Now Accepting Obetz Farmers’ Market 2022 Vendor Applications
The City of Obetz is now accepting applications to be a part of the 2022 Farmers’ Market! The market is held on the first Wednesday of the month, June through September in Downtown Obetz (Across from the Obetz Hardware Store- 4256 Groveport Rd, Obetz, OH 43207)
Vendor spots are free to those who are accepted. This is our 4th annual Farmers’ Market and it has been well received by our community. We will advertise for you on our website, social media platforms, and on local billboards. The market is strategically placed in a highly trafficked area right across from the Obetz Hardware store.
The Obetz Farmers’ Market is provided by the City of Obetz to celebrate and promote the freshness that our local farmers and producers provide for our community. We would love to include your business if you are a local farmer or producer in the area. If interested, please apply here: https://obetz.oh.us/obetz-famers-market/
The Obetz Farmers’ Market does require a vendor’s license if required by the State of Ohio and proof of Product Liability Insurance to participate. There are many different online options for policies that are extremely affordable and can be purchased annually or seasonally. Please see below for resources to get you started.
Importance of Carrying Product Liability Insurance at Farmers’ Markets:
https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2012/11/should-farmers-market-vendors-carry-product-liability-insurance/
Who is Required to Hold a Vendor License in the State of Ohio:
https://farmoffice.osu.edu/sites/aglaw/files/site-library/Vendor%27s%20Licenses%20and%20Sales%20Taxes%20at%20Ohio%20Farmers%20Markets.pdf
How to Obtain a Vendor License (if required):
https://www.tax.ohio.gov/sales_and_use/registration.aspx
Craft Vendor Insurance:
https://www.actinsurance.com/compare-policies?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIq93b5qCt4wIVELbACh0eQQItEAAYASAAEgI6TfD_Bwe
https://www.insureon.com/who-we-insure/home-based/craft-makers
Food Liability Insurance Program (FLIP):
https://www.fliprogram.com/farmers-market-insurance
You may also be able to purchase affordable Product Liability Insurance through you existing insurance providers.
With a free vendor space, what is there to lose?
If you have any questions or would like to support the growth of the Obetz Farmers’ Market, please email Kerri Duffy at kduffy@obetz.oh.us.