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Winter 2016 Guidelines & Application
The Goderich Makers Market is an indoor market that operates out of the Huron County Museum. The
Goderich Makers Market is coordinated by Amy and George Zoethout, and Dana Lumby of the Goderich
Makers Mercantile. This market is for local food producers, artists, makers, and crafters of handmade,
high-quality items. This market runs on Saturdays from 9am to 1pm the Huron County Museum in
Goderich. The Museum is located at 110 North St., Goderich and runs:
Nov. 12, Nov. 19, Nov. 26, Dec. 3, Dec. 10, Dec. 17, Jan. 7, Feb. 4, March 4 and April 1.
ALLOCATION OF SPACE AND COSTS
Space will be designated on a first come first serve basis. Set up is allowed starting at 7am. We will do
our best to accommodate regular vendors in the same space each week, but note that priority will be
given to those vendors committing for the entire season. All vendors are required to bring their own
tables and display materials as well as extension cords if required. Space and pricing include:
- Small card table - $20 or $180 for full season
- 1 large table - $25 or $225 for full season
- 2 large tables - $45 or $405 for full season
- Payment for entire season must be received before Nov. 9. Committing to entire season
will also give you guarantee of same space for the season.
Weekly payments must be made in cash and will be collected and receipted before each market opens
at 9 a.m.
Notification of attendance at the Market must be received by the Wednesday before each Market.
Cancellations must also be received the Wednesday before each Market. No-shows will be charged the
weekly fee.
PRODUCTS ALLOWED FOR SALE AT THE GODERICH MAKERS MARKET:
 Locally grown and made food items which meet health unit farmers market regulations - it is the
vendor’s responsibility to ensure all health unit regulations are met
 Handmade art and crafts of various mediums
 Other locally made products (on prior approval) – please send a picture or link to your product along
with your application
 Anything sold at the Makers Market must be grown, made, etc. by the person selling the items at the
market
Priority vendors are those from within the boundaries of Huron County. If space allows, we will include
vendors from Bruce County, Perth County, and further afield – including these vendors is at the discretion
of the Makers Market Coordinators.
VENDOR RESPONSIBILITIES
 Vendors are responsible for their market space and must keep it free from refuse and always inviting to
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the public.
No sandwich boards allowed - indoor space is limited.
All electrical cords will be secured so as not to create a tripping hazard.
It is the vendor’s responsibility to meet the requirements of local health authorities.
Vendors are responsible for removing their own garbage after each market day.
Vendors are required to vacate their space within one hour of the close of the Market.
Vendors are responsible for all sales at their designated space.
Vendors are encouraged to promote the Goderich Makers Market through any and all channels. The
key to a successful market is getting people to come and purchase these local products.
Vendor application and agreement
COMPANY NAME (if applicable):
Company website or Facebook page –(if no visual of products at these sites, please include a picture with
this application):
City/Town: Postal Code:
PLEASE PROVIDE A SHORT DESCRIPTION OF THE PRODUCT(S) YOU WILL BE SELLING:
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I would like to be a week by week vendor:
If the weeks you would like to participate are known please include them here:
I would like to be a vendor for the entire Market season (Nov. 14-April 2):
I require electricity:
This will confirm that the applicant has read and has agreed to abide by the above Goderich Makers
Market
Applicant’s Signature: _______________________________________
PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN BY MAIL or EMAIL: 43 West St., Goderich, ON, N7A 2K5 ******
[email protected]