Tonopah Farmers Market

The Tonopah Farmers Market invites you to make money for your organization or business at the 2014 Tonopah Farmers Market, by providing produce/food /meals/products/services for purchase to our customers & vendors. 

WHY would you consider participating this year?

1. ·Historically, individuals and organizations that have sold at the TFM have been successful in sales.
2. ·Your organization will earn a 100% net profit. At best, most other fundraisers offer a 50% profit .
3. ·The TFM averages several hundred customers each week.  This is a great opportunity to advertise for your group or business, share information about your group/business, and/or raise additional funds for your non-profit group by selling raffle tickets or other items at your booth in addition to the food/meals.
4. ·2014 is the 9^th season for the TFM.  It is volunteer led/driven, is known for its integrity and provides a wonderful service to our community.
5. ·Our survey for the past 8 years shows that most people come to the market for fresh produce and Food (i.e., ready-to-eat)

·What YOU would need to provide:

1. ·Contact us and request the date(s) you’d like to participate by providing meal items.  The 2014 TFM season is Mondays, 4pm – dusk, July 21 - Sept. 29, at the Pocket Park on Hwy 95 in front of the Fire Dept.  in Tonopah.  Date availability is on a first come/first served basis.
2. ·Table(s), chair(s), and if possible, a 10 x 10 canopy.  A canopy is not mandatory, but will define your space, provide shade and give visual presence to your booth.

• ·SIGNS!  We can’t say enough about the importance of signage.  You should bring a colorful large poster identifies your organization/business. Customers get added value from getting to know where their food is coming from.  ALSO – please bring large signs that say what food items you are selling, and their prices.
• ·FOOD!  You will need to provide read-to –eat food items/meals for purchase for the public.  Please insure that these are safe for consumption and handled accordingly. 
• ·HAND-WASHING!  Health Regulations dictate that each food booth have an onsite hand-washing procedure.  You can accomplish this by simply providing anti-bacterial hand gel and disposable paper towels for all those who work at your booth.  People who handle money should not handle the food unless they first don gloves – OR they need to use the gel every time they handle the money – before touching the food.

ADDITIONALLY:

· The 10 x 10 market space to sell your food at the TFM will be available to non-profit organizations AT NO CHARGE.   Local Gardeners pay $3/week for a 10 x 10 space; Businesses only pay $5/week for a 10 x 10 space.

·The TFM will provide liability insurance for all vendors AT NO CHARGE.

·Please feel free to promote your participation at the TFM to your “fans”, mailing lists and social media networks.  We will do the same – for YOU!

To reserve which Market date(s) you'd like to participate at, please contact me at mnmfarris@aol.com or 775-277-0165.   I look forward to hearing from you soon.Once we have established which date(s) you'll be attending, I will send you a brief application form.  

Thank you for your consideration,

Mary Farris, TFM Market Manager