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INTRODUCTION:

 
The City of Taylor is proud to establish the “Taylor’s Heritage Square Farmers Market” (referred to henceforth as the “Market.”) The Market operates in accordance with all City, County, State, and Federal laws pertaining to its operation.
 
The mission of the Market is to provide Taylor and its surrounding areas with locally grown farm products, locally prepared foods, and artisan goods; and to attract customers to the Taylor area. Its focus is on products from Williamson County and the surrounding counties. The Market also hosts a limited number of ready-to-eat products and value-added products and food-based entrepreneurs.
 
 

MARKET OPERATIONS:

 
The Market is held under the pavilion in Heritage Square Park at 400 N Main St., Taylor, Texas, and is open every Saturday, 10 am - 2 pm. The Market operates year-round.  Heritage Square Farmers Market is a project sponsored by the City of Taylor Main Street Program and run by a volunteer Board of Directors composed of a Market Manager, Assistant Market Manager, Treasurer, Secretary, and Marketing Manager.
 
The Board meets on the second Monday of every month in the conference room of City Hall.
 
 
 

 

VENDOR CATEGORIES AND FEES

 
 

• All fees must be paid in cash or by check to the market Treasurer or their designee. Checks should be made out to the City of Taylor.  Full Year and Quarterly fees are due when a vendor joins the market. Weekly fees are due at the start of each market attended. Guest Vendors Fees are due at the beginning of the event they attend. Weekly and Special Event fees are collected by the Treasurer or their designee at the beginning of each market.
• No refunds or credits are provided for inclement weather – the Market is rain or shine.
• FEES are subject to change without prior notification if situations and circumstances arise.
• ALL FEES ARE FINAL AND NON-REFUNDABLE.

 

 

• Vendors applying for a Veteran’s discount must submit a valid copy of military identification.
• Vendors who are applying for a Senior Citizen Discount must submit a valid form of identification that shows their age, such as a driver's license or other government-issued ID.

 
 
 
 

Vendors may request to change their category at any time during the year by submitting a written request to the market manager at heritagesquaremarket@gmail.com. Each request will be evaluated by the board on an individual basis. Vendors who are transitioning from weekly to quarterly or full year status will have any fees paid up to that point rolled into their new payment.

 
Full Year Vendors: Vendors in this group have agreed to participate in at least 43 of the 50 markets planned for 2023. Full Year Vendors will be assigned a reserved space under the pavilion, if one is available, or in the area directly outside of the pavilion. Vendors who join after the first market of the year will have their fees prorated, based on the date they join the market.
 
Quarterly/Seasonal Vendors: Vendors in this group are committing to attend a minimum of 10 markets out of 12-13 for one quarter. This category is available on a full year basis for those who prefer to pay fees in smaller increments, or on a seasonal basis for those vendors who can not participate in the market for the full year. Quarterly vendors will be assigned a reserved space under the pavilion, if one is available, or in the area directly outside of the pavilion. Vendors who join after the first market of the quarter will have their fees prorated, based on the date they join the market.
 
Monthly Vendors: Vendors in this group are committing to attend 1 market a month for the full year. Monthly vendors are not eligible for a reserved space but can set up in any non-reserved space on a first-come, first-served basis.
Monthly vendors are required to select which week they will attend the market (either the first, second, third, or fourth Saturday of each month) and keep to that schedule for the rest of the year. Any changes to a monthly vendor's schedule must be approved by the market manager and/or board. Monthly vendors who wish to change the week they attend the market or attend the market more than once in a given month must submit a written request (via email) to the      market manager. If the request is approved, the vendor will be required to pay the same fee and follow the same guidelines as usual.

Weekly Vendors: Vendors in this group have agreed to participate in a minimum of 2 markets per month (24 out of the 50 scheduled dates) for the full year, though they are encouraged to attend as often as possible. Weekly vendors are not entitled to a reserved space and must set up in any non-reserved space on a first-come, first-served basis.
 
