Apply to be a Vendor at the 2023 Fishers Summer Farmers Market!

The Fishers Farmers Market will take place on Saturdays May – September at the NPD AMP from 8 AM – 12:00 PM and the Fishers Farmers Market at Saxony will take place on Wednesdays June – August from 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Requirements: -Only Indiana-grown or produced agricultural products may be sold at the Fishers Farmers Market. *Exception: Saxony Market accepts handmade products. -Vendors must reside in Indiana. -Arts/crafts, services, merchandise, dietary supplements, vitamins, are not allowed. -All vendors, even returning vendors who have participated in the Fishers Farmers Market in past years, must complete an application and be approved to sell at the market. -Prospective vendors are expected to review and be familiar with all Fishers Farmers Market rules and regulations as described in the Vendor Handbook prior to completing this application.

AMP Saturday Market Cost: Full Time: 1-2 Booths, $400 each. Half Time: $300 per booth Once per Month: $200 per booth

Saxony Wednesday Market Cost: Full Time: 1-2 Booths, $200 each. Half Time: $100 per booth Once per Month: $75 per booth

- Applications will be accepted January 10, 2023 - February 24, 2023. Questions? If you have any questions or need assistance with this application, please contact Market Coordinator Erica Foreman at foremane@fishers.in.us.

Read the Fishers Farmers Market Vendor Handbook

https://www.fishers.in.us/DocumentCenter/View/28238/HANDBOOK-for-vendors-summer-2022-Fishers-Farmers-Market

Select which markets you intent to participate in:

Business Name

# of Years in Business

Primary Contact Name

Primary Contact Title

Primary Contact Preferred Phone Number

Phone

Primary Contact Email Address

Secondary Contact Name

Secondary Contact Title

Secondary Contact Preferred Phone Number

Phone

Secondary Contact Email Address

Business Address (Street, City, State, Zip Code)

Business Website Address

Business email address (if different than above)

Social Media

Please list your social media pages for the following platforms

Facebook Link

Twitter Link

Instagram Link

Do you give the City of Fishers permission to release your contact information to customers interested in contacting you for business information and/or special orders?

Yes

Have you previously participated as a vendor in a farmers' market?

Yes

Product Information

Please check the category that represents the majority of the products you propose to sell at the Fishers Farmers Market:

Farm Products

I am a Certified Naturally Grown Grower.

I am a certified organic or transitional organic grower.

My products are processed in a licensed processing facility.

Prepared Food Products

My products are prepared in a certified kitchen.

My products are processed in a licensed processing facility.

Prepared Food Products: Where do you source the ingredients in your products?

Concessions: Where do you source the ingredients in your products?

Concessions: Please list each product you wish to sell at your booth during the market season. Products not listed on this application are not permitted without pre-approval. You may attach your own list or additional documents as needed.

Items sold at the market must be Indiana grown, raised, or made food products or garden/vegetable plants.

Prepared Food Products: Please list each product you wish to sell at your booth during the market season. Products not listed on this application are not permitted without pre-approval. You may attach your own list or additional documents as needed.

Items sold at the market must be Indiana grown, raised, or made food products or garden/vegetable plants.

Upload 3 pictures of your product

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Market Participation

Every effort will be made to accommodate each individual vendor’s requested schedule but requested schedule is not guaranteed until confirmed by the Market Coordinator. Payment is due when the vendor is approved (please do not send payment with application). Fee is based on market participation length and number of booths. Full Time: 1-2 Booths, $400 each. Additional Booths $200 each Half Time: $300 per booth Once per Month: $200 per booth

Please enter any dates you will not be able to participate at the Saxony Market

Please select the Wednesdays you are requesting to participate at the Saxony Farmer's Market.

Special Requests

Electricity

Please list equipment and electrical requirements.

Insurance Requirement

Upon approval of application, all vendors must supply the City of Fishers, Parks and Recreation Department with a certificate of insurance in the amount of $1 million general liability insurance, including product liability insurance. The City of Fishers must be listed as an additional insured. Certificates of insurance must be emailed to leeuwj@fishers.in.us or mailed to the City of Fishers, Parks and Recreation,8200 E 106th Street, Suite 150, Fishers, Indiana 46038 prior to the vendor’s first market date.

Vendor Selection Criteria

The Fishers Farmers Market is fortunate to have returning vendors who come year after year. Consideration will be given to those vendors with seniority. Highest priority will be given to farmers, growers, and producers. Additionally, the Fishers Farmers Market strives to be an incubator for local food entrepreneurs to create and launch new businesses. It is not our intent to penalize concessions and/or prepared food vendors for being successful, but our goal is to provide opportunities and support for emerging food producers rather than larger, well-established businesses. The reality is that some food businesses are simply too big for the farmers market. We generally do not approve vendors with more than one brick-and-mortar (retail) location and prefer to provide market space to vendors who do not have retail stores. Other vendor selection criteria include: 1. History with the Fishers Farmers Market including but not limited to: adherence to market rules and regulations; number of years participated in the market; weekly market attendance/tardiness record; and payment of fees. 2. History of Health Department violations. 3. Enhancement of overall product mix at the market without creating excessive supply of any one product as determined by the Market Coordinator and selection committee. 4. Quality of products for sale by vendor as well as attractiveness and presentation of products/displays at vendor’s booth. 5. For prepared foods, we prefer vendors who prepare their products in a commercial kitchen over home-based vendors, to better ensure the health and safety of our customers.

Applicant Signature

The Fishers Farmers Market reserves the right to schedule vendors according to the demand for their product/number of vendors selling the same product/number of spaces available; selecting from the vendor’s chosen dates as required. All vendors must be approved before they are admitted to sell at the Fishers Farmers Market. Vendors are not selected on a first come, first served basis. Vendor selection criteria are designed to keep the market fresh, interesting for visitors, and profitable for vendors. The Fishers Farmers Market does not offer exclusivity for any vendor, company, brand, or products sold, except for the City of Fishers. By signing below, I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree to abide by the provisions set forth in the Fishers Farmers Market Vendor Handbook. I understand that acceptance to the market as a vendor and continued market attendance is based on my compliance with the market policies and regulations.

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