Farmers’ Market Regulations

1) Only regional growers, family members, partners, employees or members of a cooperative farming group may sell at the market. Exceptions may be made by the market manager.

2) Produce/products sold must be grown/produced by the principal grower/producer. NO BROKERS OR RESELLERS ARE PERMITTED. This will be enforced! Farms/properties may be inspected at the discretion of the market manager to ensure all products are grown by vendors.

3) Produce must be grown in either Delaware County or a contiguous county. Exceptions may be made by the market manager. Requests for exceptions must be made at least 2 weeks in advance of market day.

4) Crafts may be sold at the market. All items to be sold must be “homegrown” or “home made”. No exceptions. Items not permitted include animals or flea market-type items. All crafts must be juried by the market manager before they will be allowed to be sold at the market. There are no informational tables permitted at the market. Photos for the jury may be sent to programcoordinator@mainstreetdelaware.com. Crafts will be limited to 15% of our overall market numbers.

5) Vendors who participate in any market are required to provide their own liability insurance in the amount of 300k. Vendor shall provide proof of said insurance upon request. Vendors will also be requested to sign a liability waiver (in this document).

6) Vendors with a business or store front (outside of the historic downtown) selling the same items will not be permitted to participate. Exceptions may be made by the MSD director or the market manager.

7) Setup for the Saturday market will begin no earlier than 7:30 a.m., selling begins at 9:00 a.m. and ends at 12:00 p.m. We ask that you arrive by at least 8:30 a.m. in order to have enough time to set up before the bell rings at 9 a.m. If you require additional time for set-up, please inform market staff. Early selling at the market will not be permitted. Please note, if you are not at the market within 30 minutes prior to the start, and have not notified us that you will be late, your space may be given to another vendor. Please inform market staff prior to market day (at least 24 in advance), if you know that you will be absent or late. You may call or text at 740-525-8692 (Courtney) OR 740-417-0753 (Caroline).

8) Main Street Delaware is responsible for space assignments, public safety, and enforcement of the market rules. Spaces will be assigned with consideration to the length of time at the market, continuity, product presentation, and the best interests of the entire market. If you have a concern or complaint regarding market rules please submit your complaint to market staff in writing and it will be reviewed with the market manager, the president of Main Street Delaware’s Board of Directors and the Executive Director. Please note that all rules are subject to change based upon the overall betterment of the market and downtown Delaware.

9) Vendor spaces, stall assignments, and associated fees are issued only to the approved vendor listed on the application and are strictly non-transferable. Vendors may not sublet, share, sell, or transfer their space to another business or individual. Unauthorized transfers may result in immediate removal from the market without refund.

10) Brick and mortar businesses situated within Delaware’s historic downtown district are permitted to establish a presence outside their storefront during the Farmers’ Market. This designated space is exclusively reserved for the respective business and is non transferable. In the event that another business or individual expresses interest in setting up in front of a specific establishment, we kindly request the referring of such inquiries to Main Street Delaware. We will provide guidance on the best practices for interested parties to become registered vendors with us.

11) Market prices for all items must be visibly posted. All growers are responsible for setting their own prices. If you are selling items by exact weight, you must have access to an inspected scale.

12) Operate your stand in a neat, safe, and sanitary manner. Keep your sales area clear of garbage and keep produce off of the ground. Sellers must also clean up their spaces after each market. A broom and dustpan can be provided, when needed. Vendors must be courteous and honest at all times. Do not block the entrances of the downtown retail establishments.

13) No smoking will be permitted within the Farmers’ Market vendor area.
14) Main Street Delaware and/or the market manager reserves the right to admit or reject any vendor

for any reason not prohibited by law.

15) You must pay in advance for market space or on the day of the market. CHECKS ARE TO BE MADE PAYABLE TO MAIN STREET DELAWARE, INC. Fee schedule:

• A non-refundable $20 registration fee must be paid with all applications.

• Stall Fees:

  • All season (23 weeks) = $300 (must be submitted by the end of the 3rd market)

  • All season (23 weeks) non-contiguous county farms/residents = $400

  • Single week charges = $20 (we walk around to collect this in person at each market)

  • Single week charges non-contiguous county farms/residents = $30

Vendors choosing to pay for the season must submit payment in full by the third week of the market. Failure to do so will result in automatic reclassification as a weekly paying vendor. If this presents a challenge, please speak with a Main Street staff member or the Market Manager before the market season begins.

Main Street Delaware, Inc. does not enforce the United States Dept. of Agriculture requirements. In the event of a U.S.D.A. inspection, the vendor is held responsible for compliance. For more information, please contact the Ohio Department of Agriculture office, @ 614-728-6200. You may also contact the Food Safety Division @ 1-800-282-1955, ext 3.

All vendors selling edible products must adhere to the cottage food selling regulations from the Delaware County Health Districts Rules and Regulations. These requirements are available at the Farmers Market or at the Health Department.

Your booth may be inspected by the Delaware General Health District for safe food regulations pertaining to your products. By signing this attached document you are agreeing to adhere to their rules and regulations. For questions regarding these requirements please call Shannon Self of the Delaware Public Health District at 740-368-1700 for more information.

Farmers/Vendors who wish to accept Senior Vouchers and SNAP as a form of payment at the Main Street Delaware Farmers Market can contact the following organizations. By signing the attached documents you are agreeing to adhere to their rules and regulations.

• Information regarding Senior Vouchers, please call SourcePoint 740-203-2362

• Information regarding SNAP or Produce Perks, please call the Andrews House 740-369-4520