Bridgton Farmers’ Market Association Market Rules and Regulations
These rules are intended to be fair to all and in the best interest of all the vendors who participate in our markets, as well as to provide the best products and service to our customers.
1. The Bridgton Farmers' Market is held on Saturdays from 8am to 1pm. The market begins on the second Saturday in May.
2. Market spots for vendors will be determined by seniority (i.e. the number of years each vendor has participated in the market). Vendors will set up in the same spot from year to year unless two vendors agree to swap spaces. The Market Manager may also suggest particular spots if needed for the flow of the market.
3. Vendor applications will need to be approved by members.
4. Each stall is 10 feet wide by 28 feet long. Any variations from this standard size must be approved by the Market Manager. Market members should keep their displays neat and attractive and are responsible for keeping their area clean. All vendors are encouraged to display their names, farm names, and/or pictures.
5. Vendors must conduct themselves in a responsible manner, arrive on time, be attentive, and provide good customer service. All members are encouraged to be helpful and cooperate with other members. Proper attire is expected, including shirts and shoes.
6. All products offered for sale at the market should be of high quality. Baked goods must be fresh, not frozen, and all products requiring packaging and/or labels must be attractive. 75% of the products that you offer for sale must be grown or created on your farm. The 25% that you may be allowed to purchase for resale must be produced in Maine. You will not be allowed to buy in products that are already produced by another vendor unless that vendor agrees to it. Any items not produced on your farm must be labeled so as to indicate the location of the farm they came from.
7. Solicitation for products, services, charities, or contributions other than market vendors is not permitted or covered by our insurance policy.
8. Vendors are responsible for letting the Market Manager or Assistant Market Manager know when they won't be attending the market.
9. Payment and copies of license and insurance are due before the market starts.
10. Willful violation of the market rules may subject a vendor to exclusion from further participation in the market.
