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Share Your Wares
Downtown Farmers Market Seeking Vendors
Salt Lake City - The 19th annual Downtown Farmers Market and Art & Craft Market are currently seeking applications from vendors for the upcoming season. The 2011 marketplace will be open June 11-Oct. 22, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Historic Pioneer Park in downtown Salt Lake City. The Harvest market will be open Tuesday evenings 4 p.m.-dusk, Aug. 9-Oct. 25 for growers only. The Markets offer a unique variety of farmers, growers, bakeries, prepared food and beverages, packaged foods, and local artisans.
Each year new vendors are added to strengthen existing product offerings and to provide exciting opportunities for the community to support local growers, food producers, and artisans. More than 300 vendors are involved in the Farmers Market and the Art & Craft Market throughout the season.
Vendor applications are being accepted now, details below. Additional information can be found at www.slcfarmersmarket.org
Farmers Market Specific:
Applications will be accepted through April 8
Farmers, food vendors and nonprofit organizations may apply in this category
All vendors must grow or produce items they will sell at the Market
Farmers must be located within 300 miles of Salt Lake City
Returning vendors have first right of refusal, new vendors will be placed on a waiting list
Sponsorship opportunities are available for businesses looking to reach a local market
Art and Craft Market Specific:
Applications will be accepted through April 1
Applicants will be juried on April 4 and selections will be announced the following week
The Downtown Art & Craft Market only accepts arts and crafts that are created by artists in Utah
The Downtown Alliance is dedicated to building a dynamic and diverse community that is the regional center for culture, commerce and entertainment. For more information, visit downtownslc.org.
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