Vendor Policy
Policies and Procedures
Terms & Conditions:
Homegrown produce, handmade items, baked goods welcome. No political or signature booths, please. The governing body reserves the right to revoke any registration with a full refund. We reserve the right to refuse any booth based on the above criteria, space limitations and also variety in selection. Preference will be given to vendors who are Chamber members, sign up for the entire year, or have previously participated. Please enter a valid email and check for your confirmation after registration. All food trucks will be placed on a waitlist.
Vendors will be entitled to a 10x10 space. Spaces are first come, first serve. Vendors are responsible for bringing their own equipment and supplies, including but not limited to tables, chairs, tents, generators, cash boxes, etc. Each vendor is also encouraged to bring signage displaying business name and product pricing.
We ask that vendors be set up and ready to sell no later than 8:45 a.m. Vendors must move vehicles from the parking stalls on main street - directly in front of Centennial Park (Warehouse St.) - to allow for customers and food trucks to park - and this must be done prior to 8:45 a.m., so please unload and set up accordingly.
*Parking is available on the streets adjacent to downtown or across 156th St. next to the police station. (Accommodations for our disabled vendors can be provided with previous notice - email: benningtonchambercoord@gmail.com).
Vendors must completely clean their booth space at the end of market, including transporting trash and recycling off site.
Finally, it is the vendor's responsibility to be familiar with local, state and federal regulations governing the products they sell. Sampling must meet Douglas County Health Department code. The guidelines and application for a retail farmer's market permit can be found at www.douglascountyhealth.com. Additionally, non-produce vendors are responsible for collecting, reporting and paying sales tax.
Secure all necessary permits and approvals to sell my product at a retail market.
Indemnify and hold harmless the City of Bennington, Bennington Chamber of Commerce, Bennington Community Foundation and their employees, volunteers and sponsors from any and all causes of action which may arise from the operation of the Bennington Farmer's Market.
Grant permission to the Bennington Farmer's Market to use any photos or video taken of my products or me while at the Bennington Farmer's Market to advertise and promote the event.
Abide by the rules and regulations set forth by the event's organizers.