PROVIDENCE FLEA

SETTING UP INDOORS

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
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SETTING UP AT FARM FRESH

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These procedures  will be strictly enforced. Non-compliant vendors may be excluded from future events. 

ADDRESS: FARM FRESH RI MARKET HALL, 10 SIMS AVE at the corner of Kinsley Ave in Providence.
HOURS:   11 AM - 3 PM

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APPEARANCES
YOU NEVER GET A SECOND CHANCE TO MAKE A  GOOD IMPRESSION.
1. Please be thoughtful about your set-up and display.
2. You must use table coverings that hide whatever is stored under your table(s).
3. Banners may be hung on the banner rail only for vendors who have walls behind them.
4. Nothing may be hung on the walls--no tape,   flyers,   pushpins, tacks, Command strips etc--and nothing may lean against the walls per FarmFresh.
5. Please take any trash out with you. Please do not stuff your empty boxes or broken items in the bins at FFRI. 

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REQUIRED PERMITS
You may need EITHER:
1. "RI Temporary 30-Day Flea Market Vendor (Tax) Permit"   ( issued at the Flea for $10).   

>  Vendors  who sell any TAXABLE ITEMS will need this 30-day permit. The cost is   $10 by check or money order only. RI sales permits aren't required, nor do they replace the  flea market vendor permit, unfortunately.
>Soap, candle & apothecary   makers will need a  permit, but not   artists and most makers.  
Can only be paid by business or personal check, or money order    made payable to   RI Division of Taxation.
No cash   will be accepted.
If you do not have a check for your permit you will be directed off site to obtain a money order.

OR

2. Non Taxable  Flea Market Permit    ( issued at the Flea, no fee).  
T-shirt and clothing  vendors selling only clothing will need a non-taxable permit (no fee).
>   Food vendors  will have "n/a" for an expiration date.

OR

3. No permit if we can cover you under our RI Artist Tax Exempt Certificate because everything you sell is handmade by you such as artwork, photography, handcrafted jewelry, etc. Soap and candles are not included, unfortunately.

If you're not sure, we'll figure it out with you at your first market.


3. City of Providence Mobile Vendor License:  Not required at our indoor markets.

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   Liability Insurance
Please note our new mailing address following for COIs!
​Soap, Food, Henna & Apothecary Vendors   
must  have liability insurance and upload a Certificate of Insurance (COI --see example below) to their vendor account that  reflects   The Providence Flea, LLC (new! PO Box 2270, Providence, RI 02905) has  been added as an "Additional Insured." Read more about insurance options here.
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5.    Food vendors   must upload documentation to their vendor account
1. Food vendors   must   upload proper   licensure   from the   RI Health Department, the City of Providence,   and   the Division  of Taxation.     
2. Food vendors   
must  upload liability insurance and upload all document including  a  Certificate of Insurance (COI --see above) to their vendor account that  reflects   The Providence Flea, LLC (PO Box 2270, Providence, RI 02905) has  been added as an "Additional Insured."
INVOICES AND PAYMENT DEADLINE (NEW)
Your first two markets will be invoiced together to meet the 2-market minimum. For vendors with more than two markets, you will be invoiced two markets at a time. These invoices must be paid according to the schedule below.
 
1. Invoices are due on receipt.
A confirmed date is confirmation of availability only, and only payment guarantees a site at the market.
2. All markets are curated, and confirmed vendors are “first paid, first placed” on the site map until markets are full.
3. Invoices left unpaid at 9 am on the Monday before the first market listed on the invoice may be canceled without notice and all dates on the invoice will be released to the waitlist.
4. Invoices may be left open if the market is not sold out, but any choice options are forfeited on late payments.

CANCELLATIONS 
***CANCELLATION POLICIES DIFFER BY MARKET AND SEASON. PLEASE SEE THE CANCELLATION POLICY IN THE MARKET DESCRIPTION IN YOUR VENDOR DASHBOARD WHERE YOU APPLIED UNDER "PLEASE READ BEFORE REQUESTING DATES." ***

SITE MAP WITH SITE ASSIGNMENT, ARRIVAL TIME &  TAX INFO
Know your   Arrival Time,    Site Assignment & Door Assignment   BEFORE  you arrive!
 See the set-up email closer to your market date for  this info.

