2021 Cedar Lake Farmers Market Vendor Application
Thank you for applying!  You will receive a response within approximately 1 week if you're approved or waitlisted.
Thank you so much for your interest in our 2021 Cedar Lake Farmers Market beginning Wednesday, May 12, 2021 running the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month May thru October!  Please fill out the application below if you’d like to participate in our market. Please note, submitting an application does not guarantee that you will be selected. We have a limited number of spaces and a competitive selection process.

NOTE: This is a farmers and artisan market!  All vendors welcome to apply, but note that we are FULL in the limited percentage of direct sales and MLM booths. We're always looking for local artisans, crafters, food trucks, food vendors, bakers, local farmers, etc.!  If accepted, you will receive an invoice via the email address you provided. The invoice is due upon receipt, and booths will not be held until the invoice is paid.

DAY-OF INSTRUCTIONS: The week leading up to the event, all selected vendors will be notified of their info and detailed event information in our Vendor Facebook group.  (Map posted morning of event) Vendors must be set up and ready to sell by 2:00pm on the day of the event and cars reparked no later than 1:30pm. NO EXCEPTIONS.  Vendors are responsible for collecting their own sales tax. Vendors must also provide all supplies needed for set up and must keep their area clean and in good order at all times. Due to this being an outdoor market, electricity is not available, so please have your generator ready to go.

Additionally, all supplies (chairs, tables, product, etc.) must be contained within the booth space purchased. If your set up exceeds the assigned space, you will be asked to adjust your booth space. Due to safety concerns, no exceptions will be made. All vendor property must remain fully intact until the event has officially ended at 7 or 8p (depending on date). All vendor equipment must be dismantled and removed from the grounds at the conclusion of the event.  FOR THE SAFETY OF OUR PATRONS AND MANY SMALL CHILDREN, NO VEHICLES CAN EXIT UNTIL 10 MINUTES AFTER THE MARKET HAS ENDED.  POLICE OFFICERS WILL BE HANDLING ANY VIOLATIONS OF VEHICLES EXITING BEFORE 7:10 OR 8:10 (depending on market date). 5MPH IS THE SPEED FOR ALL VENDORS UNTIL YOU HAVE EXITED THE PARKING LOT. Only one business per booth will be permitted.

