1. Vendors are expected to abide by our Mission
Statement as written above and follow the rules as written below.
2. The River Heights Farmers’ Market is open
from 12 to 5pm every Friday from June 14 - September 27, 2024. All vehicles must
be out of the designated market area by 11:30am and all stalls must be set up
and ready by 11:45am. No vehicle will be permitted to enter the designated
market area after 11:30am.
3.
As a courtesy to other participants at the market, we ask that you conduct your
business within your stall’s boundaries only.
4. Canopies enhance the visibility of the
market, protect your products, and create a sales area for your goods. All
vendors should have their own canopy. Please note we do not provide
canopies to vendors.
5. Vendors are responsible for providing their
own tables, chairs, canopy weights, and any display equipment. These items
cannot remain onsite and must be removed from the grounds at the end of each
market day.
6. Vendors must have obtained their own
permits/licenses for selling their products as required by the Province of
Manitoba.
7. As a courtesy to your neighbouring vendors,
all vendors are expected to remain at the market for the full duration, 12:00-5:00
PM.
8. Smoking is allowed only in designated smoking
areas (per City of Winnipeg smoking by-laws).
9. For everyone’s safety and comfort, vendors
are not permitted to bring their
pets. Although the market has a Dog
Policy, vendors must ensure that visitors’ dogs are not creating a health risk,
e.g., dogs jumping on tables, sniffing food, etc.
10. Prices for products must be clearly displayed
for customers to see.
11. Vendors are responsible for cleaning their
stalls at the end of the day. All garbage and recyclables should be removed
from stall areas and disposed of in the proper receptacles.
12. Washroom facilities are available inside the
community centre. Please help keep these washrooms clean and tidy by contacting
the coordinator if the washrooms need attention.
13. New vendors can request stalls up to one week
before a market date.
14. Vendors selling products by weight must use
approved scales bearing the stamp of Canada Weights and Measures.
15. Please remember that the community centre is
a gathering place for families and neighbourhood children. No verbal or
physical abuse toward visitors, coordinators, or fellow vendors will be
tolerated. Excessive noise onsite is not permitted. Taking photos of visitors
without their permission is not permitted.
16. Personal belongings are the responsibility of
the vendor and not the responsibility of the Community Centre.
17. The coordinator reserves the right to cancel
the market or close the market early due to bad weather or circumstances beyond
their control. The coordinator will provide as much notice as possible in the
case of cancellation or early closure.
18.
Children must be supervised at all times during market hours.
19.
Vendors requiring use of a power source must provide their own cords and ensure
these are covered in a way that is not a hazard for other vendors and visitors
to the market. Those requiring use of a power source must indicate this at the
time of application. Power is $5.00 per market day.
Enforcement of Rules
We
assume that all parties participating in the market are eager and willing to
take part in a mutually successful and enjoyable venture. If any of the above
rules are violated, the coordinator will do their best to resolve the issue(s)
by talking with the party (parties) involved. If a party continues to violate a
rule(s), a letter of warning will be sent to that party. A letter of warning
will be kept on file for 24 months. If a vendor receives 3 letters of warning
within a 24-month period, they will no longer be allowed to participate in the market.
By putting your name in the box below you agree to the above rules of the River Heights Farmers Market
