MISSION STATEMENT  
 
The Jackson Hole Farmers Market on Town Square is a weekly communal event bringing locals, visitors, farmers and other vendors of perishable goods together on the Jackson Town Square that supports our local culture and economy.


MARKET PRINCIPLES & DEFINITIONS    

Home Area: The “home” area of the Jackson Hole Farmers Market on Town Square includes Jackson Hole and Star Valley, Wyoming and Teton Valley, Idaho.    

Neighboring Area: Neighboring areas are towns and communities within a 150 mile radius of Jackson Hole.    

Out-of-Area: Any area farther than 150 miles from Jackson Hole. (Exception: All of Wyoming is considered “Neighboring Area”.)      

Full Market:  The Jackson Hole Farmers Market on Town Square continues to grow and space is limited. Priority will be given first to home area vendors, then neighboring vendors and out-of-area vendors as space allows. Vendors who commit to all 14 markets receive preferential consideration.  

Local Produce: A primary purpose of The Jackson Hole Farmers Market on Town Square is to facilitate and promote the sale of locally and regionally grown produce that benefits our local environment and economy.    

Competition and Consumer Choice: The Jackson Hole Farmers Market on Town Square is committed to providing a wide variety of choices and vendor product diversity for patrons.  


VENDOR REQUIREMENTS  

1. FEES:    Processing fees pay for the annual administrative costs required to hold the farmers market on the town square, including but not limited to: town licenses & event permits, advertising and insurance.    

     i)   Weekly Vendor Contributions: All vendors are required to contribute 7% of their weekly market gross proceeds to the Farmers Market Manager by 12:00 PM on the SAME day of the market prior to departing the Town Square.      

     ii)   Vendor contributions collected by the JH Farmers Market on Town Square will be distributed to cover advertising, farmers market operation costs and a determined percent will be donating to the highlighted non-profit of the week through Old Bill's Fun Run. On our last market (Fall Festival) on September 28th, 2024 all Vendors retain 100% of proceeds made that day.    

     iii)   All accepted vendors (except Farm to Market Grant recipients) will be required to pay a processing and handling fee at the first market they attend in order to participate, according to the size booth requested due in this application:    
           a) 10 ft Processing Fee: One-time $100.00 fee is required to reserve a 10ft x 10ft booth space.  
           b) 20 ft Processing fee: One-time $200.00 fee required to reserve a (maximum) 20ft x 10ft space. (If this size is requested it is not promised due to the limited amount of space on the Town Square)  
                                                

    iv)   All vendors must commit to the dates selected on their submitted application. Failure to attend any pre-selected market date without notifying the JHFM Market Manager within 48 hours may result in a "no-show" fee of $75.00 per event. If you are unable to attend on a particular date, we ask that you contact the JHFM Market Manager as soon as possible so we may accommodate another vendor to fill your space at that time.  

2. All vendors are required to provide at least one (1) large trash receptacle and heavy duty trash bags . Trash bins must be visible in front of the booth during market hours to accommodate general patron waste (beyond your booth).  

3. Plan to arrive 60 minutes prior to the market opening to allow ample time to set up and be ready to sell at 8:00AM. If you happen to be running a little late, please call Market Manager(Jenny) at 805-698-5489 before 7:15 a.m. This will enable us to accommodate you entering the square to unload and setup.  

4. Tear down may begin at the end of market at 12:00pm and no earlier. If you run out of product before the end of the market, please place a “sold out” sign on your table and kindly wait until close to begin breaking down. Your cooperation will help ease congestion and ensure safety for all market attendees.  

5. If you are serving samples, you must have a container of running water (not a bucket) to wash your hands. This is in accordance of the Teton County Health Department regulations.  

6. Applicants are responsible for their own tent, tables, chairs and backdrops, all of which are subject to JHFM approval.  

7. Vendors may only sell perishable/food products included in their 2024 vendor application. Any new items must be approved by the Market Manager before sales are to be conducted. The JHFM Board may request farmer sourcing information including farm source, farmer name, farm location, and a contact number if, at the JHFM Board’s discretion, it has reason to believe that farm items are not directly sourced from a farmer.  

8. Vendors must be able to make change for their customers. The JHFM booth will not be able to break down large bills or provide change. Please come prepared.  

9. Booth displays are to be small in scale relative to total booth or tent size. Awnings or umbrellas are highly recommended due to sun/heat or rain. Be prepared for variable weather. An anchor system (water or sand bags, etc.) is recommended to hold down booth tents in the event of high winds.  

10. No use of vehicles or trailers will be allowed unless specifically approved by the JHFM Board. This is to ease congestion on the town square.  

11. Vendors may only display claims that their products are "organically" or "bio-dynamically" raised if they have been certified through a standard third party certification organization (e.g. USDA, Demeter).  

12. Prices for products must be displayed either on a board or on the products themselves.  

13. Any scales used in the market must have a current valid inspection seal from Weights and Measures.  

14. The Jackson Hole Farmers Market on Town Square Board reserves the right to:   -Deny vendor participation in the event of vendor non-compliance with market requirements. -Terminate vendor participation if vendor becomes non-compliant with market rules and requirements.  

15.    APPLICATION DEADLINE: 5:00 PM MST, on April 30, 2024.