WFAM 2016 Cover Letter Application

February 29, 2016
Dear Westfield Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market Vendor:
2016 marks the 10th season for the Westfield Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market and we plan to mark this happy
anniversary with special events and promotions. The revitalized Blueberry Festival, which languished last year for
lack of volunteers, is scheduled on Saturday, August 6 and will include a pie contest, activities for children and a
fundraiser Dining in Denim picnic in Moore Park that evening, so vendors will be free to join in the fun.
Art in the Park will take place on June 25 when Westfield Plein Air artists will set up in the park to create oil
paintings scenes of the market. The painting s will be available for sale that evening at the Station Art Gallery.
Early interest points to our welcoming several new vendors this season, but the selection committee will make
those decisions after they have reviewed the new applications and considered the overall vendor/product mix.
Our goal is to offer a broad variety of products to our customers while ensuring profitable opportunities for
vendors.
Our community service volunteer Jani Barney will be back to lend a helping hand to vendors who need assistance. Tom Troccoli has again agreed to sing and play to create the soundtrack of our market. Sean and Rachel
will bring Cliff’s Traveling Snack Shack to the park each week and offer their delicious breakfast and lunch items.
I will make the coffee each week.
Enclosed with this letter you will find an application and a copy of the vendor requirements. Review
the vendor requirements with careful attention as your signature on the application indicates that you are
willing to comply with them. Please note also that all home processors of foods must apply for a 20-C exemption
from the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets. All sellers of live plants must apply for a Certificate of
Inspection from the NYS Division of Plant Industry. Applications are available online. Also note that vendors must
have vaccination certificates for all live animals. Copies of each certificate must be kept on file by the
the market manager.
Please return the completed application by May 1, 2014 by mail or email of the addresses printed below. Returning vendors should send payment with the application. New vendors should be aware that our application review committee will evaluate the applications to assure the vendor mix maximizes profitability and product
diversity. No payment is due until your application has been processed and approved.
I look forward to working with each of you this year. Please contact me by email if you have questions, suggestions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Arianne Correll
Market Manager
9041 East Lake Road Westfield, NY 14787 [email protected]
Telephone: (716) 640-1166
[email protected]
The 2016 MARKET SEASON opens on Saturday, May 28 and continues each Saturday through September.
It is the option of vendors to continue through the month of October. The Market opens at 9:00 a.m. and
closes at 2:00 p.m..
Name of Farm or Business___________________________________________________________________________
Name of Primary Contact_____________________________________________________________________________
Address____________________________________________________________________________________________
Telephone___ __________________ Email_______________________________________________________________
Names of Others Who Will Be Working at Your Booth__________________________________________________
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_____FULL SEASON $100
_____WEEKLY VENDOR $7 per Week
Weekly Vendor Applicants, please indicate which market days you plan to be present:
___May 28
___June 04 ___June 25
___June 11 ___July 02
___June 18 ___July 09
___July 16 ___Aug 06
___July 23 ___ Aug 13
NA July 30 ___ Aug 20
___Aug 27 ___Sept 17
___Sept 03 ___Sept 24
___Sept 10
Please provide a detailed description of the products you will offer. Agricultural applicants should include
harvest dates and indicate if produce is grown in a chemical-free environment. Artisan applicants should
describe the methods and materials used in making their products. On the back of this sheet, please
provide a sketch of your proposed booth layout.
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By signing this application I acknowledge that I have read and agree to the attached vendor responsibilities
and requirements. APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED NO LATER THAN APRIL 30, 2016.
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VENDOR SIGNATURE
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