St. Marys Community Market Vendor Application
Our Mission:
The St. Marys Community Market aims to be a unique and valued addition to our beautiful and historic downtown area. Items for sale should be either grown, harvested or made by the vendor. No mass produced items will be permitted for sale at the market. Customer service and friendly courtesy to all is a must. You will be seen by many as their first encounter with our little town and it is very important to make that impression a good one. Be professional, neat and helpful for the entire time you sell your wares. Each vendor is a link in a chain that will lead to the St. Marys Community Market becoming a successful and long running operation. Most importantly – the end result for you as a vendor will mean more money in your pocket and the positive growth of your business.
The Location of the Market:
Historic Downtown St. Marys.
Operational Day and Time:
Every Saturday 9 am – 1 pm
Vendor Information:
(* = required)
Please Type or Print Clearly
*Your Name:________ __________________________________________________________________
*Business name: _______________________________________________________________________
*Mailing Address: ______________________________________________________________________
*Telephone: __________________________________________________________________________
Cell phone: ___________________________________________________________________________
*E Mail: ______________________________________________________________________________
Website: _____________________________________________________________________________
Size Booth Desired (check one):
____ Small ($20.00 monthly) ____ Medium ($40.00 monthly) ____ Large ($50.00 monthly)
Items to be sold:
Name the variety of products you intend to sell at the market. Please be specific. Indicate whether the items are grown or made by you or whether they are not produced by you (brokered). Include all kinds of produce, all types of nursery stock, flowers, prepared foods, baked goods, handmade products, etc. Craft items are allowed but require prior approval. If possible please include pictures of your work.
Participation Agreement
I have read and agree to abide by the “Market Rules and Standards” below. I understand that these standards guarantee a level of quality that is expected by customers.
Signature: _____________________________________________________ Date: __________________
Mail This Application:
Please sign and mail completed form to:
St. Marys Community Market
C/o St Marys DDA
400 Osborne St
St. Marys, GA 31558
Include your $10.00 (non-refundable) application fee in form of check or money order payable to: St. Marys Downtown Development Authority.
Contact: 912-882-8111- www.stmcmarket.wordpress.com
St Marys Community Market Information
Fees:
Fees collected will allow us to pay for market insurance, market management, promotion and publicity. Minimum commitment of one month is required. All fees are due the 1st of each month and will be considered late after the 5th. Fees may be paid in cash or personal check.
Market Rules and Standards:
*Vendors are expected to provide their own tables, chairs and displays.
*Variety and creativity are what will bring your customers back every week. Keep your booth well stocked and tended at all times. A full and lively market with dependable vendors in attendance will go far toward your fellow vendor’s success.
* A minimum one month commitment is required of all vendors. A full and lively market with dependable vendors in attendance will go far toward you and your fellow vendor’s success.
*Vendors are expected to remain open during the entire length of the market day unless all products have been sold out prior to market closing. However, inclement weather may force the market to close early.
* Food service activities must have the approval of the Camden County Environmental Health office. Food service includes mainly prepared foods, and covers any food items except baked goods, raw unprepared produce, and commercially prepackaged items. If you have any questions you may contact the environmental health office at (912) 729-6012.
Food Service Definition:
290-5-14-.01 Definitions. Amended. (cont.)
(yy) “Food service establishment” means establishments for the preparation and serving of meals, lunches, short orders, sandwiches, frozen desserts, or other edible products either for carry out or service within the establishment. The term includes restaurants;, coffee shops; cafeterias; short order cafes; luncheonettes; taverns; lunchrooms; places which retail sandwiches or salads; soda fountains; institutions both public and private; food carts; itinerant restaurants; industrial cafeterias; catering establishments; and similar facilities by whatever name called. Within a food service establishment, there may be a food sales component, not separately operated. This food sales component shall be considered as part of the food service establishment. This term shall not include a “food sales establishment,” as defined in the Code Section 26-2-21, except as stated in this definition. The food service component of any food sales establishment defined in Code Section 26-2-21 shall not be included in this definition. This term shall not include any outdoor recreation activity sponsored by the state, a county, a municipality, or any department or entity thereof, any outdoor public school function or any outdoor private school function. This term also shall not mean establishments for the preparation and serving of meals, lunches, short orders, sandwiches, frozen desserts, or other edible products if such preparation or serving is an authorized part of and occurs upon the site of a fair or festival which:
1. Is sponsored by a political subdivision of this state or by an organization exempt from taxes under paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 48-7-25 or under Section 501(d) or paragraphs (1) through (8) or paragraph (10) of section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code, as that code is defined in Code Section 48-1-2;
2. Lasts 120 hours or less; and
3. When sponsored by such an organization, is authorized to be conducted pursuant to a permit issued by the municipality or county in which it is conducted.
Taxes are the sole responsibility of the vendor.
*Stands are to be kept hazard-free and reasonably attractive. The vendor must remove trash and litter around the stand from any source before his/her departure.
All produce must be stored and displayed at a reasonable distance above the ground (minimum of 18 inches), with the exception of watermelons, pumpkins, flowers in containers, or other items in water for freshness. Produce should be mature, but not overripe, and void of decay. No electricity or water will be available at the Market. Vendor must inform if planning to use a generator.
*Please remember that you are representing St. Marys. Vendors at the market shall at all times conduct themselves in a pleasant and courteous manner with customers and other vendors.
*All prices must be clearly marked.
Office use only:
Date Received: _________________ Size of Booth: ___________________
Amount Paid: __________________ Notified By: ____________________
Number of Booths: _____________ Accepted: _____________________
