VILLAGE OF DUNDEE

ATTN: DUNDEE FARMERS & ARTISAN MARKET

Sponsored by the Dundee DDA

350 W. MONROE STREET

DUNDEE, MI 48131

2025 Market Season Policies & Guidelines

Market Manager: Courtney Fowler

Email Address: info@dundeefarmersmarket.org

About the Dundee Farmers Market

The Dundee Farmers Market is managed and operated by the Dundee Downtown Development Authority, (DDA).  The DDA works through a Market Manager and Market Committee.

Mission Statement

The Dundee Farmers Market provides opportunities to celebrate and market the talent, knowledge and skills of farmers and artisans in our community.  

Dates, Location and Hours of Operation

Dates: The Market will operate every Sunday beginning June 15 through October 5th

Location: The Dundee Farmers Market is located downtown in the Municipal Parking Lots on the corners of Van Nest and Ypsilanti Streets (Behind Cella-Mar’s and Uncle Lyle’s).

Hours: The Market will be open for business from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Set up will begin at 8:30am.

Market will be closed: 7/27 – Monroe Fair, 8/31 – Labor Day Weekend

Eligibility

Application, Rules and Regulations: All vendors must complete a Vendor Application and agree to all terms of the Dundee Farmers Market Policies and Guidelines. To sell at the market all vendors must comply with county, state, and federal guidelines, including the Cottage Food Law. DDA By-Laws prevent political booth participation

The Market Manager has the final decision as to what is sold at the market

Check-In, Set-Up and Break-Down

Contract: Only vendors with signed and approved contracts will be allowed to sell products at the market.

Check-In: All vendors must check in at the start of each market day. Check-In begins at 8:30 am. Vendors must be on site and set up by 10:00 am. Anyone arriving after the market’s opening time will be permitted to participate only at the Market Managers discretion and will have to cart/carry all equipment and product to their spot.  Market Manager needs to be notified via email/text/phone by Wednesday if you cannot attend that week.

Emergency: if an emergency arises and you will be late or can’t exhibit that day text or call the Market Manager by 8:00am. 

Fees: All vendor fees must be paid market day.

Permits, Insurance and Licenses: Vendors must provide all required insurance, permits and licenses required to the Market Manager.

Space Assignment: After checking in, the Market Manager will direct each vendor to an assigned space.

Vehicles: After unloading vendors must move their vehicles .  There is no vendor parking on VanNest between Barnum & Macon. This area reserved for guests. See the Market Mgr. if you have a mobility issue. Vendors may not move their vehicles in or out of the market area during the hours of operation. 

Equipment: Vendors are responsible for their own displays, tables, umbrellas and tents and weights.

Break-Down: All vendors are expected to sell from 10:00 am thru 2:00 pm each market day. Vendors may not start breaking down their booths before 2:00 pm.

Market Managers Rights: The Market Manager has the right to require a vendor to change his/her display if it is deemed to present a safety risk or otherwise does not comply with market.

Placement and Reservations 

Late Arrival: If a vendor has not arrived by 9:15 am and has not contacted the Market Manager, it will be assumed you are not coming, and the spot will be reassigned.

Refunds: No refunds will be given under any circumstances.

Returned Checks: There is a $30.00 service charge for all returned checks. If a check is returned, all future payments must be made by money order or cash.

Vendor Product Guidelines

Package/Storage/Display: All food items must be packaged, stored and displayed per MDARD and Monroe County Health Department guidelines.

Labels: Vendors selling prepared foods must be labeled according to the State of Michigan guidelines, rules and regulations. All Cottage Food vendors must follow labeling guidelines of the Michigan Cottage Food Law.  ( www.michigan.gov/cottagefood/ )

Product Approval: All new products not listed on the vendor application must be pre-approved by the Market Manager.

Government Regulations: Vendors must adhere to all local, county, state and federal laws.

Suitability of Merchandise: Market Manager has total discretion for approvals

Insurance: Vendors are independent entities and as such are liable for all applicable insurance.

State Sales Tax: The collection and filing of applicable taxes is the responsibility of the vendor.

Inspections: MDARD, local health department, police and fire departments make unaccounted inspections.  Vendors are responsible for correcting all violations associated with their business operations before being allowed back into the market. 

