Thank you for your interest in being a vendor in the Canada Day Farmers Market hosted by the Sherwood Park Farmers’ Market. Complete applications, including ALL applicable documentation and fees, are to be submitted to the Market Manager no later than Tuesday, June 25, 2024.
Please Note: Vendors will not be approved for the Canada Day Market until fully completed applications, certification documents, and payment have been received. There are no refunds once your application has been accepted by theSherwood Park Farmers Market.Preference for the Canada Day market will be given to current Sherwood Park Farmers Market vendors.Please be aware that there may be duplicate vendors at the Canada Day market. The Vendor Selection Committee will determine the market mix for Canada Day.SPFM Board reserves the right to limit market size and to reject applications with or without reason. Decisions of theSherwood Park Farmer’s Market Executive/Vendor Committee are final.
The cost is $70.00 per 10 foot length x 10’ wide stall. The duration of the market is from 10 am – 5 pm. Please do not arrive before 8:30 AM, and there is NO vehicle access after 9:30 am. You must be fully setup by 9:45 am. Yourstall is to include only one registered vehicle parked behind your stall. Your vehicle must be parked within the boundaries of your stall and no other vehicles are permitted to be on site.
We encourage vendors to carry their own liability insurance. If you do not have insurance, the attached waiver form MUST be signed and submitted with your application.
Strathcona County regulations state that it is MANDATORY to use compostable containers/bags for any product given to a customer that will be consumed at the event (including samples). County employees will be on hand to ensure that vendors are adhering to these regulations.
All Food Vendors: You are allowed to serve hot samples of your product, provided you meet the AHS Farmers Market guidelines. You must contact the local Alberta Health Services in Sherwood Park to get approval.
PLEASE NOTE: All applications must be signed, dated, rules and regulations initialled, and certificationand/or insurance forms included, in order for your application to be considered complete.
Application Checklist: Deadline by Tuesday, June 25, 2024
IMPORTANT: Rules and Regulations are STRICTLY ENFORCED.
The Sherwood Park Farmer’s Market Board & its Market Manager reserve the right to change, interpret and enforce these policies and guidelines as deemed necessary to maintain consistency and individuality of the market for the benefit of all served by the market. Failure to comply with the Market Manager and/or the SPFM Board requests in accordance with the regulations are grounds for immediate dismissal. No warnings are required nor are any refunds given.
I certify that I have read, understand and agree to comply with all Market Rules and Regulations as specified by the Sherwood Park Farmer’s Market, Alberta Health Services and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. I understand that failure to abide by the rules may result in a fine or removal from the market and that the decisions of the Sherwood Park Farmers Market Board are final and binding.
All Food Vendors selling any type of food products (including pet products)- you must meet all Food Safety guidelines and requirements as outlined by Alberta Health Services.
Food vendors are required to have completed a current Farmers Market Home Study Course or a Food Safety Course in order to comply with Section 31 of the Food Regulation. A copy of this certificate or AHS Food Handling Permit MUST be submitted with your application.
NEW VENDORS: Please provide photos of your product and a copy of your food labels.
NOTE: You MUST provide your own tent and tent weights. Tent Weights must be a minimum of 25 lbs per tent leg.
If you carry your own liability insurance please submit a current copy of Liability Insurance naming Sherwood Park Farmers Market as an additional insured on your policy.
In consideration of being allowed to use the facilities of the Sherwood Park Farmer’s Market Society and the Sherwood Park Farmers’ Market, located in the Festival Place parking lot at 100 Festival Way, we the undersigned, hereby agreeto the following:
To waive any and all claims that we,
may have against the Sherwood Park Farmer’s Market Society and the Sherwood Park Farmer’s Market located in the Festival Place parking lot, its directors and officers, employees, agents, representatives and volunteers.
To release from any and all liability for any loss, damage, injury or expense that occurs out of the use of any of the facilities of the Sherwood Park Farmers’ Market Society and the Sherwood Park Farmer’s Market, located in the Festival Place parking lot, by the above-named Vendor, their family, their employees or volunteer participants.
To hold harmless and indemnify the Sherwood Park Farmer’s Market Society and the Sherwood Park Farmer’s Market, located in Festival Place parking lot, from any and all liability for any property damage, personal injury to any thirdparty or other financial loss or expense, including legal expense and costs of a solicitor-and-his-own-client full indemnity basis, resulting from the participation in any event to be held on the facilities of the Sherwood Park Farmer’s Market Society and the Sherwood Park Farmer’s Market, located in Festival Place parking lot.
We, the undersigned, hereby acknowledge that we have read the foregoing and understand its content, import and meaning.
Market Food Safety Certificate (if applicable)
Copy of Insurance
Product Images
Photos of your product(s)
Photos of your labels if you are selling food, pet food or cosmetics
ALL vendors selling consumable products (includes pet and cosmetic products):
Drag and Drop (or) Choose Files
Once your application is approved, we will contact you to complete payment.
If you have any questions, or concerns, please contact the Farmers Market Manager at:Phone: 780-464-3354, or Email sherwoodparkfarmersmarket@gmail.com