(Debit/Credit) Winter Market Vendor Application

Location: Wheel Middle School 401 S. Joliet Street Crown Point, IN 46307 Vendors are required to supply own tables, chairs, carts etc.  Set up will take place between 7-10 am.

Code of Conduct: Vendors must conform to all rules in place by the market staff.  Profane language and offensive/abusive behavior will NOT be tolerated.  This behavior will result in immediate removal from the market.  Vendors may NOT harass customers, fellow vendors or staff.  Vendors may NOT solicit outside their designated space or advertise anything that has not been approved on this application.

Operating and Enforcement Rules:

A grower or producer is any person offering for sale articles for human consumption, such as fruits, vegetable, syrups, edible grains, nuts and berries, maple sugar, apiary products and/or non-edible articles, such as cut or potted flowers which have been grown or prepared by the grower or producer.  Sale of any type of meat, dairy or certifies eggs is allowed in accordance with the Lake County Health Depart. Rules and Regulations.  Vendors must clearly identify where all produce is grown/harvested. Homebased vendors selling food must comply with Indiana Cottage Law. 

VENDORS MUST IDENTIFY ALL PRODUCE NOT GROWN LOCALLY AND ALL PRODUCE NOT GROWN BY THE VENDOR. Occupants of spaces at this market must conform to market rules.  The market staff have full authority to enforce all rules.  Any occupants failing to comply may have their space declared vacant at the discretion of the market staff. Selection of Vendors: The City of Crown Point strives to bring a wide variety of vendors to the farmer's market, but exclusivity is NOT guaranteed.  Additional vendors of the same product might be considered.  The ultimate decision will be determined by the market staff on a case-by-case basis.

Any food items must be pre-packaged. Food vendors must provide a health department permit and provide a certificate of liability naming both the City of Crown Point and Col Wheeler Middle School as additional insured. I/We agree to hold harmless and indemnify the City of Crown Point, Col Wheeler Middle School, or any person or board connected with the Winter Market for all claims that may be brought by anyone from the use or consumptions of any product sold by us during this event. As well as any/all liability due to damage, and or theft of my/our merchandise, goods, and wares kept upon premises designated by persons mentioned above. This agreement refers to any/all damage including but not limited to damage by heat, water, sun, rain, wind, cold, theft, and vandalism and the like. All claims, suits, actions, debts, and costs. Charges and expenses or damages of any nature arising from any activities under this contract, including the lost predicated on active or passive negligence of the indemnities.

 I also understand and agree that once this application is received by the City of Crown Point, there will NOT be any refund.

Payment: Payment is due upon of approval of your application. Payment will not be accepted on-site unless arrangements have been made ahead of time. All applications must be paid with a Credit/Debit card unless circumstances do not allow and will be dealt with on a case-by-case situation.  All market fees are for a 10x10 standard space.  A vendor using more that the allotted 10x10 space must pay an additional market fee. Checks should be made payable to the City of Crown Point.  Total payment in check or cash must accompany the applications.  Payment secures your vendor spot at the market.  Seasonal spaces are non-transferable and non-refundable unless approval by Director of Special Events. Requirements: Any vendor selling food, food items, packed food, or items for consumption must provide a copy of their Lake County Health Permit to the City of Crown Point.  Vendors with such items will not be able to participate in the market without a permit.  The Lake County Health Dept. will make periodic visits throughout the season.  If a vendor is in violation of the health department code, they will be removed from the market until qualifications of the code can be met. Food Vendors must provide the City of Crown Point with a Certificate of Liability naming the City of Crown Point as an additional insured. Vendors must furnish their own tables, chairs, and other display arrangements. Participants must have a sign stating their business name.

I /We agree to hold harmless and indemnify the City of Crown Point, IN, or any person or board connected with the Farmer's Market from any/all liability/ claims due to use or consumption of our products or due to damage and/ or theft of my/our merchandise, goods, and wares kept upon premises designated by persons mentioned above.  This agreement refers to all damage including heat, water, sun, rain, wind, cold, vandalism and the like.  All claims, suits, actions, debts, and costs charges and expenses, or damages of any nature arising from any activities under this contract, including loss predicated on active or passive negligence of the City. Again, I understand the exclusivity on products is not guaranteed. I have read and accept the terms of this application.