Question 1

What is the application process for the Market?

Accepted Answer

We ask that all interested participants first read through our Market Guidelines. If you feel that your business may qualify, please fill out the appropriate application (Vendor; Non-Profit; Professional Services; Musician; Family Entertainment Tent). Please submit your application and all other required documents to our Market Coordinator @ Marketadmin@waukeshadba.com.(mailto:marketadmin@waukeshadba.com) You may also mail or drop off your application to 235 W. Broadway Street in Waukesha. Once your application has been received, you will receive a confirmation email from our Market Coordinator. One of our Market Directors will review your application and contact you via phone for a brief interview. If all qualifications have been met, you will be accepted as a vendor for our Market. Please note that being accepted as an approved vendor does not guarantee a stall assignment.

Question 2

What is a Certificate of Liability Insurance (COI)?

Accepted Answer

A document provided by your Business Insurance provider stating liability coverages provided by your insurance policy. It lists the Named Insured and any Additional Insureds.

Question 3

What are the stall sizes offered?

Accepted Answer

All stalls are 10’x10’ and accommodate a 10’x10’ tent. We offer a single stall (10’x10’), double stall (10’x20’) and triple stall (10’x30’). Additionally, you can choose if you need a vehicle stall or a nonvehicle stall.

Question 4

How and when do dailies find out their spot?

Accepted Answer

Dailies will find out their stalls through an email from the Market Coordinator. This email will be sent out initially by Wednesday at 5pm and the final copy will be sent out by Friday at 5PM. The email will include a map with stall numbers included.

Question 5

What is a daily?

Accepted Answer

A daily vendor is a vendor who does not purchase a full season or partial season package (Off-peak & Peak). Daily vendors come only on Saturdays they request and pay a fee per Saturday that they attend. This would include nonprofits, professional services, and community partners. Depending on Market capacity, dailies are not guaranteed a stall on a requested date.

Question 6

Are the stalls clearly marked?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Every stall has a number painted in bright yellow paint, as well as markings indicating the front corners of their stall. Vendors cannot exceed their stall limits.

Question 7

Is there a way that the Market staff can help with garbage?

Accepted Answer

Market staff can help specific vendors with throwing their garbage in the dumpster on an individual basis. If you have a need, please reach out to the Market staff for further information. Market staff cannot guarantee help for the entire Market with dumping their trash.

Question 8

Is there a specific size vehicle that fits in stalls?

Accepted Answer

Vehicle stalls can vary in size, but most regular-sized vehicles will fit such as a minivan, small SUV/truck or 4 door sedan. If you have a larger vehicle, please reach out to our Market Coordinator.

Question 9

How are we making the new area (500s row) accessible and driving foot traffic to that area?

Accepted Answer

We have signs that will be posted pointing to the new area, as well as listing which vendors are in this area. Additionally, we have moved a few sought after Market vendors to that area.

Question 10

Is there a specific arrival or departure time?

Accepted Answer

You can arrive as early as you want. Additionally, there is no time that you need to leave by. Reminder - you cannot drive in the Market after 7:30AM or before 12:15PM.

Question 11

I’m a non-profit or a professional service. Can I purchase a seasonal stall?

Accepted Answer

Non-profits and professional service vendors are not allowed to purchase a seasonal plan unless they make a local good and intend to sell them at the Market. You may also contact one of our Market Directors regarding a sponsorship opportunity. Some sponsorships offer a partial or full season stall.

Question 12

Which stall are non-profits assigned to?

Accepted Answer

Non-profits are assigned to empty stalls. These stalls are either empty because the vendor normally assigned there is gone that day or there is not yet a permanently assigned vendor. Non-profits do not have a permanently assigned stall.

Question 13

What's the latest we can stay to clean up?

Accepted Answer

You may stay however long you need to stay. However, the dumpster will be locked at 12:45PM.

Question 14

Any chance we can get a high resolution version of that illustrated Market map?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Here (https://www.canva.com/design/DAGmPd9zGj0/lwVijVIAq3Ksr5cykjLS0w/view?utm_content=DAGmPd9zGj0&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=hcfc7bb28cc)is the link to the map.

Question 15

What is the Market phone number?

Accepted Answer

The Market number is 262-336-6716.

Question 16

For the gift certificates, do you want us to turn them in by the end of each Market or hold on to them till the end of the season?

Accepted Answer

Nope! You turn them in at whatever time is convenient to you! However, please keep in mind that we only have so much cash at the Market. If you turn in a large number of gift certificates, we may not be able to cash in the full amount that day.

Question 17

What if I can’t make it to the Market, how many minutes or hours before hand do we need to notify the Market manager?

Accepted Answer

ASAP. Please let us know AS SOON AS YOU KNOW that you are not going to be in attendance at the Market. If it is prior to 5 pm on Friday, please email the Market Coordinator at Marketadmin@waukeshadba.com.(mailto:marketadmin@waukeshadba.com) If it is after 5 pm on Friday, please call or text the Market phone 262-336-6716.

