Vendor Application – Rifle Farmers Market

Required Documents

PLEASE have all required documents completed and available prior to submitting this form. All documents and information are available here.

Please send all required documents with this form, and mail checks payable to Rifle Farmers Market to:
Rifle Farmers Market
PO Box 424
Rifle, CO 81650

Checklist

This market application form, filled out online below or print PDF
Signed EBT-Debit agreement
Signed Expectations of Vendors
Copy of 2020 City of Rifle Sales Tax License
Copy of food license (for relevant vendors)
Proof of Product Liability and General Liability Insurance

And two SEPARATE checks

$50 Vendor Fee
$100 deposit check (to be deposited in the market’s account and re-issued to the vendor by October 31st in the absence of any policy violations for 2020)

Market Eligibility

Grower Eligibility Requirements:
All fresh produce and agricultural products must be Colorado-grown, and not purchased from a retailer.

Hot Food Requirements:
Food must be prepared in a commercial State Health Department approved kitchen and then reheated to serve at the market or sold in preserved form. Vendor setup must include a hand washing station. Each vendor must have an application to Conduct a Special Event Food Facility and Food Booth worksheet in addition to a Temporary/Special event Retail Food Service License available from Garfield County Public Health Department before participating in the market.

Colorado Cottage Foods Act Certain:
Non-Potentially Hazardous foods do not require a State approved commercial kitchen. These include spices, teas, dehydrated produce, nuts, seed, honey, jams, jellies, baked goods, and eggs. A food safety course is required. For more information and complete food list contact Colorado Dept. of Public Health and Environment. http://cottagefoods.org/laws/usa/colorado/

Market Information

Credit Card Sales:
In addition to online credit card sales, the 2020 market will be accepting cash, SNAP, and Double-Up Food Bucks upon pick up each Friday evening. Please read the EBT-Debit agreement form on our website for more details.

SNAP/EBT Sales:
The market will be using wooden tokens for individuals with SNAP/EBT cards (formerly known as food stamps.) These red $1 tokens can only be accepted by certain vendors in exchange for non-hot food items, and change cannot be given. Please read the EBT-Debit agreement form on our website for more details.

Nonprofit Booths:
Nonprofits receive a reduced fee of $25, along with the $100 deposit. No religious or political affiliations.

Online Application

Your Name:

Your Email:

Business Name:

Business Type:
GrowerArtisanGourmet / Hot FoodOther

Primary Contact:

Mailing Address:

Preferred Phone:

Alternate Phone:

Website Address:

Product List:

Please list any dates you know you cannot make:

Required Documents (PDF and Microsoft Word documents accepted)

Signed EBT-Debit agreement:
Signed Expectations of Vendors:
Copy of 2020 City of Rifle Sales Tax License:
Copy of food license (for relevant vendors):

Other comments:

Acceptance
By typing my name below, I hereby release and forever discharge the, Rifle Farmers Market, its officers, agents, employees and volunteers from any responsibility, personal liability, claims, loss or damages arising out of, or in conjunction with my participation in Rifle Farmers Market. Rifle Farmers Market will not be responsible for any injury sustained by exhibitors or guests while within or around space designated for exhibits. Exhibitors assume all liability for stand and products sold. Exhibitors also agree to hold harmless and release any employees or volunteers of Rifle Farmers Market. By signing this application form, this applicant or applicants on this contract agrees to abide by all the policies set forth by the Rifle Farmers Market Committee.