Sumpter Markets

Sumpter Market Policy Statement

This is a legal agreement between you and the City of Sumpter. Please read it carefully.

By filling out the vendor signup application you agree to the Sumpter Market Policy Statement 

RESERVATIONS: All reservations must be paid in full in advance of each sale. Cancellations received 2 weeks prior to the given market or if the City of Sumpter must cancel a market, a refund will be made. This is an outdoor market, as such we are not responsible for the weather. We reserve the right to place vendors as we determine to be in the best interest of our patrons.

SPACE: The City of Sumpter will provide spaces measuring 10’ wide x 20’ deep. We have a limited number of tables available for an additional fee.

SPACE SPECIFICATIONS: Booths will be designed so as not to interfere with the display of neighboring booths or affect the vision of market goers to observe multiple booths at one time. Generators, music, sound systems or noise that interferes with neighboring booths will not be permitted after hours. Vendors may be asked to turn down items during sale hours. Vendors are independent contractors and are granted a personal privilege to use pace at the Sumpter Market, which privilege may not be assigned to anyone else.

SET-UP AND CAMPING:  Vendors may begin setting up one day in advance of advertised sale days. You may park your camping rigs in your space on the grounds. There are NO water or sewer hookups and dumping of grey water is strictly forbidden. City water is available in standpipes to fill water tanks and containers. There are a limited number of electrical hook ups available for an additional charge. The electricity is not adequate for high demand appliances like A/C or multiple things in one plug. If you blow a circuit breaker you will be charged accordingly. Bring extra blocking with you because the City grounds has a slight slope. The Grounds will have limited vehicle traffic, so any vehicle not needed during the market should be parked where specified by the Market Coordinator.

NO OPEN FIRES, NO FIREWORKS!

GARBAGE:  We will provide garbage cans and pick up throughout the park. You will need to break down your cardboard boxes. All used cooking oil and unsold items must be taken out with you when the sale is over.

ALL PETS MUST BE KEPT ON A LEASH, CLEANED UP AFTER AND SUPERVISED. THIS IS A MUST!

GENERAL: Bring plenty of change as there is no bank in Sumpter. Bring protection for your merchandise due to the possibility of adverse weather and warm clothing for yourself. Ice will be onsite and available for purchase. The City of Sumpter will provide minimal security patrols but shall not be responsible or liable in case of fire or theft, breakage willful or accidental and is released from liability for loss, injury or damage to property or exhibitor at this market. For any additional information, call the Baker County Chamber of Commerce (541) 523-5855. The City of Sumpter and the Baker County Chamber of Commerce reserves the right to reject any application for reservation.

REQUIREMENTS: All vendors are assessed $75 for the City Vendor License. All Vendors are required to provide insurance. Food Service applicants are assessed an additional $30 set up fee and must provide proof of Food Handlers Permit and product liability insurance. All food vendors must have a temporary Restaurant License.

PRODUCT LIMITATIONS:  Vendors are not allowed to sell animals, fowl, fireworks or pornographic material. Vendors will not be allowed to sell or display items designed for personal defense or related to illegal activities, i.e. drug paraphernalia, blowguns, throwing stars, brass knuckles, etc. Similarly, t-shirts or other items with pictures or sayings that are sexually oriented, alcohol or drug abuse related or considered inappropriate for Sumpter Markets are prohibited. The Market Coordinator has the sole discretion to determine if an item proposed for sale or display is inappropriate. Items that are requested to be pulled off display will NOT be sold during the event. Failure to comply with these requirements will be cause for removal from the show and possible expulsion from future events. The Market coordinator also has the authority to ask a vendor to leave due to inappropriate behavior, language, product or any other problems with other vendors, visitors or park personnel.

Early bird pricing ends July 15th.  The market officially ends on Sunday at 6 pm. Vendors are NOT permitted to leave any earlier than that at the risk of not being welcomed back, however they are allowed to stay through Labor Day if they wish. 

By filling out the vendor signup application you agree to the Sumpter Market Policy Statement