FOUNTAIN INN FARMER'S MARKET


110 Depot Street
Fountain Inn, SC 29644
Hours of Operation:    
Wednesday    3:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Saturday    8:00 to 12:00 p.m.

NOW OPEN ON WEDNESDAYS STARTING JULY 7

Local Fountain Inn Farmer's Market

 

 The purpose of Fountain Inn Farmer's Market is to allow farmers and vendors within a one hundred mile radius of the market to buy and sell local fresh grown produce.  Fountain Inn Farmer's Market is owned and operated by the city of Fountain Inn.  Our goal is to have a great market each Saturday of the month of the growing season from 8 am to noon.  The market will open on more days as needed.  Fountain Inn Market is committed to having safe/friendly environment.  To sell at the market, the following rule will apply for all vendors.

Farmer's Market Special Events

 July 3    

Big Truck Day on Main Street                              8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
 July 10 Bee Extraction Demonstration  ?????? 
 July 17 Kid's Day  8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 
 August 7 Cooking Demonstration w/Clemson Extension  8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 
 August 14 Family Fun Bike Rally  9:00 a.m. 
 August 21 Watermelon Contest  9:30 a.m. 
 September 4  Tractor Day 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 


Farmer's Market Two Primary Rules:
Farmers/vendors are to bring their own crops/crafts, or have an employee/designed representative bring the produce/material. Crops must be produced/made at a local farm.  Produce may not be brought to the market if:

  1. Bought from a wholesaler.  Exceptions may be granted by the manager due to adverse drought or seasonal availability, supply and market demands
  2. Picked up at a farm or wholesaler outside of the 100 mile radius.  Exceptions may be granted by the manager due to adverse drought or seasonal availability, supply and market demands.

Market Regulations:

  1. Vendors selling local homegrown or homemade products are given priority.
  2. Using the word "Organic" must be certified from Clemson University Extension Agent.
  3. Farms will have an Extension agent or market board member visit on a yearly basis to confirm that the farmer is growing the product.
  4. To sell processed food/cosmetics you must have a kitchen that is inspected by DHEC food and cosmetic section
  5. It is the responsibility of each vendor to know if they are required to collect tax and to pay the taxes on the sales of their products.
  6. Food and food producing plants or sees can be purchased with USDA Food Stamps.
  7. Individual vendors are responsible for obtaining all licenses and or permits required by DHEC, SCDA and any county or other state agencies.
  8. Fountain Inn Farmer's Market reserves the right to refuse acceptance of any vendor or item that is not in keeping with the rules or quality of the Local Fountain Inn Farmer's Market
  9. Only one vehicle per stall will be permitted.  No bad odors, foul signs or words will be allowed. Vendors must furnish their own tables, chairs, brooms, dustpans and garbage removal. 
  10. Vendors are responsible for cleaning their stalls at the end of each market day.  Garbage must be removed from the market.  If a stall is left dirty, a $30.00 fine will be assessed and must be paid before the vendor will be allowed to participate in the market again.
  11. Vendors may not sublet space.  Fountain Inn Farmers Market retains the right to approve and facilitate all arrangements pertaining to market space.  Assigned spaces may be given to vendors who participate on a regular basis and at the direction of the market manager.
  12. Each farmer is responsible for carrying liability insurance if desired.  The City of Fountain Inn does not carry any insurance policy nor does it convey the protection of its policy to any vendors selling at the market.  All food is to be presented in a clean and safe fashion for the protection of the customer by the selling vendor.  The City of Fountain Inn will not be held responsible for any false claims or safety of products sold at the market.
  13. Craft booths will be allowed at the market, but will be limited and directed by the market manager.  Preference will be give to produce vendors.  Alternate locations my be used from time to time.
  14. Stall Rent is $5.00 per day.  This fee will be waived until the completion of the new market Pavilion in 2009.
    a.The City of Fountain Inn reserves the right to refuse anyone place in the market and may/can change these policies at anytime without any notice.
    b.Stalls may be reserve monthly once the new market pavilion I built and opened.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

For questions, contact Market Manager Bill Welch at 864-275-8801 Monday thru Friday 8 to 4 pm or email me at welchandsonfarm@yahoo.com or Fountain Inn Economic Department at 864-409-1050.  Thank you for your time and interest.

 Farmer's Market Advisory Board

    Bill Welch
    Clyde Bagwell
    Janine Sutter
    Eva Esrum
    Betsy Tanner
    Danny Howard
    Van Broad
    Dee Dee Bagwell

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