Grapevine Market Vendor Policies and Regulations

Please review the following:

· Grapevine Market hours are Thursday and Saturday, 9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

· Payment Information:

o Rate is $10 per 8’ x 8’ space, maximum of 2 spaces per day.

o Vendors may pay in advance for the entire season. A discount of 10% will apply to those who pay for the entire season prior to Saturday, May 3, 2008. Credit card payment will be accepted for advance payment ONLY. The Grapevine Market accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover.
· Examples:

o One 8’ x 8’ space reserved for all (50) days - $500.00; paid in advance - $450.00

o Two 8’ x 8’ spaces reserved for all (50) days - $1,000.00; paid in advance - $900.00

· Vendor Check-In:

o Check-in begins at 8:00 a.m. at the north porch of the Wallis Building. Payment is required at time of check-in. Vendors cannot begin setting up until they have checked in with the Grapevine Market Manager and paid for their space(s).

o Most spaces are available on a first come, first served basis only. Vendors are allowed to select their space(s), based on availability, until all spaces are sold.

o Vendors may set up in Liberty Park.

o The Grapevine Market will not provide tables and chairs. Vendors are responsible for providing their own tables and chairs, which must fit entirely within their space and not encroach upon others.

o Vendors must be in place by 9:00 a.m. NO EXCEPTIONS.

o Immediately after unloading, vehicles must be moved from the loading area to the assigned city parking lots.

· Parking:

o Vendors must park vehicles in these assigned city parking lots: 1) the northeast corner of Wall St. and Jenkins St.; and 2) the back parking lot behind

317 Jenkins St.

o There will be absolutely NO PARKING directly behind the Farmers Market or Liberty Park. Parallel parking in front of the Gazebo or Liberty Park is also prohibited. These spots are designated loading and unloading zones only and are used for customer parking.

o Handicapped parking will be available.

· No vendor is permitted to leave prior to 2:00 p.m. (end of market).

· Applications:

o The Grapevine Market must receive applications no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday to be considered for Thursday’s or Saturday’s market for that week.

o Vendors must have a valid Texas Sales Tax ID number to participate in the Grapevine Market. A Tax ID number can be obtained from the State Comptroller’s office. Please visit www.window.state.tx.us for an application.

o Cash, cashier’s checks, and money orders are accepted on the day of Grapevine Market. No personal checks are accepted.

o No refunds will be given for inclement weather.

o Vendors may only sell items that are listed on their application.

· Any new items introduced need to have prior approval from the Grapevine Market Manager.

· No food or drink products may be sold unless approved by the Grapevine Market Manager.

· Attendance:

o Each vendor must staff their space until the Grapevine Market closes at 2:00 p.m.

· During Market Hours:

o Smoking is prohibited in the vendor and sales areas during Grapevine Market.

o Vendors may not change spaces.

o Vendors must provide their own tables and chairs.

o Vendors are encouraged to bring umbrellas for shade.

o Electrical outlets in the area are NOT to be used by vendors.

o Flatten empty boxes and place in the dumpster behind the Convention and Visitors Bureau building.

o The North Texas Farmers Association is a part of the Grapevine Market on Thursdays and Saturdays from May to October each year from 8:00 a.m. to sellout. They occupy the covered Farmers Market area behind the Gazebo.