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Grinnell Farmers Market 2025 Vendor Application

Vendor applications for the 2025 Grinnell Farmers Market season are now open!

BEFORE APPLYING, read our 2025 Rules & Regulations before completing the below application. You can also print a copy of the 2025 Application, including the Code of Conduct and Hold Harmless Agreement and return to the Chamber office at 833 4th Ave.

Please make sure you fill out all needed information. If you have any questions please contact the Chamber at farmersmarket@getintogrinnell.com or call the Chamber offices at 641-236-6555.

After your application has been received, chamber staff will send a follow up email providing you a checklist of any additional documentation that will be needed, such as training certificates and/or copy of insurance, etc. Information about vendor layout will be emailed to vendors no later than Wednesday, May 7th.

Notice of Photographic & Media Recording: When you attend the Grinnell Farmers Market or a Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce event, photo, audio, and video recording may occur. By attending this event, you consent to such recording media and your image and likeness being used in connection with the promotion, advertising, and/or marketing of the Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce, the Grinnell Farmers Market and the Grinnell Community. If you have any questions regarding this policy, please contact the Chamber at 641-236-6555.

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2025 Farmers Market Vendor Application

Code of Conduct

All vendors, including any support staff and/or family, agree to follow the code of conduct. A completed copy of the code will be kept on file for the duration of the market season. Violation of these rules may result in immediate termination of the vendor’s privilege to sell at the Grinnell Farmers Market during the 2025 season and may impact their ability to sell at future markets. If a vendor is terminated, no refunds will be made.

Please initial each item below.

I agree to consistently and positively promote the Grinnell Farmers Market: *
I agree to honor my commitment to be a vendor. If I am unable to be at market on the days/times agreed upon I will notify Market & Chamber staff in the required timeframe.: *
The primary vendor is always responsible for behaviors and/or actions of those selling on behalf of their booth: *
I agree there will be no smoking, drugs, or alcoholic beverages consumed or used by vendors during market set up, official market hours, or market tear down.: *
Vendors shall be courteous to other vendors and customers and shall not engage in activities that make other vendors and/or the public uncomfortable.: *
Vendors are not permitted to use the following techniques while at market:: * hawking, calling attention to products in a loud manner, selling products in an aggressive way, or denigrating the product of other vendors.
No idling of engines.: *
The use of a generator must be pre-approved by market staff.: *
No music may be playing from your vehicle or other device, unless prior approval has been gained by managers or staff.: *
Vendors shall conduct business free of bias, prejudice and harassment: * on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, immigration status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a cover veteran.
Vendors are encouraged to report any and all perceived incidents of discrimination, harassment, or accidents that occur at market.: * Vendors are prohibited from retaliation against any individual who reports discrimination, harassment, or accidents or who participates in an investigation of such reports.
Vendors acknowledge and agree that changes and updates may be made during the season and those changes will be notified to you.: *
Vendors acknowledge and agree not to represent the voice of the market, officially or unofficially, or speak on behalf of the market in any capacity.: *

2025 Indemnification & Insurance

In consideration for being permitted to utilize City of Grinnell property by Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce to engage in the Grinnell Farmers Market and related activities, I, as a the Vendor, hereby agree as follows:

INDEMNIFICATION. The Vendor agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Chamber, its officers and employees, from any and all claims and liabilities of any type or nature whatsoever, caused to any person or property arising out of the Vendor’s negligent or improper acts in its operation at the Grinnell Farmers Market and/or any events managed by the Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce. The Vendor agrees to hold Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce harmless from and against all liability or costs, including attorney fees, and/or liability arising out of any claims, accidents, injuries and damages arising out of the Vendor’s negligent or improper acts.

INSURANCE. Any Vendor who shall operate with the intent to sell cottage foods or operate a food truck/trailers/mobile food unit agrees to maintain general liability insurance and/or commercial liability insurance in the amount of not less than Five Hundred Thousand dollars ($500,000) per occurrence covering the operation of the Vendor, and will name the Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce as an additional insured.

PROOF OF INSURANCE. Any Vendor who shall operate with the intent to sell cottage foods as outlined in the Rules & Regulations or operate a food truck/trailer/mobile food unit, will provide the Chamber a Certificate of Insurance as evidence that the insurance described above is in force for the 2024 event year. The Vendor must provide a valid certificate of insurance with a liability limit of at least $500,000 per occurrence, prior to their participation in the Grinnell Farmers Market.

I certify that I have read this document and I fully understand its content. I am aware that this is a contract in which I release liability and agree to indemnify and promise not to sue. I sign it of my own free will.

Participants Name: *

By typing your name you indicate that you have read and agree to the 2025 Indemnification & Insurance

Full Time Vendor Questionnaire

If you are a FULL TIME vendor, please complete these questions to help us better promote you this season.

What is your favorite product you sell?: *
What products do you like to buy at market: *
What is your favorite food(s) to eat? Does not have to be available at market: *
Are you interested in hosting an activity or event at market?: If so, please leave a detailed description of the activity and a time of year you’d like to do so. Chamber staff will follow up with confirmation of approval.
If you're a returning vendor, how long have you been a vendor at the Grinnell market?:
If you're a returning vendor, what is your favorite thing about being at market?:

Payment Information

Product Quantity Price Subtotal

Thursday Full Season:

Quantity:

Price:		$127.00

Subtotal:

Saturday Full Season:

Quantity:

Price:		$127.00

Subtotal:

Thursday & Saturday Full Season:

Quantity:

Price:		$195.00

Subtotal:

Thursday - pay per market:

Quantity:

Price:		$17.00

Subtotal:

Saturday - pay per market:

Quantity:

Price:		$17.00

Subtotal:

Total Amount Due:

Billing Information

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Expiration Date: *

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