Become a Vendor

All vendors who participate in at least two CR market dates will have free access to special markets!

• Night Market: AUGUST (date to be confirmed)
• Halloween Market: OCTOBER (date to be confirmed)

Vendors who have not participated in two or more markets will have the option of renting a booth for these markets at a later date, for the regular CR market price.

If you have any questions about this initiative, please contact Chantale Stucker, the Market Manager.

• The CR Market will operate the second Sunday of every month from May to September. Hours of operation will be from 10 AM to 3 PM (please note that the market will run in inclement weather).  The CR Market will be situated around the walking path in Simon Park (1450 Du Parc Ave, Rockland, ON).
• All vendors must put weight (40 lbs) on their tent legs.
• All Vendors are responsible for their own liability insurance coverage. The Market will not be held responsible for losses, theft, or accident or for the products or conduct of other vendors. 

• Vendors must grow/raise, bake/cook or make the products they sell. In the case of food products (like bread, baked goods, etc.), the vendor(s) must make the product, but do not have to grow the ingredients themselves.  All arts and crafts must be hand-made.

• Priority will be given to vendors coming from within a 100 km radius of the Market location.

• Priority will be given to vendors committed to attending the full season. The market also welcomes and encourages daily vendors as space permits.

• Market Fees: $40.00/Market (taxes included)

• Registration forms and payments must be made online, on the Creative Celebrations website. If this poses a problem, please contact one of our market managers so that we can accommodate you.

• The market will provide booth spaces for the use of community groups. These groups may provide information about their organizations or raise funds, but are not permitted to sell food or other items normally available at the market, unless otherwise authorized by the Market Manager.  Arrangements for such groups will be made through the Market Manager. The space is provided free of charge to non-profit community groups, musicians and artists.
• Vendors may request up to two (2) stalls with the understanding that the allocation of a second stall will be based on availability and that additional cost may apply.

• There may be more than one vendor per market stall provided that each vendor is involved in production of the items for sale. Each vendor must complete the Vendor Application form agreeing to abide by the rules of the market and attesting that they are involved in production.

• Vendors may rent a table for $10 per market date.  Vendors are required to provide their own shelter and chairs if desired. Awnings or canopies must be no bigger than 10ft x 10ft.  All equipment must be sufficiently and safely anchored to the ground. Awning/Canopies are to be secured with tent weights of at least 40 pounds per leg.  Unsecured shelters create a significant safety hazard. The Market Manager has the authority to request the removal of any inadequately secured shelter. 

• Electricity is not available to vendors at this time. Should electricity be required vendors will need to provide their own portable generators.

• Vendors are permitted to park their vehicles behind their kiosk, provided that the size of the vehicle respects the size of a conventional parking space. The market manager reserves the right to request the removal of a vehicle from the lot if he/she deems that the vehicle does not respect the normal size. Vehicles remaining on the lot during the market must remain on the lot for the entire market; from 10 AM to 3 PM.
• Vendors are responsible for their space and are encouraged to make it eye-catching. It is the responsibility of vendors to clean their area after each market.

• Vendors are solely responsible for obtaining all relevant licenses, permits, inspections and certificates for the sale of their products. Compliance with both Provincial and Federal Sales Tax Regulations is also solely the responsibility of the individual Vendor.
• Vendors must display a sign in their booth identifying themselves, and their contact information. Any required documentation, Health Unit inspection (if applicable), Organic certificate (if applicable), must be displayed.  Signage outside your booth space is at the discretion of the Market Manager.

• It is the responsibility of food vendors (those selling prepared food) to fill out the Special Events – Temporary Food Vendor’s Notification Form found at the link below and submit it to the Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU).  The form must be completed with a breakdown of what food is going to be offered from the vendor.

• For any vendors selling low-risk food items that wish to attend the market, but are not an inspected source, you can contact EOHU and Health Unit staff can go over requirements with you. Link for low-risk home based food premise exemptions.
  

• Vendors are required to display the pricing of all products for sale. Vendors are solely responsible for adhering to all food packaging, handling, and labelling requirements in accordance with federal, provincial, and municipal Health Unit requirements.
• No refunds will be made in the week prior to the market. In order to obtain a refund, the vendor must give at least one week's notice to the market manager.
• Vendors must notify the market manager of any absence from a market at least 24 hours before the market. Several unjustified absences could result in a ban from all markets organized by the CR Market for an indefinite period.

• Vendors must not sell any items prior to opening of the market.  All vendors must be ready to sell at the opening of the market at 10 AM.     

• We wish to maintain a cooperative and positive atmosphere at the CR Market. All vendors at the market shall adhere to and support a positive market environment by acting in a responsible, respectful manner.  Vendors are requested to address concerns to the Market Manager (not to customers or other vendors).

• Vendors who fail to abide by the market rules and regulations, cause disturbance, make false declarations about their goods, fail to meet Health Department standards, or fail to deal with customer complaints will receive a verbal warning, either in person or by telephone. Continued lack of adherence to market rules and regulations will result in the vendor being removed from the market.

• All Vendors must complete and sign a CR Market Vendor Application form stating that they have read, understood, and agree to abide by the market rules and regulations without exception. Vendor applicants must list on their application all items to be sold. Unsigned applications will be rejected. 

The City of Clarence-Rockland et Creative Celebrations reserves the right to change and/or amend these CR Market Rules and Regulations. Changes and additions may be made at any time. All registered vendors will be advised of modifications to the CR Market Rules and Regulations.