TURLOCK CERTIFIED FARMERS MARKET P.O. BOX 154, TURLOCK, CA. 95381

2023 Farmers Market Rules

Sponsors and Nonprofit Participants

1. Sponsors and nonprofits are highly encouraged to promote their business and services, however, are not permitted to sell products onsite.  If a sponsor or nonprofit would like to provide product samples or promote a fundraiser or raffle, TCFM will requires a written request at least 14 days prior to the scheduled market date. The Market Manager will approve or deny the request 5 to 7 days prior to the market date.  Written requests should be emailed to turlockcertifiedfarmersmarket@gmail.com.      

2. Sponsors will be scheduled on a first come, first serve basis and will be permitted to participate in accordance with their sponsorship level.  TCFM Market Manager will coordinate with the sponsor representative to schedule dates of participation. Nonprofit organizations will be allowed to participate in the market once a month for up to 3 months.  

3. Sponsors and nonprofits will be assigned a booth space at the discretion of the Market Manager.  Booth placements are strategically assigned within the market to ensure optimal opportunities for all vendors, sponsors and nonprofits. 

4. Booths consists of a 10ft x 10ft space.  Sponsors and nonprofits will be required to provide their own table and display, shade tent and chairs.  The display shall not interfere or impede other market vendors’ accessibility and visibility.  

5. Farmers Market hours are from 8:00am to 1:00pm on Saturdays beginning May 6, 2023 through October 28, 2023.  In an effort to ensure the safety of our other vendors and customers, sponsors are required to arrive no later than 7:30am and all vehicles must be off the street by 7:45am. Sponsors and nonprofits are asked NOT to start tearing down their booth until after 1:00pm and vehicles will not be allowed on the street until the market is closed. 

6. If a sponsor or nonprofit is unable to attend a market, please contact the Market Manager at least 48 hours in advance at 209-595-8527. Sponsors and nonprofits are expected to attend the TCFM markets regardless of weather conditions. Those who fail to contact the Market Manager 48 hours in advance of the market may forfeit one of their scheduled market appearances. 

7. Market booth protocol: 

   *Sponsors shall keep their booth space safe and orderly as possible.

   *No alcoholic beverages, chewing tobacco, smoking, bicycling, skating, skateboarding, or dogs are permitted in or around
   the market area. 

   *Radios are not allowed to be played during market time.

   *Sponsor representatives shall wear appropriate attire during market hours. Shoes and shirts must be worn at all times.

8. All sponsors are responsible for the actions of their representatives during each market. Sponsor and nonprofit representatives shall be professional and courteous to all market participants and patrons. Each sponsor agrees that the Market Manager may issue a verbal warning or up to and including ejection of any market participant for inappropriate conduct or not following the rules.

9. All organizations must sign a Hold Harmless Agreement before participating in the TCFM.

Closing Statement: 

The Board of Directors of TCFM would like to remind all members that it holds regular Board meetings to discuss all matters of Market business. If a vendor has any grievances, suggestions, safety issues, space issues, commodity additions or any other conflicts, contact the Market Manager, or a board member about having the item of concern placed on the Board meeting agenda. Board meeting agendas must be completed at least 10 days before a scheduled board meeting. If a vendor is unable to attend the next board meeting, the vendor’s concern should be submitted in writing and given it to the Market Manager or Board member for presentation at the next meeting. The Board meeting is the proper forum to resolve any conflicts or concerns of vendors, not the market. It is the goal of TCFM to provide a pleasant family atmosphere for our customers’ enjoyment; all vendors are asked to respect this.