2024 Stoughton Community Farmers Market Vendor Application
The Stoughton Community Farmers Market (SCFM) exists to bring locally produced food and other handmade products to the public by providing an outlet for locally grown produce, farm fresh meats, dairy products, baked goods and more via small, local producers and crafters who produce their products in the greater Stoughton Area.

The Market is intended to be a gathering place that benefits and enriches the community as well as downtown Stoughton.

Our goal is to increase knowledge and understanding of the benefits of buying fresh, local farm products and increase knowledge of sustainable local agriculture and access to nutritious food.

Details:

Market Dates: Saturdays, May 25th- October 12th. Rain or Shine

Market Times: 8:30am-12:00PM

Set-up and Breakdown: Must arrive and be unloaded by 8am, be ready for sales by 8:30am. Vendors are not to leave early unless sold out and have notified market manager and the manager has approved.

Booth Space: 10x10. Booth spaces are not permanent and may be moved as needed and directed by the market manager.  There will be an email sent out the Thursday before the market with a line-up for that Saturday.

Location: City Hall Parking lot located downtown at 207 S Forrest St. Stoughton, WI

Vendor Fee:
-Full Season $200 (20 Saturdays). Please note there will be NO market during Coffee Break Festival on Aug. 17th
-Partial $155 for your choice of 11
* $40 deposit to be mailed within one week of your approved application. Deposit will be returned within two weeks of the final market. 3 or more unattended markets will result in forfeiture of deposit. Balance due first market.*
-Daily $30

Checks can be mailed or delivered to 102 E Taft St Stoughton, 53589

Space is limited to 16 vendors

Who May Sell at the SCFM and Guidelines:

 Be defined as a person or agent who sells market goods to the public.

 Have submitted the required application and have been approved.

 Have paid the required fees.

 Raise, produce, or make their products on property they own or lease within an approximate 60-mile radius of Stoughton, WI
Note: Exceptions to these qualifications for the purpose of maintaining and promoting diversity and variety in the market must receive approval of the SCFM Board. Re-selling of products may be approved on a case-by-case basis.

 Cancellation: Must call or text the Market Manager at least 24 hours before opening time.
Jessica 608.772.2528.

 Vendors are required to have adequate insurance to operate, as are needed to vend at the SCFM and adequate insurance to do business in the State of Wisconsin and, upon request, to furnish the Market Manager with proof of such insurance.

 Tables and tents shall be allowed on the parking lot, but shall not exceed the width of the stall space. Vehicles are not permitted on market premises during market hours of operation. Vendors will be able to load and unload product from their vehicle at their stall space.

 Vendors must display legibly marked prices of all goods for sale and shall prominently display information to identify the name and location of the business or operation.

 All goods for sale must be in sound condition. All edible goods must be safe for human consumption.

 Vendors must be courteous to other Vendors and to the public at all times. Vendors and their agents, employees and representatives must maintain a neat and clean personal appearance at all times.

 All vendors shall clean up around their vehicles and booth.

 Samples of product are permissible according to state regulations- Please note this may change due to health department's pandemic regulations.

 No Vendor shall engage in collection drives, political, or religious activities in the market. No loud hawking of items.

 Safety: All vendor canopies must be secured at all times against wind forces (typically using weighted objects attached to the legs).

 The Market Manager or designee is responsible for overseeing the activities of the Market and enforcing the Market Rules when necessary.

 Inspection: Representatives of the Stoughton Community Farmers Market shall have the right to conduct an inspection of the production areas of products sold by a vendor in the Market. The vendor will be given at least 48 hours notification prior to an inspection. An inspection may include ownership information and other important details to determine product legitimacy. Failure to allow an inspection constitutes a violation of the Stoughton Community Farmers Market Rules and is grounds for immediate termination of Market access at the sole discretion of the SCFM Board of Directors.

Vendor Licensing
 The participant is responsible for obtaining all licenses or permits required for the sale of his/her products to the public. Copies of such licenses/permits shall be submitted to the Market Manager upon submitting an application. Whenever necessary, the vendor shall submit copies of any applicable license/permit renewals.

Violations of above Farmers’ Market rules
First offense – Verbal warning from the Market Manager or SCFM Board member
Second Offense – Written notice from the SCFM Board
Third Offense – Loss of selling privileges for the remainder of the Market season and forfeit deposit.
Revocation: The SCFM Board may, in writing, revoke any permit issued, or refuse to grant or renew said permit of any vendor in violation of this Subdivision.

Thank you for your interest in the Stoughton Community Farmers' Market. We look forward to receiving your application. Once submitted, you can expect to hear from us within one week. 

You will be notified of Approval or Denial of your Application. Just submitting an application does not guarantee you a spot. Booth approval is solely up to the discretion of the Stoughton Community Farmers Market Board. 

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Vendor First and Last Name(s) *
Business/ Organization Name *
Phone Number *
Email *
Website
Mailing Address *
Emergency Contact Name and Number *
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Understand the following: License, Permit, Labeling and Permission Information and will Provide copies of licenses and permits issued by regulatory agencies as required for your product(s). It is the responsibility of the vendor to obtain and provide to the Market Manager copies of all licenses and permits required for the sale of vendor’s products at the SCFM along with this application. License and permit requirements (if needed) may include, but are not limited to: nursery (if selling perennials); processing; safe handling of potentially hazardous food, seller’s permit. Potentially hazardous foods need extra care in handling, as required by State and Local regulations. Examples include: meat, poultry, fish, baked goods with high-moisture, vegetables, eggs, cheese, and other defined items. Liability Insurance – Vendor is responsible for their own personal and product liability insurance. Insurance is encouraged for all vendors. Insurance is required for vendors selling potentially hazardous foods. Labeling – Vendors are responsible for meeting all labeling requirements. * *
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