Market Rules & Regulations

Market Rules & Regulations

The Strathmore Farmers’ Market is committed to providing a safe, welcoming, and well-organized environment for vendors, customers, and volunteers.

The following rules and regulations help ensure a positive experience for everyone.

Market Hours & Setup

1. Summer Market hours are 3:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
   Vendors may arrive after 2:00 p.m. for setup. All products must be unloaded and vehicles moved by 2:45 p.m.
   Vendors are not permitted to pack up before 6:30 p.m. Early departure may result in removal from future markets.

2. Vendors unable to attend a scheduled market must notify Market Manager @ strathmorefarmersmarket1@gmail.com by Wednesday at 6:00 p.m.
   All cancellations are non-refundable.

Booth Spaces & Equipment

3. Pavilion spaces are approximately 8 ft x 8 ft. Outdoor spaces are 10 ft x 10 ft.
Vendors must provide their own tables, chairs, and tents/coverings.

• Tents must be secured with a minimum of 40 lb weights on each corner

• Vendors may occupy 8 ft of the 10 ft width, with chair space behind the table

• Booth placement is at the discretion of the Market Manager

4. Safety is a priority.
Displays must be stable and planned with customer and vendor safety in mind. Vendors are responsible for the stability of all display elements.

5. Open flames are not permitted anywhere within the market.

Conduct, Safety & Cleanliness

6. Abuse of any kind will not be tolerated.
Formal complaints may be emailed to strathmorefarmersmarket1@gmail.com or reported by phone at 403-901-0477.

• Discussion with the person you are having the disagreement with is always the first step!  Most things can be worked out with a calm discussion over coffee. 

•  Review of the policy and procedures manual or bylaws of the society.  If the market is run by a non-profit society you can get a copy of the bylaws by going to any Registries office and requesting them by using the official name of the Society.  

•   A written complaint to the society or non-profit board outlining your concerns can be emailed to strathmoremarketpresident@gmail.com

7. Vendors are welcome to bring their children; however, parents are fully responsible for their children’s behaviour at all times.

8. The market facility is under the control of the Market Manager.
Vendors are responsible for keeping their booth area clean, including cigarette butts. Failure to leave the area clean may result in removal from future markets.

• Individuals asked to leave who refuse will result in local police being contacted

• Significant incidents will be documented in writing and reviewed by the Market Board at the next Board Meeting

Food & Cosmetic Vendors

& Regulations

9. Food vendors must comply with all Alberta Agriculture Food and Development Farmers’ Market Program regulations.

10. Cosmetic vendors must comply with Canada Cosmetic Safety and Regulations

• Vendors must provide proof of required certifications to the Market Manager

• Food and cosmetic vendors are responsible for knowing and following all applicable laws and health regulations

For more information on Alberta Approved Farmers’ Market regulations, please visit:
http://www.sunnygirl.ca/

Marketing & Vendor Approval

11. Vendors must email at least three (3) individual photos of their products and a business card (no collages) to strathmorefarmersmarket1@gmail.com

Please also provide your social media links so we have the correct vendor information. These may be used for market advertising and social media.

Please note:
Approval is not guaranteed. Vendor applications may be subject to Market Board review.

Once all rules, regulations, and requirements have been reviewed, vendors may sign and submit the Vendor Application Form, along with all required documentation, via email.

Don’t forget to advertise and share the Market on your socials. This is YOUR business too!