Raw Inspiration

applications

Welcome to California Certified Farmers' Markets. We book Farmers and other merchants exclusively for Raw Inspiration's sponsored and operated Farmers Markets. The purpose of this information sheet is to ensure a smooth application process. Be advised that you must be pre-approved to participate in any of our Farmers Markets. Following are the requirements and an outline of the application process for each type of Vendor.

Farmers
Crafters
Prepared Foods & Pre-packaged Foods

Notice to all Applicants
Applications and Documents

Farmers

All items must be produced by you in California and certified by the Department of Agriculture. You must complete the following forms and send them to our office before approval can be given:

1. A completed application to the market or markets that you wish to attend. One application per market. (See the links below for the individual market application forms.)

2. A signed copy of the Booth Concession Rental Agreement

3. A signed copy of the 2008 Market Rules & Policies.

Along with the forms, also send the following:

A copy of your Producers Certificate
A copy of a signed Employment Agreement listing all employees who will be working for you.
A check or Money Order for each market you wish to reserve a space in.
A copy of Insurance Certificate (required once you are approved and before you can start) per our Insurance Requirements for all Farmers & Vendors (Note: we do not provide this insurance, but are including a contact that may be able to assist you in obtaining this insurance: 1. Shahinian Insurance (800) 457-2231 (Contact: Lizabeth)

Crafters

All items must be handmade or created by the vendor applying to the market. You must complete the following forms and send them to our office before approval can be given:

1. A completed application to the market or markets that you wish to attend. One application per market. (See the links below for the individual market application forms.)

2. A signed copy of the Booth Concession Rental Agreement - one copy per market.

3. A signed copy of the 2008 Market Rules & Policies.

Along with the forms, also send the following:

A copy of your Seller's Permit. (Instructions for how to get a Seller's Permit)
picture of your products / display.
A Check or Money Order for each market you wish to reserve a space in (which will not be cashed unless you are accepted into a market).
A copy of Insurance Certificate (required once you are approved and before you can start) per our Insurance Requirements for all Farmers & Vendors. (Note: we do not provide this insurance, but are including a contact that may be able to assist you in obtaining this insurance: 1. Shahinian Insurance (800) 457-2231 (Contact: Lizabeth)

Prepared Foods & Pre-packaged Foods

Complete the following forms and send them to our office:

1. A completed application to the market or markets that you wish to attend. One application per market. (See the links below for the individual market application forms.)

2. A signed copy of the Booth Concession Rental Agreement - one copy per market.

3. A signed copy of the 2008 Market Rules & Policies.

4. For Prepared Food Vendors, a signed copy of the Requirements for Cooking at Special Events.

Along with the forms, also send the following:

A copy of Insurance Certificate (required once you are approved and before you can start) per our Insurance Requirements for all Farmers & Vendors (Note: we do not provide this insurance, but are including a contact that may be able to assist you in obtaining this insurance: 1. Shahinian Insurance (800) 457-2231 (Contact: Lizabeth)
A copy of your Sellers Permit. (Instructions for how to get a Seller's Permit)
A picture or brochure of your display / set-up / products.
A check or Money Order for each market you wish to reserve a space in. (This will not be deposited unless you are accepted into a market.)

Also note:

For Prepared Food Vendors you may be required to bring your own three-compartment sink that meets Health Department approval. You should note on your applications whether or not you have one.
Once you are approved we will fax you the necessary form to present to the Health Department to get your Temporary Event Permit. You will need to send us a copy of the Permit via fax or mail before participating in our markets.

To All Applicants

PLEASE DO NOT FAX THE APPLICATIONS. ONCE YOU HAVE COMPLETED ALL REQUISITES, MAIL YOUR APPLICATIONS AND ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTS, PHOTOS, ETC, TO:

Raw Inspiration, Inc.
23501 Park Sorrento, Suite 105
Calabasas, CA 91302

YOU WILL BE CONTACTED WHEN WE RECEIVE YOUR PACKAGE TO INFORM YOU OF SUITABILITY / AVAILABILITY IN OUR MARKETS.

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Applications and Documents

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Brentwood Application
Calabasas Application
Century City Application
Downey Application
Downtown L.A. Application (5th Street, Wednesdays)
Downtown L.A. Application (Bank of America Plaza, Fridays)
Downtown L.A. Application (7th & Figueroa, Thursdays)
La Canada Application
LA Live Application
Larchmont Village Application
Long Beach Application
Melrose Application
Pacific Palisades Application
Wilshire Center Application

Vendor Application Packet
Booth Concession Rental Agreement
Cooking Requirements
Insurance Requirements
Market Rules and Policies

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