 If you are not on the list,   your payment has not been received.  Check your vendor account. If your invoice is still open, you may pay it promptly to secure your site. If your status says "waitlisted," your site has been released to the waitlist.

Contact us at   [email protected] with any questions.


PROMOTION AND SOCIAL MEDIA (NEW)
All vendors are required to  post to their social media accounts 


CHECK-IN PROCEDURES
1. ARRIVE AT YOUR ASSIGNED TIME
Assigned arrivals are every 30 minutes, starting at 9 am and ending with the  10 - 10:30 am time slot.
   Vendors must be set-up by 10:45 AM. Contact us if you need an earlier arrival. 
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*******LATE ARRIVALS AFTER 10:30 AM WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO SET UP AND WILL FORFEIT THEIR VENDOR FEE. NO EXCEPTIONS.********

​2. CHECK IN WITH A STAFFER CURBSIDE
Before you enter the building you must check in.

3.  ​ MAP & LEGEND - do not share this map; it's not for public consumption!
Please check the Site Map & Set-up email  for your site assignment and link to the site map. ​

4.  USE ONE OF THE  DESIGNATED LOAD-IN DOORS THAT IS CLOSEST TO YOUR SITE:    
​1, 2, 3 (red dots on map  above)

All doors will be open during the market. THE ENTRANCE  ON KINSLEY AVE IS ALSO AVAILABLE TO LOAD-IN.
The site map is drawn to approximate scale. Not everything will line up exactly as it appears! ​
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  UNLOAD, MOVE YOUR CAR, PARK, RETURN TO SET UP
Bring a hand truck. Flea staff cannot assist with unloading.
At check-in, Vendors will be assigned to park:
1. in the  Eagle Tool or  Umicore    Parking (P) Lot,
2.  along   Charlotte Hope St.  or 
3. along Harris Ave.
See map below.
********* NOT PARK in the Farm Fresh Lot P, or on Sims Ave, or Washburn--they are for customers only! *********** You'll be asked to move.
Security is provided on site in the vendor lot. Please lock your car and don't leave valuables in your car. The Flea is not responsible for vandalism or theft.
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INDOOR SET-UP
1. You must be   ready for the public by 10:45 AM   for Opening at 11 AM. 
2. You can use tables or racks in any configuration that does not exceed   14' feet long and 7' wide/deep   (shown as blue rectangles on the site map above)   or   9' feet long x 7' wide/deep    (shown as yellow rectangles). 
3. Remember to bring your own tables, chairs, displays, set-up, etc.  
4. Vendors are  not allowed to hang anything on or lean anything against the walls!
 However,  we will provide you with two S-rings to hang a banner on the banner strip (see below).
5.   No tents, no canopies  will be allowed    at the Indoor Markets  .
6.   Do not hang merch or place merchandise outside your site.    You will be asked to remove items outside your assigned space.

BREAKDOWN AND LOAD-OUT PROCEDURES 
It's worth repeating: These procedures  are strictly enforced. Please be courteous. Regular  vendors know the drill and offending vendors may be excluded from future participation.
1.   Vendors   may not break down booths or leave before 3 pm. 
2.   Vendors   must pack-up in place before retrieving     their vehicle. 
3.   Load-out is by the same entrances used for load-in. 
4.   VENDORS MUST BREAK DOWN QUICKLY AND LEAVE  THE BUILDING BY 4 PM.     
​Please streamline your set-up/breakdown and pack accordingly.

5. Trash is provided by the food trucks for customers.    Do not stuff trash or broken boxes, broken merch, etc. at the end of this night in their trash receptacles.   Vendors must take out what they bring in.

