Gravenhurst Community Market

What do I need to bring?

You will need to bring everything that is required to operate your vendor booth. This includes but isn’t limited to chair(s), table(s), displays, your cash float, and a tent if you want to use one as well as any pertinent permits. We also suggest you have a garbage can of sorts especially if you are giving out samples We strongly suggest bringing sunscreen, water, food and any other personal necessities you would typically need in a 6-8 hour basis. You must be present at your booth during the duration of the market.

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What is the size of the vendor space?

Spaces for the most part are 10 feet wide. Most vendors can fit their standard vehicles in the space behind their tents and 6foot tables. If a double space of 20x10 is needed please see vendor fees section for pricing here.

Do I need a tent?
No. You do not need to use a tent. However, if you decide to use one, make sure you have weights to protect you and others from the wind swooping your tent. Tents that do not have weights or tiedowns that are obviously marked to prevent tripping will be promptly asked to be taken down for everyone’s safety. Tents cannot be any wider than 10 feet unless you are using more than one section in which fees apply. Please see the fee guide here.

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What do I need to do to sell food?

To sell cooked/baked food at the market you must have a Food Handlers Certification and the food must be made in a commercial kitchen. This is your responsibility and Public Health officials will be there periodically for spot inspections. You can find more information here to get you started. 

I’m a vendor, what do I do with my garbage?

Your garbage is to be taken with you at the end of the market day and your booth location is to be left clean. Leave no trace behind. 

Am I allowed to promote other businesses' or organizations?

No. You are only permitted to promote the business for which you submitted in your vendor application and were approved for. If you are found to be promoting products/business' or organizations that were not approved, you will receive one warning. A second occurrence will result in your suspension from the market. We have zero tolerance for any type of activity that could affect the community market or the drive-in in a negative capacity. Any vendor that goes against the public morals or the community at large or will hurt the reputation of either the community market or the drive in, will automatically be banned as a vendor from the market and forfeit their annual membership fee. 

Do you rent tables?

Unfortunately, no. All vendors need to bring their own chairs, tables, displays and any other item they need to run their stand.

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What happens if I can’t make the market this week?
As we know sometimes things happen and although it is expected that you are present each week; if you are not able to attend a specific market day, out of courtesy, please let the market staff know as soon as possible (preferably with 72 hours’ notice) that you will not be attending. It helps with the weekly planning and giving guest vendors a chance to attend the market so that your space is not sitting empty as this reflects poorly on the market. 

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What are the set up times?

Set up time is from 8am until 8:59am. You are expected to be ready to greet the public by 9 am. 

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Is there power available?

There is no power available so please have a plan to keep your products cool if that is what you require. SILENT generators will be permitted. Please let us know if you will be using one as this will determine your strategic placement in the market layout. 

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What happens if I sell out or suddenly need to leave?

Obviously yes, if you need to leave for an emergency you can leave.  If you feel the need to leave for any reason, please get a hold of market staff to assist you with exiting for safety reasons. Please don’t try to leave the busy market unassisted. If you have sold out and leaving is not due to an emergency, we ask that you place a sold out sign on your table and wait until the market is closed. For safety reasons, we ask that no vehicle traffic take place in the vendor section. 

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Do I need a business license to sell?

Yes. You must be a registered business, display your business license number and have liability insurance naming the market on your policy. We do require proof of business license and liability insurance.
If you choose not to have liability insurance a waiver must be signed prior to the first market.

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Are MLM businesses allowed?

We do not allow MLM type business or any re-sale of products. Products must be made by you or you have a direct connection to the products being made. 

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Does food/produce have to be locally grown/raised?

No. As long as food/produce is local to Ontario, we will accept the sale of these items. Local vendors will take priority over non local vendors for products. We do not accept the purchase of produce from stores for re-sale in our market.  Example: If you buy fresh fish directly from the fish farm where the fish was farmed, this would be permitted. If you purchased the fish from a grocery store to re-sell at the market, this is not permitted.  Please speak to us if you have any doubts.