable laws and Artisan Foodworks Market policies. An exception is
made at Puff Fest to allow for healthy living/natural/green/food-related items
that are purchased wholesale to be sold retail.
The AFMC shall have sole authority and discretion as to
permission to offer goods for sale at the Artisan Foodworks Market.
Subject to applicable federal, State and local laws,
regulations and guidelines, the following goods may be sold at the Artisan
Foodworks Market:
Sampling
products must be done in accordance with Federal, State, Local and Bartholomew
County Health Department rules and regulations. Product sampling must be done
from within your own booth space.
If
selling by weight, vendors must have certified scales with current inspections
stickers.
3.
Health and Safety Requirements
The vendor is solely responsible for assuring that all
goods offered are safe, edible, and in compliance with all applicable
regulations.
All items intended for human consumption must be kept off
the ground at all times and stored and displayed in safe and sound conditions.
The vendor is solely responsible for damages resulting from the sale of unsafe
or unsound goods. No potentially hazardous, spoiled or contaminated foods may
be offered for sale. If you have questions regarding a particular food that is
included in the minimally processed food items list, contact the Bartholomew
County Health Department.
It is the responsibility of the vendor to keep abreast of
all county and state rules and ordinances as they apply to the products that
the vendor sells.
No smoking is allowed on the grounds of the Artisan
Foodworks Market.
Vendors are not permitted to bring pets or to have pets
in their vendor space.
4.
Vendor Guidelines
All vendors are solely responsible for all claims,
injuries, and damages resulting from their sale of unsound or unsafe goods
and/or their participating in the market.
Vendors are solely responsible for their own equipment including
but not limited to tables, chairs, bags, scales, display racks, umbrellas,
canopies, and storage containers.
Vendors are encouraged to carry liability insurance.
Vendors are responsible for and shall fully comply with
all applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances pertaining to their products,
and shall have obtained all necessary licenses, permits, and inspections prior
to selling any products at the market and will display those permits as
required.
Vendors are responsible for making sure all helpers and
workers know and understand the rules and terms of the market including where
to park.
Vendor families with children must have their children
under adult supervision at all times.
Vendors are expected to treat customers, fellow vendors,
market managers and all others in a polite respectful manner at all times.
Vendors are responsible for collecting all applicable
sales tax in accordance with state and local laws.
Reserved vending space can be revoked at any time by the
AFMC if any of the regulations are not followed, paperwork has not been submitted,
or if payment in full has not been received.
No vendor will be allowed to sell or sublease their
space.
The AFMC is authorized to direct any vendor to leave the
Artisan Foodworks Market site, remove any poor quality or unacceptable goods
from sale at the Artisan Foodworks Market, or instruct a vendor to not return
if, for any reason, that vendor is not making a significant contribution to the
Artisan Foodworks Market. No monies paid will be refunded.
5.
Market Rules
Assignment and Limits of Space--Each regular full outside
space is approximated 10 ft by 15 ft. Indoor spaces are the size to fit a
six-foot table with room behind for standing. Market fees apply to one space.
Vending spaces are assigned on a first come, first serve basis at the
discretion of the AFMC. Vendors are limited to one vehicle per site. The vendor
must be on site by 9:00 am on the day of market. Vendors should be prepared to sell promptly
at 10:00 am.
Equipment
and Supplies--Each vendor must supply his own tables or
other display equipment.
Each vendor is solely responsible for any damages or personal injury resulting
from its equipment or set-up.
Electricity will be made available to vendors on a
limited basis only and must be arranged for in advance. Vendors must provide
their own commercial grade extension cords (100ft).
Umbrellas, tents, canopies, or other weather protection
devices will be supplied by each vendor. Vendors MUST provide weights to hold
down their umbrella, canopy or tents. Minimum requirements are 20 pounds/leg
weights for all unsecured legs. Vendors are advised to attach 40 pound canopy
weights to all corners of the tent. Canopy weights are the most effective
method to secure a tent or canopy in high winds.
