Schererville Farmers Market 2016 Vendor Application
Market Information:
The Schererville Farmers Market Expansion/Re-brand
The Schererville Parks and Recreation Department is excited to announce the re - brand/expansion and
launch of the Schererville Farmers Market. The re-brand includes changing the focus of the brand from
Redar Park to the focus of the town of Schererville, with an emphasis on “fresh from the region.” The
town has initiated a full re-brand of the farmer's market as part of the Schererville 150th birthday
celebration launch.
The Market
The Schererville 2016 Farmers Market will begin on June 2nd. The Schererville Farmers market will be
open from 3 PM until 8 PM on Thursday's and once a month on a Sunday (for our #SundayFunDay), from
11 AM until 5 PM. Attendees will be able to experience summer’s harvest with fresh produce, artisan
baked goods, specialty foods, food trucks, locally farmed honey, craft beers from local breweries, crafts,
and much more. The Schererville Parks and Recreation Department is eager to implement new plans for
the market through increasing the number of vendors and providing a wider variety of goods.
Entertainment and Live Music will also be a major part of the market and will begin at 6 PM in the beer
and wine Garden. Additionally, entertainment and live music will be provided for attendees beginning at
2 PM on our #SundayFunDay. Farmers and vendors will be present at both markets.
Due to the overwhelming response for application requests, we are requesting that this application be
returned PRIOR to April 1st.
If you have any questions or for an emailed copy of the application, please do not hesitate to email us at
[email protected]
Please attach 2-3 photos when emailing back the application. We will want to ensure best sales for
everyone.
Thank you for your cooperation! Warmly,
**Please read the information below regarding rules of operation and application instructions before
signing and remitting the application***
2016 Vendor Application
Name_________________________________________________________________________
Business Name_________________________________________________________________________
Email Address_________________________________________________________________________
Address_________________________________________________________________________
City____________________________________ State________ Zip______________
Phone__________________________________________________________________
Secondary Phone_______________________________________________________
Website ____________________________________________________________
I have included a copy of my___________ State Tax ID ___________
Federal Tax ID Social Security________________________________
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______Seasonal Merchant (14 Thursday’s and 4 Sunday’s) $238
______Semi-Seasonal (7 Thursday’s and 2 Sunday’s) $200
______Regular Merchant (4 Thursday’s and 1 Sunday) $120
______Merchant (3 Thursday’s and no Sunday’s) $75
______Individual Sunday’s $50 per market
***Please provide availability for 2016 season. Booth space is not guaranteed for non-seasonal
merchants***
Please describe you product in detail below and provide pictures of each kind of product you would like
to submit for the jury’s consideration.
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In the spaces below, please mark your availability for the 2016 season of the Schererville's Farmers
Market. Please CHECK the dates that you are available to attend.
Thursday's
#SundayFunday
JUNE
JUNE
2
9
23
30
5
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*The June 16 Market will not take place due to our
annual Festival*
JULY
7
14
21
28
JULY
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24 ______
AUGUST
4
11
18
25
AUGUST
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28 ______
SEPTEMBER
SEPTEMBER
1 ______
8 ______
15 ______
18 ______
Do you require electrical hookup YES
If Yes,
NO
110_____ 220_____ # of Amps_____
Market Information:
Hours: Thursday’s 3:00-8:00pm #SundayFunday 10 am – 4 pm
Dates: Thursdays, June 2-September 18, 2015 (no market on June 16)
Location: Redar Park (Austin Ave & Gregory St. Schererville, IN ) Market
coodinator’s contact information:
Jerome Lecyk – [email protected] (219) 865-5530 ext. 6103
Monica Jimenez-Susoreny – [email protected] (219)455-1744
MARKET RULES
1. All vendors must provide one of the following: Federal tax identification number, state tax
identification or a social security number.
2. Produce vendors must have a posted sign with name of farm and origin of produce, and prices
must be posted.
3. If you plan to give samples of your products (produce, food, etc.) to customers then you must
obtain a health permit from the Lake County Health Department.
4. Vendors are asked to begin setting up no earlier than 12 pm on Thursday’s and 8 am on
Sunday’s.
5. Vendors must arrive no later than 30 minutes prior to market opening.
6. Vendors must participate for the full duration of the market. Those who fail to participate for
the full duration of the show will be banned for one-year from future shows or events with the
Schererville Park Department. Some exceptions may be made, but must have prior approval
from Park Department.
7. Must be courteous towards customers, other vendors and market management staff.
8. Vendors must keep their area clean during market sales and leave the surrounding area clean.
9. Vendors may not follow, harass, or intimidate, visitors or staff.
10. Except for approved entertainment use, no amplification is allowed.
11. Vendors registering day of event must show proof that their space has been paid for before they
will be allowed to set up.
12. Vendor placement will be at the discretion of the Schererville Park Department.
13. Direct Sales businesses will be limited to one vendor per company (based on first come, first
served). Schererville Parks and Recreation reserves the right to limit the number of vendors
selling similar products. Not all applications may be accepted.