Guest Vendors: Guest Vendors are vendors who only attend the market for special events (a maximum of 12 times per year). They are required to follow the same Rules and Regulations as regular vendors and must apply to attend each event and be approved by the board. Vendors who have left the market to open a brick-and-mortar business are eligible to attend special markets as Guest Vendors. If space is limited, priority is given to vendors who have been members of the market in the past. Vendors who cancel at the last minute or do not show up to an event will not be approved to participate in future markets.
 
 

PROCESS AND TIMELINE FOR NEW VENDORS

 
To determine whether you qualify as a vendor, please carefully examine the information below.
 

• The Heritage Square Farmers Market does not accept vendors who operate out of brick-and-mortar businesses. If you open a brick-and-mortar business during the market year, you will be allowed to finish the current quarter, but must then leave the market. Vendors who have left the market to open a brick-and-mortar business are eligible to attend special markets as a Guest Vendor.

 

• No reselling is allowed at the Market – all vendors must grow, produce, or create their own products.

 

• It is the responsibility of vendors and their employees to inform themselves about and comply with federal, state, and local health regulations and licensing requirements related to their products, display, distribution, sampling, and sale BEFORE applying to the Market.

 

• All vendors must follow attendance requirements as stated in the Vendor Requirements section. Failure to follow these requirements may result in loss of reserved spaces or loss of membership in the market.

 
 

APPLICATION PROCESS

 
To apply, you must complete and submit the online application in its entirety, including copies of all permits and licenses. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. You will be contacted by a board member after your application has been reviewed.
 
All vendors--without exception --must sign the Indemnity Agreement AND the Vendor Rules Agreement before they can sell at the market.
 
 

VENDOR APPROVAL PROCESS

 
The Board reviews and votes on all applications, and their decision is final regarding eligibility. Applicants will be notified of the outcome after an official vote is taken. All decisions are final.
 
All new vendors are accepted on a probationary basis. If, after one month of participation, the Board is satisfied with both the vendor and the vendor’s products, they will approve the vendor for the rest of the year.

Vendors successfully completing the one-month probationary period can request to move from weekly to full time, quarterly, or monthly status and all fees paid during the first month will be rolled into that payment.
 
Your application for full time status will then be submitted to the Board for review.
 
 

VENDOR CATEGORIES

 
 
The Heritage Square Farmers Market groups vendors into five distinct categories: Agricultural Vendor, Value-Added Vendor, Prepared Food Vendor, Artisan Vendor, and Special Market Vendor. These categories are listed below and include examples of the type of products each may sell at the farmers’ market. The HSFM Board reserves the right to set limits of duplication of products for sale. There is no guarantee of exclusivity for any vendor.
 
The board strives to maintain a balance between agricultural, value-added, and artisan vendors. This means that we may not be able to accept new vendors in the value-added and artisan categories until we bring on more agricultural vendors. However, we do not limit the number of fruit and vegetable vendors at the market.
 
If the category you apply for is currently full or if we already have two vendors selling the same items as you, we may offer to put you on our waitlist.
 

AGRICULTURAL VENDOR

The Agricultural Vendor sells agricultural products that are produced on their land--including leased land—that is located within Williamson County or adjacent counties. Applicable permits are required.
 

Plant products include:

• Any vegetables grown by the seller from seeds, sets, or seedlings.
• Any fruits, nuts or berries grown by the seller from trees, bushes, or vines on the seller’s farm.
• Any plant grown by the seller from seed, seedling, transplant or cutting.
• Nuts harvested from the seller’s trees (shelled or unshelled).
• Sprouted seeds and grains. (In compliance with state and federal regulations)
• Mushrooms produced and cultivated by the seller.
• Honey produced by the seller’s bees.

 

Animal products include:

• Meat, fish, dairy, and eggs from animals raised/grown themselves on their farm.
• Eggs produced by the seller’s poultry.
• Fish or meat from animals raised on the vendor’s premises.

