Redmond Saturday Market

2012 Vendor Information Sheet

       Screening Event

SCREENING DATE:         April 7

SCREENING LOCATION:  Redmond Saturday Market  7730 Leary Way NE. Redmond, Wa. 

HOURS OF SCREENING:  10:00 A.M - 1 P.M..

SCREENING FEE:             $15.00 due at time of screening - Checks are preferred - made out to Redmond Saturday Market. . 

Parking:   Please park in the Lake Washington School District lot (adjacent to the market)

Additional Requirements: Prospective vendors should bring a good representation of the items you wish to sell at the market. In addition you are required to provide (2) color photos of your product and (1) color photo of your booth. Please label photos on the back with your name and business.  Photos must correspond with product described on application.

Selection of vendors is based on a point system for originality, workmanship/quality, price, and vendor availability with preference given to existing members who are adding a new category.

Application forms will be presented at the screening event.  They are not available online. 

The Redmond Saturday Market is proud to be the oldest Eastside Open Air Market and the sixth longest running Market in the State of Washington. The Redmond Saturday Market has been in continuous operation every summer since 1976. This year will mark our 37th season. We have a membership of 130 vendors and an average attendance of 80 vendors per week.

Categories that we will not be screening:

Ready to eat food concessionaires

Baked goods

Cards

All Specialty/Processed foods

including Jams, Jellies, Syrups

Photography

Bath and Body products

Baby Products

Jewelry

Cut flowers

Berries 

MARKET SEASON: First Saturday in May (May 5th) through last Saturday in October (27st) for a total of 26 weeks. Vendors are not required to participate every Saturday, but are encouraged to participate at least six times during the season. Reservations are required at least one week in advance for vendors who do not have a permanent space.

MARKET HOURS: 9:00 AM TO 3:00 PM  We do not allow any sales prior to our 9:00 am start time. The 9:00 am start time begins when the horn is blown. All vendors must arrive no later than 8:15 am and must be set up by 8:45 am.

MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS:

1.  Produce must be farm fresh and grown in Washington.

2.  Plants and flowers must be grown in Washington.

3.  Crafts must be handcrafted and created in Washington State by the vendor and must be screened at our screening process, prior to being accepted as a member into our Market.    

4.  Processed Foods must be made in a certified kitchen and meet all Health Department requirements.

Vendors must obtain all required licenses and permits from the King County Health Department, and must have proof of liability insurance.

Categories that we will  be screening:

Leather and Purses

Wood

Glass

Pottery

Nursery Plants

Garden Art

Painters

Cheese. Meat, Eggs, and Fish

Clothing

Home Decor

Misc. Crafts

Farmers (excluding berries)