General Info
Thank you for joining or returning to our market; we look forward to working with you. Please review this packet thoroughly and contact us with questions. Our markets offer a friendly, cooperative and enthusiastic culture as well as a blend of products and services along with a 65% emphasis on produce and consumable food and drink.
We prefer you participate in all dates for each location but alternatively, you may select specific dates. We also participate in craft fairs, pop-ups and more in the off-season (November-May).
Costs
Registration:
- 1 location – $80
- 2 or more locations – $140
- PLUS 10% of sales per date or a $25 -$40 minimum/day (whichever is higher)
Tents:
- Each additional tent beyond 1 is $10/tent/day
Location | Date | Address | Fees |
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University Hills | Saturday, 9a-1p, 5/15-10/30 | University Hills Plaza 2500 S Colorado Blvd, Denver 80222 |
10% of sales per date or $40 minimum (whichever is higher) |
Evergreen | Tuesday, 10a-2p, 6/1-9/28 | Boone Mountain Sports 2962 Evergreen Pkwy, Evergreen 80439 |
10% of sales per date or $35 minimum (whichever is higher) |
Green Valley Ranch | Wednesday, 5-8pm, 6/30-9/1 | Green Valley Recreation Center 4890 Argonne Way, Denver 80249 |
10% of sales per date or $25 minimum (whichever is higher) |
Other Locations | TBD | TBD | TBD |
Specifics
- Registration is $140 for 2 or more locations and $80 for 1 location.
- It is an additional $10 per tent per date if you need more than 1 tent.
- Your registration payment is due at the time of application.
- Registration does not guarantee acceptance but we will do everything possible to include you.
- Registration and payment may be completed via online, email or mail.
- Any returned checks are subject to a $35 fee.
- All applicable insurance and certifications must be emailed or mailed (address below).
- There will be no refunds issued whatsoever.
- We will collect 10% of day-of-sales or a minimum (whichever is higher) per date per location.
- The minimum varies by location, is specified on registration pages and failure to comply may lead to expulsion.
- If you are going to miss a registered date, please contact Matthew or Robin 72 hours ahead of time.
We believe these are the main elements for success:
1. Location | Access for vendors and customers, parking, visibility |
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2. Presentation | Look and feel of actual market |
3. Quality of vendors | Maintain a focus on food starting with produce |
4. Cost to vendors | Keep it reasonable and offer flexibility |
5. Operational cost | Create and maintain structure |
6. Collaboration with vendors | Conversation, cross-marketing, etc. |
7. Strategic marketing | Multi-layered approach with consistent execution |
8. Community engagement | Various channels with consistent execution |
Marketing
This will be promoted through farmers market, vendors, community engagement, digital campaign (signage, flyer, LED sign, etc.) and other TBD. We ask that you also actively promote this through all available means.