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Market Season 2015
Dear Farmer/Producer:
We are excited to announce that we are now accepting applications for the 2015 Pearl Market season.
Downtown’s Pearl Market is a mixed farmers’ & merchants’ market that offers a unique urban setting to
bring your products to an appreciative audience. The market sits in the heart of downtown Columbus, in the
alleys between Broad, High, Gay, and Third Streets. More than 40,000 people work within a five minute walk
of our location. According to a survey conducted by the International Council of Shopping Centers, daytime
employees spend an average of $1,500 per year on lunch and retail goods and services, which could
translate to more than $61 million in the area in and around Pearl Market. In addition, more than 1,200
hotel rooms and approximately 600 apartments and condo units sit within a 5-minute walk.
The market will operate, May 19 through October 31, Tuesdays and Fridays from 10:30 a.m. to 2
p.m. Booth space costs $100/month for two days a week, $80/month for Tuesdays only, or $90/month for
Fridays only. Seasonal rates are available for $450 (2 days/week), $360 (Tuesdays only) and $405 (Fridays
only), respectively. Electricity and storage are available for additional fees. We also provide market promotions
and retail coaching.
In order to participate, you must grow/produce 100% of what you sell. You must provide proof of
carrying a minimum of $1,000,000 insurance, obtain an Ohio Vendor License (if you sell a taxable item), and
provide a farm tour to staff before your first scheduled Market day and upon request.
We hope that you are as excited as we are about this special opportunity. We will select growers to participate
in this year’s Pearl Market based upon their product line and appropriateness for our venue. Please submit
your application to:
Capital Crossroads SID
Adam Schroeder
23 N. Fourth St.
Columbus, OH 43215
For more information on the Market visit www.downtowncolumbus.com/pearlmarket. We look forward to
working with you.
Sincerely,
Adam Schroeder
Pearl Market Manager
23 N. Fourth St.
Columbus, OH 43215
USA
PHONE
FAX
E-MAIL
WEB SITE
(614) 645-5061
(614)724-0276
[email protected]
http://www.downtowncolumbus.com/pearlmarket
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2015 PEARL MARKET
FARMER/PRODUCER APPLICATION
CAPITAL CROSSROADS SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (CCSID)
Questions marked with an * are required
PLEASE PRINT
NAME*:_______________________________________________________________
FARM NAME*:_________________________________________________________
ADDRESS*:_____________________________________________________________
CITY*:________________________________ STATE*:_______ ZIP*:____________
PHONE*:
BUSINESS:____-______-_______
HOME: ____-_______-________
MOBILE: ____-______-_________
FAX: ____-______-__________
WEB ADDRESS: ______________________________________________________
E-Mail ADDRESS*: _____________________________________________________
1. Which day(s) will you participate at Pearl Market*?
□ Tuesday and Friday
□ Tuesday Only
□ Friday Only
2. Which month (s) will you participate at Pearl Market*?
□ Entire 2015 Season
or
□ May □ June □ July □ August □ September □ October
3. How did you hear about us*?
□ Returning vendor
□ Market mailing (Please circle: paper or electronic)
□ Market brochure
□ Referred by another vendor _________________ □ Met staff at event ____________
□ Picked up information at the Market
□ Other ___________________
4. How long has your farm been in business*? What do you grow and/or raise*?
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
5. What will you sell at Pearl Market*? What is your price range*? (Attached photographs of
products are encouraged)
______________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
6. Do you sell any value added products? _____
If so, do you have a Vendor’s License*?
□ Yes (enclose a copy)
□ No
Do you have a Mobile Food License*?
□ Yes (enclose a copy)
□ No
(over)
7. Do you accept WIC Coupons?
□ Yes
□ No
8. Will you require electricity (extra monthly charge)? No generators will be permitted.
□ No □ Yes For what purpose? ________________________________________
9. Can you provide proof of 1 million dollars insurance*? □ Yes (enclose a copy)
□ No
Please note: Completion of this application does not guarantee placement in Pearl Market. Farmers for Pearl Market will be
selected by the Capital Crossroads SID by mid April. The Market will be open for business from 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Participants are expected to be present for set-up and close-down, typically 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., and follow all Market Rules
& Regulations.
Signature___________________________________________ Date_______________
For Office Use Only
Accepted: _______
Declined: _______
Date Enrolled: ____/____/_____
Start Date: ____/____/____
Notes:
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