Vending Info: Summary
This is a summary of relevant vending information. All of the required information is in the Vendor Information Packet. You will need to download and read the attached packet to make an application.

• All of the required information is in the Vendor Information Packet. Download it by clicking here.
• The file is in Acrobat Reader format. The Acrobat software to read it can be downloaded here.

• It is located in the downtown area on Central Avenue between 1st and 2nd Street.
• This street block is closed to vehicle traffic during Market hours.
• The market is open from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m, from early October through the end of May.

• From the home page, click on "For Vendors" on the top menu, and select Vending Info.
• It will bring up this Vending summary with a link to download our complete Vendor Information Packet.
• In the complete packet you’ll find background information about the market, the details of the application process, along with operational info about vending.

If you haven’t visited the Market before, we strongly encourage you to visit before submitting your application.  The visit will enable you to experience the market, see our layout, the types of products, as well as experience the community atmosphere that we promote with our vendors and customers. 

Potential Food Vendors
We’re always interested in expanding food items on the market.

• Unique food items that are not currently present at market will be given more consideration.  We recommend that you carefully compare your product to existing food products before applying.
• We’d suggest you have a conversation with the Market Operations Manager or Market Director, at the market, prior to applying.
• It is the responsibility of all Food Vendors to have the proper license from the Florida Dept. of Agriculture.  We can help inform and guide you about these requirements.

Potential Craft Vendors
As the primary focus of the market is related to food and plants, we are having to carefully balance the acceptance of new craft vendors.

• Any approved new Craft Vendor will be given occasional presence only. This provides variety and interest to our customers and the market place.
• We do keep an on-call list for vendors that would be willing to fill in unexpected vacancies.
• Crafts made by the Vendor themselves are given preference.  Re-sale of other crafts/antiques/ used goods does not fall into the mission of our market.

The Application & Screening Process
The application process entails emailing (or postal mailing) us a detailed description of what you want to vend.  This would include:

• your product
• your experience with vending
• how you would display and sell your product
• as well as pictures of your product and display.

• Once we receive this information, it is given to the Market Steering Committee for consideration.
• An application typically takes a week to 10 days to process.
• Potential vendors are screened based on a number of criteria, including:
  • Product Type - whether the product/service falls within the market guidelines.
  • Product Quality – The style, construction and uniqueness of the product.
  • Presentation – The display of the products on tables and throughout the booth.
  • Vendor Style – The general friendliness and appearance of the vendor.

If the Steering Committee approves a vendor application, the vendor is invited to vend at market on a Saturday when we have space opening.  This first appearance completes the final screening process. 

Before participating in the market, vendors need to read the entire Vendor Information Packet and sign the Vendor Agreement indicating their understanding of our operating procedures.

After that first appearance, new prospective vendors will be advised of their future status.

• The Steering Committee is responsible for making the final decision about new vendors.
• When the vendor has been approved to participate, then an exploration can take place with the market manager about the specific dates that may be available.

If the Steering Committee decides that the product is not a fit for the focus of our market at present, we will notify you by mail, and will keep your information on file for future consideration.
 
We look forward to receiving information about your product.  We will call you if we have any questions on initially receiving your information.  Please include all contact information, whether telephone (best time of day to call) or email to help us with this process.
 
Thank you!

David Cellon, Market Operations Manager
Saturday Morning Market