Please acknowledge the following:
Farms/Foods:
Vendors selling whole, uncut fresh fruit and vegetables, raw honey, pure maple products, and fresh eggs that are maintained at 45° or less are not required to obtain a permit from the Essex Board of Health.
Artists/Makers: Are not required to obtain a Town of Essex permit.
Vendors of Prepared Food or Ready to Eat Food *:
*You are required to obtain a permit from the Town of Essex, at least 30 days prior to the event, as do any other commercially processed pre packaged foods and drinks with a time/temperature requirement. The town permit cost is $50. Please contact the Town of Essex Board of Health Department for the permit forms and payment options. (see BOH links below)
Essex BOH https://www.essexma.org/health-department-board-health
Online Portal https://townofessexma.portal.opengov.com/
You’ll be required to attach copies of the following Health/Food Permits with your application.
1. A copy of their Food Establishment (kitchen) Permit from their hometown.
2. A copy of their Food Manager’s Certificate (e.g. “Serv Safe”)
3. A copy of allergen video certificate (if applicable).
Vendors of Alcohol:
Please contact the Town of Essex Health Department for current permitting requirements.
Legal Agreement:
I am requesting permission to sell at the Essex Historical Society and Shipbuilding Museum Event. I agree to indemnify and hold harmless this market, its managers, employees, volunteers and representatives from and against all liability, claims, demands, losses, damages, levies and causes of action suits of any nature whatsoever, arising out of or related to my activities at this market.
