BIG BEAR FARMER'S MARKET*™

Retail Vendor Requirements

1. All potential vendors must have prior approval from the market manager. This also means on ALL merchandise that may be added later.

2. Contact Kerri Santoro, at 760-247-3769 prior to initial set-up at the market. Mailing address is P.O. Box 3585, Apple Valley, CA 92307.

3. The markets’ hours of operation are 8:30 a.m. To 1:00 p.m., beginning April through end of October.

4. Vendors are to arrive no later than 8:00 a.m. After that time, the space may be given to another vendor.

5. All retail vendors are required, by law, to operate with a resale number. If you do not have one you must contact the Board of Equalization at (951) 680-6400 or E-mail: www. boe.ca.gov to apply. If you already have one you must add the address of the Big Bear Farmers’ Market to the sale location. The market location is 42900 Big Bear Blvd., Big Bear Lake, CA 92315. Each vendor is responsible for their own sales taxes.

6. The space fee is $25.00 ($10.00 for the additional space) a week due the Tuesday before to keep the same space. (double up the first time, including times that you are returning after absence.) Otherwise, you must call every Monday, no later than 5 PM to receive space assignment.. Booth sizes are 10’ by 10’ and a maximum of 2 spaces is allowed. Be certain that your canopy’s legs do not extend over 10’ Space sharing is NOT allowed.

7. Allowable items to be sold are to be unique, hand made, and some boutique upon management discretion . No EXACT duplications. Must be new & undamaged goods. No yard sale items.

Examples would be:

Arts, crafts and hand made items.

Collectibles: items that are numbered and registered, trade marked etc. true collectibles (items of real value)

Specialty items: cannot be hand made, copied or not found in the stores.

Health Products: Offered by Independent Distributors and no gimmicks. These vendors are limited to the number allowed at the market.

NO JUNK! If it looks used leave it at home. no yard sale, garage sale swap meet junk.

No business' such as real estate, cell phone, computer companies etc.

Imports. Antiques & Retro (Vintage): These must be true antiques. Those that are found from a certain era. This does not mean old to you.

Aromatics: Incense, soaps, lotions and oils mixed or made by the seller.

8. All items are allowed or disallowed at management's discretion for any reason at any time. All items are to be previously approved by management before introducing it to the market.

9. Each vendor is to supply their own set up. Canopies and umbrellas must be securely tied down at all times. HANGING WEIGHTS ARE NOT PERMITTED. Sand bags are suggested and the weight must be at least 100 lbs (25 lbs at each corner) depending on the size of cover. Displays are to be attractive and eye catching. No merchandise is to be on the ground, unless it is too large to be secure on a table or display wall. Management is not responsible for damage caused by your negligence. Spaces are to be kept clean and orderly at all times. Appearance effects the entire market and its success.

10. Management is not responsible for sales or lack there of. Flyers and/or business cards are encouraged to promote personal sales outside the market.

By being present you agree to all rules, laws, regulations and agreements set forth by the Big Bear Farmers' Market in its entirety. It is all vendors responsibility to know what those rules and regulations are.