Moscow Farmers Market 2017 Craft / Food Juries

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March 14, 2017
March 14, 2017 (Moscow, Idaho) –The City of Moscow and the Farmers Market Commission are pleased to announce the Moscow Farmers Market 2017 Craft / Food Juries. The jurists will screen and jury all new potential walk-on craft and/or food vendors for the 2017 Moscow Farmers Market.
 
Jury reservation forms are available for pick-up at Moscow City Hall (206 East Third Street) or can be downloaded online at:
http://www.ci.moscow.id.us/records/Applications/Market-Jury-Reservation-Form-2017.pdf
 
Space is limited; reserve your place today!
 
Participants will be provided a 3’ x 3’ space at the Jury to showcase their crafts and/or edible foods they would like to sell at the Moscow Farmers Market. Photos of craft and/or food items will not be accepted. If a participant is unable to physically attend the jury, a friend or family member may setup their space for them.
 
Jury Dates: Friday, March 24, 2017 and Friday, June 23, 2017
Moscow City Hall ~ 2nd Floor (206 East Third Street)
 
Set-up of Items: 11:00 – 11:45 a.m.
Pick-up of Items: 2:00 – 2:30 p.m.
 
Reservation forms are due by 5:00 p.m. the Wednesday prior to the Jury date.
 
Procedure for All Participants:
Fill out and turn in a Jury form by 5:00 p.m. the Wednesday prior to the Jury date. The day of the Jury, check-in at Moscow City Hall between 11:00 – 11:45 a.m. to receive your space number and set-up.  At 11:45 a.m. you will be required to leave the building so the Jury may begin. You may return at 2:00 p.m. to pick-up your items. Please have your space cleared by 2:30 p.m.
 
All Participants must provide:
  • A price list showing how much each items will be sold for/priced at.
  • An information sheet for each product. Include a description of where the supplies came from, how the item is made, and where the item is produced.
  • An 8x10 photo showing how the booth would look at the Moscow Farmers Market.
  • (craft vendors only) Samples of all crafts to be juried.
  • (food vendors only) A copy of a food risk assessment form. Contact Nancy Becker at the North Central Health District to obtain a copy of this form. (208) 882-7506.
  • (food vendors only) Edible samples of all foods to be juried.
    • For prepared food mixes that you would like to sell at the Market, prepare and serve the mix according to the directions given. Include examples of the packaging these foods will be sold in.
    • All food packaging must be labeled with the participants name; address; ingredients listed in order of volume (most to least); and potential allergenic ingredients. The participant’s phone number on the label is recommended but not required.
 
 
The jurying will be based on:
Local * Original * Homegrown * Quality of materials and craftsmanship * Origin of products
(No commercial items, commercial kits, imported items, or franchises are allowed)
 
 
 
For more information, contact the Farmers Market Manager at dstewart@ci.moscow.id.us or 208.883.7132.
 
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Story Contact: DJ Scallorn
Phone: 208.883.7036
Email: dscallorn@ci.moscow.id.us
 
Interview Opportunities: Kathleen Burns
Phone: 208.883.7036
Email: kburns@ci.moscow.id.us