Our local farmers market unfortunately only really allows vendors and requires an application process (and a sales tax license) - ie you can’t just hang out and trade seedlings and stuff with people without paying a booth fee (of ~$300) so it’s really only for people running a business. There’s also a fine for every day you’re late to your booth so it’s not feasible to pay for a space if you’re not going to show up and sell stuff all season long.
You also can’t apply for a booth later than like 4 months before the season (applications are closed in like Dec) so it’s really not geared towards someone who isn’t selling lots of product.
If it was only a small daily fee then it would be perfect for trading seedlings but you have to reserve a booth for the whole season (the fee is about $300 btw) and you have to pay a fine ($50) if you’re late setting up your booth or don’t give 48hrs notice that you won’t be at your reserved booth any of the days it runs.
You also apparently need a sales tax license to participate.
In other words, like I said our farmers market is only for businesses. If you go stand in the corner and trade seedlings then you’ll probably get kicked out
Not sure about all of the fees around here. But I get what you’re saying. There are a few smaller ones that work out of storage units. But again, monthly fees.
I guess it kinda comes down to, where. Someone needs to sponsor or pay for a spot.
Our local farmers market unfortunately only really allows vendors and requires an application process (and a sales tax license) - ie you can’t just hang out and trade seedlings and stuff with people without paying a booth fee (of ~$300) so it’s really only for people running a business. There’s also a fine for every day you’re late to your booth so it’s not feasible to pay for a space if you’re not going to show up and sell stuff all season long.
You also can’t apply for a booth later than like 4 months before the season (applications are closed in like Dec) so it’s really not geared towards someone who isn’t selling lots of product.
Of course there’s a fee, running the thing isn’t 100% free. Probably about $20?
If it was only a small daily fee then it would be perfect for trading seedlings but you have to reserve a booth for the whole season (the fee is about $300 btw) and you have to pay a fine ($50) if you’re late setting up your booth or don’t give 48hrs notice that you won’t be at your reserved booth any of the days it runs.
You also apparently need a sales tax license to participate.
In other words, like I said our farmers market is only for businesses. If you go stand in the corner and trade seedlings then you’ll probably get kicked out
Not sure about all of the fees around here. But I get what you’re saying. There are a few smaller ones that work out of storage units. But again, monthly fees.
I guess it kinda comes down to, where. Someone needs to sponsor or pay for a spot.