Location:
The Saturday High River Farmers' Market is in the lot to the northeast of the High River UFA Farm & Ranch Supply Store, located at 2024-10th Ave SE (outdoors).
Information, maps and market poster will be included with the vendor package sent out closer to the market date.

If you have any questions regarding the Farmers' Market, our application or the location, please contact Inclusion Foothills at 403-603-3232 or mail@inclusionfoothills.org.

Fee Payment:
$25 per week. $150 for all 6 Market dates (includes October 9 & 10).
Weekly drop in is available, however, payment is required one week prior to the day of the Farmers' Market. Please note the Farmers' Market will go on Rain or Shine. Once payment has been accepted by Inclusion Foothills no refunds will be issued under any circumstances. If you are attending a consecutive Thursday and Saturday Market, the joint fee is $40.00 per week.

Products:
Please ensure to fill out all products that you will be selling at the Farmers' Market. Only products on the approved Application will be allowed to be sold.

Setup:
All vendors must be present for entry at their designated staging time and set up in their booths by 11:30am on the day of the market. For special events, times will be confirmed prior to actual event.

Take Down:
Vendors are not permitted to vacate or dismantle their space until close of the market at 4:00pm, or as otherwise outlined for special events.
In respect for customers and fellow vendors, all registered vendors must be present for the complete duration of the market. No exceptions.
Vendors are responsible to remove all belongings and garbage from their space at market end.

Vendor Space: *** NEW FOR 2020 ***
Each vendor is provided a 10' x 10' space, plus space for parking your vehicle behind your designated area. You are required to stay within this area. Tents and Tables will NOT be provided for 2020, please make alternate arrangements

Layout & Parking:
Due to the nature of the layout, vendors will be provided with a weekly staging time for entry into the Market area. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to your staging time, and make yourself known to the Market Manager. Staff and volunteers will assist with getting you to your designated space, assigned by the Market organizers, taking into consideration appropriate vendor grouping
Please note that final location is at the discretion of the market organizers.

Power:
Vendors requiring power will need to provide their own generator, as we do not have access to power. We ask you only use generators that emit low fumes and are as quiet as possible.

Vendor Conduct:
Vendors may be requested to withdraw from the market if issues regarding their products, safety or behaviour towards Market employees and/or customers do not comply with the market expectations and/or requirements. Please note, only registered service animals are allowed within your booth during the market.

COVID-19 requirements and recommendations: *** NEW FOR 2020 ***
Perform frequent hand hygiene, create a barrier between market patrons (i.e. extra table, masks, face shields or clear barriers). Food sampling is not allowed. Asking customers to refrain from touching products. Regular sanitation of stall surfaces and equipment. Follow physical distancing guidelines of 2m/6ft. Sanitize electronic keypads after each use and minimize the handling of money (use of gloves is recommended). Hand sanitizer required on/at your table.
Link to Document:
COVID-19 Guidance for Farmers Markets in Alberta

Link to Website:
https://www.alberta.ca/assets/documents/covid-19-relaunch-guidance-farmers-markets-and-public-markets.pdf

Insurance:
ALL vendors are required to have liability insurance naming Inclusion Foothills as an addition on your insurance policy.
Crawford Insurance Group in High River can assist you by calling 403-652-8665 or visiting them at 1035 Centre St SW.
Western Financial Group Inc can assist you by calling 403-652-2224 or you can visit them at 313 1st SW.