 
Meat or poultry products must come from animals processed in compliance with the regulations for livestock processing (Texas Health & Safety Code Chapter 433). Applicable permits are required.
 

Flowers and nursery products include:

• Any plant grown by the seller from seed, seedling, transplant or cutting.
• Fresh cut flowers grown by the seller.
• Dried flowers, herbs, and decorative vegetation grown or legally gathered by the seller.

 
Nursery and cut flowers require a state certificate from the Department of Agriculture. All vendors selling flowers and nursery products must also carry a tax identification number for sales tax purposes.

VALUE ADDED VENDOR

The Value-Added vendor sells culinary products that enhance the form, flavor, blend and/or the substance of raw products, using as many local market products as are available under the Cottage Food Laws.
 
These products include:

• Dried herbs, spices, dried tea mixes, beans, grains, fruits, nuts, and vegetables grown by the seller and as required processed by the seller in compliance with all health regulations.
• Shelled nuts from seller’s trees, including those which have been salted, roasted, or flavored.
• Herbal products including salves, lotions, soaps, teas, etc.
• Jams, preserves, vinegars, salsas, pesto, oils and flavored oils, baked goods and other edible products that are prepared by the seller.
• Other products approved by the market to give regional producers direct access to customers.

 
Value-Added products are governed by Texas Cottage Food laws. An individual who operates a cottage food production operation must successfully complete a basic food safety education or training program for food handlers accredited under Health and Safety Code, Chapter 438(D) and submit a copy of that certificate to the board.
 
 
 

PREPARED FOOD VENDOR

Prepared Food vendors offer freshly made food and drinks available for sale and immediate consumption on- site.
 
These products include, but are not limited to tacos, sandwiches, hamburgers, BBQ, iced beverages, and hot beverages.
 

• Prepared Food Vendors providing un-packaged samples may do so with appropriate City and County farmers’ market permit. If pre-packaged samples of their product are brought from their commercial kitchen, no permit is required. Questions about requirements for specific food items should be directed to the Williamson County Health Department at (512) 238-2121.

 
 
 

ARTISAN VENDOR

Artisan vendors sell handmade goods that are created with materials from outside the area of the farmers’ market when integrated with other local products OR created by a local artisan located within Williamson or adjacent counties.
 
Artisan products include, but are not limited to personal care products, candles, jewelry, art, ceramics, and other craft items created with wood, fabric, and so on.
 

• All crafts offered for sale must be handmade. Any craft or artwork sold must be the work of the vendor or a family member.

 

• Artisans must comply with state sales tax reporting and provide the Market with a copy of their state sales tax certificate.

SPECIAL MARKET GUEST VENDOR

A Special Market Guest vendor meets the criteria from one of the categories listed above, but only attends Special Event Markets (Vintage Car Show, Mamma Jamma Bike Ride, Holiday Market, or any other market that corresponds with a city -sponsored event).
 

• These vendors must apply; submit all required permits, certifications, and licenses; and be approved by the board at least one week prior to the event.

 

• Vendors who have previously participated in the market and left to open a brick-and-mortar business

are allowed to return as Special Market Guest Vendors.

 
 
 
OTHER MARKET PARTICIPANTS

• Market Entertainers/Performers
• Community Health & Wellness Programs--No physical products may be sold. Examples include fitness, wellness, and other vendor types that do not fit within the traditional boundaries of the vendor listings above.
• Local non-profit fundraising: Non-profit, non-partisan organizations may apply for complimentary booth space at any market based on availability.  Examples include pet adoption groups, voter registration efforts, blood drives, Scouts, and the Kidpreneur Program (pg. 8)
• Any other participant meeting the market approved by the Board.

 
 

VENDOR MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS

 
 
 

MARKET CODE OF CONDUCT

 
 
Vendors must comply with all Market rules and regulations and meet the additional expectations listed below to ensure continued participation in future Market events.
 

