2008 WOODSTOCK FARMERS’ MARKET TUESDAY AND SATURDAY 8:00 – 1:00 ON THE SQUARE
Woodstock continues with two Farmers’ Markets on Tuesdays and Saturdays in 2008! So, you can pick your market or be in both. The market will be located
along the inside roadway around the square, with some booths available inside the square.The season begins on Tuesday, May 6 and Saturday, May 10. Both markets will be scheduled to run every Tuesday and Saturday until October 28, or as long as viable. (This decision will be made by the WFM Board.) Hours of operation are 8 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
Good News! Full Season passes are still only $150 for either the Tuesday or Saturday Market. The cost for those paying for a full season in both markets is just $250, a great savings.
Look over the packet of information that includes applications and the rules of operation for both markets. Remember, last year's participants get first choice at a spot. The other spaces will be assigned by the WFM Board. The WFM Board will first consider the needs of the market. Others will be added on a first-come, first-served basis until the market is filled. This is a great opportunity for you to sell your products and to also gain additional exposure for your business.
Space is limited! If you participated last year and wish to have the same space, you must return the application with full payment by March 15, 2008. So don't delay, send in your completed application today!
Questions? Just call Keith Johnson at 815-338-5164 or blueloom@sbcglobal.net. Send your completed application with appropriate fee, certificate of insurance and copy of your sales tax certificate to Keith Johnson, 1319 N. IL. Rt. 47, Woodstock, IL 60098.
ITEMS FOR SALE
Producers may only sell IN SEASON plants, farm produce, flowers, products that were grown or prepared on their premises, or value added specialty products as determined by the WFM Board. Also Note comments on adding a new item under "Goods Offered For Sale" (#8) under Rules of Operatio
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WOODSTOCK FARMERS’ MARKET
2008 Producers application for permission to sell
BUSINESS NAME_____________________________________________________________
PRODUCER NAME_____________________________________PHONE_______________
ADDRESS___________________________________P.O. BOX________________________
CITY___________________________ STATE__________ ZIP CODE___________________
TOWNSHIP_______________________________ COUNTY__________________________
ILLINOIS BUSINESS TAX NUMBER*
______________e-mail _______________________* Please attach a copy of your Illinois Department of Revenue Sales Tax number certificate to the application. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of your application. Remember, each producer is responsible for the reporting and payment of all required taxes resulting from sales at the Woodstock Farmers Market.
CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE
Please enclose or forward a Certificate of Insurance covering your activities while at the Woodstock Farmers Market. The Woodstock Farmers Market must be listed as the certificate holder. Failure to do so may result in the rejection or exclusion of your business from our market.
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ITEMS FOR SALE
Please list in detail the Items you intend to sell. No items may be added during the year without approval of the Board of Directors of the Woodstock Farmers’ Market. The WFM Board will make a farm visit to all new vendors and reserves the right to inspect any farm or producer when questions arise concerning the producer’s items.
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Do you plan to taste sample? ____ Are you certified in food service sanitation? ______
Are any of these products new to your booth this year? ________ If so, which ones?
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2008 WOODSTOCK FARMERS’ MARKET
PUT A CHECK IN EACH MARKET YOU PLAN TO ATTEND
TUES SAT TUES SAT TUES SAT TUES SAT TUES SATMAY ____ 6 ___10 ____13 ____17 ____20 ____24 ____27 ____31
JUNE ____3 ____7 ____10 ____14 ____17 ____21 ____24 ____28
JULY ____1 ____5 ____8 ____12 ____15 ____19 ____22 ____26 ___29
AUG. ____2 ____5 ____9 ____12 ____16 ____19 ____23 ___26 ____30
SEPT. ____2 ____6 ____9 ____13 ____16 ____20 ____23 ____27 ___30
OCT. ____4 ____7 ____11 ____14 ____18 ____21 ____25 ___28
If unable to attend, contact Keith Johnson, 815-338-5164 or cell 815-382-4240 or blueloom@sbcglobal.net You should be in your space by 7:30 am and remain until 1:00
pm. If you must leave before 1 pm, you must contact Keith to take down barricades and to
cross the pedestrian walkway. Failure to call or be there by 7:30, will result in re-assignment
for the day. Continued infractions will result in further measures by the WFM Board.