Clean Area Space: Each is responsible for keeping his/her space clean. Vendors must remove all trash and dispose of it properly and not fill the public trash cans. 

Damage/Loss of Belongings: The market will not be responsible for damage or loss 

Tent Weights

To protect our vendors and customers during times of unexpected weather weights are mandatory. Market Manager reserves the right to instruct any vendor that is deemed to be unsafe and/or not weighted correctly to make corrections.

Hold Harmless Agreement

I__________________________________________________, a participant in the Dundee Farmers Market, acknowledge the terms and conditions established by the Dundee Farmers Market and agree to abide by those terms as well as all codes and regulations set by the federal, state, county and local governments. I acknowledge and accept liability, responsibility and control for all products that are sold by me at the Dundee Farmers Market and for all activities conducted by me in conjunction with the Dundee Farmers Market. By this agreement, I also agree to hold the Dundee Farmers Market, Village of Dundee, Downtown Development Authority, Market Committee and Market Manager, it’s agents and others working under its authority for any liability or loss which might result from my participation in the Dundee Farmers Market.

_______________________________________________ _______________________

Signature / Date

Market Policy and Guidelines Acknowledgement

I hereby certify that I have read and agree to comply with the 2025 Dundee Farmers Market Policies and Guidelines.

_______________________________________________ _______________________

Signature / Date

Photo Release Form

I do hereby grant permission to the Dundee Farmers Market, its agents and others working under its authority, full and free use of video/photographs containing my image/likeness. I understand these images may be used for promotional, news, research and/or educational purpose.  I hereby release, discharge and hold harmless the Dundee Farmers Market and its agents from any and all claims, demands or causes of action that I may hereafter have by reason of anything contained in the photographs/videos.  I do further certify I am either of legal age or possess full legal capacity to execute the forgoing authorization and release.

_______________________________________________ _______________________

Signature / Date

Licensing/Insurance

Vendors must furnish the Dundee Farmers Market with a current and valid copy of any and all licenses and permits necessary for their operation. Most vendors do not need licenses, but if you are required to have one, please provide a copy with your application.  Vendors are encouraged to obtain their own insurance against all liabilities. Again you are not required to have insurance, if you do have insurance, please provide a copy of your coverage.

____ I am required by the State of Michigan to be licensed for my business. (Please attach copies of current licenses)

____ I carry general liability insurance and/or product liability insurance for this business/farm. (Please attach a copy of your Certificate of Insurance)

____I am a Certified Organic grower. (Please attach a copy of your certification)

Dundee Farmers Market 

___ Farmer/Grower/Plants-Flowers

___ Edibles/ Food Trucks/Craft Artisan

___ Direct Sales/Retail Vendor

___ Non-Profit/DDA Business

Vendor Information:

Name:______________________________________________________________________________________________

Farm/Business/Organization Name:_______________________________________________________________

Address:____________________________________________________________________________________________

City/State/Zip:_______________________________________ Phone/Cell___________________________________

Email:______________________________________________ Website:_______________________________________

Website:______________________________________ Facebook:___________________________________________

Items Sold: Attach extra sheets or photograph’s if needed ________________________________________

Signature:_______________________________________________________ Date:______________________________

Market Rates:

Farmer/Grower/Plants-Flowers:

____ Weekly – $15.00 per week. (Must be paid prior to setting up each market day)

Dates Requested: ______________________________________________

____ Season – $165 for all 16 weeks. (Must be paid before 1st week of the Market)

Edibles/Food Truck/Craft Artisan:

____ Weekly – $25 per week. (Must be paid prior to setting up each market day)

Dates Requested: ______________________________________________

____ Season – $215 for all 16 weeks. (Must be paid before 1st week of the Market) 

Direct Sales/Business:

____ Weekly – $30 per week. (Must be paid prior to setting up each market day)

Dates Requested: ______________________________________________

____ Season – $285 for all 16 weeks. (Must be paid before 1st week of the Market) 

• Note please indicate Attn: Farmers Market on envelope
• Mailed in fees – made out to Village of Dundee with Farmers Market notation & market week being paid for on check
• Checks to be sent to the Village of Dundee

Updated: 5/28/25

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