2023 Marion Tailgate Vendor Application      
Hello!  Thank you for your interest in selling at the Marion Tailgate Market! 
 
Our market currently operates every Saturday beginning May 6th from 10 AM until 2 PM through September with some October dates. There is no Market on Saturday September 16 or October 14. The market is located in downtown Marion under a covered pavilion with electric outlet. The address is 67 W Henderson St.  Marion. Vendors must arrive between 9:00 AM- 9 :30 AM and MUST BE SET UP BY 9:45 AM, unless approval has been given otherwise.  The market is on City property, and per city ordinance, no one (including vendors) is allowed to drive through the tailgate market space during market hours.

We welcome all vendors who are interested to complete this application, please provide as much information as possible about your product offerings. The Market Manager will be in touch with you within 1-2 weeks of receiving your application. You can follow up on your application by emailing grace@foothillsfoodhub.org.

We are a local market, and locally produced items only are permitted. In an effort to strengthen McDowell County's local food economy and the health of our community, we maintain a balance of food and craft vendors. 

The Marion Tailgate Market accepts EBT, Credit, and Debit Cards. McDowell LFAC sponsors the Fresh Bucks program this year, which matches EBT dollars up to $20. Market Vendors selling fresh food and non-hot prepared foods are required to accept EBT tokens for payment. You will be reimbursed by the Market Manager at the end of market for all tokens accepted as payment for your product. 

Vendor Fees are $15/day or $50/season. You can make your payment at https://foothillsfoodhub.org/.  or mail your check payable to McDowell LFAC to McDowell LFAC Attn Marion Tailgate Market PO Box 851, Nebo, NC 28761.

Please email grace@foothillsfoodhub.org after submitting your application and indicate how you would like to pay the vendor fee if accepted.
Seller’s Name:   *
Business/Farm Name: 
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Business/Farm Address: 
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Mailing Address: 
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Preferred Phone Number: 
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Emergency Contact Name & Phone
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Email *
List the names of other people who can run your booth: 
Will you need support to cover your booth one or more Saturdays?  *
If yes, are you interested in partnering with someone to sell your product?  Paying them a percentage of sales?
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If yes, who would you feel comfortable selling your product?  
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If you selected other - please indicate who you'd rather assist you
Have you sold at this market before?    *
If yes, how many years?
Have you sold at another Farmer or Tailgate Market?
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If yes, which market(s) and year(s)?
VENDOR FEES
Mail check payable to McDowell LFAC 
To McDowell LFAC 
Attn:  Tailgate Market 
PO Box 851 
Nebo NC 28761
OR visit https://foothillsfoodhub.org/ to make a payment online.  A small fee will be assessed for online payments.  
Craft vending spaces are limited and will be assessed on a weekly-monthly basis.
Please tell us the days you plan to sell:  
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Single Day Vendor Pass: please indicate which day(s) you would like to sell during the 2023 season (You can always email us if this changes-tell us the first date you are available below):
Select all types of products that you may sell at the market:  
Note that copies of supporting documentation is required:  Kitchen Inspection, Meat Handlers License, Certificate of Insurance payable to City of Marion. 
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Provide a list of products you plan to sell at the market. Add-ons must be approved by the Market Manager before being added.  *
If a craft / non-food vendor – share a description of what you intend to sell at the market.  If you are a new craft / non-food vendor, the Market Manager may reach out for photos and documentation of what you intend to sell.  
Do you have supporting documentation for value added food products? (Please email to grace@foothillsfoodhub.org or mail a copy with your payment)
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Interested in joining or learning more about the Farmer / Vendor Steering Committee – a group of farmers, craft vendors and community members helping to make decisions about the market and about selling and distributing local food?  Indicate yes and if you would like more information

 

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Please share any additional comments or other information with the team about what you plan to sell or if you have exception from being able to sell on Tuesdays and Saturdays

2023 Market Agreement - Please read carefully!  

MADE AND GROWN LOCALLY I certify that the produce/products I sell are grown or made by me. Items I resell must be approved by the Market Manager prior to selling at the Market.

I AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING RULES I, the undersigned, have read the rules governing the Historic Marion Tailgate Market and agree to comply with all the afore mentioned rules and member responsibilities. Violations of the rules and responsibilities give the management the power to revoke my privileges to sell and end my membership with the Market.  I also agree the Tailgate Market Manager can deny any application or cancel any agreement as deemed necessary.                           

WAIVER OF LIABILITY I will not hold the McDowell Local Food Advisory Council or City of Marion, its employees, or the Market management, responsible in the event of an accident in connection with the operation or while on the premises of the Historic Marion Tailgate Market.

Other: I also agree NOT to hold Market (Market members, employees, and volunteers) responsible, or liable, for any damage or loss incurred while at the market. This includes personal injury, theft, and property damage. Collecting and reporting applicable sales tax my responsibility as the vendor. Complaints are filed with the Market Manager. I understand and agree that if excessive complaints are received and it results in the Market Manager asking a vendor to leave the grounds immediately, I will comply without incident. I further give permission to the McDowell LFAC and partners permission to use photos and videos of me, those who sell for me, and products, for marketing purposes.

I also understand that for regular season vendors, spots will be assigned prior to May 2nd.  I agree to notify the market manager as soon as possible if I am unable to attend the market to ensure I keep my assigned spot.  Should I be a no show for 2 days, I will lose my assigned spot.  I am still welcome at the market but a covered (or any) spot may not be available going forward.  If I am a new vendor, farm visits will be required if I choose to sell products I grow.  Additional documentation may be required if I choose to sell crafts or other non-food items.  The Foothills Food Hub manager will be in touch to schedule the farm visit if applicable.  I will be expected to price my farm produced products at or above 80% of regional prices.  I will reach out to the market manager with questions prior to market dates.  I will be required to leave my sales area as clean as I found it.  


Reminder – Market vendors must be in place Tuesday by 2:45 PM by 9:45 AM Saturdays.  Market huddles will take place every market day 15 minutes prior to Market opening. 

*The market will not be open the following Saturdays, but vendors may be contacted about selling at the various festivals taking place if possible: 

Saturday, May 20 - Bigfoot Festival

Saturday, September 16 - Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration @ the Tailgate Market

Saturday, October 14 - Mountain Glory Festival


By typing your name below this indicates you have read and will abide by the 2023 Market Agreement.  

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