Vendor Guidelines:

VENDOR REGISTRATION
To become a vendor of the Elkford Farmers Market please fill out the form below and we will let you know if there is a need for the products or services being offered. We offer vendors the choice of signing up for individual market dates, prepay for market groups of 3, 5 or for all 11 dates or taking part of our ​Elkford Chamber Membership where you can save on 2 free Markets and receive extra support as provided to our members through the Elkford Chamber of Commerce membership plans. 
FARMER VENDORS
The Elkford Farmers Market encourages farmers from British Columbia and Alberta to to join in providing locally grown produce. We accept farmers that locally source, grow, bake or made.  
FOOD VENDORS
Vendors selling or providing a food service must comply with the Sale of Foods at Temporary Food Market guideline. It is recommended to have your FoodSafe or MarketSafe certification but it is not required. 

FOOD TRUCKS
We welcome Food Trucks to join in on our farmers markets and know how much our town loves having a variety of food trucks available during the farmers market season. Food Trucks must meet the IHA guidelines and Fire Safety guidelines. All Food Trucks must pre-register and a designated space will be assigned. If you have not preregistered or do not meet the guidelines required to operate you may be turned away.
COSMETIC VENDORS
It is recommended that vendors selling cosmetic goods have their Cosmetic Number showing completion of their Cosmetic Notice Form (CNF) with Health Canada, this is not mandatory. If you are unsure about if you qualify as a Cosmetic Vendor please contact Consumer Product Safety Program by email or by calling 1-866-662-0666. 
ALCOHOL VENDORS
BC & AB beer, wine, cider and spirits can be sold at the Elkford Farmers Market if you are qualified under the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch Policy Directives. Please note there is no sampling allowed due to COVID-19 restrictions as this time. 
NON PROFIT VENDORS
Non Profit vendors are allowed at Elkford Farmers Markets but must pre-register as we will only be allowing up to 5 spaces per market for NON PROFIT organizations. 
YOUTH VENDORS
All youth vendors are welcomed at the Elkford Farmers Market and will be available to sign up for free for up to 5 markets per vendor. We will have a cap of a maximum of 5 youth vendors per market. Please note that all youth vendors regardless of age must comply with the vending guidelines as stated on this page. All youth vendors must register before the market dates they want to attend as spaces are capped at 5 youth vendors per market.
Adults found signing up under the youth vendors to access it for free will be removed from the market and may not be able to attend therein afterwards. 
BUSKERS & MUSICIANS
Currently we are not allowing Buskers and Musicians at the 2021 Elkford Farmers Market due to gathering restrictions. This may change as restrictions are lifted in the province of BC. Please check our page for updates. 

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Schedule
Wednesday's 4pm-8pm: Elkford Rec Centre/Elkford Pool/ Elkford Mall parking lot. 
​Vendors are expected to operate fully throughout the time of the Elkford Farmers Market time periods. Please notify us before the beginning of each market date you are registered for if you cannot stay the entire period.  Vendors are to be set up and ready to operate for 4pm, late vendors will need to contact the onsite Market Attendant for late set up and could lose their space. 
Fees
$20/ 10x10 space
$30/ Food Truck
Vendors are responsible for their own setup and are prepared for the elements that come with the spring/summer setting. Spaces are "first come, first serve" for all vendors unless you are a food truck in which we have a designated spaces for. 
Fees are either collected by the Market Attendant the day of the market via etransfer, credit card or cash. Vendors also can purchase their dates and how many they would like to attend via our website below. 
Set Up
Please note that vendors are able to start their set up at each market beginning at 3pm and need to have the take down completed by 9pm. Each market will have an assigned Market Attendant that can help you set up and explain how it works, this market attendant may change depending on the date of the market but will introduce themselves upon arrival. The Market Attendant will be available each market through out the time of the market to answer any questions you may have. 
Tents need to be weighed down with at least 25lbs of weight per tent leg to secure against elements of our environment. It is up to all vendors to ensure that their set up is safe and secure to the public and other operating vendors. 
Fire Safety: vendors that utilize fuel or power sources must have a certified portable fire extinguisher in their booth. 

Vendor Locations
All spaces at the Elkford Farmers Market, with the exception of Food Trucks, are a "first come, first serve". A market attendant will have spaces designated for set up marked with an X and will be available to assist you in finding a location. All Food Trucks will be notified of their designated areas before each market they attend. 

Parking
Vendors must remove their vehicle from the market area after set up and unloading is complete. All vehicle must be out of the Market area by 3:45pm no exceptions. Please drive safely throughout the market set up area and drive no faster than 5km/hr while in the parking lot. Please do not begin setting up until all items have been off loaded and your vehicle is safely parked. 

Waste Removal
All vendors are expected to remove their own waste and are encouraged to reduce their use of single-use packaging. Styrofoam packaging is not allowed on site. Any debris, litter or left over materials after leaving the market can end your agreement to be able to return. 

Market Attendant
A market attendant will be available at all times when the Market is in operation and available for set up at 3pm for assistance and collection of fee's due. The market attendant will not always be the same person throughout the season. A market attendant will be identified to you upon your arrival. 

Smoke-Free
The Elkford Farmers Market is a Smoke-Free and scent friendly environment. We request vendors and patrons of the Elkford Farmers Market respect others by providing a smoke-free booth and scent friendly environment. 

Pets & Animals
Please note that the Elkford Farmers Market is a pet and animal free area to accommodate our patrons and vendors. There is a park close by in which your pet or animal can be brought to. 

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