2022 Newcastle Farmers and Artisans Market Starts Soon

ANNOUNCING the 2022 Season of the Newcastle Farmers and Artisans Market

Saturdays at Veterans Park, 705 NW 10th

APPLY TO BE A VENDOR HERE: https://www.cognitoforms.com/CityOfNewcastle1/FarmersMarketVendorArtisanApplication2022

The Farmers Market will be held from 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. on the following Saturdays:

• May 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th,
• June 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th,
• July 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th,
• August 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th,
• September 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th

Vendors must be set up by 7:45 a.m.

VENDOR REQUIREMENTS

Farmers/produce vendors:

•    75% of produce must be grown/raised by the farmer
•    Wholesale produce (25%) must come from farms in Oklahoma or one of the bordering states.  These products must be labeled with the point of origin.  No wholesale items from other wholesale sources. 
•    Must meet all state department of agriculture guidelines and requirements
•    Oklahoma sales tax permit filed Artisans/Craftsmen:
•    75% of product needs to be handmade
•    Oklahoma sales tax permit filed Bakers/Food vendors:
•    Prepared foods must meet state health department and other state guidelines as required
•    Oklahoma sales tax permit filed

Market Rules and Guidelines:

* Vendors must provide own tables, chairs, etc. Vendors are responsible for cleaning their area before leaving.
* Vendors will be asked to commit to attending all market dates if possible. 
* In the event of inclement weather, every effort will be made to accommodate vendors at an indoor venue.
* Undercutting, hawking, and unethical soliciting of customers will not be allowed.
* Vendors are responsible for paying the appropriate sales tax to the Oklahoma Tax Commission.
* The City of Newcastle and assigned staff have authority over the market. 
* No live animals can be sold at the market
* Vendors will be assigned a space for the market by staff at his/her discretion. Past market participants booth location placement may be considered first. 
* All City of Newcastle regulations must be followed.  
* By being a farmers market vendor, you agree to follow all rules and regulations.

If you would like to be a vendor, please fill out the application at: https://www.cognitoforms.com/CityOfNewcastle1/FarmersMarketVendorArtisanApplication2022

For questions, please contact the Parks & Recreation Department at 405-387-4427

THERE IS NO FEE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FARMERS MARKET, BUT AN APPLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED PRIOR TO PARTICIPATION.