2026 Indoor Season Application & Guidelines

Location, Dates and Hours
1. The indoor season of Canton Farmers’ Market will be held at the Canton Museum of Art. It will be open on the 3rd Saturdays, DECEMBER—MAY from 10am-1pm. 1001 Market Ave N, Canton, OH 44702. 
2. Participants may begin to set up, starting at 8:30am. 
3. All set up must be complete prior to the market start time.
4. All participants must stay until the market closes. Early booth breakdowns and departures are prohibited.
5. Open rain or shine, but not in inclement weather. The market will not be cancelled in advance due to unfavorable forecasts (unless a Tornado Warning/Road Advisory). However, should an inclement warning be in effect for 44702 during market hours, it will close early out of respect for everyone’s safety. 

Rental Fees and Space Assignments 
1. $30 per market vendor fees are non-refundable. Non-profits offering an activity for the community are welcome to set up for free. If you prepay as a full season vendor, you will receive a discounted rate of $25 per market. Payment in full due prior to the start of the season, paid via check or cash to Know Your Roots. 3.5% fee to pay with credit card. To pay cash onsite each market, please have $30 ready when a member of Know Your Roots collects around 12pm. 

2. Standard spots accommodate a 6 foot table. Flexible sized and electric access spots are available upon request. Weather permitting, vendors are welcome to set up outside. 
3. Participants are responsible for being self-sustainable and providing their own tables, chairs & displays. If setting up with a tent outside, 25lb+ weights are required in all four corners.
4. Know Your Roots, reserves the right to place participants in different locations from week to week to provide the best possible market diversity. 
5. Participants must display a sign identifying their farm/business/organization. 
6. After unloading near an entrance, participants are to park in the lot along the side of the building. PLEASE NOTE: spots along the front of the building are reserved for customers. 

General Guidelines
1. Two (2) no call/no shows by a participant will cause suspension from participating in the market for the remainder of the season. No refunds will be given. 
2. If unable to arrive by 9:30am, please do not plan to participate on that date. No refunds available for late arrivals. 
3. Products must be grown/created within the state of Ohio, unless with prior approval due to a local option not being available. All products not Ohio grown/created, must be labeled as such, and produced in the USA.
4. Vendors are to set their own prices. For customer ease, prices for all items are to be clearly marked. 
5. No loud music, shouting at shoppers, pets, firearms or smoking on premises. 

6. It is the vendor’s responsibility to obtain all government required licenses and permits, and pay any fees required by the state or local government. This includes the vendor’s license for goods sold, for which a sales tax must be collected. 
7. Scales must be accurate and are required to have Stark County inspection of weights and measures. Contact Stark County Weights & Measure to ensure accuracy at 330-451-7356. 
8. Participants must wear proper attire and keep their area clean and free of debris during the market and promptly remove all personal items and dispose of all trash at the conclusion of each market. 
9. Participants are encouraged to assist in promoting the Canton Farmers’ Market. The market can be found on Facebook @CantonOhioFarmersMarket and Instagram #CantonOhioFarmersMarket.
10. Any dispute concerning products, rules or regulations must be appealed in writing to Know Your Roots. Know Your Roots has final say in settling any disputes presented. Know Your Roots has the discretion to ban vendors/non-profits from the market. 
11. Know Your Roots has the discretion to deny any application should it be determined to violate the “spirit of the market.” The spirit of the market includes, but is not limited to, a spirit that fosters community and inclusivity, and showcases vendors and their products primarily. Divisive, discriminatory, hateful, or non-inclusive ideology and/or information shall automatically be deemed in violation. 
12. No participants shall be involved in political or religious campaigning of any kind and the distribution of information that is political or religious related shall be prohibited at the Canton Farmers’ Market. 
13. Vendors will respect the integrity of the market, its customers and each other. 

Eligible Products 
1. Products sold at the market must be locally produced.Know Your Roots has the right to monitor the products that are for sale by vendors and restrict the sale of items that do not meet the mission of the market. With pre-approval by the Market Manager, vendors may offer products that are created by another vendor, as long as said product is labeled properly. Farm vendors are subject to 
onsite farm visits to verify local growth of all produce.
2. All products labeled organic, must be certified by an accredited organization.
3. Bakery products and other “cottage foods” must meet labeling requirements. 
4. Eggs or food items requiring refrigeration must be in compliance with food storage regulations. 
5. Flea market or second-hand sellables are not permitted. 
6. No live animals may be sold or given away at the market.

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Compliance
1. Vendors must comply with all applicable local health department, Ohio Dept of Agriculture, USDA 
(614-728-6250) and other federal, state or local licenses which may include a food license from the local health department. If so, a copy of the food license (if required) must be provided with your application. State and local licenses (if required) must be displayed within the 
vendor’s space. 
2. The Canton Farmers’ Market is not responsible for the enforcement of USDA, ODOA or any other local regulations. Each vendor is responsible for compliance with regulations for their sales.
3. All vendors are independent entities and are responsible for compliance with local codes and paying all applicable taxes, federal, state and local. Personal and product liability is the responsibility of the vendor. 
4. Participants must comply with all laws, ordinances and regulations of the United States, State of Ohio, Stark County and the City of Canton.