CANCELLATION POLICY
1. Vendors must notify Parks Department if they will not be able to attend or if going to be late by
12 pm on Thursday’s and 8 am on Sunday’s or no make-up day will be allowed. Vendors who do
not sign up for the full season must have their make-up days approved by the Market
Coordinator. Only two (2) emergency cancellations will be allowed per season. Other make-up
days will be at the discretion of the Schererville Park Department.
2. The decision to cancel the market is at the discretion of the Schererville Parks Department.
Vendors that register for 1 (must have minimum 3 days), 5, or 9 weeks will be allowed to choose
a make-up day if the market is cancelled. No make-up days or refunds will be issued to full
season vendors for cancelled market days.
3. It is the authority of the Schererville Parks Department to close a market early or open a market
late.
4. No make-up days or refunds will be carried over to the following year.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
The market has a general policy of staying open in inclement weather unless the Park Department
determines that the situation poses a threat to vendors and customers. It is the authority of the
Schererville Park Department to close a market early or open a market late due to severe or inclement
weather. If a market is cancelled due to severe weather, vendors will be notified in a timely way by
email and telephone.
1.
High Winds. All vendors are required to weigh down their canopies with adequate weight to
keep it on the ground. Canopies must be weighted on all four corners. A fine may be added for any
canopy that is lifted off the ground. The Park Department may require canopies to be taken down that
are at risk for taking flight either due to inadequate weights or high winds. Safety evacuation point is
the Comfort Station located on Redar Park property.
2.
Lightning Policy. In the case of lightning, an immediate response is recommended: All vendors
with electrical equipment should unplug it at the first sign of lightning and step away from the
appliance. Those with vehicles should get into them and avoid touching the metal frame of the vehicle.
Try to get a safe distance from light posts or trees. Safety evacuation point is the Comfort Station
located on Redar Park property.
MARKET CANOPIES/TENTS/UMBRELLAS
All canopies, umbrellas, and other forms of stall cover must be sufficiently and safely secured to the
ground, from the moment the canopy is erected at the start of the market day until the moment
immediately before it is taken down at the end of the market. If tents are inadequately secured, market
management will ask the vendor to take it down and sell without it. Canopy weights should not cause a
tripping hazard, should be tethered with lines that are clearly visible, have soft edges to avoid causing
scrapes and cuts, should be securely attached to the canopy, and should be on the ground and not
above people’s heads.
MAINTENANCE & APPEARANCE
Tables and other fixtures should be in good condition. All produce must be kept off the ground. Market
products should be of a high quality. Products that do not meet this quality criterion may be removed at
the Schererville Park Department discretion. All vendors are responsible for bringing all supplies needed
for their space; this includes but is not limited to, hoses, canopy weights, or extension cords. Vendors
who fail to comply with this requirement are subject to suspension or termination from the market with
no refund.
FOOD VENDORS
1. Food vendors must provide a current health permit for Lake County, Indiana. This information
can be obtained from: Lake County Health Department
Lake County Government Center
2293 North Main St. Crown Point, IN 46307
(219) 755-3665
2. All food vendors must display a copy of their health permit in their booth, a 10lb. ABC fire
extinguisher, fire proof tent, no open flame under tent, and must abide by all Lake County Health
Department rules. A representative from the Schererville Park Department will do an inspection
prior to the start of each market. Vendors who fail to comply with these requirements will be
subject to suspension or termination from the market with no refund. 3. Upon approval, food
vendors must provide a certificate of insurance naming the Town of Schererville as certificate
holder and additionally insure the Schererville Parks and Recreation Board of Directors & its duly
authorized agents and employees. Applications will NOT be processed and space will not be
guaranteed until this is on file.
Liability Statement
(must be signed before you can participate in this market)
I/We agree to hold harmless and indemnify the Town of Schererville, IN, or any person or board connected with
the Schererville Market from any/all liability/claims due to use or consumption of our products or due to
damage and/or theft of my/our merchandise, goods, and ware kept upon premises designated by persons
mentioned above. This agreement refers to any/all damage including, but not limited to; damage by heat,
water, sun, rain, wind, cold, and vandalism and the like. All claims, suits, actions, debts, and costs, charges,
expenses, or damages of any nature arising from any activities under this contract, including loss predicated on
active or passive negligence of the Town.
I understand that exclusivity on products is not guaranteed. I agree that I have read and accept the terms of
this application.
Name (please print): ____________________________________________________________________
Signature: _________________________________________________________ Date: ______________
Please return application with a check (or money order) made out to the Town of Schererville:
Schererville Parks Department, Attn: Schererville Market
10 E. Joliet Street, Schererville, IN 46375
For more information contact Jerome at (219) 865-5530 Ext. 6103 or [email protected]
or Monica at [email protected] or (219)455-1744