The following guidelines have been established by the Tiffin Seneca Farmers' Market to maintain a productive marketplace for both vendors and the community. The Tiffin Seneca Farmers' Market may  change, modify or delete guidelines to preserve the safety and security of said marketplace. 

Daily operations of the Tiffin Seneca Farmers' Market (hereinafter “the Market”) will be managed by Kirsten Kemner (hereinafter “Market Manager”), including but not limited to the resolution of any  dispute regarding these guidelines. 

The Market is located on Madison Street between Washington and Jefferson Streets, every Saturday from 9:00am-1:00pm, May 18 through October 26. Seneca County area organizations are invited to apply for  space to promote their mission. The two Community Outreach tables are ancillary to the market’s  primary purpose. 

I. POLICIES and REQUIREMENTS  

Community Organizations 

The Market invites community organizations to share information about their work in the  community with our market goers. Organizations with a primary focus in line with the Market will be considered for participation. Decisions made by the Market shall be final. Examples of  organizations that may apply for the Community Outreach table include: 

1. Government subdivision. 

2. Organizations that promote Ohio foods. 

3. Organizations that provide a service to the community that is not political,  

religious, or issue advocacy in nature. 

Purpose 

The purpose of the Market is to support the food and farm artisans’ ability to make fresh, local goods available to the community. Any ancillary activity that interferes with this primary  activity will not be permitted. 

1. Organization may not sell anything including raffle tickets. 

2. Organizations may distribute materials that request donations. 

3. Individuals representing the organization may not approach or shout at customers.

II. GENERAL MARKET RULES  

Market Hours 

The Tiffin Seneca Farmers' Market will be open every Saturday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, May 18 through October 26. 

Arrival and Departure 

1. Organizations may begin to set up one hour before the start of the market. 

2. Organizations should be set up, and ready for marketgoers at least 15 minutes  before the market begins. 

3. Organizations may not leave prior to the end of market. 

Safety and Sanitation 

When you leave, all areas considered to be the “market site,” including grassy areas and  sidewalks should look like they did when you arrived. Individuals representing the organization may not approach or shout at customers. If an organization acting contrary will constitute a breach under the guidelines and will be subject to forfeiture of future dates. 

Equipment and Supplies 

1. Organizations are to supply their own tables, tents, signs and like materials. 

  2. Organizations must display an identifying sign. 

3. Organizations shall supply carts or like equipment for transporting supplies. 

Professional Conduct 

All organizations are expected to act in a professional manner. Organizations may not bully,  disrespect, or publicly disparage other organizations, vendors, products, volunteers, customers,  market staff, city officials, the City of Tiffin, businesses, or the Market, either in person or by electronic media. This type of behavior may result in permanent expulsion from the Market with  no redress. 

The organization agrees to protect, indemnify and hold harmless the City of Tiffin, the Market, and its employees, volunteers, service vendors or independent contractors from and against any and all causes of  action, claims, demands, suits, liability or expense by reason of loss or damage to any property or bodily  injury to any person, including death, as a direct or indirect result of use of market space, the purchase of  any item from any vendor, or in connection with any action or claim. 

By signing the Community Outreach Guidelines and participating in the Market, you agree to give consent to all photographs, audio recordings, academic work and/or video recordings taken of you or  your staff. You understand that such photographs, audio recordings, academic work, and/or video  recordings become the property of the Market, and may be used by the market, parent companies, or  others with their consent, for educational, instructional or promotional purposes determined by the Market and its parent companies in broadcast and media formats now existing or created in the future.

I, on behalf of have read, understand and  agree to adhere to the above stated guidelines set forth by the Tiffin Seneca Farmers' Market. I  understand that additional guidelines may be implemented for the benefit of the marketplace in the 2023 season and agree to abide by them.