OTHER IMPORTANT  INFO
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​Bathrooms
There are green and sleek new bathrooms on either side, with touchless amenities, located at the corner of the WEST HALLWAY. See map above.

No dogs allowed inside 
Although we have a dog-friendly policy at outdoor markets,   there are no dogs allowed in the Market Hall    because there are food businesses inside, as per the Department of Health.

No smoking
There is no smoking allowed inside the building or on the grounds outside the building!   
(Sorry, smokers.)

Emergency Exits
There are 8 doors that can serve as emergency exits. Please familiarize yourself with where they are on the map and in the Market Hall once you're inside.
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No CBD products
CBD products and any merch that is mass-produced or represented by direct sales reps is strictly prohibited.

Electricity
Vendors will have access to an outlet for lights , etc.  , for the table but lights can't be hung on the wall. Vendors must bring their own UL certified extension cord--10-15' is recommended because the wall outlet may not be directly behind the site.

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WiFi - Internet
We have obtained permission to use the building's WiFi to assist in posting to social media and processing online credit card transactions.
​Server: FarmFresh, Guest, Password:   freshfood
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Food Trucks
There will be  food vendors set-up at the  Sunday markets with an outdoor seating area nearest to Food Truck #1 (see map above).  
SOCIAL MEDIA CHEAT SHEET
Feel free to use these "as is" or mix them up any way you want in your social posts:

Hashtags:  #getoutandflea #pvdflea   #401love #fleafinds #buylocalri #vintage #makers #artisans #artists 

Tags (instagram):  @providenceflea @farmfreshri @goprovidence @buylocalri @ricruisincocktails

Miscellaneous details:
  • The new Farm Fresh RI market halls offer 25,000 sq feet of clean, well ventilated space
  • Installed premium MERV 13 air filters
  • Air turnover will be 6-10x per hour during market hours.
  • 7- 8 outside air vents that pull fresh air in from outside
  • Bathrooms have their own fresh air intakes
  • Garage doors may be opened when the temperature is above 45(ish) degrees, without extreme wind and roped off to eliminate traffic in and out
  • Outdoor seating area may be available for food consumption.
  • Wide hallways for social distancing
  • Plenty of free off-street parking
  • Premium ventilation system
  • Clean touchless bathrooms
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If we've forgotten anything please let us know. We're looking forward to seeing you at the indoor markets!

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OUTDOOR SET-UP 
SAME AS ABOVE PLUS:
​Tents and Tent weights

-All vendors  are  required to weigh in before setting up.
-Vendors must have a maximum size 10' x 10' tent, preferably white, and tent weights of   AT LEAST 120 lbs total per tent   (30-40 lbs. per leg).   Double booths must have double the weights!
-Weights MUST be attached to the top of the tent frame with bungee cords or ratchet tie-down straps.
-No exceptions--meaning if you don't have the required tent size or weighted tent weights and bungees/straps you can't set up at the Flea.
Vinyl bag weights are available on Amazon. You won't likely find weights that hold 30 lbs or more locally. (Believe us, we've looked.)

If you can't find them, we have a limited number of new-in-box weights (sand/filler not included) for sale. Email us asap for details.
Read more info on recommended tents and weights here.
NOT ALLOWED, NO EXCEPTIONS:   Collar weights, cement blocks, stuffed shopping totes, water jugs, 5-gallon  buckets, lifting weights, kettle bells, 5-Lb kitty litter tubs, hardware store sandbags, tent legs fastened to tables, etc., No exceptions!

OUTDOOR LIGHTING
You may bring string lights, rope lighting, battery operated lights , etc   to   sufficiently light up your tent. Electricity is available OUTDOORS at no additional fee but   you must bring a 25-ft extension cord to access an electrical outlet if you are  in a row close to the building, and a 50-ft extension if you are in the row away from the building.
Please let us know if you plan to use electricity so we can plan to have cord covers to avoid tripping.
P.O. Box 2270, Providence RI 02905   | 401.484.7783 tel  |  401.751-6786 fax |  [email protected]
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