Farmers

Vendors who sell products they have grown themselves. This includes farm produced items such as fruits, vegetables, grains, meats, eggs, honey, flowers, etc. As well as jams, ciders, sauces, etc. (providing the essential ingredients of these products were grown and harvested directly by the vendor).

The SVFM rules are in place to ensure that the community receives the highest quality products grown or produced by local farmers, artisans and to set market guidelines for market activities. The SVFM is not intended to be a forum for religious or political views and agendas.
 
Vendor Qualifications
 
1.      Farmers and Hand Crafters: These vendors should grow, produce or wild craft the products sold at market or resell according to the WFSMA criteria for resellers. Some of these qualifications are:
a.      Grown in Washington, pre-approved by the board of               directors, labeled accordingly.
b.      Under this qualification, products from U-pick                         operations, warehouses, gleaning, etc. are prohibited. 
c.      Wild crafted (wild harvest) items such as huckleberries           and mushrooms are allowed. 
d.      Also, under this qualification, crafts must be                             manufactured by the seller with their own hands.
e.      Commercial, second hand or imported items are not               allowed to be sold in these booths.
2.      Musicians: The music at the market is intended to provide entertaining and enjoyable diverse background music for the customers and vendors. 
a.      Musicians must fill out an application and submit a                 demo for review. The market will provide a canopy                 over the stage area.
b.      Musician must have their own outdoor extension                     cords. There is no electrical fee.
c.      Musicians will be paid $100 per full market day, ready             when the market opens for business. 
d.      Musicians CAN accept tips and are encouraged to do             so!
3.      Concessionaires or Food Trucks: These vendors offer freshly made food available for sale and immediate consumption on site. They will be charged 5% of sales. These vendors are required to carry all necessary permits and licenses. Concessions vendors must fill out an application.
4.      Market Time: the market will run every Friday, June 7 - September 27, from 4-8pm. 
a.      SVFM hours may vary with sunset (September)
b.      Vendors may set up no earlier than 1:30 pm.
c.      Vendors should be in place and their vehicles must be           out of the market by 3:45pm. If vendor has not arrived           by 3:45pm, they will be carting in their items or may be           turned away with a warning notice.
d.      Tear down begins no earlier than market closing time. 
e.      If a vendor sells out prior to the end of the market day,           the vendor booth must stay intact until closing.
f.       Vendors should also consider the needs of customers             by parking further away.
5.      Booth Space: Booth fees entitle vendor to a 10’x10’ booth space; a limited number of larger spaces are available upon request and at an additional fee per addition and season. Booths should be identified with a sign bearing the vendor's business name. Booths shall be kept clean and orderly during market hours. Vendors are responsible to clean up assigned space (including removing incidental trash) during normal period of market operations, including setup and tear down, must have their own canopies or umbrellas securely and safely anchored with at least 25lbs of weight on each leg of the canopy, from the time it is step up to the time it is taken down. Booth locations are made weekly at the discretion of the market manager. However, a reasonable attempt will be made to ensure that booth locations remain consistent throughout the season. Suggestions/notes in the application are not guaranteed.
6.      Pricing: Pricing of goods is up to the vendor but pricing below cost, resulting in the undercutting of other vendors is not allowed. Pricing complaints will be subject to advisory group review and any complaints shall be made to the market manager at end of market day. All vendors must report daily sales on provided forms.
7.      Conduct: The market strives to create a comfortable, family friendly atmosphere for all who attend. All vendors and their representatives are expected to conduct themselves in a professional, courteous, and harmonious manner with customers and other vendors. Vulgar, aggressive, or inappropriate language is prohibited. This market is not a forum for religious or political activities. Customers who have legitimate complaints about the quality of the product, should be given a full refund or replacement by the vendor if requested. Vendor grievances should be referred to the onsite market manager before any other action is taken, a warning may be issued if not referred to the market manager or handled inappropriately.
8.      Vendor Approval Process: The governing board of the market will review and approve vendor applications on a continuing basis. Vendors will be approved based on the market rules and goals, and to make sure that there is a diverse and quality line up of products at our market. Please send in your application ASAP to be considered for the 2024 season. Vendors will be notified accordingly upon approval.
9.      Fees: Fees are based on a 10’x10’ booth space. 
     a.      Full Season $425 (17 Markets @ $25)
     b.      Half Season $225 (9 Markets @ $25)
     c.      Single Market $30
          i.      A $10 fee will be added if not paid in advance. 
     d.      Special booth space is available upon request                  for an additional fee.
          i.      Double space is double the fee for the number of                    markets desired.
          ii.      Electric service, $75/season.
10.  Cancellation: The market manager must be notified of cancellations by no later than 8:00 pm on Monday of the same week. If notice of cancellation has not been received AND confirmed by such time, no refunds will be given.
11.  Inclement Weather: The market will be canceled at the discretion of the market manager. In the case of inclement weather prior to the opening of the market, the market manager will call all vendors to notify them of cancellation and musicians will not be entitled to payment. In the case of possible inclement weather or warnings, vendors should still arrive at the market as normally scheduled. Otherwise, the market will run normally, weather permitting. Please remember that vendor and musician presence help build customer loyalty to the market. Arriving as planned is a courtesy to your fellow vendors and market staff and prohibits last-minute gaps in the market lineup. However, if weather or other unforeseen circumstances cause a disruption, musicians will be paid $25 per hour for each hour or any part of an hour in which they perform.
12.  Compliance: The vendor is solely responsible for compliance with all applicable rules and regulations governing the growing, production, and marketing of their goods. The vendor is asked to provide the market with a copy of any necessary permits.
13.  Insurance: Vendors shall make a bona fide attempt to have their insurance company name JAKT Foundation as an additional insured on their policy. Vendors accept responsibility for damage caused by their canopy, regardless of whether market anchoring guidelines are met. Please safely secure your canopies. Spokane Valley winds often reach 15+ miles per hour or more. SVFM is a tax-exempt non-profit entity governed by a board of directors. 
 
The farmers market retains the right to use its discretion in interpreting eligibility criteria and approving any vendor application.