June 8, 2019 - Market Map

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Community Market News

Downtown Penticton Association

Weekly Update:

Market Vendors and Food Vendors

Downtown Community Market!

Hello everyone!

Psst, we have exciting news to announce..... for July and August we are hosting our first ever Downtown Night Market!!

The market will be every Thursday evening from 4 pm - 8 pm from July 11 - August 29. A total of 8 markets!

Where is the night market located?

Great question! The market is on our colourful and vibrant Front Street between Main Street and Veterans Way! There will also be with a miniature food court on Backstreet Blvd!

Placement of Vendors:

Vendors will be in quads down the center of Front Street to create maximum exposure for both vendors and downtown businesses alike. Our vision is to create an exceptional shopping experience for all of those who attend.

There is limited space available! Applicants will be based on a first come, first served basis, and must commit for the full 8 markets.

Are you wondering how to sign up?

Contact Amber Belcourt via email [email protected], phone 250-493-8540, or come by the DPA tent on Saturday to pick up your application!

Shred It:

Valley First is hosting their annual Shred It and Forget It Event, Saturday, June 15 from 9 am - 1 pm. The event will take place on Martin Street, Penticton, in the parking lot behind City Hall. If you are a vendor who parks in the City Hall parking lot, you will have to find an alternative location.

How to Contact the Market Manager:

During the Saturday market hours of 6:30am to 1:30pm you will be able to contact the market manager directly (250) 460-6530. Please note this phone is activated only during market hours. Please direct all other inquires to amber @downtownpenticton.org or call (250) 493-8540.

A few reminders:

Weights for Tents:

All vendors must secure their tents with weights each week.

Take Down:

Vendors are not permitted to enter the street until the street is deemed safe by the market staff, and no earlier than 1:45 pm.

Market maps:

The market maps will be loaded to the website by the end of today. In the meantime, here they are for your early use. Please keep in mind the maps are always subject to change at any time. We encourage you to keep in touch and review the maps each week going forward to ensure you are in the loop.

200 Block

300 Block

Front Street

Food Court

Market entertainment this week

A few more reminders for the season:

Always let us know if/when you'll be away

The market is completely sold out for 2019! We also have a extensive wait-list of non-profits and drop-in applications ready to fill spaces as needed to keep the market looking full all summer long.

Therefore, if you know you will be unable to attend any of the markets, please advise us as soon as possible so we can arrange to have an alternative vendor in place.

Market hours over the summer

Same as last year, the Market hours are extended during the peak months (July & August) until 2:00 pm!

Market hours are the following:

8:30 am – 1:30 pm, Saturday, May 4 – June 29
8:30 am – 2:00 pm, Saturday, July 6 – August 31
8:30 am – 1:30 pm, Saturday, September 7 – 28

Set Up Instructions

Everyone assigned to the 300 block of Main Street, please enter through Wade and Main.

If you are on the 200 block of Main Street, please enter through Nanaimo and Main. If you are located on Front Street, please enter through Westminster. Please check in with a staff member as you enter the market areas.

Tent vendors:

Set up starts at 6:30am for 10' x 10' tent vendors (Front Street, Backstreet Blvd. and 200 block Main Street).

Sidewalk vendors:

Vendors located on the sidewalk should not arrive and set up before 7:30am.

Everyone:

All vehicles in ALL BLOCKS must be moved off the streets by 7:45am.
At closing time, all vendors must pack first (merchandise and tents), and THEN go and get your vehicle.
Vehicles may only re-enter the streets once market staff advise that it is safe to enter.
Vendors may not move vehicles past any road barricade until DPA staff have granted access.
Please come prepared for inclement weather. The market runs rain or shine.
You must bring weights for your tent. Use rope or bungie cords to secure weights to your canopy tent legs. You are responsible for your tent and damages that may occur due to windy conditions.
No smoking in the market. Please take it well off the side, at least 10 metres from any doors, windows or other vendors.
Please ensure all outstanding fees are paid prior to the market as per the NO PLACEMENT WITHOUT PAYMENT policy.

A dditional Information for First Time/ Returning Vendors:

Please enter from the above designated entrances (based on your location)
All tent vendor locations will have a permanent painted vendor number (sidewalk vendors will be chalked)
Please pull over to the side for a quick unload beside your location. This should be done as quickly as possible to keep the paths clear for other vendors to enter and exit.
You must keep all merchandise within your vendor spot as you are not allowed to extend outside of your 10' x 10'/ sidewalk.
Due to space limitations sandwich boards will not be permitted.
Sidewalk vendors are not to obstruct pedestrian traffic or block a downtown business front entrance.

Additional Notes:

Reminder- Main Street is a one-way street! You may not enter/drive southbound even when the road is closed.

Open power where needed:

Access to power is limited and vendors must confirm with authorized DPA staff before use.
All available power in the market is 15 amps per circuit. Power vendors must comply with the market's electrician including the use of proper outdoor heavy duty extension cords, cord covers, and grounded generators. Follow FSR/electrician's direction for overall market safety.

Reminder- Vendors can only sell specific items that are listed on their applications. This ensures that comparable products are spread out as much as possible. If you'd like to add/ sell any additional product for the following year, please contact an authorized DPA staff member to discuss things.

Fire lanes must always be kept clear for traffic flow.

All vendors must comply with the vendor rules and regulations. (E.g. Vendors must stay until the end of market.)

Attached is a City of Penticton parking map for your convenience as there is no designated vendor parking.

Where to find help on Market Day:

For any assistance or guidance on market day, our team will be wearing florescent neon green/yellow and will be set up in the DPA booth- an effortless way to find us and ask for assistance! In case of emergency during market hours (6:30am - 1:30pm) you can contact the market manager directly at: (250) 460-6530 .

Join the new DPA market Facebook group

If you have a Facebook page as a vendor, we invite you to join the new DPA market Facebook group. You will need to log in to your own Facebook page and click the " + Join Group" tab.

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