LAS VEGAS FARMERS MARKET VENDOR
ON-LINE APPLICATION

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Business Name              
Contact Person (s)   
Social Security Number

Insurance Policy Number

Business License Number (not necessary for Clark County)
Tax ID number (must show proof)
Address

 City                                                    State     Zip Code    

 Office Telephone
Cellular/Pager Telephone
Home Telephone
Fax          
 
Email    

In Case of Emergency Contact

Emergency Contact Phone Number

MARKET INFORMATION FOR 2005

NOTE:  Now accepting new applications for all 2005 markets.  Reserve your space NOW!  
 
Which market are you applying for? 
Approval MUST be obtained prior to participation for each market.

1. Gardens Park - 10401 Gardens Park Dr.
     Tuesdays
    
2.  * Bruce Trent Park - 1600 N. Rampart
      Wednesdays

3. *Centennial Hills Park - 7101 N. Buffalo
     Thursdays

*License Required

Applications now being accepted.  Please provide photos of the items and booth, to be attached to
application. For jury process.  

From what date to what date are you applying for?  



Are you willing to be an alternate (on call) to participate? 

What month are you applying for?

State which market(s) are you applying for:  
Trent Park MAY have a 30 day waiting list -- farmers still being accepted




Detailed description of items you will sell.  (include varieties)
Remember only handcrafted or farm related items.
ie.  Granny Smith apples - Attach current letter or certification


What month is harvesting for these products?
ie. June-September

What days and times do you wish to participate in the markets?
(circle one)
Tuesday               AM          PM          BOTH
Wednesday          AM          PM          BOTH

**New market dates location and times to be announced in February.

Please include the following information with the completed application and check made payable to:  Las Vegas Farmers Market

1. All new vendors: Concise description of booth and product. Remember only handcrafted or farm related items.
2. All Vendors: Entry fee for booth space for any and all weeks you wish to participate. (This is the only way to reserve your space in the event). Booth space fees are required to be paid TWO WEEKS prior to anticipated participation date, monthly thereafter. All fees are due on or before the first of each month.
3. Entertainers: Publicity photo, bio and tape requested.
4. Food/beverage Vendors: Certificate of Insurance naming Las Vegas Farmers MarketŪ co-sponsors and appropriate business/ health permits. (Please check your selections and describe in detail)

BOOTH FEE:
GARDENS PARK
$35.00 - 10’x 10’
Additional $15.00 - 10’x 20’

BRUCE TRENT PARK
$35.00  - 10’x 10’
Additional $17.50 - 10’x 20’

*CENTENNIAL
$35.00 - 10'x10'
Additional $15.00 - 10’x 20’

*TBA
$35.00 - 10'x10'
Additional $15.00 - 10’x 20’

*Centennial Market also requires a City Business License.
(must have authorization to obtain it.)

NOTE: Application and payment is only good for market applied for. Fees may not be transferred to other markets, no exceptions, no refunds, no carry over.

Please bring a copy of your Producer Certification to the market if you are a farmer and an additional copy for market manager to have on file at market.

Package food vendors please provide a copy of business license and tax ID number.

Product liability policy with additional insured being Las Vegas Farmers MarketŪ and co-sponsors.

Food Vendors must provide a business license and itinerate permit required. Please provide a copy for the Market Manager.  (Clark County does not require business license)

Tax ID number and proof.

Please provide a photo of your booth with application.

Please provide photo of  item(s) for sale with application or bring sample(s) to market for approval.

Please list the date(s) and week(s) you wish to start participating:

$_____ per week for ____week (s)= $________________

The Las Vegas Farmers MarketŪ committee reserves the right to:

Refuse applicant participation in the event

May terminate participation, without cause.

No Refunds unless authorized by Market Manager.

LVFM shall not discriminate based on race, creed, color, religion or national origin.

Applicant will be responsible for reporting accurately an accounting of all gross sales to Market Manager at the end of each market. If not reported vendor will not be permitted to set up at following markets until received.

Applicant is responsible for own tables, chairs, and backdrops and are subject to committee approval.

Maintenance: Space must be kept clean and manned during event hours. Noise and unsightly work will not be tolerated. Only one business per booth. Area MUST be left clean at close of event, or your will be assessed a $20.00 clean up fee.

All vendors must have their own Resale Tax Permit (excluding farmers) and all other Licenses and permits required by the City, County and State, including health permits from Clark County Health District, and producers certification, as required. Product liability insurance is required. Entertainers fall into a specialized category, putting out a hat for donations is acceptable, but taxes are the responsibility of the entertainer.

HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT: In consideration of acceptance of this application, the undersigned (if the undersigned is a group, each and every member of the undersigned participating in the Las Vegas Farmers MarketŪ/ event.

Hereby release(s) and forever discharge(s) and hereby grant to indemnify and hold harmless the Las Vegas Farmers MarketŪ and its sponsors or co-sponsors, committees, etc... and each and everyone of their officers, directors, members, managers, agents, and employees of and from:

• Any and all loss, claim of loss, liability of damage arising out of any personal injury or property damage occurring to the applicant (or any individual of which the applicant is comprised) and
• Personal injury or property damage occurring to any third person or entity arising out of, directly or indirectly, the participation for applicant. The applicant assumes all risks incurred and agrees to pay for any and all attorney fees including those of Las Vegas Farmers Market and its sponsors or co-sponsors, committees, etc... 

Agrees to be in compliance with all the rules and regulations and abide by all current laws, ordinances and statutes of the City of Las Vegas and the state of Nevada as currently exist or as may be amended in the future.