Failure
to Comply--Failure to comply with these Market Rules will result
in the AFMC directing the Vendor to leave the Market for the duration of the
Market season.
Rule
Changes--All rules are subject to change at the discretion of
the AFMC. Vendors will be notified of all rule changes in writing.
6.
Market Fees
All fees must be paid in advance in accordance with the
fee structure listed below. No refunds will be given.
Vendors
$25
plus one door prize valued at $10 or more. Vendor also agrees to invite at
least 100 people through the Puff Fest event page on Facebook.
Community
Groups
No
charge. Community groups agree to provide a no-cost activity (to be approved by
the AFMC) for at least 250 people to participate in. Suggested activities
include educational/entertaining demonstrations, crafts, games, and other fun
things.
Vendor Resources:
Bartholomew County Department of Health
440 Third Street
Columbus, IN 47201
812-379-1550
http://bartholomewco.com/health/
Pet Treats and Food
Office of Indiana State Chemist
Purdue University 175 S University
West Lafayette, IN 47907 765-494-1492
http://www.isco.purdue.edu/feed/feed_pdf/i_want_to_make_and_sell_pet_treats.pdf
Indiana State Egg Board
Purdue University Poultry Building
125 S Russell Street
West Lafayette, IN 47907
765-494-8510
http://www.ansc.purdue.edu/ISEB/
Sales Tax
Indiana Dept of Revenue
3520 Two Mile House Road
Columbus, IN 47201
812-376-3049
http://www.in.gov/dor/
Bartholomew County Dept. of Weights and Measures
Dan Londeree
440 Third Street
Columbus, IN 47201
812-379-1507
http://www.bartholomewco.com/weights/directory.php7
Puff Fest 2014 Artisan Foodworks Market Vendor Application
Please
fill out all information completely and return to
Artisan
Foodworks Market/Puff Fest
9600 N US 31
Columbus, Indiana 47201
Or
email to Sam@240sweet.com
Cash, checks, money orders, and credit cards accepted for
payment of vendor space. Do not send any money until you are accepted.
Please
read the following affidavit and covenant and sign below:
On behalf of all parties associated with my operation, I
verify that I/we have read the rules, regulations and policies of the Artisan
Foodworks Market and agree to abide by them. I acknowledge full responsibility
for all of my activities in the Market (and for those assisting in my booth)
through the market season. Furthermore, I agree to accept the July 12, 2014
Artisan Foodworks Market application.
Applications
are due on Monday, June 16. Notification of acceptance will be provided by
Tuesday, June 17.
I acknowledge that I am expected to carry liability
insurance and I agree not to hold the AFMC, staff, or volunteers liable for
injury, theft or damage.
Covenant not to Sue: The Vendor and all parties
associated with the operation will not institute any action or suit of law or
in equity against the Artisan Foodworks Market Committee, their employees,
volunteers, agents, officers, and designees as a result of actions taken under
this contract. The Vendor will not aid in the institution or prosecution of any
claims for damages, costs, loss of services, expenses, or compensation for or
on account of any damages, loss or injury to person or property resulting from
the terms of Vendor’s participation in the Artisan Foodworks Market.
In verification and agreement to all above:
Signature: _________________________________
Printed Name: ______________________________
Date: _______________
Artisan Foodworks Market Vendor Application – July 12, 2014
Print Your Name:_______________________________________________________________
Name of Company:____________________________________________________________
Address:
_____________________________________________________________
City/Zip: ______________________________________________________________
Preferred Phone:________________________________________________________________
Email:_________________________________________________________________
Website:_______________________________________________________________
On Site Contact: ________________________________________________________
On Site Contact Phone:
__________________________________________________
Please describe the products you intend to sell and
provide a picture of your products:
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
Subject
to the AFMC’s approval, additional products may be added at any time.
___ I require electricity in my booth (I will discuss
this with the AFMC ASAP)
___ I need an inside table
___ I need an outside booth
Notes:
______________________________________________________________________
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