To take the necessary precautions during this time of uncertainty some changes we’ll be making at the market include:
Here are some things we will be doing to provide a safe environment for all:
We will be asking vendors to do the following:
What you can do as market goers:
The Good News: COVID-19 is not a foodborne illness. It is extremely unlikely that someone will catch it through eating. The virus is most likely to cause illness through respiratory transmission, not eating. The routes to be concerned about include being in very close proximity to many people or coming in contact with high touch surfaces.
HobNob Events is entering its 14th season managing the South Pearl Street Farmers Market. We strive to support and enhance the surrounding communities by providing a Farmers Market experience where a great variety of fresh and wholesome products can be found.
We believe it is important to support our local community, therefore, all products must be grown, raised, produced or gathered by the vendor in the state of Colorado or in counties bordering the state of Colorado. In the case that a product is unavailable in the state of Colorado but we feel it would be a benefit to the market and the vendors, we will evaluate the relationship between the vendor and the producer and make the best decision we can noting that sometimes there are exceptions to the rule.
The application deadline will be February 15th, 2021 and notice of acceptance or denial will be relayed by March 15, 2021.
In advance of applying please review market information below.
Each market charges a seasonal fee, and depends on booth size. Additionally, 10% of vendors’ daily gross proceeds will be collected via Venmo. Please be sure to have an account set up if accepted into the Market. Failure to comply with fee payment on Market days may result in a $15.00 fine. Vendors will not be allowed to set up until past obligations have been cleared.
If you select “Drop In” on your vendor application you will be put on our list of vendors willing to fill an open space on an as needed basis.
Process: When an open space becomes available, the market manager will reach out to see if you are interested in attending. Respond as soon as possible. Upon confirmation of attendance we’ll send load-in details. At the conclusion of the market day you will receive an envelope with detail on how to pay your drop in fee (see application for fee amount) plus 10% of your daily gross proceeds.
If you select “Full Season” you are signing up and agreeing to participate in the entire season of the market.
Supporting Documents must be emailed to HobNob Events prior to opening day.
The following documents are required (not all documents apply to all vendor types, check with the Denver Permitting department if you have any questions):
General liability insurance is required. Please name the market(s) and HobNoob Events you as additionally insured. HobNob Events and the respective markets are not responsible for any loss or damage incurred or caused by vendors.
Please refer to the Market Policies and Procedures for more information.
The Farmers Market is focused on providing fresh, local food and food related products. We strive to support the communities and surrounding businesses, by having vendors that complement their businesses, but do not compete.
The following items do not match the mission of our farmers markets and will not be accepted:
Farmers, growers, ranchers and fishers may be asked to go through a phone interview or site visit before final acceptance.
The following list is a sampling of accepted items into the market:
The Market Manager and the individual market committees select vendors annually and have the unconditional and final decision making authority to accept or deny acceptance to the Farmers Market. Selection is based on product quality, sourcing, growing practices, presentation, seniority, safety, compliance, and grandfathered vendors, customer service and the right product mix to ensure a successful market for everyone. No vendor will have guaranteed return rights to the Market from season to season or from Market to Market. The Market generally does not offer exclusive rights to vendors to sell any one product. Market customers generally benefit from having a choice. However, if the Market Manager believes the number of vendors offering the same or similar products is excessive, duplicate products may be denied entry.
When filling out the application, please give examples of where you source (or plan to source) your ingredients, listing the names of farms or other local-direct sources where possible.
After entry deadlines, new applications will be reviewed on a monthly basis.
All market applications must be filled out online. The application deadline is February 15th.
Yes, you are. If it is a necessity to your selling, you will be considered an oversized booth.
We accept Farmer Market applications year-round. After the February 15th deadline has passed, we look at applications on a monthly basis and accept new vendors based on space availability and need.
The selection process takes into consideration many factors including:
The focus of this market is on food and food-related items. Informational vendors are not accepted into the market.
We wish to provide market customers with a relaxing and enjoyable experience where they can stroll through the market and interact with the market vendors. NO solicitors or distribution/marketing of non-approved products are allowed at our markets. This includes signature gathering for petitions and voter sign-up.
In order to support the community, the merchants on the street and the Merchant/Neighborhood Associations, we allow brick and mortar stores on the market streets to set up booths and sell their goods at the market.
Markets are open rain, snow or shine and all holidays. We will only cancel during EXTREME weather conditions. We ask that you check your email for weather updates.
Take some nice photos of your product(s).