Finder Keepers Food App

We have been getting a lot of questions asking why our market has this, or doesn’t have that. So we thought we would do a little blog post full of pictures from our markets and full of exactly what a vintage-inspired market has in store for you!!

A vintage market is a relatively new term in the flea market world. It usually refers to an occasional sale where the goods (primarily home furnishings) are trendy and desirable, but not old enough to be antiques. The vintage items are frequently altered by restyling, up-cycling, or repurposing.

Most vintage shows are called curated markets, which typically means vendors are chosen on both the appeal of their merchandise and their talent in displaying it.-Leah French 2017

Vintage-inspired markets are not your usual craft show or flea market with lots of trinkets and boring tables. Instead, crafts or handmade items are included that support the vintage vibe of the market and other curators’ up-cycled pieces.

ALL INFORMATION MUST BE CURRENT. “SAME AS LAST YEAR” WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. ACCEPTANCE:

The applicant acknowledges decisions with request to applications, will be necessarily subjective and applicant specifically waives, releases, and hold harmless, The Finders Keepers Vintage Market, from any actions, or damages arising out of an application denial. SALE OR PURCHASE: Finders Keepers Vintage Market is not in any way responsible for the sale or purchase of items. The Finders Keepers Vintage Market is not responsible to enforce the terms of any sales transactions between the vendors and vendees who participate in the FKVM. CANCELLATION: Refunds will be given/considered at the sole discretion of Finders Keepers Vintage Market.

RIGHT TO PROHIBIT: Both Lucas County Fairgrounds and Finders Keepers Vintage Market prohibits alcoholic beverages at the event unless provided by the venue or organizer, and reserves the right to prohibit any item in its sole and exclusive discretion deems necessary to protect the general health, safety, reputation and welfare of the public including firearms, stun guns or any other weapons, or any other material deemed offensive to local community standards by the Chief of Police or his designee.

INDEMNIFICATION AND RELEASE: ALL VENDORS participating in the FKVM do so at their own risk. This risk includes that associated with wind, rain, hail, lightning, floods or other acts of God. Damage to property, illness or injury, theft, acts of vandals, patrons, fellow participants, or Organizer are all at the vendors own risk. The Lucas County Fairgrounds nor Finders Keepers Vintage Market shall not be liable for any damage to or loss of property or injury to persons arising out of or related in any way to vendor participation in the FKVM. As a condition and in consideration for The Lucas County Fairgrounds allowing Vendor to participate in the FKVM, Vendor shall sign the Indemnification and Release Agreement attached to this Application and Agreement as Exhibit A.

INSURANCE: NO INSURANCE IS PROVIDED TO VENDORS BY LUCAS COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS OR FINDERS KEEPERS VINTAGE MARKET. Vendors are assuming liability and are advised to obtain appropriate liability insurance to suit their needs.

BOOTH MAINTENANCE: You must keep the area clean around your booth. There will be a minimum charge of $150.00 if the FKVM has to clean up in or around your space. It is your responsibility to secure all trip hazards (i.e. electrical cords, hoses, ropes, etc.). All property placed at the FKVM is placed at the Vendor’s own risk, and the FKVM shall not be responsible for security, set-up, take-down, or any other similar matter associated with Vendor activity

CHECK-IN/PARKING/ TEAR DOWN: Check in no later than 8:30 a.m. You will be TURNED AWAY if you arrive later than 8:30 a.m. without giving notice that you will be late. Parking will be in a designated area for vendors. Market hours are from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. All tear down must be completed and property removed no later than 7:00 p.m.

GENERAL RULES: No animals (other than service dogs and other assistance animals as classified by the Americans with Disabilities Act) shall be allowed in the FKVM area. No bottles, cans, bicycles, roller blades, scooters or skateboards allowed in the market area. No alcoholic beverages or controlled substances of any kind.

RESTROOMS/SANITATION: Public restroom facilities are available adjacent to the FKVM. Public garbage receptacles are available in the park. Vendors are responsible for making sure their refuse is properly deposited in an appropriate receptacle.

SECURITY: No separate security is provided. Vendors should not leave property unattended. Unattended property or suspicious activity should be reported to a Finders Keepers Vintage Market staff person. USE OF SPACE: You are allowed to SELL ONLY FROM YOUR BOOTH. Walking up and down the aisles selling goods or distributing literature is strictly prohibited. Amplifying devices are limited to official use only. Booth assignments and location are at the sole discretion of the FKVM Organizer.