HISTORIC FARMERS MARKET OF LAPEER RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR 2022
Mission
The Mission of the Historic Farmers Market of Lapeer is to provide our community with the freshest, healthiest, locally grown produce and food the area has to offer.
For Your Record
Denise Becker Market Manager
Phone Number: (812)882-8032
Days & Dates of Operation
The Market will be Open Wednesday May 4th, and be open every Wednessday and Saturday until October 29th, 2022 9am to 3pm
Exceptions may arrise and alternitave sites may have to be set. especialy during Laperr
Days!
The Market is located in downtown Lapeer, right off of Court St., in the parking lot along the Riverfront of Farmers Creek, north of Anrook Park. There will be plenty of parking for our market customers.
Hours of Operation
Set up time will be between 7:30am & 8:15am.
B. Vendors should occupy their assigned stalls by 8:15am. Any stall not occupied by 8:15am may be rented to a daily vendor unless the Market Manager is notified of a late arrival or arrangements are made in advance.
Denise #(810) 882-8032 Please add my number to your phone.
ALL VENDORS ARE REQUIRED TO REMAIN AT THE MARKET AS LONG AS THEY HAVE PRODUCT AVAILABLE FOR SALE!
(Market Manager must be notified & arrangements made in advance, if a vendor must leave early)
The Market closes at 3:00pm. All vendors must be out of the area by 4:30pm. Exception-When a special event will run later!
Cancellation of the Market:This would be due to inclement weather, & is the call of the market manager. Every effort will be made to NOT CANCEL the market. If you ever have a question about the weather on the morning of market, please call Denise
Stall Assignments
Vendor stalls will be assigned by the Market Manager.
SEASONAL STALLS: Are assigned by a combination of factors: Seniority, availability, requests, type of product sold, attendance and compatibility with other vendors. All decisions are made for the
good of the market.
DAILY VENDORS: Will be assigned their space daily. You will not be guaranteed a specific space. Daily spaces can be paid that day or in advance.
A vendor cannot sublet their stall.
Stall Spaces:
TRUCK STALL: Truck stalls consist of a single parking space and a 10x10 space for your tent.
10x10 SPACE: A space measuring 10x10. AFTER UNLOADING, VENDORS ARE REQUIRED TO PARK THEIR CARS IN THE DESIGNATED VENDOR PARKING AREA.
Products
The Market reserves the right to reject a vendor application if, in the Market Managers judgment, the goods and merchandise do not comply with the overall concept of the Market, or provide too much duplication of
product. Decisions are made for the good of the market in its entirety.
ITEMS SOLD WILL BE LIMITED TO: Flowers, Plants, Herbs & Herb Plants, Fruits, Vegetables, local Maple Syrup, local Honey & Honey Products, Eggs, Meats & Poultry (Subject to USDA Rules), locally made
Cheese, Jams & Jellies, Baked Goods and other food items from a Certified Store or Restaurant, Cottage Law foods (See rules below). Handmade Arts & Crafts, Repurposed crafts and Antiques. No used or factory/manufactured made items may be sold. The only exception to this is: If a vendor is selling something that fits the rules and has a new product that compliments their product, this may be allowed. Example: Diffuser to go with oils, coffee mug to go with a coffee vendor etc. Antiques/Collectibles are subject to review and acceptance by the Market Manager. If you have a question about whether an item is allowed please check with the Market Manager
COTTAGE FOOD LAW:All foods allowed under the 2010 Cottage Food Law MUST HAVE THE PROPER LABLEING TO BE SOLD AT THE MARKET. Visit the MDA site or contact the Market Manager for the foods allowed and the proper labeling instructions. Only foods listed and approved by the Michigan Dept. of AG will be allowed.
Processed/Packaged/Value Added Foods must comply with the US Dept. of Agriculture Food Safety Regulations regarding food processing & handling. For more info, visit their website.
Produce Vendors - You must list on your application ALL the produce you are growing and plan to sell at the market. Vendors cannot switch or add products for sale without prior approval of the Market
Manager. This includes items under the Cottage Food Law. You must include a copy of any licenses that you have with your application (Ex.: For selling meat, perennials etc.), unless already on file with the
market manager.
All products are subject to review and acceptance by the Market Manager.
ALL PRODUCE SHALL BE OF GOOD QUALITY. NO OVER RIPE OR SPOILED PRODUCE SHALL BE OFFERED FOR SALE! No vendor will be allowed to “Dump”, (Sell at an extreme price. Example: $1.00 a doz. for corn), large quantities of any given product at the market. This is for the good of the vendors and market.
PRODUCT DISPLAY
SIGNAGE: All fruits and vegetables must be clearly marked with a sign stating price, and place of origin if not grown on your farm.All signs must be attached to vendor tables or display equipment. All signs should be in keeping with the character of the Market and be in good condition.
Vendors must supply their own tables and canopies.
Truck vendors must provide canopies, umbrellas or awnings, as required by the Health Department, to protect perishable produce. Vendors must provide anchorage for their canopies. For everyone’s safety, you must use sand bag and/or cement type weights when not able to stake to the ground.
Vendors are encouraged to display their products in an attractive manner and in keeping with the character of the Market.
Food items are to be displayed on a table or bench. Any food item placed on the sidewalk or pavilion floor must be enclosed in a container (Box, basket etc.)
Vendor displays must not exceed the boundaries of their assigned stall. Pathways must be maintained. No obstacles may be placed in the aisle ways that could cause a pedestrian to fall.
Vendors must keep their stalls maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. All boxes, bags, containers and other large refuse must be removed by the vendor and shall not be left on site at the close of the day.
Trash receptacles, maintained by the city, are meant for disposal of small articles of waste and are provided primarily for customer’s.
VENDOR PERFORMANCE:
VENDORS WILL ACT IN A PROFESSIONAL AND COURTEOUS MANNER WITH CUSTOMERS, THE MARKET MASTER & OTHER VENDORS!
A cooperative “team” spirit helps make our Market a success. Questions or criticism regarding another vendor’s product, display, pricing etc…, should be directed to the Market Manager. Open criticism or accusations
to other vendors or customers is not acceptable, and may lead to suspension or dismissal from the Market.
Smoking: In order to protect other vendors and our customers, since many people have allergies etc. to smoke, vendors that smoke need to do so away from the market booths.
All vendors are subject to Federal, State & County laws, including those governing health, sanitation, sales tax, packaging, labeling. Weights and Measures.
Failure to follow policies, regulations and decisions of the Farmers’ Market and the City of Lapeer, will result in immediate and permanent removal from the Market with no refund.
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE:
If a problem arises with the policies of the market, or with another vendor, a meeting will be arranged with the Market Manager and affected vendor(s) to resolve the issue.
If step “A” fails to resolve the issue, the decision of the Market Manager is final.
THE MARKET MANAGER HAS THE RIGHT TO AMEND THESE RULES & REGULATIONS IF NECESSARY!
