Vendor Application

Bolton Road Farmers & Artisan Market was created to establish a local goods infrastructure that supports local farmers, gardeners, crafters & artisans by offering a marketplace within the Riverside Community. Our mission is to work with Artisans and Crafters that reflect the unique, creative, homemade with love and beautifully artistic designs our wonderful area can offer.

We are passionate about building a diverse network of vendors, producers, creators, and partners to provide market-goers with neighborhood access to high quality food and unique local goods.

Location:
2081 Bolton Road NW
Atlanta, GA 30318

2018 Market Season Dates:
April 8th | April 15th | April 22nd | April 29th
May 6th | May 20th
June 3rd | June 10th | June 24th
July 1st | July 8th | July 15th | July 22nd | July 29th
August 5th | August 12th | August 19th | August 26th
September 9th | September 16th | September 23rd | September 30th
October 7th | October 14th | October 21st | October 28th

Required Supplemental Materials
Department of Agriculture/Health Certification, as required by your business

• Proof of Liability Insurance
• Farm Plan (for growers)
• Ingredient lists and sourcing information (for producers)

Application Information
To be considered for admission you must complete the application and submit the vendor fee and all required supplemental materials.

• Application/Vendor Space Fee: $20 + transaction fee
• Copies of the required supplemental materials can be sent via email to boltonroadfarmersmarket@gmail.com

Optional additional fees:

• Electricity/Power Access: $10 (2-prong and 3-prong outlets available)

Vendor Guidelines

Any crafted items are to be made primarily from what the seller's land has produced, second hand and flea market type items are not allowed. No produce or other items of any kind may be purchased from another source by a member to be resold "as is". The producers themselves, their family members or farm/garden workers are expected to be present at the market to sell their items.

Sustainable and organic farm practices are encouraged but are not required to be a vendor at the market. It is the responsibility of the customer to inquire as to the farming practices and the application of any synthetic chemicals by a particular vendor.

All products must be raised, harvested, prepared for resale, packaged, and displayed in accordance with proper local, state, and federal regulations.

• Vendors selling edible products should have active general and product liability insurance.
• Vendors must comply with all requirements set forth by Department of Health, the Georgia Department of Agriculture, and/ or the USDA, and obtain any and all permits and licenses required by local and State law, including, but not limited to a business license.
• Vendors identified not adhering to our market’s guidelines and regulations of local and State laws may be subject review and/or denied access to future markets.

Requirements/ Restrictions

The following products are eligible to be sold at BRFAM:
• Vegetables/Fruits
• Seafood
• Meats
• Dairy/Cheese
• Eggs
• Poultry
• Honey
• Plants or Agriculture Products
• Baked Goods
• Processed Foods
• Ready-to-eat Foods

Farm Products
We support small, local, and diversified farms.

Prepared Food Products

• All foods must be prepared in a kitchen certified by Department of Agriculture, Department of Health or USDA.
• All products must be made by you or your staff -- if you sell, you are responsible for making it from scratch
• If selling packaged food items, all vendors must have Food Sales Establishment License and Department of Agriculture approved labels.
• Use of local farm ingredients is required. If the product is available locally, it is expected that you will purchase it from a local and sustainable source.
• BRFAM requires meat products to be sourced from sustainable producers, such as organic, local, grass-feed, free-range, etc.
• All vendors must submit a list of ingredients and sources to be pre-approved by our team.

Artists

• Artists are strongly encouraged to use items and create products that support our mission of unique, locally produced goods.

• Application fee
• Copy of Department of Agriculture and/ or Department of Health certifications, as required by your business

For Accepted Vendors:

• All vendors are responsible for their own supplies and materials, and will be required to have tent weights and inclement weather protection. Additionally vendors must carry copies of all their licenses, certifications, and liability insurance in their booth at all times.
• If selected to participate in our market, all vendors are strongly encouraged to have the ability to process debit/ credit card transactions at their booth. Square, PayPal and CashApp are available to provide these services.
• If selected to participate in the market(s), a copy of insurance coverage will be due by the first day of market.
• To participate in any BRFAM events, all vendors selling edible products are required to have liability insurance.