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Facility Information:
The Merriam Marketplace facility is located at 5740 Merriam Drive, in the downtown Merriam historic district. The covered marketplace has 36 vendor spaces with 110 parking spaces for visitors, and a separate restroom facility. A market supervisor is on duty every Saturday during the market season. The Merriam Marketplace enjoys convenient access from I-35, Johnson & Merriam Drive. For rental information, click here.
Farmers' Market - Acceptable Sale Items:
The Farmers' Merket allows produce and handmade arts and craft vendors based on the following guidelines -
- Produce - the following produce/products may be sold: Fruits, vegetables, preserves, honey, bread products, baked goods, flowers and plants. Note: Vendors must have a valid State of Kansas Food Service License on hand & displayed when selling any cooked or baked goods not included in the expemtions list found on our application.
- Food & Drink - Concessions for consumption on premises must be approved by the Marketplace Manager.
- Arts & Crafts - Only hand-made arts and crafts may be sold.
- Imports - No produce may be imported from outside the United States and all produce is subject to all State/Federal regulations.
- The sale of animals, fresh meat/meat products, eggs, poltry and fish is prohibited.
Vendor Fees :
The Saturday season fee for 2008 is $264 per stall (average of $12 per day (less Sept. 13th) All 2007 seasonal space holders may have first option (if they qualified from 2007). Thereafter registration is on a first come first served basis.
Pro Rated rate for remaining of season vendors: Estimated at $12.00 per day per stall from vendor start date to end of season on Oct. 4th.
Daily vendor fees are $15.00 per stall in May, Sept. and Oct.4th; $30.00 per stall during the months of June, July and August. Daily vendors can secure a stall by registering the morning of the market on a first come, first served between 6:30am and 7:00am at the facility if space is available.
Free Vendor Space for Non-Profit Organizations:
We provide a free vendor space for non-profits (as defined by Kansas State Statues) each market day. Sales are limited to produce, baked goods, and homemade arts and crafts.
If you have additional questions, please contact the Merriam Parks and Recreation Department at (913)322-5550 or e-mail timm@merriam.org.
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