• The Market is designed to be a casual, upbeat, and friendly place. The music and performance does a lot to set this tone.
• We’re looking for bands (3+ performers) that play upbeat music that is accessible to a very broad audience.
• Interested groups need to send us an email (saturdaymkt@yahoo.com) describing their musical range and performing experience, along with links to a website or Myspace music page. These 2 options are strongly preferred to CD disks.
• Based on the web song samples, we then may observe the group at a live public performance.
• The Steering Committee has limited time to screen performers, so this screening process can take a fair period of time (depending also on the range of performance date options).

• For information about the possibility of performing at the market or additional questions about the details of the market, contact: Gail Eggeman 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 at the Al Lang Stadium parking lot, between First St and First Ave South. The "stage" is on First St half way between the Stadium and the NW corner.
• Parking for musicians is reserved and located immediately behind the 'stage'.
• Please arrive with enough time to begin your set at 10:00 am.
• We'll have an extension cord in place at the music stage for you to plug into. Electric is on a pole south of the stage.
• If you’re delayed in getting to the market, please call the Manager as soon as possible.
• 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 stage for your protection.

• Tips - You’re welcome to put out a tip jar. We can provide a table and tip jar if needed.
• CD Sales - You’re also welcome to sell CD's as well as promote future bookings.
• Volume - 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.
• Conversation - 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
• Payment - 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.
• Documentation - 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.

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