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO " WOODSTOCK FARMERS’ MARKET"
BOTH MARKETS (All Dates Tuesday & Saturday) _________________ $250.00
FULL SEASON (Tuesday All Dates) ____________________ $150.00
FULL SEASON (Saturday All Dates) ____________________ $ 150.00
ONE ADJACENT AVAILABLE SPACE (Tuesday or Saturday) ________ $100.00
(No Vendor can have more than two spaces)
(DAILY @ $15.00) Number of Dates Total Enclosed $ $______
MOST SPACES WILL BE ADEQUATE FOR TWO TENTS OR 20 FEET. SPECIAL RATES MAY
APPLY FOR SMALLER SPACES. THE WFM BOARD WILL DETERMINE SPECIAL RATES.
Space will be assigned in the following order:
(1) To producers with good Market attendance in 2007 and who make full payment before March 15, 2008;
(2) To producers whose goods complement other producer's goods, offer variety and help supply the needs of the market's customers;
(3) If more qualified producers apply than space available, assignment will be on the above criteria and then on a first-come, first-served basis using the date of receipt of your application and fee;
(4) Preference will be given to full season producers who attend for the whole season.
(5) Producers must sign up for at least 10 markets and pay the full season pass ($150) unless the WFM
board grants an exception. Then the $15 per day will apply. All vendors must have a certificate of insurance and a State sales tax number.
The Woodstock Farmers’ Market will be conducted in accordance with the attached rules of operation. The WFM Board will review all applications and will contact you if approved. The undersigned producer has read the rules of operation and agrees to abide by its requirements.
PRODUCER NAME______________________________________
(Please Print Clearly)SIGNATURE___________________________________________ DATE_________________
2008 WOODSTOCK FARMERS’ MARKET RULES OF OPERATION (Page 1 of 2)
ALL PRODUCERS AGREE THAT THE FARMERS’ MARKET OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING RULES AND FURTHER AGREE THAT THE WFM BOARD HAS FULL AUTHORITY TO INTERPRET AND ENFORCE THE RULES TO ENSURE A SUCCESSFUL MARKET.
1. LOCATION: Tuesday & Saturday Markets along the inside roadway around the Square. This space will be blocked off by the city of Woodstock. Some spaces inside the square.
2. HOURS OF OPERATION: Hours of Operation for both markets are from 8 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. or as
amended by the WFM Board. Producers must be in their space by 7:30 am and set up by the beginning of the market day at 8:00 AM and are expected to remain until the end of the market at
1:00 pm.
If you must leave before 1 pm, you must contact Keith to take down barricades and tocross the pedestrian walkway.
If unable to attend, contact Keith Johnson at 815-338-5164,cell 815-382-4240, or blueloom@sbcglobal.net
. Failure to call or be there by 7:30, will result inre-assignment for the day. Continued infractions could result in further measures by the WFM Board.
3. SPACES: All spaces will be assigned by the WFM Board. For special events, i.e., Harvest Fest, spaces will be assigned for that day as designated by the WFM Board. There will be no sub-letting of market spaces by vendors.
4. MARKETS ON THE SQUARE: NOTE: A walkway of (5) feet must be left unobstructed for a pedestrian walkway and for public safety and convenience. A continuous walkway of (5) feet must be provided from one sales area to the next. The WFM Board reserves the right to adjust the walkway as necessary.
5. SPACE RENTAL/FEES: All applications will be reviewed by the WFM Board.
Full Season: Payment is due with the application. Refunds will not be given for dates the producer fails to show up for the market or in case of rain.