City of Las Vegsa ordinance re: bill 2001-83
Farmers markets in Las Vegas

Please Note: By order of start date and/ or application and admittance date applicant may be on the reserve list to maintain ordinance ratio until a space becomes available. If you have been granted space and proper ratio is not maintained you may not be granted access to sell each and every week.

MARKET RULES

• Please arrive at least an hour prior to the market. Be set up and ready to sell by market time. If your vehicle does not arrive by a half-hour prior to market time you will not be allowed to participate that day. Vehicles MUST be removed 30 minutes prior to markets.  Fees will NOT be carried over if you miss the market. Tear down may commence at end of market.  Market committee may adjust market hours, as they deem necessary.  Attendance is mandatory if you miss two markets per year you may have to re-apply and get reinstated to participate at managers digression.
  
• You must remove trash. Bring a broom if necessary to clean your area during and/or after market.
  
• You may only bring to sell what has been approved prior to market. If you want to bring a new item you must make a request in writing to Market manager prior to bringing it.
  
• You must handle our own taxes and health permits. Clark County no longer requires business license only Nevada State sales tax Id number and proof of same. A itinerate permit is required by the Health Department. It must be sent in with payment two weeks prior to the first market if you are sampling or selling prepared foods. Please check their requirements to see if this applies to you.
  
• Please take into consideration that you are part of your display. We aim for a clean, attractive look at Las Vegas Farmers' MarketsŪ. Awnings or umbrellas are highly recommended due to sun/heat or rain. Bring some type of weights, bottles of sand or water to weigh down. We also suggest bringing a box of trash bags or roll of flexible plastic in case of rain to cover you merchandise if necessary. It's best to be prepared.
  
• Produce must be identified with signs as follows:
  Self-grown, organic, supplemental
  Conventional - is on your own farm or in your garden
  Organic - is biodynamically grown
  Conventional/supplemental - is when you grow your own and bring produce form a neighboring farm, bought from other farmers, or picked by you from another farm. It may not be purchased from a store, produce house, etc.
  
• A sign with your farm name is great, and customers know whom to look for when they come back. A Banner or sign for the street with logo and letters can also be displayed.
  
• The spirit of commerce and fair pricing are recommended.
  
• Any scales used in the market must have a current valid inspection seal from Weights and Measures.
  
• No smoking in booths by vendors. Health Department Rules.
  
• Any disruptive behavior by booth operator and/ or their employees will not be tolerated. You will be asked to leave and not be able to sell until permission is granted by market manager to return. No dissemination of fliers, posters, signage ect. is permitted without prior approval of managers in writing.  Reinstatement fee may be assessed at managers discretion up to $150.00.
  
• If you miss 2 markets in any calendar year you may be replaced, at managers discretion.
  
• City of Las Vegas ordinance re: bill 2001-83
  Farmers Markets in Las Vegas
  Please Note: by order of start date and/ or application and admittance date applicant may be on the reserve list to maintain ordinance ratio until a space becomes available. If you have been granted space and proper ratio is not maintained you may not be granted access to sell each and every week.
  
• The spirit of commerce and fair pricing are recommended. "Exclusives" on items are not granted or guaranteed
  
• No subletting of space to any other person, business or other entity
  

CALL FOR ARTISTS
To participate we would like artist to create new work in any medium. All work must be suitable for family audiences.

Artwork must show a mark of the hand. Only original work will be accepted.

Artists that are accepted must be present during market times. You may substitute a family member or friend occasionally if the need arises.

Limited editions will be allowed.

Artwork will be displayed at artist own risk. Las Vegas Farmers MarketŪ and the are not responsible for damage loss or theft.

Booth space is 10x10 and you must provide your own tent and tables. Any booth walls must be sturdy, free standing, and presentable. Demonstrations are encouraged. All clean up is the artist responsibility. If electricity is necessary please indicate exactly what you need. We have a limited amount of plugs. An additional charge may be required for power.

HOW TO OPEN YOUR OWN BUSINESS AT THE LAS VEGAS FARMERS MARKETŪ

1. Obtain Authorization of market Manager.

2. Agricultural certificate or letter. (Call 702-484-4690 if you are a farmer). All others need to find a license hang location and obtain letter of proof of it.

A. Food vendor MUST have CC Health Department card  2005 farmers market rules. (702-383-1274) 

B. Insurance (product liability) with additional insured  named Las Vegas Farmers Market and cosponsor. 

3. File Doing Business as DBA at 500 Grand Central
Parkway, Clark County Government Building 

4. Tax ID # at 500 Washington, State of Nevada. 

5. Applications and fee for appropriate business 
licensing. 
    ie. City of Las Vegas or Clark County. 

6. Complete application and all of above copies for market manager   with fees payable 2 weeks prior    to start date. 4week minimum. $20.00application fee. We are open rain or shine, be there, and be prepared. 702-562-CORN.

I agree to follow all city, county, state, federal laws, and Clark County Board of Health rules and pay appropriate fees, as determined in Farmers Market hand book.  

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The under signed represents the person(s) of which the Applicant I comprised:

I agree to abide by al market, city, county, state, federal rules and laws.   I/we shall abide by Clark County board of health rules as out lined in 2001Farmers market hand book and shall be current on applicable fees.

Applicant(s):

Signature________________________________Date_____________

Signature________________________________Date_____________

PLEASE PRINT AND RETURN WITH CHECK & AGRICULTURAL CERTIFICATE TO:
Virginia Johnson
3774 Horseshoe Mesa St
Las Vegas,  NV 89147

phone:  702-562-CORN
fax:  702-562-2676
email: cme4realest@earthlink.net

**Please make check payable to Las Vegas Farmers Market and note which months you are applying for.