Barr Street Market Vendor Info

Young Leaders of Northeast Indiana (YLNI), in partnership with The History Center, is pleased to host the 2012 Barr Street Market season! Our desire is to offer fresh and unique produce, meats, baked goods and homemade crafts in a cultural setting.

Application Details

To apply please read the below Barr Street Market details, including rules of the Market, and click on the link at the bottom of the page to complete the online application form and payment page to submit the $5.00 application fee. Only applicants who submit the application fee will be considered.  This fee is non-refundable, however, it will be credited towards booth rental for all approved vendors.  All vendor applications are due by May 11, 2012.  YLNI is again pleased to offer an approximate 80% farm and 20% non-farm vendor split. Due to popular and limited space, vendors will be contacted with their accepted dates no later than June 8, 2012.

Location & Time

The Barr Street Market will be located on the corners of East Wayne St & Barr St in downtown Fort Wayne, IN.  Every Saturday, rain or shine, from July 7, 2012 through September 15, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Vendors must set-up between 8:00 a.m. and 8:45 a.m.; but not before 8:00 am. Vendors are not allowed to tear-down until 1:00 p.m.

Advertising

The Barr Street Market will be promoted through YLNI, The History Center, flyers, websites, emails, and other medium available.

Costs - Application & Booth

Application fee

$5.00 non-refundable (submit with application, accepted vendors will be credited this amount).

Booth Fees (due upon acceptance)

  • $30.00 per date, when you sign up for less than 3 dates.
  • $25.00 per date, when you sign up for 3-6 dates
  • $20.00 per date, when you sign up for 7 or more dates

Table(s) - Rentals

Tables are an additional rental expense ($3.00 for one table per weekend). Vendor is responsible for set-up & take-down. Limited assistance available. Table rentals will be between the History Center and the vendor requiring a signed waiver form. History Center: (260) 426-2882

Booths

Each accepted vendor will receive one booth space per paid date. Booths have 8 feet of frontage and 6 feet in depth. Booths are assigned by the Barr St. Market Committee. Tents will only be provided to farm/food vendors. All others are responsible for providing their own tent if they wish to have one. There is a maximum of 25 vendors per date; therefore, early registration is recommended.

Administration and Questions

Address: YLNI, PO Box 10774, Fort Wayne, IN 46853
Email: market@ylni.org

Application Rules and Regulations

Dates and Location of the Barr Street Market:
Dates: Saturdays, July 7, 2012 through September 15, 2012; 9am to 1:00pm
Location: Corner of West Wayne Street and Barr Street in downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana‐ RAIN or SHINE

Fees/ Cancellation:

Each vendor must submit non‐refundable $5 application fee payable to YLNI/Barr Street Market (“Market”) with their application. Booth fees will be due prior to market participation (upon acceptance $5 application fee will be credited towards the booth fee). All fees paid in connection with this application will be non‐refundable.  Each accepted vendor must pay their balance by June 15, 2012 or will forfeit their space in the Market The Market is not responsible for any cancellation fee in the event that the Market is cancelled due to accident, riot, strikes, epidemic, acts of God or other legitimate conditions beyond the Market’s control.

Rules:

  1. The market will operate from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Vendors are required to set‐up between 8:00am and 9:45am, but not before 8:00am.
  2. Vendors cannot tear down until 1:00pm.
  3. Applications and fees are due for consideration no later than May 11, 2012.
  4. Season permits are $220.00 and daily fees are between $20.00 and $30.00.
  5. For health and safety reasons, vendors may not bring pets to the market.
  6. All vendors must be 18 years of age or older.
  7. Vendors are responsible for any and all permitting and inspections relating to Allen County Board of Health Rules and Regulations.
  8. Vendors must wear appropriate attire and shoes at all times, the definition of appropriate attire shall remain at the sole discretion of the market.
  9. All products and signs must stay within each vendor’s assigned booth.
  10. All vendors are responsible for removing their own garbage.
  11. One booth allowed per market vendor.
  12. All products must be grown in Indiana, Michigan and/or Ohio.
  13. Booths must be staffed at all times by the vendor.
  14. The sale of goods not grown or produced by the vendor are not permitted. If this occurs, the vendor will not be allowed to sell those products at the Market. Inspections may take place if deemed necessary.
  15. Sale of flea market items is prohibited.
  16. Vehicles are NOT allowed on the sidewalk at any time, including set up and tear down.
  17. Vendors may not sell items by section (ie. Half a watermelon).
  18. If you have a confirmed booth assignment for a specific date and you are unable to attend, you must notify the Market administrators, twenty‐four (24) hours in advance.
  19. Scales and measuring devices must be legal and accurate.
  20. The Vendor is responsible for damages resulting from the sale of unsafe or unsound goods.
  21. No potentially hazardous foods are allowed to be sold.
  22. There are no refunds for any date cancellation.

Permitting:

Permits are required by the Allen County Board of Health for all food categories except qualified home based food vendors. Vendors are responsible for obtaining and paying for an appropriate permit as well as setting up an inspection. There are multiple types of permits, with the two most common being: Temporary Farmers Market Permit and Temporary Food Establishment Permit.

Fort Wayne ‐ Allen County Department of Health
1 E. Main Street, 5th Floor
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
260.449.7561
http://www.allencountyhealth.com/divisions/food?ID=articles1226930705

Note:

Minimum processed food items, including maple syrup, jellies, jams, preserves and baked goods must be prepared in a licensed facility or by a qualified home based vendor, as defined by Indiana law, and sold in appropriate packaging. All vendors selling processed foods must prominently display their Board of Health certified kitchen licenses or appropriate labeling at their stand at all times.

Administration:

The Young Leaders of Northeast Indiana Community Impact Committee shall administer the Barr Street Market. The Chair(s) of the Barr Street Market Sub‐Committee has the authority to admit vendors, assign space, settle disputes and disqualifying vendors for violating the guidelines.

By clicking on the link below, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to the above rules and requirements of the YLNI Barr Street Market.

Fill out the Barr Street Market Vendor Application Online