• Vendors must be prompt and dependable.  All booths should to be customer-ready by 9:45 am for the opening of the Market. Please keep a positive and friendly attitude during the Market hours.

 

• The Market does not tolerate disorderly behavior and/or verbal attacks.  These transgressions will result in immediate and permanent expulsion from the Market.

 

• The Market and immediate vicinity are a family- and young children-friendly area, and all vendors are expected to act appropriately.

 

• Vendors must always wear shoes and shirts. Clothing should be clean, professional, and appropriate wear for one’s trade.

 

• Vendors and others are not permitted to smoke anywhere within Heritage Square Park or the adjoining public areas.

• The use of foul language, profanity, or other rude behavior is not permitted.

 

• Unlawful possession of firearms, consumption of alcohol, use of drugs, or operating under the influence are not permitted and is grounds for permanent eviction from the Market.

 
 

SPACE ASSIGNMENT

 
 
All vendors will be provided with an appropriate booth space by the Market Manager. Spaces are assigned according to the following guidelines:
 

• Vendors who pay for a full year will be able to reserve a space under the pavilion if one is available.

• Vendors who pay for a full quarter may have a reserved space under the pavilion if one is available. If a space under the pavilion is not available, they can select any open space in the designated market area, which will be reserved for them for the current quarter.

·Any other non-reserved space is subject to the first-come, first-served policy.

• Any reserved spaces that are not occupied 30 minutes before the Market opens may be reassigned by the market manager, a board member, or their designated representative.
• Each vendor is assigned one 10’ X 10’ space.
• Any vendor setting up in a space that has been reserved for someone else will be required to move. It is the vendors’ responsibility to check current market vendor maps before they set up.

·Shared Booths:

• Members may sell other members products or share booth space if:
  • All vendors within that booth are members of the market.
  • All participants are following the HSFM rules and any federal, state, county, or city regulations.
  • All display items must differentiate which products belong to which vendors.
• Fees remain the same even if vendors are sharing a booth.
• Family members may share a booth at no additional cost, although all businesses must be approved members of the market.

 

MARKET CLOSURES

 
 

Markets will be closed if a market day falls on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, Easter Sunday, or New Year’s Eve, New Year's Day.

 
In the event the Market is to be closed due to inclement weather or an unforeseen incident, the Market Manager will advise all vendors of the time the Market must close.
 
The Board or Market Manager may waive attendance requirements for special event markets or in cases of challenging weather that does not result in the market's closure.

PRE-MARKET GUIDELINES

 
 

ELECTRICITY

 

• Vendors should not assume that electricity is available unless verified by the city.
• When electricity is available, vendors must provide their own extension cords and mats or tape to cover any portions of the cord that may cross walking paths used by Market customers.
• Vendors who require electricity to comply with Health Department requirements have priority over other vendors without this need.
• Propane burners for hot food may only be used outside of the Pavilion and may ONLY be used when a burn ban is not in effect for Williamson County.

 
 
 

BOOTH SET-UP/TEAR-DOWN

 

• Vendors are responsible for their own booth set-up and tear-down.
• Vendors are responsible for bringing their own tables, chairs, tents, signs, and/or other equipment.
• Tents must be no larger than 10’ by 10’, and 30 lb. weights must be securely affixed to each canopy leg. Weights should be set up in a way to avoid injury to any person.
• Set-up begins at 8:30 a.m. and should be completed by 9:45 am.
• Vendors should unload all their materials and move their vehicles to designated vendor parking before beginning to set up.
• All vendor vehicles MUST be moved to the designated vendor parking area before 10 a.m.
• Vendors are responsible for checking the current map of reserved spaces before setting up. If you set up in a spot reserved for another vendor, you will be required to move.

