Like most other community markets in British Columbia, this market is based on a "you grow it, you make it, you bake, you sell it" philosophy. We are looking for local farms, nurseries, crafters and others who want to sell their "homegrown" goods at a local community market. We've inlcuded some general rules below; for a complete set of market rules, please download the Market Rules & Regulations below or contact the Market Manager. Please note that the website is in the process of being updated: the following regulations may not be the current ones (yet), so please check with VIHA for current regulations.
Downloads
> Download Membership Form/Vendor Application
> Download Market Rules & Regulations
> Download Guidelines for Sale of Lower Risk Foods at Food Markets (2009)
Manager
Telephone: 250.507.5767
Email: manager@goldstreamstationmarket.ca
Environmental Health Services (VIHA): 475-1858
Download VIHA food vendor application forms.
Table Fees
| > | The daily vendor fee is $15. Since all vendors are required to become members of the Luxton Station Market Society, there will also be an annual membership fee of $20. Discount seasonal rates are available – check our Rules and Regulations. |
Market Day
| > | Setup begins no earlier than 9:00 a.m. and vendors must have the site cleared by 3:00 p.m. Vendors are requested to arrive before 9:30 a.m. and must be set up with vehicles safely parked before 10:00 a.m. Vendors arriving after 9:30 a.m. will not have vehicle access to the market area. |
| > | Vendors must supply their own tables, chairs, and shelter, and are responsible for creating a safe environment. Access space must be left between neighbouring spaces. A full space of will accommodate a 10' by 10' canopy. |
| > | Pre-qualified vendors must confirm their attendance with the Market Manager by 5 p.m. on the Wednesday prior to Market Day. A stall space cannot be guaranteed for more than one week unless it is paid for in advance. |
Growers
| > | All agricultural and related products must be locally produced. For the purposes of this Market, local agriculture is considered Vancouver Island south of Nanaimo and the adjoining Gulf Islands, with the exception of Island cheeses produced north of Nanaimo. Okanagan and Fraser Valley farm products are not local. |
| > | Growers must sell only their own farm products. However, with the manager’s permission, growers may sell a limited amount of products from a local farm. |
| > | All products for sale, included value-added products, must meet CRD and Provincial health regulations. It is the responsibility of individual vendors to understand these regulations. |
Non-growers (crafts and more)
| > | All crafts must be produced from original materials by the seller. No assembled items, kits, or resale items are permitted. Starting materials must be significantly altered and enhanced by the artisan. |
| > | All craft products must be of original, unique work or design, and be of acceptable quality standards. Products must meet basic expectations of product life, function and safety. The Market Manager and the Board reserve the right to limit the sale of any product. |
| > | The Luxton Station Market reserves the right to regulate the type and nature of produce/crafts offered for sale and their display, in order to maintain the diversity and quality of the market. |
Food vendors
| > | All food products and packaging must meet VIHA and Provincial health regulations. It is the responsibility of individual vendors to understand the regulations. Vendors must get approval from the VIHA each season before selling at the Market. |
| > | A copy of the completed “Application – Sale of Food at Temporary Food Markets" and a copy of the "Review and Acceptance Letter" from VIHA must be presented with the vendor application to sell at the Market. See "Downloads" above. |
| > | A copy of your current Food Safe certification must be present with your vendor application and be available on site at all times, to be shown on demand. We prefer that a laminated version of your Food Safe Certificate be on display in your stall. |
| > | All value-added and processed food products require clear and legible labels, including the name of producer and the list ingredient in order of predominance. You may label each item or have labels clearly displayed on your table beside the appropriate food items |
| > | The Market encourages, and will give preference to, food products making use of local farm products. |