VENDOR APPLICATION
Slater-Marietta Health and Human Services, dba Foothills Family Resources (FFR) has been serving northern Greenville County communities since 1986.
Thursday Nights on Main Street is an idea to bring a market atmosphere for residents, small business owners, and entrepreneurs to connect for the benefit of all. The event will provide spaces for local farmers, ranchers, bakers, artisans, wood workers, handmade crafts and specialty items for residents to shop and gather for a family fun event. Also, Foothills Family Resources welcomes non-profit organizations, youth associations, and local musicians to participate for free.
Foothills Family Resources invites food trucks to bring their "Tasty Specialties" for the community to enjoy while listening to music in the courtyard.
Local musicians are welcome to join the Pickin' & Grinning' sessions at 6:00pm in the courtyard.
All proceeds benefit the operations of Foothills Family Resources, a non-profit organization.
Thank you for your support and we look forward to working together!
Event Location and Contact Information
Foothills Family Resources
3 Main St. Slater, SC 29683 / P.O. Box 246 Slater, SC 29683
(Main Street and Courtyard)
Foothills Family Resources Thursday Nights on Main Street will be held the 1st Thursday of each month from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm May through September:
May 2nd June 6th August 1st September 5th
Vendor fees: $20 per event
Food trucks:$30 per event
There will be a processing fee added to all online payments.
Fees can be paid online through a link you will receive with your application acceptance email, or you can mail a check to Foothills Family Resources PO Box 246 Slater, SC 29683
Payments must be received 7 days before the event date or reservation cannot be guaranteed when you arrive.
No rain dates will be scheduled. Staff will contact vendors if an event is canceled due to severe weather
Market Requirements and Seller Information
Vendors must be licensed to do business in the State of South Carolina. The state requires all vendors (including resellers), except for farmers, to secure a SC retail license.
Vendors will be chosen by order of applications received.
Vendors are asked to provide a description of products.
Paper applications can be picked up and/or dropped off at the Foothills Family Resources office during regular business hours (Monday-Thursday 8:15am to 4:15pm; closed daily for lunch 12:00pm-1:00pm)
The management staff will consider every application to verify the market does not have multiple vendors, besides farmers, selling the same or related products. This is for the benefit of the vendor, the market, and the patrons.
Once the vendor’s application has been received, vendors will receive an email confirmation with further information.
Vendors are asked to submit all required documents applicable for his/her business, including business license, company logo, and/or food service certifications (if applicable) with payment 7 days prior to market date(s). **If a vendor cannot make payment prior to the event, payment arrangements must be made with the event coordinator. ** Arrangements must be made 7 days prior to the event to hold your reservation.
Payments can be paid online via an email link in the confirmation email or by mailing a check payable to Foothills Family Resources to PO Box 246 Slater, SC 29683
Vendors can make payments at the Foothills Family Resources office located at 3 Main St. Slater, SC 29683 during regular business hours (Mon-Thurs 8:15am - 4:15pm; closed for lunch 12:00pm - 1:00pm)
Please let staff know as soon as possible if you are unable to attend the event.
Vendor rentals include a 10’x10’ space, with limited spaces available. Vendors must supply their own 10’x10’ canopy (with 30lb weights), table(s), and chair(s). Electrical outlets are not available.
*Only Food Trucks and Food Service vendors are allowed to operate generators at the market.
Vendor assigned spaces are not permanently guaranteed and may be changed at the discretion of the Market Coordinator for any Market date during the season.
FFR staff is here to work with all small business owners to make this event successful for all. We are here to help you grow and share your business with Slater and surrounding communities.
Set Up/Break Down Guidelines
* 4:15pm Check-in outside of Foothills Family Resources office before unloading and setting up
* 4:15 – 5:15pm Vendor unload and set up (For safety purposes and easy setup for everyone, vendors are asked to unload vehicles then move their vehicles to help avoid traffic jams and congestion of vehicles trying to unload at the same time. **Please show patience with fellow vendors when unloading and loading.)
* 5:15pm All vehicles must be unloaded and parked in designated parking areas. Staff will do a walk-through to verify vendors are safely set up with proper signage with the business name displayed.
* 5:30pm Market Opens
* 7:30pm Market Closes **Vendors are asked not to break down their booths before 7:30pm
* 7:40pm Break-down No vehicles will be allowed onsite until 10 minutes after official market closing time. Vendors are required to pick up all trash and items from their site area prior to leaving.
Tardiness/Cancellations/No Shows
Vendors must notify FFR staff by email as soon as they know they are not going to be able to attend the event.
There are NO REFUNDS or credits for cancellations and/or no shows.
Vendors showing up tardy must speak with staff regarding where/if they can set up.
If a vendor must leave early, they must notify staff to facilitate the departure.
Multiple tardiness and/or no show will show cause to suspend the vendor from future events.
Items brought to the site are the sole responsibility of the vendor. FFR is not responsible for lost, damaged, or destruction of property, equipment, and/or valuable property. Vendors are responsible for their personal and liability insurance. Vendors without insurance must sign a Hold Harmless Agreement.
Any vendor selling consumable food or drink items must provide FFR with a certificate of general liability insurance.
Vendors are responsible for their own taxes.
Department of Health and/or Department of Agriculture certifications, as required by your business.
SC Meat Producer License and/or Handlers Permit
Dairy Manufacturer License
Food items that are not permitted under the SC Cottage Law must be produced in a SCDHEC Certified kitchen.
Foothills Family Resources does not allow any food items for public sale that are manufactured in a home kitchen. If you are making food items, you must show a valid DHEC kitchen license in your name for the kitchen you are preparing your items in or a valid RVC. Any sauce, pickled food, bottled product and/or canned food must be sent to a Process Authority (Clemson University or N.C. State) for analysis prior to sale and a copy of the results must be submitted with your application.
Foothills Family Resources reserves the right to prohibit anyone from selling and/or refusing products from being sold.
Vendors are not allowed to promote political candidates and/or issues.
FFR is not liable for any injury, theft, or damage to either the buyer or seller, or their property, arising from or pertaining to preparation for or participation in the market.
Abusive language and hazardous or offensive behavior will not be tolerated.
Any violation of these rules or of the laws of South Carolina may result in your dismissal from future events.
SC Department of Agriculture (SCDA) https://agriculture.sc.gov/
Baked Goods, Candy, Covered Nuts (803) 737-9690
Canned, Jarred, Bottled Foods (803) 737-9670
Corn Meal & Grits (803) 737-9700
Grist Mill Inspection (803) 737-9690
Meat (poultry, beef, pork, lamb) (803) 737-9690
**Certified SC Grown Program (803) 734-2200 https://www.certifiedscgrown.com/
Department of Natural Resources (DNR) http://www.dnr.sc.gov/
SC Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) http://www.scdhec.gov/
Bakery/ Restaurant (803) 896-0640
SC Meat and Poultry Inspection Division (SCMPID) (803) 788-8747 http://www.clemson.edu/public/lph/scmpid/
Foothills Family Resources Contacts
Director, Marilyn Neves 864-836-1100 Ext.103
Event Coordinator, Gina Hinton 864-836-1100 Ext.105