 
 

MARKET OPERATIONS

 

• A vendor's stall must include a sign or business cards that clearly identify the vendor's name and location (county or city).  Other information--such as telephone number, email address and/or website-- should also be made available to customers.
• Vendors must supply all materials and containers for customer sales.
• Products should be displayed in a sanitary, presentable, and attractive manner.
• Vendors should be knowledgeable about products, how they are used, grown, or produced and be able to communicate these things clearly to the customers.
• The vendor is solely responsible and liable for any claims and damages resulting from the sale of unsafe, unapproved, or unsound goods.

POST-MARKET GUIDELINES

 

• Vendors may not break down before end of market, even in the event the vendor has sold out. Tables, signage, tablecloth etc. must remain set up in booth space until end of market.
• Vendors may not move personal vehicles into any spaces adjacent to the Pavilion prior to 2 pm. Those spaces must be kept open and available for customers as we do have attendees towards the end of the market.

 
 
 

VENDOR SALES DATA

 
Sales data and customer counts provide a metric with which to make decisions about future markets. This information, along with weekly sales numbers and customer count is used to:
 

• Demonstrate how important farmers' markets are to our town and state; and

 

• Help the Board with decision-making, market promotion, media relations, advocacy, and fundraising.

 
The data is compiled weekly, and whole-market data is available for viewing by any Market member. Only the market manager who compiles the report has access to individual vendor’s data.
 
All vendors are required to track and submit their sales data through the Data Submission Form on Slack no later than 5 p.m. on the Monday following the market.
 
Habitually late sales data submission or missing sales data may result in loss of reserved space or membership in the market.
 
 

PERMITS

 
All necessary paperwork for relevant permits from city, county, state, and federal permitting agencies must be received; notarized as necessary; verified; and accepted by the Market Manager before a vendor may occupy a space and begin selling. See Vendor Resources (pg. 14) for more information.
 
 

OFFERING SAMPLES AT THE MARKET

 
All vendors offering samples must follow Cottage Food Laws and Safe Handling Guidelines according to county and State laws. Any fines received by any market will be paid by the vendor responsible for non-compliance.
 
Failure to abide by sampling requirements may also result in the revocation of sampling privileges or expulsion from current or future markets.
 
Prepared Food Vendors providing unpackaged samples may do so with appropriate City and County farmers’ market permits. If pre-packaged samples of their product are brought from their commercial kitchen, no permit is required.
 
 
 
UNPACKAGED FOODS/SAMPLES
 
If you have food products that are displayed in a case or other type of container, (i.e. jars or cases) the label must be present on, in plain sight of said foods, and/or on to-go packaging. The law is quite specific and requires that all food must be packaged and labeled properly. The only exception to this is if the item is too large or bulky for packaging, then the labeling information must be conveyed to the customer via an invoice (physically or virtually). 
 
Any vendor at a farmers' market can prepare and provide samples on-site so long as they meet some basic sanitation requirements:
 

• Vendors providing samples of their products must comply with the rules governing Market sanitation and health issues from the Williamson County Health Department or other authorities.
• The vendor providing samples must have a current food handlers certificate.
• Samples and unpackaged foods must be distributed in a sanitary manner. 
• The vendor handing out samples must wear clean, disposable plastic gloves and/or use tongs to provide customers samples and unpackaged foods. Gloves must be changed after handling non-food items.
• Customers are not allowed to touch any food samples that are not directly handed to them. 
• All food must be served to customers in either single service containers, or to-go packaging. Containers cannot be reused. 
• A trash receptacle must be available for customers to dispose of their single service sample containers and togo packaging.
• Foods must be covered, and protected from outside elements such as customer handling, coughing, sneezing or other contaminations.
• A person preparing samples on-site must either wear clean, disposable plastic gloves while, or wash their hands in soap and water prior to preparing the samples.
• Utensils and cutting surfaces used for cutting samples must be smooth, nonabsorbent, and easily cleaned or disposed of.
• Potable water must be available for washing.

 
 
 
 

 

 

VENDOR PRODUCT REGULATIONS

 
 
Vendors may only sell items that have been approved on the submitted application. The Market has sole discretion to add or delete items from vendor product offerings. Merchandise of unacceptable quality will not be sold at the Market.
 