Question 18

What types of vendors are in the Market? (food, art & craft, produce, pet stuff)

Accepted Answer

We have many different types of vendors. Some include food vendors, arts & crafts, fresh produce, baked goods, pet services/supplies, professional services, nonprofits, and more.

Question 19

What are the Market dates and times?

Accepted Answer

The Market is open 8AM-12PM every Saturday starting the first Saturday in May and ending after the last Saturday in October.

Question 20

What are the options for leasing a stall?

Accepted Answer

Full Season - all 26 Saturdays of the Market.
Spring Off Peak - the first 7 weeks of the Market season.
Peak - All Saturdays except the first 7 weeks of the Market.
Fall Off Peak - the last 7 weeks of the Market season.

Question 21

Address of Market

Accepted Answer

127 Madison St. Waukesha, WI 53186

Question 22

What is the arrival time and departure time for vendors?

Accepted Answer

Please be in the Market and parked by 7:30AM AT THE LATEST. There is NO driving in the Market after 7:30AM and you may not start driving before 12:15PM.

Question 23

Can I bring my dogs or kids to the Market?

Accepted Answer

Vendors are not allowed to have pets in their stall, including their vehicle, unless they are a service animal with the correct paperwork. Additionally, children under the age of 6 are not permitted in the stalls with the vendors.

Question 24

Can I trade my stall?

Accepted Answer

There is no stall trading, swapping or exchanging within the Market. If you have any concerns regarding your stall assignment, please contact the Market Coordinator. If there is an issue during set-up, please contact the Market Manager.

Question 25

What info do I need about additional Insureds on my certificate of liability insurance (COI)?

Accepted Answer

All participants of the Waukesha Farmers’ Market, except musicians, are required to provide Certificates of Liability Insurance to the Market Coordinator with a minimum liability coverage of $100,000/$300,000 aggregate. Waukesha State Bank (151 E. St. Paul Ave., Waukesha, WI 53186) and the Waukesha Downtown Business Association (235 W. Broadway St., Waukesha, WI 53186) should be listed as Additional Insureds.

Question 26

How do I know if I need a food permit?

Accepted Answer

If you are not sure if your business requires a food permit, please contact the Waukesha County Environmental Health Department. Health Inspectors do visit our Market and if you are found in violation, you will be asked to leave the Market and will not be allowed to return until your permit paperwork is in order. 
515 W Moreland Blvd, Suite AC260
Waukesha, WI 53188  
Phone: 262-896-8300
Fax: 262-896-8298
Email: eh@waukeshacounty.gov(mailto:eh@waukeshacounty.gov)
Website:https://www.waukeshacounty.gov/parks-and-land-use/environmental-health/food-and-recreational-licensing/(https://www.waukeshacounty.gov/parks-and-land-use/environmental-health/food-and-recreational-licensing/)

Question 27

Copy of a COI

Accepted Answer

Here (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Adihah_174giIGnP5A3WAYV7n8BhqDya/view?usp=drive_link)is an example Certificate of Insurance.

Question 28

State of WI Dept of Revenue (who needs a sales permit)

Accepted Answer

If you are not sure if your business requires a State of Wisconsin Sales Permit, please contact the State of Wisconsin Department of Revenue. We are required to submit monthly reports listing any business that attends our Market to the Dept. of Revenue.
Wisconsin Department of Revenue​
Tax Operations Bureau
PO Box 8902
Madison, WI 53708-8902
Phone: (608) 266-2776
Fax: (608) 327-0235
Email: ​DORBusinessTax@wisconsin.gov(https://www.revenue.wi.gov/Pages/ContactUs/dorhelp.aspx?subject=dorbusinesstax)
Website: https://www.revenue.wi.gov/Pages/FAQS/pcs-seller.aspx(https://www.revenue.wi.gov/Pages/FAQS/pcs-seller.aspx)

Question 29

What is a sales permit?

Accepted Answer

A Wisconsin Sales permit is a tax form issued by the State of Wisconsin Department of Revenue. It is a 15 digit number that typically starts with the number 456. If you are exempt, please include the exemption code on your Market application.

Question 30

Can I share a stall with another vendor?

Accepted Answer

Only Off-Peak, Peak and Full season vendors can share a stall. Each business must submit their own application, certificates of insurance, and any required permits. Daily vendors cannot share a stall with another daily vendor nor can they share with a vendor occupying a seasonal stall.

Question 31

Where can I park at the Market?

Accepted Answer

There are several options throughout downtown Waukesha. We do have limited handicap/accessible parking on the west side of the Market. Please enter off of St. Paul Avenue. Vendors and patrons may also park in the Waukesha State Bank parking lot across the street. For a list of all public parking options in downtown Waukesha, please visit https://www.downtownwaukesha.com/explore-downtown/maps-parking/.(https://www.downtownwaukesha.com/explore-downtown/maps-parking/)