The Worthington Farmers 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 that of the Worthington Farmers Market will be considered for participation. Decisions made by the Worthington Farmers Market regarding acceptance and participation shall be final.

Organizations may distribute materials that request donations. Individuals representing the organization may not approach or shout at customers and must limit promotions to the confines of their assigned space. "Working the aisles" will not be permitted.

Examples of organizations that may apply for the Community Table include:
1. Charitable 501(c)(3) organizations.
2. Organizations that promote Ohio foods.
3. Organizations that enhance the community, or those who sponsor community improvement projects.

Political and religious organizations are not eligible.

FEES:
A $50 space fee, per day, is due upon approval of your application. Fees are non-refundable
and credits for days missed will not be given. No more than one date per quarter, per organization, will
be granted.

Nonprofit organizations, with a copy of their designation letter, will be charged a $25 space fee per day.

The space fee must be paid, in full, prior to the organization setting up at the Worthington Farmers Market. Cash, check and credit card payments are all accepted.

MARKET PARTICIPATION RULES AND GUIDELINES:
Community Table hosts are scheduled as space allows.

All Community Table hosts are expected to conduct themselves 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 Worthington, the Old Worthington Partnership, The Shops at Worthington Place, businesses, or the Worthington Farmers Market, either in person, in writing, or by electronic media. This type of behavior will result in permanent expulsion from the Worthington Farmers Market with no redress.

EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES:
1. Organizations are to supply their own tables, tents (with wind weights), signs and like materials.
2. Organizations must display an identifying sign.
3. Electricity is not available, please plan accordingly.
4. Organizations shall supply carts or like equipment for transporting supplies.

5. No loud music, sounds, buzzers, amplification or shouting of information is permitted.
6. Tables, tents, signs, and like materials must not impede pedestrian traffic and must fit within your assigned space.

ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE:
1. Set-up may begin one hour before the start of market.
2. Organizations should be set up and ready for market goers at least 15 minutes before the market begins.

3. Street-side parking is not available during the market. Unload quickly and move your vehicle to public parking and return on foot to complete set-up.
4. Organizations may not leave prior to the end of market.

5. Break down and organize all supplies before moving your vehicle street-side for loading.

SAFETY AND SANITATION:
When you leave, all areas considered to be the “market site,” including common areas around your assigned space should look as good or better than when you arrived.
1. All containers, signs, debris and/or trash must be taken with you.
2. Clean up should conclude within 1 hour of market closure.
3. If organization does not clean market space, such shall constitute a breach under the guidelines and will be subject to forfeiture of future dates.

The organization agrees to protect, indemnify and hold harmless the City of Worthington, The Worthington
Partnership, The Shops at Worthington Place, the Worthington Farmers 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 completing the Community Table application and participating in the Worthington Farmers 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 Worthington Farmers Market, and may be used by the market,
parent companies, or others with their consent, for educational, instructional or promotional purposes
determined by the Worthington Farmers Market and its parent companies in broadcast and media formats
now existing or created in the future.