What are the dates, hours and locations for your farmer s markets?

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1 HobNob Events Farmers Markets General Information and Frequently Asked Questions If you still have a question after reading through the below, please contact us at events@hobnobevents.com. HobNob Events manages three Farmer s Markets in Denver. We strive to support and enhance the surrounding communities by providing a farmer s market experience where there is a great variety of fresh and wholesome products. We believe it is important to support our local community; therefore, all products must be grown, raised, produced or gathered by the vendor in the State of Colorado or in counties bordering the State of Colorado. What are the dates, hours and locations for your farmer s markets? South Pearl Street Farmer s Market Sundays, May 17, 2015 November 15, am 1 pm blocks of South Pearl Street (between Iowa and Arkansas) Highlands United Neighbors (HUNI) Farmer s Market: Saturdays, May 31, 2015 October 11, am 1 pm Boulder Street, between 15 th and 16 th Streets The Farmer s Market at Highland Square: Sundays, June 7, 2015 September 27, a 1 pm 32 nd Avenue, between Lowell and Newton Streets What are the seasonal fees for your farmer s markets? Each market charges a seasonal fee, plus collects 10% of daily gross sales at the end of each market day. Electricity is available on a limited basis and there is a small seasonal fee if you need electricity. Electricity fees vary by market. South Pearl Street Farmer s Market $195 full season standard size (10x10) $250 full season oversized $40 drop-in OSPSA members, no seasonal fee, but 10% of sales applies

2 Highlands United Neighbors (HUNI) Farmer s Market: $120 full season standard size (10x10) $150 full season oversized $20 drop-in The Farmer s Market at Highland Square: $100 full season standard size (10x10) $130 full season oversized $20 drop-in I'm interested in being a vendor at one of your markets or events, what is the process? Applications must be filled out online (h The application deadline for all of our Farmer s Markets is March 1, I am appyling to two different Markets that take place on the same day (i.e. Sundays), but I only want to be accepted to one of them (I m open as to which one I am aceepted to). How do I indicate this on the application? Please make a notation in the Please share any additional information... box indicating that is your intent. We will select the Market that we think is the best fit for your business. I represent a non-profit organization; can I set up an info booth at one of your events? How much does it cost? The markets accept non-profit organizations on a very limited, space available, drop in basis only. Please contact the market manager for availability at events@hobnobevents.com. I want to apply to be a vendor at one of your events or markets, but the deadline has passed, can I still apply? Do you have space available? We accept market applications year-round. After the March 1 st deadline has passed, we look at applications on a monthly basis and accept new vendors based on space availability and need. How do you choose your vendors? Selection will be based on product mix, vendor performance and seniority. No vendor will have guaranteed return rights to any market from season to season or from Market to Market. Our markets generally do not offer exclusive rights to vendors to sell any one product. Market customers generally benefit from having a choice, however, if the Market Manager believes the number of vendors offering the same or similar products is excessive, duplicate products may be denied entry.

3 How do I know if I am a good fit for your market? First and foremost our Farmer s Markets focus on providing fresh and wholesome local food. Our focus is on food and food related products and therefore we accept crafts on a VERY limited basis. We also strive to support the communities and surrounding brick and mortar businesses, by having vendors that complement their businesses, but do not directly compete. Please see the list below for more guidelines on specific vendor categories. Farmer: Farm products that can be sold at the market include vegetables, fruits, berries, herbs, nuts, flowers, plants, honey, seafood, meat, poultry, eggs, and dairy products. If local farm products are not available and you would like to bring products in from out of state, you must contact the Market Manager for prior approval and handling procedures. In an effort to support local farmers, we discourage products from out of state. We find our patrons understand and accept the non-availability. Ready to Eat Food, Beverages and Drinks: All prepared food vendors must show appropriate Health Department certification to the Market Manager. These permits must be displayed in public view during Market hours. All prepared food processor equipment/trailers must comply with Denver County Health Department regulations. Baked Goods and Other food items: Our markets accept certain value added items which are grown and/or made by the vendor such as baked goods, preserves, cheese, sausage, and smoked meats. All processed foods must be appropriately labeled with product name, ingredients, net weight, price, vendor s name and address. We encourage sampling of your products to our patrons. The Colorado Cottage Foods Law: Passed in 2012 allows for the manufacture and sale of some baked goods without any licensing or regulatory requirements. See this link for more information under the Guidance on Colorado Cottage Foods Bill heading: Operating under this law will have a number of requirements that must be adhered to, including education requirements and a cap on the amount of revenue generated. Also these foods can only be sold retail not wholesaled. In order to operate under this law at a temporary event, a vendor must have all their food prepackaged (no open food handling at the event) and labeled according to the requirements in the law (see the link for more info). Additional Vendor Categories accepted: Flowers and Plants Kids Pets

4 Bath and Body Green Vendor Crafts and Jewelry, Clothing and Retail: Crafted items must compliment the mission of our Farmer s Markets; nonrelated items will not be accepted. Jewelry is ONLY ALLOWED on a VERY limited basis and only at certain markets. Jewelry is NOT ALLOWED at the South Pearl Street Market, there will be no exceptions. I do not sell a product. Can I set up a booth at your market? Our markets focus on food and food related items. Informational vendors are not accepted into any of the markets. Exceptions may be made (determined on a case by case basis) for members of the merchants association, surrounding businesses, or market sponsors. Can I come to your markets and pass out flyers to promote my new business/non-profit organization/charity event? We wish to provide market customers with a relaxing and enjoyable experience where they can stroll through the market and interact with the market vendors. NO solicitors or distribution/marketing of non-approved products are allowed at our markets. This includes signature gathering for petitions and voter sign-up. I ve seen booths set up at your markets for items that are not on your vendor list or you ve said you don t allow in the market. Can you explain? In order to support the community, the merchants on the street and the Merchant/Neighborhood Associations, we allow brick and mortar stores on the market streets to set up booths and sell their goods at the market. Therefore, you may see a few items that are not on our list. Do you close your markets during inclement weather? Our markets are open rain, snow or shine and all holidays. We will only cancel during EXTREME weather conditions. I have been accepted to be a vendor at two of your markets. Can I get a discount on the fees? A neighborhood association owns each market that we operate and the role of HobNob Events is to support and coordinate the markets to ensure an enjoyable experience for everyone. The mission of the market is to raise money for each individual neighborhood association so that they can utilize funds for local improvement projects. Vendor fees do not go to HobNob, they go to the neighborhood association therefore we cannot offer any discounts for participation in multiple markets or events. Denver Tax Rate:

5 The Denver Tax Rate has changed for please note the current rate is 3.65% (up from 3.62%)