Question 1

How do I become a vendor at the indoor market?

Accepted Answer

The Indoor Market runs every Wednesday from the start of November until Christmas. Due to limited space, the indoor market has a hard cap on the number of vendors who may attend, and drop-ins are not allowed. Contact the Market Manager at 250-682-7975 (tel:250-682-7975)or info@kamloopsfarmersmarket.com (mailto:info@kamloopsfarmersmarket.com)for more information. Applications for the Indoor Market will become available online at the beginning of September.

Question 2

How do I vendor at the outdoor Wednesday or Saturday market?

Accepted Answer

Applications are available on the Become A Vendor (javascript:void(0))page of our website beginning in February. Please submit your application with a completed 2020 Contract.(undefined) During the market season the board meets once a month (at the end of the month) for application considerations. If you are wishing to attend market before the next consideration meeting the market manager may be able to grant temporary approval for you to attend. Temporary approvals are processed once per month (mid-month), and vendors may only attend one market under temporary approval. Due to processing times, please expect to wait up to 2 weeks after before attending under temporary approval, and up to 1 month for full Board approval. You will be notified when your application has been processed.

Question 3

Where is there parking for the Saturday market?

Accepted Answer

We recommend the Seymour Parkade on Seymour Street, between 2nd and 3rd Avenues (free all day Saturday) and just a block from the market. There is also parking in the Stuart Wood Elementary parking lot behind the school; this parking is on a first come, first serve basis and is frequently full. Pay parking on side-streets is also available.

Question 4

Where is there parking for the Wednesday market?

Accepted Answer

Vendors and community groups not assigned a parking space on Victoria Street are required to park their vehicle in a paid parking lot. Parking on the street is not permitted for vendors and community groups attending the Wedneday market, unless directed to do so by the Wednesday Manager. For market patrons: There is street parking, several parkades and parking lots in the downtown area available for market patrons.

Question 5

Why are dogs permitted in the market area?

Accepted Answer

The Kamloops Regional Farmers’ Market takes place on public, city-owned land and therefore the market may not restrict dogs in the area. We do maintain that all patrons must have their dogs on leashes and under their control at all times.

Question 6

Are all of the market vendors certified organic?

Accepted Answer

No. We encourage all market patrons to ask the farmers and prepared food vendors what their practices are, so that you find the vendors who best meet your food needs. If you are interested in learning more about food issues, including organic certification, please see our Explore Vendors (javascript:void(0))page.

Question 7

Are there washrooms I can access while at the market?

Accepted Answer

There are porta-potties available at the Saturday market, ask any vendor for directions. On Wednesday you can access the public washroom in the TNRD public library building.

Question 8

For questions about lost and found...

Accepted Answer

Contact the Market Manager at 250-682-7975 (undefined)or info@kamloopsfarmersmarket.com. (undefined)

Question 9

I lost the contact information for a vendor, how can I connect with them?"

Accepted Answer

Most vendors can be found listed on our Explore Vendors p(javascript:void(0))age, along with their contact info. Not finding them? Get in touch with the manager and ask! Most vendors are happy to have their contact info given to excited customers.

Question 10

How can I find out what is happening at the market?

Accepted Answer

Connect with us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/KamloopsFarmersMarket/)or Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/kamloopsfarmersmarket/?hl=en)for updates on events, music, and other fun stuff!

Question 11

What is considered within region for the farmers' market?

Accepted Answer

Market boundaries are provided on our Become A Vendor (javascript:void(0))page. Any addresses not found within the boundaries provided are considered to be out of our region.

Question 12

What is the farmers' market nutrution coupon program (FMNCP)? How would I access them?

Accepted Answer

FMNCP is a program administered through community agencies to give low income seniors and families access to local fresh fruits, vegetables, eggs, meat, fish and dairy by offering coupons redeemable at the farmers’ market. In Kamloops the program is administered through our partners. Learn more.(https://www.kamloopsfarmersmarket.com/copy-of-become-a-vendor)

Question 13

Do I need a health permit to sell prepared foods?

