• For information about the possibility of performing at the market or additional questions about the details
  of the market, contact:
  David Cellon at (727) 455-4921
  

• The market runs from 9 am to 2 pm. We are looking for music to begin at 10 a.m. and run till approximately 2 p.m. - 4 sets (45 minutes) with 10-15 minute breaks.
• We strongly request you play recorded music during your breaks. Please let us know in advance if you aren’t able to do this.
• We often need to use the musician’s sound system to make public announcements. It is important that musicians have an amplification system with a microphone.

• The Market is on Central Ave between and 1 st and 2 nd St. The entrance is at the Central and 2 nd St intersection.
• Musicians perform directly from a semi-circle performance site at the entrance to Progress Energy (in the middle of the block). You can typically pull your vehicle fairly close (10 feet) to the stage area.
• The market street is closed to ALL vehicles at 8 am - We assume musicians will arrive after that, thus we have two recommendations on how you can unload. (1) You can use the open air parking lot that runs along the north curb of the market. Parking here costs $5.00 for the day; or (2) You can temporarily park at the 2nd Street end of the Market, and after you unload move your vehicle to a legal parking space or the parking garage one block north (next to Baywalk, charges are $1.00 during Market). In either case, we can provide a dolly if you need it to help move equipment to the music stage. Call the Market Manager, David, at (727) 455-4921 for assistance upon your arrival.
• If you’re delayed in getting to the market, please notify us as soon as possible.
• Please check in with a market representative at the Market Booth (located on the north curb across from the music circle) when you arrive. They’ll guide you in getting set up.
• We'll have an electric cord in place at the music stage for you to plug into.
• There is a link on the main page of the Market website that will indicate whether the Market will be closed due to bad weather. Check it on Friday night if you are in question. If the market is required to close (in advance) due to weather, we will not be paying the musicians.In the case of potential rain, we’ll have a tent at the music circle for your protection.

• The Market is designed to be a casual, upbeat, and friendly place. Your music and performance does a lot to set the tone. We’re looking for upbeat music versus soothing or slower music
• You’re welcome to put out a tip jar. We can provide a table and tip jar if needed.
• You’re also welcome to sell CD's as well as promote future bookings.
• When setting the volume level, we need to balance the need to have the music carry through the market area, while also supporting the need of vendors in the immediate area to communicate easily with their customers. We’ll provide feedback about any adjustments that may be needed.
• We encourage you to talk with market customers during your performance! When you’re talking to the audience, we would appreciate:
• Referring to us as the "Saturday Morning Market". The term “farmers market” is acceptable. Please don’t refer to us as a “flea market”.
• Encourage customers to stop and get to know vendors, as well as meet new friends.
• Remind people that the market is open every Saturday from 9 a.m. - 2p.m. - from early October until the end of May.
• For general market info, visit the Market booth located across from the music.
• People can sign up there for a monthly email that provides updates on new vendors, music, and special events
• Please consider your timing to end your final set at 1:45 . If you do play until 2 p.m. , it’s much appreciated!
• The Market Manager will pay you at the end of the performance. We pay with a check. We’re generally able to buy the check back with cash, if you’d like.
• We’ll be requesting a Tax ID number or Social Security number from all performers so that we can issue 1099 Forms at the end of the year for performers paid more than the legal minimum.
• The market street isn’t reopened to vehicles until it has been determined that is safe considering the pedestrian traffic. This usually happens around 2:20-2:30.

Don't hesitate to call David Cellon @ (727) 455-4921 if you have any questions.