Blue Heron Support Services Association

Please read and initial to confirm your understanding of the following Rules & Regulations

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1. The Tailgate Market is an all-weather market. Vendors who do not attend due to inclement weather will not be refunded, except in the event of extreme weather (ex: severe lightning, flooding, etc.) Vendors can bring a shade tent if they wish, but it must be not bigger than the 12 foot stall they are provided, unless they purchase more than one stall. All tents must be staked and weighted down so as not to blow over.

2. All Vendors must be in compliance with Alberta Health Services Guidelines.

   1. Vendors selling food & food products must be in compliance with Alberta Health Services Food Handling Requirements .

      • This may include having a valid Food Handling Permit.

      • All food products must be appropriately packaged and labelled according to the Market Labelling Guide  

3. Under no circumstance should our staff or vendors be subject to abusive language from anyone at the market.

4. All products must be legal to sell in Alberta, and any applicable licensing must be provided to market administrators. (ex: Liquor license)

5. Market administrators may use their discretion to refuse a vendor based on the products/services being sold, ineligibility to do business in the province of Alberta, or non-compliance with government/market regulations or town bylaws

6. Smoking and vaping are strictly prohibited within the Market area.

7. Animals are prohibited within the market area, except in the case of a service dog used by a person with a medical condition or disability.

   1. Please note, owners of service animals should have a copy of certification for the animal on them at all times.

8. All stalls are the same size, approximately 12 feet by 12 feet

   1. No product, signs, or stands shall be displayed outside of this area.

   2. Vendors are responsible for providing all of their own tents, extra tables (1 supplied) and equipment, as well as weights to anchor their tent. All tents must be weighted down during the market

   3. Power is NOT available. If a vendor decides to use a generator, they must have an inverter to minimize generator noise (as it is disruptive to other vendors and market patrons) and must tape down all cables.

   4. Vendors are responsible for any damage that occurs to the area within or surrounding their stall. (ex. Town or other vendor’s property, damaged trees, grass, etc.)

9. Vendors must be set up in their stall and ready to operate by 8:45 am.  Stalls that are vacant after this time may be reassigned to another vendor. No refunds or date exchanges will be given to vendors arriving late where stalls have been reassigned or are no longer accessible.

10. Public selling begins at 9:00 a.m. and ends at 4:00 p.m.

11. Sold out vendors are not permitted to leave early.

12. Vendors are responsible for removing AND TAKING AWAY from the market their own garbage and stall cleanup. Garbage cans provided in the Market are for customer use only.

13. Failure to comply with Market Rules and Regulations may result in cancellation of stall and removal from the Tailgate Market

    1. No refund will be provided for loss of stall(s).