The Narrows Farmers Market is located on Monroe Street in downtown Narrows. The Market can accommodate 8 vendors, and also has a stage area for entertainment.
The Market is open April 1st through October 31st. Selling days are Monday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
The Market is available outside of normal operating days and times for groups or individuals wishing to rent the facility for private events such as birthday parties, family reunions, etc. The Market Manager is responsible for booking private events.
VENDOR FEES
Produce/Craft Vendor Fees
Weekly
$7.00
Bi-Weekly
$12.00
Monthly
$20.00
Season
$85.00
Yard Sale/Flea Market Vendor Fees
Daily
$5.00
Private Rental Fees
1/2 Day
$25.00
9 a.m. - 2 p.m. OR
3 p.m. - Dark
Entire Day
$50.00
Have questions or suggestions? Have an idea for an event to be held at the Market? Please contact Jessie Parsell at the Town Office by telephone at 540-726-2423 or via email at jessparsell@townofnarrows.org.
You can also download a Produce/Craft Vendor Application, Yard Sale/Flea Market Vendor Application, and Private Rental Application for the Market by clicking on the links below.
The Town of Narrows Farmers Market strives to serve as a center of activity in downtown Narrows by:
1. Providing a clean, pleasant environment for vendors to offer a variety of high quality produce and handmade goods, as well as flea market and yard sale items during designated days.
2. Providing a central location for various community events sponsored by both the Town and private organizations.
3. Providing a pleasant, low-cost rental area for individuals withing to use the facility for activities such as birthday parties and family reunions.
It is the goal of the Market to contribute to a prosperous downtown area and promote a sense of community within the town. The Farmers Market aims to weave commercial, educational, and social activities that make the Market a vital civic institution for Narrows.
Private Event Regulations:
All trash must be placed in the provided litter containers at the conclusion of the event.
All decorations must be removed at the conclusion of the event. No decoration shall be placed by using tape of any kind. Please use small push pins for placing decorations, and remove the push pins at the conclusion of the event.
The use of alcohol or illegal substances is not permitted at the Market. Vendors using any type of tobacco product must take care to discard the waste from the product in a sanitary way.
Behavior by individuals judged to be disruptive or detrimental to the peaceful operation of the Market shall not be permitted.
The Town of Narrows and its representatives are not responsible for damage or loss of any personal belongings.
Produce/Craft/Flea Market Vendor Regulations:
Any person using the Market for the purposes of selling or offering for sale any items on the premises must comply with all federal, state, and local ordinances.
All public litter containers in the Market area are for use by vendors and customers. However, excessive or improper use by the vendors is not permitted. Vendors will be responsible for the collection and removal of all refuse generated from the sales at their space.
The use of alcohol or illegal substances is not permitted at the Market. Vendors using any type of tobacco product must take care to discard the waste from the product in a sanitary way.
Behavior by individuals judged to be disruptive or detrimental to the peaceful operation of the Market shall not be permitted.
Small children brought to the Market by vendors must be kept under the constant supervision of an adult.
The Town of Narrows and its representatives are not responsible for the damage or loss of any personal belongings.
Any unsafe or unsanitary conditions should be brought to the immediate attention of the Market Manager by calling 540-726-2423 on weekdays from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., or by calling 540-599-8057 at any other time.
User Applications:
There are three types of applications for Market users: produce/craft vendor application, yard sale/flea market vendor application, and rental application. All fees are due at the time applications are turned in to the Town Office. (For rental applications, please call Jessie at the Narrows Town Office at 540-726-2423 to check availability of desired date before completing application.)
Included within each type of application is a "hold harmless" agreement that each applicant must sign. This agreement states the applicant relieves the Town and its employees from all liability for any damage, loss, injury, or costs associated with or arising from the applicant's use and presence at the Farmers Market.
Management:
The Town of Narrows is responsible for the overall management of the Farmers Market; however, the Town has appointed Jessie Parsell as Market Manager to oversee the daily operations at the Market.
The Market Manager is responsible for the following:
---Enforcing all rules and regulation of the Market.
---Working with vendors to assist in their success.
---Overseeing the set-up and breakdown of the Market.
---Recording vendor attendance and collecting fees each day the Market is operational.
---Assuring that all vendors are in compliance with Market regulations.
---Addressing any disputes or complaints.
---Being aware of all health and sanitation rules and regulations pertaining to open-air farmers' markets.
---Processing applications and issuing permits to vendors.
---Organizing special events to be held at the Market.
---Booking all private events to be held at the Market and collecting all related fees.
---Providing information at the Market about current vendors, Market regulations, 'how-to' become a vendor, and upcoming events at the Market.
Enforcement:
The Market Manager will have the authority to suspend selling privileges of any vendor found violating any of the Market regulations. For the first violation, the Market Manager will give the vendor an oral warning that will be documented in writing. The documentation will include the vendor's name, the date that the violation occured, and a brief description of the violation. The second time a violation occurs the vendor will be given a written warning from the Market Manager. A third violation will result in the immediate suspension of the vendor's Market permit and trigger a formal review process by the Market Manager, Town Manager, Town Mayor, and the vendor that could result in revocation of the vendor's permit for the remaining part of the selling season withon refund of fees.
Product Labeling:
All home-prepared consumable products must be individually packaged and labeled with the product name, date of preparation, net weight, all ingredients in descending order, and the name and address of the preparer.
Vendors selling products labeled as "organic" must provide a valid Certificate of Organic Production in accordance with the National Organic Policy (NOP). All certified organic products must be labeled in accordance with the NOP. It is the sole responsibility of the vendor to know and comply with the NOP retail regulations.
Vendors set their own prices and are responsible for accurately representing their products. All scales or weighing devices must have a current and valid certification sticker signed by the Virginia Department of Weights and Measures. Vendors must make appropriate adjustments to satisfy any customer's responsible claim of unsatisfactory quality of condition.
Taxes, Licenses, and Permits:
Vendors must have visibly displayed in the front of their booths any licenses, certifications, and permits required by law for all products, as well as a valid Market permit.
The collection and filing of all related taxes is the sole responsibility of each individual vendor. Vendors are exempt from Town business license fees or itinerant vendor fees.
Disclaimer
The views and information provided on this web site do not necessarily reflect the policies or opinions of the Town of Narrows, any of the listed agencies, organizations, or businesses. Every effort is made to ensure that the information presented at this web site is current and accurate; however, we are not responsible for changes we are not aware of or inaccurate information we have received. If you have more current information or corrections, please do not hesitate to contact Jessica Parsell at the Narrows Town Office by calling (540) 726-2423 or by email at jparsell@suddenlinkmail.com.
Town of Narrows 131 Center Street - P.O. Box 440 Narrows, Virginia 24124 Phone: 540-726-2423 or 540-726-3020 Fax: 540-726-7566 Email: jparsell@suddenlinkmail.com
