Woodstock continues with Farmers’ Markets on both Tuesdays and
Saturdays in 2010. The market will be located
along the inside roadway around the square, with some booths
available inside the square.
The season begins on Saturday, May 1 and Tuesday, May 4. Both
markets will be scheduled to run every Tuesday and Saturday until
October 30, 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.
Full Season spaces outside the square are $200 for either the
Tuesday or Saturday market, or $300 for both markets. Inside the
square, the spaces are $150 for a single market or $250 for both
markets. Single day fees are $25. If you need an electrical hookup
the fee will be $5 for one day, $26 for a single market season and
$52 for a full season at both markets. No producer can have more
than two spaces.
The next two pages are the application, followed by the rules
of operation for both
markets. Please retain the rules of operation for your own
information. Spaces will be assigned by the WFM Board. All must
have a certificate of insurance and a state sales tax number.
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, 2010.
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, or 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 Operation.
RULES OF ATTENDANCE
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- ssignment for the day.
Continued infractions will result in further measures by the WFM
Board.
2010 Woodstock Farmers Market Application
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.
____________________________________________________________
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 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.
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
Are any of these products new to your booth this year?
________ If so, which ones?
Do you plan to taste sample? ____ Are you certified in food
service sanitation? ______
PUT A CHECK IN EACH MARKET YOU PLAN TO ATTEND
SAT TUE SAT TUE SAT TUE SAT TUE SAT
TUE
MAY ___ 1 __4 ___8 ___11 ___15 ___18 ___22 ___25 ___29
JUNE ___ ___1 ___5 ___8 ___12 ___15 ___19 ___22 ___26 ___29
JULY ___3 ___6 ___10 __13 ___17 ___20 ___24 ___27 ___31
AUG. ___ ___3 ___7 __10 ___14 ___17 ___21 ___24 ___28 ___31
SEPT. ___4 ___7 ___11 ___14 ___18 ___21 ___25 ___28
OCT. ___2 ___5 ___9 ___12 ___16 ___19 ___23 ___26 __30
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO “ WOODSTOCK FARMERS’ MARKET”
BOTH MARKETS (outside square) $300.00 (inside square) $ 250.00
ONE MARKET (outside square) $200.00 (inside square) $ 150.00
ONE ADJACENT AVAILABLE SPACE (Tuesday or Saturday) $150.00
(No Vendor can have more than two spaces)
Electrical Hook up: $5 per day/ $26 one market/ $52 for two
markets
(DAILY @ $25.00) Number of Dates Total Enclosed $ ______
MOST SPACES WILL BE ADEQUATE FOR TWO TENTS OR 20 FEET.
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_________________
Please return the application to Keith Johnson, 1319 N. Rt. 47,
Woodstock, IL 60098. You should retain the rules of operation for
your own reference.
2010 WOODSTOCK FARMERS’ MARKET RULES OF OPERATION
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
WFM. 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 to cross 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 in re-assignment for the day.
Continued infractions could result in further measures by WFM Board.
3. SPACES:
The WFM's board has sole
discretion in deciding which applications fit with the “market's
needs." All spaces will be assigned by the WFM Board. Special
events spaces will be assigned for that day as designated by the
WFM Board. There will be no sub-letting of market spaces by
producers. No producer will have more than two spaces. Our policy
is to refuse booth space to all groups wishing to promote a
religious, political, or advocacy position. Such groups are
welcome to apply to bring a locally produced product (such as cook
books, locally grown plants and produce or crafts).
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
(a) To farmers with good Market attendance in 2009 and
who make full payment before 3-15-10.
(b) To new farmers accepted by the WFM Board who have made
payment.
(c) To producers whose goods complement other producer's goods,
offer variety and help supply the needs of the market's customers;
(d) Preference will be given to full season producers who attend
for the whole season
(e) 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;
(f) Producers must sign up for at least 10 markets and pay the
for the full season, unless WFM board grants an exception. Then the
$25 per day will apply.
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.
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.
This also applies to nursery stock and trees.
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 2010 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: Producers 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 lots.
