Welcome to Nubian Square Farmers Market Vendor Program
Farmer Market Days are held every Saturday June through October, and may fall on other days as decided by the Visit Nubian Square Office. The following are a list of rules each vendor must read, sign and participate in.
A. Definition of Vendor: All products sold must be grown, produced, or handcrafted by the vendor. “Vendor” shall be defined as the producer of the goods sold and shall include the spouse, siblings, children, parents, and employees of the vendor who assist in the cultivation or assembly of the product. All approved vendors are required to apply and be approved by the Nubian Square Farmers Market Committee.
B. Permitted items for sale: Agricultural, horticultural, homemade soap and homemade candles. Vendors may not sell or offer any products or literature deemed offensive, or which may incite-violence, crime or disorderly conduct. Vendors may not sell weapons, resale or garage sale items at the Nubian Square Farmers Market.
Re-Sale of Items: Local items purchased for sale must have been grown, produced, or processed within a 90-mile radius of the Farmers Market. If the vendor has purchased local items to sell; the name, location, and contact phone number of the grower/producer must be clearly posted. The market coordinator can provide you with an approved sign.
Any agricultural item such as yard eggs or dairy that is not permitted from the
State of Massachusetts must be labeled UNGRADED and have contact name of the producer clearly posted.
C. Vendor space: All approved applicants who sell foods in the market are required to register for the space they use. Each space shall not exceed 10’ x10’ (not including vehicle behind table). Vendors supplying their own attractive tents and/or canopies must make sure they fit within the assigned 10’ x10’ booth space. No part of the display may extend into the pedestrian walk space or parking area.
D. Space assignment: Spaces may be reserved for up to an entire season by registering in advance and will be placed on a first come first served basis.
E. Failure to show: If you fail to show up on Market Day, at 8:00 a.m. your spot will automatically be forfeited to another vendor. If you are going to be late or will not be setting up, contact the Farmers Market Coordinator during normal working hours.
F. Time for setup: The setup of the market may begin at 7:00 a.m. and must be completed by 10:00 a.m. All vehicles not being used for selling products must be removed from the Market area by 7:30 a.m. You are not allowed to leave your vehicle running during the market. Please unload all items before you begin booth set up to avoid vehicle congestion if you are not using your vehicle for selling products.
NO smoking is allowed at the Farmers Market. Animals, other than service dogs, are not allowed in the Farmers Market. Alcoholic beverages and firearms are not allowed in the Farmers Market. Vendors must posses and obtain, on their own, all appropriate licenses and permits and may without notice be required to show such to any City of Boston, Nubian Square Farmers Market representative. This includes but is not limited to Sales Tax licensing and health permits.
I. Hold harmless clause and insurance: Each vendor is responsible for carrying his/her own general liability insurance if desired. All vendors agree to hold harmless the Nubian Square Farmers Market and the City of Boston for any loss, cost of damages or other expenses incurred.
1st violation: vendor receives verbal warning
2nd violation: vendor receives written warning
3rd violation: vendor can stay for that market day but will no longer be eligible to
participate in the Nubian Square Farmers Market.