Welcome to the North Bay Farmers’ Market 2015
Please read this application carefully as changes have been made
The North Bay Farmers’ Market is made up of many dedicated small business owners, working
together to offer a quality shopping experience for those who seek locally produced fruit &
vegetables, herbs, plants & flowers, honey, maple syrup, fresh baked goods, locally grown meat, as
well as handmade preserves, natural soap and beauty products, hand sewn clothing & accessories,
one-of-a-kind jewellery, unique artwork and quality wood crafts.
Please note: the North Bay Farmers’ Market is a smoke free market and all dogs must be on a leash.
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Market applications, health unit approval, and full payments must all be received by March 16th, 2015. Failure to
do so will result in loss of approval from the board and loss of stall.
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Vendors will be notified of the status of their application by April 1 st, 2015.
Applications cannot be e-mailed as original signature and payment are required.
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The 2015 Market Season will be in operation every Saturday from May 16th to October 10th, 8:30am to 1:00pm and every Wednesday
from May 20th to October 7th, 10:00am to 2:00pm.
The Saturday market will be located in parking lot #10, behind the North Bay Transit station. The entrance is at the corner
of Wyld and Oak Streets. The Wednesday market will be held directly in front of the Discovery North Bay Museum,
entrance for vendors is through lot #10.
All vendors must volunteer. Your help is valuable and will add to the stability and success of the market. A short list of volunteer
opportunities will be handed out at the Annual General Meeting or ask someone from the board of directors for more information.
Please ensure that you have read and fully understand the Rules and Regulations document as there have been changes made.
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Insurance
If vendors do not sign the “Hold Harmless Agreement”, the Board of Directors requires a copy of your business liability
insurance included with your vendor application.
Applications, Health Unit Approvals, and Payments to:
By Mail:
Lynn Weller, Secretary, North Bay Farmers’ Market
2549 South Horn Lake Rd., Burks Falls, ON, P0A 1C0
Drop off in mail box:
Heather Cote, North Bay Farmers’ Market Manager
19 Shannon Ave, North Bay, ON, P1A 1H6
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North Bay, ON, P1A 1H6
Ryan Spence & Isabelle Spence Legault
Co-Chairperson
Field Good Farms
705-978-1664
info@fieldgoodfarms.ca
Mitch Deschatelets - Vice Chair
Leisure Farm
705-477-4892
mitch@leisurefarms.ca
Judy & James Merrick - Treasurer
Commanda Country Gardens
705-729-5714
commandacountrygardens@onlink.net
Lynn Weller - Secretary
Vicky Snell - Special Events Coordinator
Kimtreelane Soap Co
705-387-0908
kimtreelane@gmail.com
Vicky’s Sweet Baking
705-753-9247
dvsnell@hotmail.ccom
Brenda Tota - at large
General Inquires
Heather Cote
Market Manager
705-493-0613
hjcote11@gmail.com
Thank you for your interest in the
North Bay Farmers’
Midlothian Valley Farm
705-382-3561
gypsywholefoods@explornet.com
Stephanie Booth - at large
Stephanie’s
705-384-9791
beeswaxcandles@hotmail.ca
Joanna Boldt - at large
Dirty Girls Farm
249-358-7777
Joanna@dirtygirlsfarm.ca
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North Bay Farmers’ Market – 2015 Application
Individual’s Name:
Business Name (if applicable):
Address:
Street
Phone # 1:
City
Province
Postal Code
Phone # 2:
Email Address:
Describe your business:
List ALL items you intend to sell (use the back of this page or another sheet to provide clear details). Items not
listed CANNOT be sold without the consent of the Board. No new item additions after August 1st. See Rules &
Regulations for complete details.
Additional Information: (Please include who will operate t h e booth, if different from above, including contact
information)
Please indicate your planned attendance - Both Seasonal & Occasional Vendors must sign directly below.*
 Seasonal - Saturday
 Seasonal - Wednesday
 Occasional - Saturday
Occasional – Wednesday
 I have read and understand the North Bay Farmers’ Market “Rules and Regulations” and I agree to their terms
and conditions. I understand that failure to comply with the Rules and Regulations will result in disciplinary
action that may include loss of membership. This box must be checked for the Board of Directors to consider
your application. I understand both Saturday & Wednesday Markets are RAIN OR SHINE. Only an
emergency will excuse vendors once set up, at the discretion of the Board. I understand that the Market
Manager will generally correspond via email and I agree to receive said emails.
Signature:
Date:
Printed Name:
*Vendors not approved as a Seasonal Vendor will be placed on the Occasional List
Those applying as a Seasonal Vendor please sign below.
 I acknowledge that as a Seasonal Vendor I am required to complete one volunteer task. Should I choose not to
complete a volunteer task I understand that I will not be refunded my $20.00 volunteer fee.
Signature:
Date:
Printed Name:
If you know that you are unable to attend any markets throughout the coming season, please indicate the dates
here:
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Payment of Fees
• Make cheques payable to “North Bay Farmers’ Market”; cash is also accepted (DO NOT send cash in the mail).
•Applicants wishing to be considered as Seasonal Vendors must pay the full fee at the time of application, if
necessary, two cheques may be submitted with your application, see below for details. Vendors who are not approved
as a Seasonal Vendor will have their un-cashed cheques returned and will be put on the Occasional Vendor call list.
• Occasional Vendors must pay their stall fees each market morning. Also, on their first market morning they will be
required to pay a $15.00 membership fee in addition to their stall fee. Occasional Vendors must submit their fee
payments to the Treasurer, Jim Merrick, upon arrival before setting up on Saturdays and to Stephanie Booth on
Wednesdays.
• NSF cheques will be returned to the vendor and a $50.00 charge will be applied to cover banking fees. Any vendor
whose cheques were returned the previous season must pay in cash or certified cheque only.
Stall Rates (each stall is 10’x 30’ which includes space for your vehicle). All vendors may apply for both Saturday and
Wednesday as a seasonal and/or occasional vendor
Seasonal - One Stall
Seasonal Vendor Market
Fee
Includes one (1) $15.00
membership fee
$190.00
+ VOLUNTEER FEE
Total Fee
+$20.00
$210.00
+$20.00
$385.00
Seasonal - Two Stalls
(When available)
$190.00 1st
$175.00 2nd
$365.00
Occasional – One Stall
$15.00 + $15.00 one-time
membership fee
N/A
N/A
Occasional – Two Stall
(When available)
$30.00 + $15.00 one-time
membership fee
N/A
N/A
If applying for a SEASONAL booth(s) complete this portion:
 Seasonal – Saturday
 one stall $210.00
 two stalls $385.00
 Seasonal – Wednesday  one stall $210.00
 two stalls $385.00
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Total Seasonal Fee: $ _________
Paid by:
 One cheque
 Two cheques: one cheque for 50% of the total fee dated March 15th, to be deposited March 30th (or
the closest business day), the second cheque for 50% of the total fee dated May 15th, to be deposited May
30th (or the closest business day).
 Cash (DO NOT send cash in the mail)
 Check this box if you require hydro
Hold Harmless Agreement – Seasonal and Occasional Vendors must sign this agreement
Should my Vendor application be accepted by the “North Bay Farmers’ Market”, I, the Lessee shall hold harmless
the “North Bay Farmers’ Market”, and it’s members, agents and employees from any and against all claims,
demands, losses, costs, damages, actions, suits or proceedings by any third party that may arise out of, or may
attribute to, all operations performed by or carried out by the Lessee, his/her agents, employees or servants, or
anyone for whose acts he may be liable, howsoever caused.
Signature:
Date:
Print Name:
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