COVID-19 Update for Vendors: A Letter from the Market Manager
As guidelines continue to be provided by NYS, market plans will continue to evolve as new information becomes available.
April 2, 2020
Dear Vendors,
The Watertown Farm & Craft Market, a program of the Greater Watertown-North Country Chamber of Commerce is looking forward to the 2020 market season. We are continually monitoring the guidelines in place for farmers markets and we remain dedicated to sharing information, resources and updates as they become available.
As of March 31, 2020, the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets implemented interim guidance for all farmers markets. New requirements are posted and including but not limited to:
APPLICATION PROCESS
At this time, the Watertown Farm & Craft Market is accepting all applications for the 2020 market season, please submit your application as normal.
As always, please reach out to us if you need support. We may not have all the answers, but we are available to connect you with the resources in our network.
Kayla Perry
Watertown Farm & Craft Market Manager
As guidelines continue to be provided by NYS, market plans will continue to evolve as new information becomes available.
April 2, 2020
Dear Vendors,
The Watertown Farm & Craft Market, a program of the Greater Watertown-North Country Chamber of Commerce is looking forward to the 2020 market season. We are continually monitoring the guidelines in place for farmers markets and we remain dedicated to sharing information, resources and updates as they become available.
As of March 31, 2020, the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets implemented interim guidance for all farmers markets. New requirements are posted and including but not limited to:
- No craft or non-food vendors, except for soap or hand sanitizer.
- No cooking demonstrations or sampling.
- Space out vendors as much as possible.
- No forms of entertainment.
Full list included in file below.
APPLICATION PROCESS
At this time, the Watertown Farm & Craft Market is accepting all applications for the 2020 market season, please submit your application as normal.
- Qualifying food vendor and soap / hand sanitizer applications will be processed as normal for the opening market date, May 27, 2020.
- Non-food vendor applications will be processed to reserve your space once the mandates are lifted. Payment is not required at this time but will be required before a vendor is allowed to set up and sell at the market. Further communication will follow with changes in restrictions and guidance from the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets.
- Non-Profit applications will will be processed to reserve your space once the mandates are lifted. Some dates may be unavailable.
- Musicians interest will be recorded to reserve a space once the mandates are lifted. Some days may be unavailable.
As always, please reach out to us if you need support. We may not have all the answers, but we are available to connect you with the resources in our network.
Kayla Perry
Watertown Farm & Craft Market Manager
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Do You Want to Join the market?
Hello! We are so excited that you are interested in joining our market family. We have a variety of opportunities for interested persons to join the market!
Since 1977 we have become a hub for community. Our market, which is a program of the Greater Watertown - North Country Chamber of Commerce, provides a place for neighbor to meet neighbor. We directly connect thousands of market-goers with farmers and crafters, non-profit organizations, and even musicians! Every Wednesday, families, friends, and professionals come out to shop local, eat local, and enjoy downtown Watertown.
Since 1977 we have become a hub for community. Our market, which is a program of the Greater Watertown - North Country Chamber of Commerce, provides a place for neighbor to meet neighbor. We directly connect thousands of market-goers with farmers and crafters, non-profit organizations, and even musicians! Every Wednesday, families, friends, and professionals come out to shop local, eat local, and enjoy downtown Watertown.
BECOMING A VENDOR AT THE MARKET
The Watertown Farm & Craft Market is a vibrant market full of diverse and talented vendors that provide quality products and services which enhance our local food system and better our community!
Would you like to become a vendor? Apply online today.
The Watertown Farm & Craft Market is a vibrant market full of diverse and talented vendors that provide quality products and services which enhance our local food system and better our community!
Would you like to become a vendor? Apply online today.
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BECOMING A NON-PROFIT AT THE MARKET
As a destination for community and commerce, our market sees thousands of market-goers throughout the season. Did you know that at Watertown Farm & Craft Market, we also provide opportunities for nonprofit organizations in our community to advocate for their mission and increase awareness of their causes? That's right! Every week from May 22nd - October 2nd, we provide space for up to two non-profit organizations.
If your organization would like to take advantage of this exciting tabling opportunity, submit a non-profit application today!
As a destination for community and commerce, our market sees thousands of market-goers throughout the season. Did you know that at Watertown Farm & Craft Market, we also provide opportunities for nonprofit organizations in our community to advocate for their mission and increase awareness of their causes? That's right! Every week from May 22nd - October 2nd, we provide space for up to two non-profit organizations.
If your organization would like to take advantage of this exciting tabling opportunity, submit a non-profit application today!
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All applications must be submitted to Kayla Perry, Director of Events and Market Coordinator by Friday, April 24, 2020.
Please send your application, all permits, licenses, insurance riders, photos, and payment to:
Kayla Perry, Director of Events and Market Coordinator
Greater Watertown-North Country Chamber of Commerce
1241 Coffeen Street, Watertown, NY 13601
Questions? Email us or give us a call (315) 788-4400 x21
*Please note that if you fill out our online application you must first download before editing and submitting.
Please send your application, all permits, licenses, insurance riders, photos, and payment to:
Kayla Perry, Director of Events and Market Coordinator
Greater Watertown-North Country Chamber of Commerce
1241 Coffeen Street, Watertown, NY 13601
Questions? Email us or give us a call (315) 788-4400 x21
*Please note that if you fill out our online application you must first download before editing and submitting.
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