This contract shall begin on June 1st, 2025 (date) through end of the 2025 Market season, specific to dates/times noted in Market Hours of Operation, save and except the provisions related to indemnification, limitations of liability, governing law, and forum which shall survive termination. 

In consideration for the terms described in this Agreement, Vendor agrees to adhere to the provisions of this Agreement and the Market agrees to provide the Vendor with an area to sell Vendor’s products and adhere to the provisions of this Agreement. This agreement is non-assignable. This agreement may be amended or modified in writing executed by both parties. 

Ex. 1: Vendor must pay a fee of $30 per market to sell at the Markets (discounted from the $60 price) for invited dates June, July, August, with more dates TBD during the 2025 Market season. Vendor is also subject to $15 application fee.

Product Standards:

Ex. 1: Vendor agrees to grow, make or produce at least 75% of all items they sell at each market. Vendor may sell any of the following: fresh and unpackaged home-grown vegetables, fruit, nuts, and cut flowers; potted plants and herbs (annuals and perennials); dried flowers; and fresh, home-grown food products that are minimally processed and packaged in new containers by the Vendor such as honey, other syrups, jellies, jams, preserves, persimmon pulp, dried spices and herbs, flour, cornmeal, seeds, canned produce, cider and other pressed juices, dairy products, and vinegars. Farm fresh meats. Craft goods such as jewelry, ceramics, clothing, books, furniture, etc. are also allowed if produced by seller. Invited vendors providing entertainment, guest services, educational programming, food trucks, coffee trucks/carts or other.

Ex. 2: Vendor agrees to not display, market or sell anything that could be deemed overtly political, sexualized, or otherwise offensive.  

Compliance with Laws and Permitting Requirements:

The Vendor is required to know and comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws and/or permitting requirements at all times. This includes the collection and payment of applicable state and local sales tax related to sales of merchandise/goods/services at the Market. In order to sell at the Market, Vendors must, at a minimum, be a licensed business in the state of CO and insured in compliance with standards set by Market. 

Hours of Operation

Ex. 1: The Market will be open 4pm. until 8pm  for June, July, August. Load in will begin at 2:30PM and End at 4PM, at which time all vehicles must be removed from event site and parked. Vendor is required to be set up and operational by 4PM. Sales may be made prior to the opening of the Market as long as you are set up. Vendor can continue to sell after the Market closes so long as Vendor begins cleaning up at closing time and is out of the Market in a reasonable amount of time. Vendor can not shut down booth nor begin to pack goods prior to market close at 8PM.

Ex. 1: Stalls measuring 10’ x 10’ will be assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis. Vendor is required to bring their own tent, table, signage and specific display equipment to the Market. Vendor is required to have weights to properly secure their tent and merchandise. Vendor is solely responsible for any injury to persons or property caused by Vendor’s equipment. 

Market Safety and Sanitation:

Vendors must maintain a clean and sanitary stall. Vendor is responsible for cleaning up their own stalls at the close of the Market. Vendor must take home all of their equipment and must pick up any trash that accumulated at or around their stall throughout the day—including perishable items. 

• All Vendors must dress appropriately; shoes and shirts are required. 
  
• Smoking is not permitted by Vendors in or near the Market area. 
  
• Vendors who provide food samples to Market customers are responsible for their own sanitation.
  
• No vehicles are permitted to power coolers or other equipment at the Market. 
  

Liability Insurance:

Vendor is required to maintain an insurance policy covering commercial general liability with a minimum of $1,000,000 each occurrence, $2,000,000 general aggregate, $2,000,000 Products Completed Operations Aggregate . The insurance policy must name Grateful Garden, LLC (the Market management) as an additional insured. The Vendor must show proof of such insurance prior to selling at the Market and produce a copy of the insurance certificate upon request. The Market does not provide any insurance coverage for Vendor. 

Indemnification, Hold Harmless and Defend:

Vendor shall indemnify, hold harmless and defend the Market, its officers, agents and employees from and against any and all demands, claims, suits, damages, losses, liabilities, costs and expenses, including, but not limited to, court costs and attorneys’ fees, of any nature whatsoever (including, but not limited to, property damage and loss, bodily injuries, sickness, disease or death), directly or indirectly arising out of or in connection with Vendor’s participation in the Market. 

This provision shall survive the termination of this Agreement. 

Acknowledgement

This agreement sets forth and constitutes the entire agreement and understanding of the parties with respect to the subject matter described above. I certify that I have read and understand the above terms and conditions and that I meet the Vendor criteria stated therein. I further agree to abide by all Market requirements as outlined above, as well as all federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations, to cooperate with the Market, and to pay all required Vendor fees.