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Vendor applications for this year’s Holiday Markets are now open. Application deadline: Friday, September 20, 2024

2024 HOLIDAY MARKETS
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Every Sunday November 3 - December 8
@ Uxbridge Arena Hall (291 Brock St. W, Uxbridge)

Dear Applicants,

Thank you for your interest in being a Vendor at the Uxbridge Farmers’ Market’s 2024 Holiday Market series. Please review the current “Vendor Rules & Regulations” and the “Vendor Code of Ethics” carefully. It is the responsibility of each potential Vendor to have a thorough understanding of these before applying to be part of the market. Failure to comply with UFM rules or regulations may result in expulsion from the market.

Please note: 2024 Holiday Markets will be indoor/outdoor for the first three dates only, meaning there will be much more limited space for the November 24, December 1, and December 8 indoor-only markets. Stall fees are outlined below. Existing UFM Vendors are offered a discounted rate as a thank you for their efforts and contributions throughout the market season.

Hydro access is available to both indoor and outdoor Vendors at no additional cost. Hydro access is extremely limited and will be allotted on a first-come-first-served basis. Those using hydro must bring their own (long, sturdy) extension cord.

If you are new to the Uxbridge Farmers’ Market: to supplement your application, please send three or more photos of your growing/creative/manufacturing process to uxbridgeFM.manager@gmail.com with your business name in the subject line. These photos are not for marketing purposes, but to get a glimpse “behind the scenes” and verify that your product is truly your own. Food Vendors: please also send one of the following in addition to your process photos:

If you prepare your food in your own licensed kitchen → a copy of your most recent certification/ proof of passed inspection
If you prepare your food elsewhere → a copy of a recent receipt for your commercial kitchen rental

All applications for 2024 Holiday Markets must be submitted on or before Friday, September 20th, 2024. Priority is given to existing UFM Vendors, with second priority going to those who have participated in previous holiday/winter markets. Pop-up vendors will be accepted first-come-first-served, if space permits. You will be contacted by October 1st, 2024 with the result of your application.

Acceptance emails will include exact amounts owed for stall (and hydro) fees. All fees must be paid in advance with no exceptions. Vendors may pay by e-transfer to UFMpayment@gmail.com or by cheque. To pay by cheque, please contact Treasurer Lisa Cooper at lisacooper162@gmail.com. Do NOT send payment until/unless you have received confirmation details. Once confirmed, full payment of stall fees reserves your spot as a Vendor. Vendors who fail to show up for any market will not be refunded their stall fees.

Any questions or concerns can be directed to Gabi at uxbridgeFM.manager@gmail.com.

Sincerely,

Gabi Christie

Market Manager, Uxbridge Farmers’ Market

NOTE: In order to participate in this series of markets, all Food Vendors must submit a “Community Special Events and Farmers’ Markets Vendor Application Form” to the Durham Region Health Department at least 30 days prior to the date of their first holiday market.

HOLIDAY MARKET VENDOR APPLICATION

Applicant Name

First Name

Last Name

Business Name

Mailing Address

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Phone

(###)

###

####

Social Media Handle

(Facebook and/or Instagram)

Website

http://

Please provide your Ontario Farm Business Registration # (e.g., OFA, NFU, etc.)

*Required for all produce Vendors.

What category best describes you/your business?

If "Other" category selected, please specify.

All of our Vendors make it, bake it, grow it, or do it (with allowance for up to 30% of imported product). Please list all items you sell which are produced by you (for Farmers/Produce Vendors, list specific items grown by you).

Please list all items you sell which are not produced by you (for Farmers/Produce Vendors, list specific items grown elsewhere and indicate source of origin for each item)

Please provide a brief description of your production process.

Please select your preferred stall size and location.

NOTE: there is extremely limited space indoors. Dates will be assigned based on availability. Vendors may apply for multiple stalls both indoors and outdoors; no discount will be applied for multiple stalls.

Please select all dates you wish to be a Vendor.

Reminder: this year's Holiday Market will include OUTDOOR VENDORS for the FIRST THREE DATES ONLY. If you have applied for an outdoor stall and select any dates after November 17, your application will be considered for an indoor stall on these dates.

November 3

November 10

November 17

November 24

December 1

December 8

Do you require hydro access?

(no additional fee)

Use this space to provide any additional information about your business or to make any special accommodation requests.

Having read and understood the current “Rules and Regulations” and “Code of Ethics” documents thoroughly, I hereby agree to comply fully with these and all other Federal, Provincial and Municipal rules and regulations that apply. I may forfeit my right to sell at the Uxbridge Farmers' Market if I am found to be in non-compliance.