New items not included in a vendor’s most recent application must be described in writing and submitted for approval via email. The Board must approve new products before being sold at the Market.
 
Members should keep a fair price on their products – no price gouging.
 
No recruiting for business purposes is allowed at the Market, unless approved by the Board.
 
HSFM does not permit reselling: buying and reselling any item without additional ingredients or modifications to the existing product. Examples include fruits or vegetables grown by another person or from a wholesale outlet, and repackaging/labeling store-bought olive oil as the vendor’s own product. Infusing, blending, or adding other ingredients creates an acceptable value-added product.
 

All agricultural products sold through the Market are to be grown in Williamson County or the counties adjacent to it,

unless exempted by the board. Accepted counties include Bell, Milam, Lee, Bastrop, Travis, and Burnet.
 
Manufactured food products must meet Williamson County Health Department requirements, including licensing and permitting rules.
 

Foods and food products produced by Cottage Food producers may be sold at the Farmers’ Market pursuant to the rules and regulations established by the State of Texas Department of Health.

 
Cottage food vendors must follow labeling requirements from the State of Texas, which must label all products with the following information:
 

• Contact information: address, phone # and/or email address.
• Contents: Name of item should include common and usual name
• Disclosure of any major food allergens, such as eggs, nuts, soy, peanuts, milk, wheat, fish, or shellfish used in the product.
• Labels must be legible and attached to the food package. If the items on offer are not packaged (stored in a case or jar) nutritional data / label information must be displayed somewhere visible to customers.
• Cottage law vendors must indicate on product labels this statement: “This food is made in a home kitchen and is not inspected by the Department of State Health Services or a local health department.”

 
Detailed information on Cottage Food regulations can be found here: https://www.dshs.texas.gov/foods/labeling.aspx
 
All vendors must represent their products in an honest manner in all written and verbal communications.
 
Vendors providing samples of their products must comply with the rules governing Market sanitation and health issues from the Williamson County Health Department and other authorities and follow HSFM’s Sampling Guidelines.
 
 
 
All vendors must post, or have in their possession when applicable:

• Signs clearly identifying their business name including the city, town, or county where production occurs should be visible.
• Organic Certification is required when promoting the produce/product as organic. Vendors using the term "organic" must follow National Standards.
• Certificate of Registration for Weights and Measures. All vendors selling by weight must use an approved commercial scale that is certified for legal trade by the Texas Department of Agriculture.

 

The Market is not responsible for product liability, fines, penalties or the paying of sales taxes for individual vendors.

 
 
ATTENDANCE
 
 
We are a year-round, rain or shine market. Vendors should be prepared for all types of weather and should carry cover for rain or sun and weights for winds. No refunds or fee decreases are given if the Market must be cancelled due to extreme weather.
 
Any vendor NOT attending the market must notify the Market Manager using the Vendor Absence form by Wednesday night at 5 p.m., prior to the coming Saturday’s Market.
 
Last-minute cancellations will only be accepted in emergency situations. Repeated last-minute cancellations will result in loss of reserved space or loss of membership in the market.
 
If a vendor misses three consecutive markets without notifying the Market Manager, they will be placed on Inactive Status and their membership may be terminated by the Board.
 

In order to maintain their membership, vendors must meet the attendance requirements for their category.

Full Year Vendors must attend at least 43 of the 50 scheduled markets. Quarterly Vendors must attend at least 10 of the 12-13 scheduled markets. Monthly Vendors must attend 1 market per month for the full year.
Weekly Vendors must attend a minimum of 2 markets per month. Guest Vendors may attend a maximum of 12 markets per year.
 
Attendance requirements may be waived by the Board or Market Manager for special event markets or situations where the market experiences challenging weather but remains open.
 
