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Market Policies for 2026

1. Market managers will reserve the right to decline an application (or ask the vendor not to return) if the vendor:

   1. too many products of the same kind already being sold at the market (this is a first come, first serve basis application, preferred vendors have priority)

   2. the product does not fit in the overall concept of the market. o or is not abiding by the rules listed below

   3. has been denied from the market in the past for not following the markets standards and rules.

   4. is not following the rules outlined in this document for the Ishpeming Farmer's Market.

2. Vendors must be respectful of other vendors, Market Managers and staff & Ishpeming Concert Series staff.

3. Market is scheduled Thursday nights from 6pm until 8:30pm, beginning the June 18 thru September 3, the end of the concert series. (More markets may be added into October in a seperate location. TBD)

4. The market will be located on Main St & Cleveland Ave

5. Spaces are 10’x10’

6. Vendors provide their own canopy, table, chairs and displays. Vendors must to be ready to sell by 6:00pm. If the vendor is not set up in time a warning will be issued.

7. All vendor cars must be removed by 5:45 from the area. No cars will be allowed to remain within the market area this year.

8. Every tent/canopy must be weighted down, no exceptions. No drilling into the pavement is allowed. We recommend 30lbs per leg on your tent.

9. Vendors are not permitted to pack up until 8:30pm.

10. Vendors must take their garbage with them.

11. Vendors under the age of 18 are welcome, but must be accompanied by an adult for the entire day.

12. All items sold at the market need to be homemade or homegrown, including items such as eggs, honey, crochet or knitted items, baked goods, flowers, etc. Some exceptions may apply, with market manager approval only.

13. Vendor is responsible for all applicable permits and local, state, and federal law requirements

14. All products need to be approved by the market manager, including adding items that are not listed on the application

15. Vendors are welcome to bring children; however, the children need to be supervised and not disturb other vendors/booths

16. There will be no moving of dates. If a vendor does not attend a market day the vendor still pays for that day and will not be able move the missed date to a different date.

17. There is to be no smoking at your table or within the market perimeters.

18. No political booths or advertisement or political items will be allowed.

19. A Facebook group will be provided for all vendors to be able to discuss the markets, any issues that may have occurred and to give information to market manager to best advertise for them. A website and Facebook page will also be maintained by the market manager with information regarding the market location, times, special notices and vendor information and profiles.

Costs & Payments

All vendor fees are non-refundable

• whether the vendor attends or not.

• if the market closes early due to inclement weather or any other unforeseen emergency situations.

• Or the vendor is asked not to return due to not following the rules

• $10 per week. There are 12 markets total. Payment in full will be $100 which will give you 2 free weeks or cover for cancelled markets due to weather or your cancellations

• $15 per week for drop in rates. Drop ins must contact market manager 24 hours prior to see if there are any available spaces for the week. Payments can be made by cash, check, Venmo (@IshpemingFarmersMarket)

• Types of Vendor and fees

  • Full Season-Payment $100 (for 12 weeks. Includes 2 free weeks as listed above)

  • Partial Season-$10/week (one free week given. Contact Market Manager for info on pricing total)

  • Drop in-$15 week (must be approved weekly) DO NOT send payment until you have received confirmation from market manager and staff of acceptance to the market.

Enforcement Policy 

Failure to follow market policies or any disputes about market policies should be brought to the attention of the Market Manager. The process for all market policy violations and disputes is as follows:

• First Offense: Verbal warning from Market Manager with market representative witnesses present.

• Second Offense: Written warning or letter of non-compliance, including an explanation of which policy has not been observed, the steps that need to be taken to come into compliance, and the requested timeline in which those steps should be taken. Vendor will also be asked to forfeit their next scheduled market day.

• Third Offense: Vendor/s will either be asked to leave the market or will be excluded from returning to the next market (or market season), depending upon the severity and timing of the offense. If a vendor is asked to leave or not return to a market, no registration fees will be returned.

• If a vendor poses a health or safety hazard to themselves, other vendors, or market visitors, the market manager reserves the right to immediately dismiss a vendor from any or all market dates. All warnings will be documented by the market managers and remain on vendor records across market dates and seasons. The Market Managers will review these warnings for each market and determine if they impact vendor eligibility for future markets.

Submission of this form does not gaurantee you a place in the market. Do not submit payment until you have heard back from the committee regarding your acceptance. Spaces are limited and will be subject to a jury selection this year.

Food Truck Vendors A limited of number of food vendors will be accepted. This number may grow as the market grows and the need increases. Submitting this application does not secure your space.

Payment Information

Accepted forms of payment include: Cash, Check, Venmo, PayPal

Vendor Acknowledgement and Agreement I acknowledge that I have received, read, and understand the Ishpeming Farmers Market Rules and Regulations. I understand that submission of this form does not gaurantee me a space but that if chosen I agree to comply with all market policies, requirements, and applicable local, state, and federal laws. I understand that failure to comply may result in warnings, suspension, or revocation of my vendor permit without refund.