Author: Bethany May

2021
The Polk Street Farmers & Makers Market
We are recruiting farmers, makers and food vendors that will commit to providing products for our market customers.
The market will be open Saturdays, June 5, 12, 19 & 26 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
The market will be located on Jefferson Street, between Polk and Texas Streets, and at the Gazebo Mini-Park adjacent to Jefferson Street in downtown Mansfield, LA. This convenient location is less than 1/2 mile from Hwy. 171 and is the thoroughfare through the city between Hwy. 171 and I-49.
Examples of products to sell include: Produce, flowers, fresh eggs, honey, plants, salsa, spice and seasoning blends, candy, candles, dog biscuits, stone ground corn, artisan breads and other baked items such as pies, cakes, cookies, cobblers, apple dumplings, fried pies, fresh tamales and tortillas, canned items such as jams, jellies, preserved fruit, pickled items, meat, vinegars, nuts, herbs and herbal products such as lotions, balms, soaps, oils, teas, bath herbs, salve and massage oils, etc.
Please be aware of the following: Market Fee is $20 per Saturday. If you sign up for four Saturdays, the fourth one is free. Water and Electricity are not provided. Bring your own tables and tent. Recommended tent size is 10 X 10.
VENDOR APPLICATION
Name of Vendor____________________________________________________________________
Booth Name (if applicable) __________________________________________________________
Phone Number (home) (cell)
Email Address
Postal Mail Address
Emergency Contact Information
Please circle below the date(s) you plan to participate in the Farmers & Makers Market.
June 5 June 19
June 12 June 26
Do you produce something other than or in addition to fruits / vegetables?
Dairy_____ Flowers_____
Meat_____ Canned/Preserved Foods_____
Poultry_____ Bakery_____
Eggs_____ Plants_____
Seafood_____ Other_____
Please provide contact information for any other vendors you would suggest that we contact to make our market most attractive to customers.
Name_________________________________________
Address_______________________________________
Email__________________________________________
Phone _________________________________________
Comments_____________________________________
Deadline for submitting your fee and application is the Wednesday before the Saturday(s) you plan to attend. Market fee is $20 per Saturday. Checks should be made out to Mansfield in Motion. Fees may also be paid on the day of the market.
Keep pages 1 & 3 of this document for your information.
Return page 2 (Vendor Application) to one of the locations listed below.
Polk Street Makers & Farmers Market
Mansfield in Motion
C/O DeSoto Parish Chamber of Commerce
115 N. Washington St., Mansfield, LA 71052
or
C/O Renetta Humphries
Edith Ernestine Fashion & Lifestyle
509 Texas Street, Mansfield, LA 71052
For more information email at mansfieldinmotion@gmail.com
Or contact one of the following committee members:
David Calhoun Annie Peoples
318-461-0031 318-918-3622
Dpcalhoun354@gmail.com AnniePeopl@aol.com
Fletcher Carter Calvin Jackson
318-617-1524 318-947-7195
Fletch80@att.net Calvinjackson104@gmail.com
Renetta Humphries Bethany May
318-402-2140 318-510-8567
renettahumphries@gmail.com bethanyryder@hotmail.com
Website: https://mansfieldinmotion.wixsite.com/PolkStreetMarket
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