Space will be assigned in the following order:
(1) To producers with good Market attendance in 2007 and who make full payment before March 15, 2008;
(2) To producers whose goods complement other producer's goods, offer variety and help supply the needs of the market's customers;
(3) If more qualified producers apply than space available, assignment will be on the above criteria and then on a first-come, first-served basis using the date of receipt of your application and fee;
(4) Preference will be given to full season producers who attend for the whole season.
(5) Producers must sign up for at least 10 markets and pay the full season pass ($150)
unless the WFM Board grants an exception. Then the $15 per day will apply.
All vendors
must have a certificate of insurance and a State sales tax number.
6. DISPLAYS AND TABLES. Producers must furnish their own tables,
chairs and displays. The market
location does not afford protection from rain and producers should plan
accordingly. All tents must
be adequately secured for wind to the satisfaction of the WFM Board.
7. IN CASE OF RAIN: All producers are expected to come rain or shine.
Prepaid rental fees are not
refunded in case of inclement weather.
2008 WOODSTOCK FARMERS’ MARKET RULES OF OPERATION (Page 2 of 2)
8. GOODS OFFERED FOR SALE: Producers may sell plants, farm produce, flowers and other products
that were grown or produced on their premises, or value added specialty products as determined by the WFM Board. Obvious out-of-season products will be excluded from the market. The WFM Board reserves the right to make a farm visit should questions arise concerning the producer’s items. No flea market or garage sale-type items. All delivery trucks and other equipment used for transportation and display must be kept clean at all times. If a vendor wishes to add a new item at the beginning or any time during the season, the addition must be approved by the WFM Board.
(A) Plants may be grown from plugs to a saleable size; however, plants may not be purchased at finished-sized and offered for sale.
9. TASTE SAMPLES: The McHenry County Department of Health will allow up to 12 WFM vendors to taste sample food items under a variance to article IV of the McHenry County Public Health Ordinance. A WFM permit for 2008 to sample food items to the public will be contingent on the WFM and vendors meeting the ten requirements set forth by the McHenry County Department of Health’s Director of Environmental Health. A copy of the requirements can be obtained from the WFM Board.
In addition the WFM requires all vendors desiring to taste sample be certified in food service sanitation and only sample low risk foods.
10.. COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS: All producers are responsible for
obtaining all necessary county or state health and/or other permits and are responsible for compliance with all state and federal food and drug laws including proper labeling.
11. SCALES: If goods are offered for sale by weight, the producer's scales must be in accordance with the local county requirements and with those established standards as set by the State of Illinois.
12. SALES TAX: Each producer is responsible for the reporting of and the payment to the Illinois
Department of Revenue of all required taxes resulting from the sales made at the WFM. Each producer must attach to their application a copy of his or her Illinois Department of Revenue Sales Tax Number Certificate. Failure to do so will result in the rejection of the producer's application and his exclusion from the Farmers’ Market.
13. MARKET ETIQUETTE: Producers are expected to wear attire that maintains the wholesome atmosphere of a farm market (i.e., must wear shirts and shoes, etc.). Producers are strictly prohibited from hawking, crying out, or engaging in activity otherwise designed to attract attention to their products. In the interest of fair trade, those producers found disparaging other producers' goods or the WFM risk expulsion from the market and the forfeiture of their space rental fees including full season fee payments. Concerns about other producer's products should be kept confidential and directed to the WFM Board.
14. CLEAN-UP: Each producer is responsible for the removal of all waste, garbage or refuse from his or her space at the closing hour of each market day.
15. PRICING: At the discretion of the individual producer.
16. ENGINES: Producers cannot run a diesel engine at the market without approval of the WFM Board.
17. SMOKING: Producers and their associates cannot smoke in the sales area during market hours.
18. PARKING: Vendors may not park their other vehicles in the square parking spaces, or in spaces on roads leading into the square. Extra vehicles should be moved to the surrounding city parking lot.