Accepted Answer

You do need health approval in order to sell prepared foods, both low-risk and high-risk. All the information you need can be found on the Interior Health Authority (https://www.interiorhealth.ca/information-for/businesses/food-premises)website and through the Guidelines for the Sale of Foods at Temporary Food Markets.(http://www.bccdc.ca/resource-gallery/Documents/Guidelines%20and%20Forms/Guidelines%20and%20Manuals/EH/FPS/Food/Guidelines%20-%20Sale%20of%20Foods%20at%20Temporary%20Food%20Markets_current.pdf) Low risk items need to be noted as such on your application to the KRFMS. Items that could be either low or high risk need to have testing done to ensure they are low risk. Please provide us with a copy of the testing results showing your items are low risk. High risk items require IHA involvement to obtain a health permit.

Question 14

For prepared food items, are there requirements for package labelling and displaying ingredients?"

Accepted Answer

For labeling and packaging of food items it is best to check the Guidelines for the Sale of Foods at Temporary Food Markets.(http://www.bccdc.ca/resource-gallery/Documents/Guidelines%20and%20Forms/Guidelines%20and%20Manuals/EH/FPS/Food/Guidelines%20-%20Sale%20of%20Foods%20at%20Temporary%20Food%20Markets_current.pdf)

Question 15

Are there other farmers' markets in Kamloops?

Accepted Answer

The Dallas Barnhartvale Farmers Market oeprates twice a month on Sunday afternoons at the Dallas Barnhartvale Baptist Church. It is not affiliated with the Kamloops Regional Farmers Market Society. For more information, visit their website.(https://www.dbbc.ca/DBFM) There used to be a North Shore Outdoor Market and a winter market at Sahali Mall, though both have closed.

Question 16

Market Info Booth Volunteers

Accepted Answer

Approximate weekly time commitment:
 
- Saturday Market Volunteers: 4-5 hours, early morning start (at least 1/2 hour before market opens)
- Wednesday Market Volunteers: 3-4 hours, optional early morning or late morning start​
 
Example Tasks:
 
- Help set up and take down the info booth
- Provide information and hand out brochures on the market and other local attractions
- Sell tote bags and other itemsPromote upcoming special events
- Direct complaints or queries about the market through the appropriate channels
- Learn about the BCAFM Nutrition Coupon program and assist program participants or answer questions about the program
- Help the managers with miscellaneous tasks, including (but not limited to): customer counts, surveys, sign-making, collecting coupons or sales data from vendor

Question 17

Special Event Volunteers

Accepted Answer

Approximate time commitment:
 
As needed. Depends on the event timing and location; up to one market per month and up to 8 hours/market.
 
Example Tasks:
 
– Set up and take down events area and tents
– Lift, carry or use the dolly to move tents, tables, chairs and supplies
– Make signage and/or place signage throughout the market
– Provide information on the event to customers; answer questions
– Sell tickets or food
– Wash dishes, wipe down tables; follow health and safety procedures including safe food-handling
– Work with kids to complete hands-on, fun tasks!
– Occasionally approach customers with information to promote the event

Question 18

Volunteer Qualifications

Accepted Answer

- Friendly, patient and personable
- Knowledgeable about Kamloops events and attractions or willing to learn (newcomers to - - Kamloops are welcome to volunteer too – it’s a great place to meet people and learn more about your community!)
- Experienced with basic cash-handling and cash-counting
- Good with all ages, including children and seniors
- An interest in local food and food production, organic food, agriculture, gardening, or cooking
- Relatively physically fit – Example: able to stand for 10-15 minutes at a time, walk up and down the market several times, lift tables/chairs/boxes of brochures, push a heavy dolly, put up and take down tents. Note, however: Accommodations will happily be made for people with limitations in any of these areas. Please let the managers know when you fill out your application.

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