Henniker Farmers Market

Application

Our purpose: We organized this farmers’ market for these reasons:

To create a new income opportunity for area growers and craftspeople
To offer consumers high-quality farm-fresh products and local craft work at a convenient location
To strengthen ties within our community

Place, dates and times: The location of the market is Community Park on Main Street in Henniker, New Hampshire. The market will be open in 2008 every Wednesday from July 2 through October 8. Hours of operation will be 3:00 PM to 6:00pm.

Our rules: For a farmers’ market to succeed, it has to run smoothly. We have set up several rules so that vendors know what's allowed and expected. Some of the basic rules include:

Vendors must be set up by 3:00pm to accommodate customers, and must remain set up until 6:00pm. Vendors may pack up early if the weather is completely uncooperative or if special arrangements have been made with the market manager ahead of time.
Regarding the number of days that a vendor must show up at the market, we require that you indicate on the application form which days you plan to be in attendance. Consistency and professionalism are important, so if customers know they can find a particular vendor at the market each Wednesday, they will feel most confident shopping at the market and will make the market a regular and scheduled part of their week. If, however, a vendor is unable to attend on a scheduled day, that vendor must contact the market manager ahead of time. Vendors also have the option of “trying out” the market for a day to see if it suits them, before committing to a certain number of days. In addition, if a vendor is only interested in selling their products for a day or two, this can be arranged. All of the above arrangements will be on a space-available basis. “Season vendors” will have seniority.
Vendors are encouraged to participate in the organizational duties of the market. The market board members serve on a volunteer basis. For the market to be successful, all participants should plan to contribute in whatever way they are able. Please make an effort to attend some of the market meetings.
Products sold at the Henniker Farmers’ Market must be vendor produced. Please see the market manager for further clarification of this term. An exception to this rule might be that you grow your own cut flowers and sell them as an arrangement in a vase that you did not produce. Interpretation of this guideline will be at the discretion of the board.
Products that are suitable to sell at the market include fresh fruits and vegetables, potted and cut flowers and herbs, meats, eggs and dairy products, bee products, maple syrup, preserves, handmade soaps and body care products, and handmade crafts. Vendors selling edibles or body care products should speak with the market manager regarding liability insurance coverage.
Vendors will be responsible for bringing their own display table/umbrella, etc. Vendors will also be responsible for set up and clean up of their vendor booths. Community Park is town property and it is of utmost importance that we leave it in the same shape that we find it.
All overhead costs will be paid for with vendor fees as follows. Vendors will pay $5 per market day or $55 per market season. These fees will be used by the market committee for such things as advertising and market day entertainment. Make checks payable to the Henniker Farmers’ Market and send with completed application form (see next item below).
Application form: To submit an application to the market manager, vendors should print the application form and mail it to: Henniker Farmers’ Market, 7 Park St, Henniker, NH 03242, along with a check (see previous item above). To see and print the form, you must have Adobe's Acrobat Reader installed on your computer. If you do not have it, you can download it free from Adobe.

Do come and visit our farmer’s market this summer!

In 2008, we’re open every Wednesday, July 2 through October 8, rain or shine.

Market hours are 3:00 to 6:00 pm