RYE FARMERS MARKET
RULES AND REGULATIONS
2010 SUMMER-FALL
1. All products sold at the Rye Farmers Market (RFM) have to be raised, grown or made locally by the vendor. There is no resale of goods allowed. The exception to this rule being seafood.
2 The RFM is located on the town parking lot west of the Rye Congregational Church in Rye Center.
3 The RFM will be held every Wednesday beginning the last week of June though the first week in October. The RFM will open at 2:30PM and close at 5:30PM.
4 There are no dogs allowed at the RFM.
5 There is no smoking at the RFM.
6 Vendors must bring their own set-up to the market and arrive in time for the opening at 2:30PM. No driving is allowed in the parking lot after 2:30PM.
7 Vendors are not allowed to leave the RFM before the close at 5:30PM unless arrangements are made with the market coordinator.
8 Vendors must notify the RFM a week ahead if they are unable to attend the market.
9 Vendors must leave their space by 6:00PM and are responsible to clean-up before leaving.
This is a zero waste market. NO plastic bottles or utensils.
10 Vendors must provide proof of liability insurance naming the Town of Rye as an additional insured and will be asked to sign an application form indemnifying and holding harmless the Town of Rye against any claims.
11 Vendors are required to have proper licensing and certification.
12 Vendors must pay $5/day for their space at the market; if you do not notify the RFM for approval of your absence, you will be charged. Space will be allotted on a first come basis. There is a $10 application fee.
13 There will be a distribution for vendors selling goods at the RFM of 90% AGRICULTURAL/FOOD (edible) AND 10% NON-AGRICULTURAL (non-edible).
14 Scales used at the Market must be certified.
15 Vendors must have their vendor name and price list visible. VENDORS WHO DO NOT COMPLY WITH THESE GUIDELINES MAY BE REMOVED FROM THE MARKET.
Adopted April 30, 2009/RFM Committee
Revised June 17, 2009/RFM Committee
Revised March 7, 2010/RFM Committee