 

VENDOR COMPLIANCE AND MARKET DISCIPLINARY MATTERS

 
 
All vendors participating in the market have reviewed the Vendor Membership Agreement in paper form or online and agreed to all terms and conditions. It is the vendor’s responsibility to keep abreast of any market standard changes and/or addendums. Questions or concerns must be submitted in writing to heritagesquaremarket@gmail.com.
 
Vendors who fail to comply with market rules and regulations will be deemed to be in material breach of their agreements and may be required to leave immediately. If a vendor repeatedly violates these rules, their membership in the Market may be revoked.
 
Market Managers, Assistant Managers or their designees will keep order at the Market. The Market Manager and the Board will have final authority on site to interpret and enforce rules and regulations.
The Manager and Market Board may, at their sole discretion, alter the Rules and Regulations and the operation of the Market at any time. Current rules will be available on the Market website and notice of new rules will be posted on the hsfm-2022-active-vendors channel on Slack.
 

1. The Market Manager and other market representatives have the authority to issue warnings and take appropriate action against vendors who violate the rules outlined in this document.

 

Disciplinary Process:

2. Verbal warning.
3. Written warning.
4. Probation: period to be determined by the Board.
5. Termination of membership.

 

6. Any vendor who violates any health, safety, or liability policies can be suspended or removed immediately by the Market Manager.

 

7. Vendors are responsible for the behavior of their employees and volunteers.

 
Concerns/complaints regarding rules, codes, laws, or personnel relating to the Market in any manner must be directed to the Market Manager and pursued following the stated grievance process below:
 

1. All grievances must be submitted in writing via email ONLY to heritagesquaremarket@gmail.com or via the

Vendor Concern Form available on the Vendor App.

2. The Board will investigate and work diligently to resolve issues.
3. A response will be provided in writing. All decisions will be final.
4. If the Market Manager, Assistant Manager, or Board cannot resolve the issue, the Main Street Manager will offer potential solutions.

 
 

MARKET PROGRAMS

 

MARKET ENTERTAINERS/PERFORMERS

 

Application Process

Entertainers interested in performing at the market must submit an online application available on the Market website.  After the application is received, the Entertainment Chair will reach out to the applicant to let them know if they have been approved to perform at the market.
 

Scheduling

The Entertainment Chair informs applicants of approval and available performance dates and schedules all upcoming performances on the Market Entertainment calendar.
 

If an emergency arises and one cannot perform on a scheduled day, please contact the Entertainment Chair as soon as possible.  A performer who cancels more than twice without a week's notice will be removed from the active

roster.  Attendance situations will be handled case-by-case at the discretion of the Entertainment Chair and with guidance from the HSFM Board.

 

Event Facilities

Electricity is available on site. The Market provides a 10x10 tent (with optional side walls) for performer use.  Fans or heaters are available at the request of the performer.
 
 
 

Payment

Performers must submit a W-9 via email to the City of Taylor, either upon application approval or on the day of first performance. The form must be submitted annually. Performers must submit an invoice via email for each performance and receive payment through a mailed check.
 
 
 
 
 
 

COMMUNITY HEALTH & WELLNESS PROGRAM

 
 
The Market welcomes any local group or business focusing on local foods, health, wellness, and/or sustainable living to become part of our Community Health & Wellness Educational Program. Participants in the program may offer a program, class, or demonstration approved by the Board at the Market at no cost. Participants must provide their own tables, tents, and staff for the table, and may appear at the Market no more than once a quarter unless they receive prior approval from the Board.
 
Any organization wishing to demonstrate cooking or healthy eating habits will be approved and scheduled accordingly by the Market Manager.
 
 
 

KIDPRENEUR PROGRAM

 
 
Through our Kidpreneur Program, our Market offers free space to children 16 and under to sell items they have grown, made, or crafted. No reselling is allowed.
 
Prior to attending the market, applicants must apply and receive approval from the Market Manager.
 
Kidpreneur vendors must provide their own tables and tents, and observe all regular vendor, local, state, and federal regulations as applicable.
 
A Kidpreneur must always be accompanied by a parent or guardian during the market.