Please complete all required answers. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
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Email *
First Name *
Last Name *
Business Name *
Street Address *
City *
State *
Zip Code *
Phone *
Birthday (Month & Day ONLY) *
Tell us why you'd like to participate in our market. *
List then items you plan to bring. Please list ALL items, as we will limit the amount of vendors bringing the same items (to maintain a variety). PLEASE NOTE: This does NOT mean you will be the only vendor in your trade, only that we are limiting similar vendors. (If you are a Farmer, please indicate your farming practices here.) *
Do you make the product you will be selling? *
If you answered no, please explain.  Write N/A or skip if this does not apply to you.
Food Vendors: Are you cottage law (in home bakery) or providing us with a health department certificate? *
If you're new to this market, please send email with images of the items you sell to cedarlakefarmersmarket@yahoo.com or via messenger at the FB link below.  (Application not considered until we receive images.) *
Website (if applicable)
Instagram Page (if applicable)
Facebook Page (if applicable)
Booth size desired.  (WE ARE CURRENTLY FILLING SEASON PARTICIPANTS FIRST). Full season vendors' spot will stay consistent within a few feet, unless there's a reason discussed with the event coordinator and the booth vendor about a change for the future dates.  If a vendor misses and cannot attend, their spot will be filled with another booth but they will have their space back the following market.  We do not like any gaps and we will fill them in as best we can so there are no empty spaces.  We understand that sickness happens.  Please contact Kelly if you should fall ill the day of the market. *
Choose market dates applying for.  Choose 6 or more for discounted booth rental. *
Required
Personal requests (i.e. placement by a friend's booth, specific location information, etc.  We cannot guarantee your request, but we do our best to accommodate.)
How did you hear about our market? *
A canopy is REQUIRED to participate.  I agree to provide my own tent with weights.  (Note, an umbrella in place of a tent is NOT allowed.  All tents must be weighted as we sometimes get wind off of the lake.) *
I agree to keep my pet leashed at ALL times (if bringing) and to clean up after he/she/them.  DOGS THAT YAP, BARK, NIP OR BITE WILL NOT BE WELCOMED BACK. *
I agree that if I cause any damage to the event space or it's property, I will pay for any repairs and/or charges that incur. *
Do you have insurance? **If you are selling anything that will be consumed or applied to the body (food, lotions, bath products, etc.), you are required to carry insurance and provide a Certificate of Coverage and a form from your insurance company listing The Cedar Lake Farmers Market, as additionally insured. *
I understand that I'm required to collect my own sales tax. *
We ask that you follow the requirements for being a participant by creating a Facebook event for each time you are at the market.  You can do this by updating your product offerings with pictures and descriptions the week leading up to the event. We have a strong emphasis on social media and ask that you post fresh info on each market day on either Facebook and/or Instagram on your business or personal pages to help promote your personal business at the market. In doing this it helps you and the other entrepreneurs gain more traffic flow. We will have step by step information provided for you in our private Facebook group to help you, if this is something new to you. Kelly, the event coordinator, is also happy to walk you through this over the phone or in person if needed.  Do you agree to follow these requirements? *
In the event of rain, we will remain open, but will close for severe weather.  I understand that booth fees are non-refundable for severe weather or any other reason. *
In the event the market is cancelled due to circumstances beyond Cedar Lake Farmers Market's control, I understand my booth fee will not be refunded. In the event of government shutdowns, payments will be forwarded to a future date.  If no future date is available, refunds will be given minus the payment and administrative fees. *
I HAVE READ, UNDERSTAND, AND HEREBY AGREE TO ABIDE BY AND FULLY COMPLY WITH THE RULES AND POLICIES OF THE COLLECTIVE ARTISAN MARKET. I FURTHER UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT KELLY DYKSTRA AND/OR THE TOWN OF CEDAR LAKE AND ITS EMPLOYEES AND OFFICERS ARE NOT LIABLE OR RESPONSIBLE IN ANY WAY FOR DAMAGES, INJURY, THEFT OR LOSS OF ME, MY ORGANIZATION, OR ANY PERSONS OR GOODS FROM ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER. I AGREE TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS KELLY DYKSTRA AND/OR THE TOWN OF CEDAR LAKE AND ITS EMPLOYEES AND OFFICERS AGAINST ANY SUCH LOSS, DAMAGE, OR THEFT. I AGREE THAT KELLY DYKSTRA AND/OR THE TOWN OF CEDAR LAKE AND ITS EMPLOYEES AND OFFICERS CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY CLAIMS FOR DAMAGE, INJURY OR LOSS ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH USE OF SPACE. IN THE EVENT THAT THIS MARKET IS UNABLE TO BE HELD AS SCHEDULED DUE TO REASONS BEYOND THE CONTROL OF KELLY DYKSTRA AND/OR THE TOWN OF CEDAR LAKE AND ITS EMPLOYEES AND OFFICERS, OR, IF THE EVENT IS INTERRUPTED IN ANY WAY, I AGREE THAT NO REFUND WILL BE MADE AND THAT KELLY DYKSTRA AND/OR THE TOWN OF CEDAR LAKE AND ITS EMPLOYEES AND OFFICERS WILL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE. *
I understand that my photo may be taken during the event and used on social media, in the newspaper and in promo materials. *
I give permission for my photo to be used in the materials listed above. *
Questions/Comments
Thank you!
Thank you for taking the time to fill out an application for our market.

As of right now we are full in most categories. If you don’t hear back from us typically that means that we do not have availability for you at this time. Feel free to check in via an e mail if you are concerned your application was not received. We will keep your application on file for future events and we will contact you if an opportunity presents itself.  Please feel free to apply to our Fall/Winter Indoor Markets as well: https://cedarlakefarmersmarket.com/fallandwinterapp/

As much as we’d like to say yes to everyone that applies there is a limited availability on space. This is our third season and many of our vendors have been with us from the start and will be continually returning which can make it tricky to accept new vendors with similar products. We hope that you’ll know that our heart is for helping small businesses in our area grow and we don’t like having to turn people away. If you are looking to build your business thru markets and need ideas on other markets to check out we highly suggest checking out Dyer, St.John, Crown Point, Schererville, Griffith and Chesterton. These local markets are successful and often times are looking for something that you might be able to offer them. We wish you the best!

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