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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
City of Glens Falls and Glens Falls Farmers Market Board of Directors Discuss Event & Market Center Building and Uses

GLENS FALLS, NY – February 6, 2024 – Representatives from the Glens Falls Farmers Market Board of Directors (GFFM BOD) recently met with Glens Falls Mayor Bill Collins, Economic Development Director Jeff Flagg and Community Development Director Patrick Dowd to discuss the future of the Glens Falls Farmers Market (GFFM) and the City’s new Event and Market Center, under construction on South Street.

In a constructive conversation, the GFFM BOD expressed its appreciation for the opportunity to present members concerns and questions regarding the new Event and Market Center. Key points discussed included:

  1. The design of the proposed building and its suitability for the effective operation of the current farmers market.
  2. The GFFM’s expectations of the necessity of a four-season building as per initial plans and concerns that the current design may not meet this expectation.
  3. The GGFM stated the need for a layout that supports market growth without the closure of streets in the South Street area.
  4. The GGFM stated that maintaining regular market hours without blackout dates was crucial for the vendors and the community relying on the Market.

The City of Glens Falls acknowledged these concerns and explained multiple options to address the concerns, recognizing that the DRI plan that the City developed and that the state approved leaves little room for significant changes to the design.

The City’s proposals include street closure as a potential feature, to allow growth without the footprint of the lot being an impediment. The City also reiterated that the state has made clear that their investment of up to $5 million for this DRI project included the expectation that the Event and Market Center be used to the fullest extent possible to support the resurgence of the South Street corridor, and the City worked in a number of ways to propose interior and exterior layouts to accommodate multiple types of events.

The GFFM BOD is set to review all options and bring them to their membership for further discussion and a decision through a majority vote.

The GFFM expressed gratitude for the City’s assurance to continue operations at the South Street Pavilion for the summer of 2024, which the City gladly provided. This gesture underscores the City’s commitment to supporting the GFFM and its significant role in serving over 1,000 residents of Glens Falls and surrounding areas with fresh local produce and quality goods. The City understands the importance of the Farmers Market to drive economic activity and bring people downtown, and committed to working with the GFFM.

Further discussions are expected to revolve around the optimization of available space of the new market building, the execution of a traffic pattern analysis, an examination of alternative locations for the GFFM within Glens Falls, and the exploration of ownership or purchasing options for the Pavilion.

The GFFM emphasizes the importance of unity in its dealings with the City and is committed to collaboration and cooperation, and the GFFM emphasizes transparently communicating all developments to its members and the public.

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We're streamlining the way vendors contribute to the Glens Falls Farmers' Market weekly newsletter! All submissions must now go through this web portal to ensure consistency, organization, and automation.

💡 Why the Change?
The weekly newsletter takes a considerable amount of time to produce. By having all vendors use this submission form, your content will be automatically organized into our system—saving time and reducing errors.

🛠️ How It Works:
-Select your business name from the dropdown menu.
-Add your weekly special (just a couple of sentences is all we need).
-Upload one image related to your special or product.

That’s it! The system will:
-Crop your image into a perfect square for the newsletter.
-Reduce the file size to meet email formatting standards.
-Upload your image to a central Google Drive folder.
-Log your submission into a master spreadsheet for the current week's specials.

🔜 Coming Soon:
-Ability to pre-schedule your submissions for multiple weeks at a time.
-A public-facing webpage with weekly vendor highlights, specials, and music lineups that updates automatically.
-A vendor dashboard where you can manage your online market listing, newsletter submissions, track attendance, membership fees, and more.
-Let’s make our marketing smarter, more efficient, and more impactful—together.

Glens Falls Farmers Market Vendor Expectations

Vendor Commitment & Expectations

The Glens Falls Farmers Market is committed to providing a welcoming, high-quality shopping experience for the community. As a vendor, you play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity and professionalism of the market. Below are the expectations that all vendors must follow to ensure a smooth and successful season.

1. Attendance & Punctuality
  • Vendors must arrive and be fully set up at least 15 minutes before market opening (8:45 AM for the indoor market, 7:45 AM for the outdoor market).
  • Vendors must remain open for the full market hours (9 AM - 12 PM for winter, 8 AM - 12 PM for summer). Early teardown is not permitted.
  • If you are unable to attend a market date, you must notify the Market Manager at least 48 hours in advance.
  • Repeated absences may result in penalties, reassignment of space, or loss of vending privileges.
2. Vendor Booth & Display Requirements

A well-presented booth enhances the customer experience and market atmosphere. Vendors must adhere to the following guidelines:

Booth Appearance
  • Tables must be covered with a clean, professional tablecloth.
  • Products must be neatly displayed and arranged in a visually appealing manner.
  • Signage must be clear, legible, and reflect accurate pricing and product descriptions.
  • Vendors should maintain a clean and tidy space at all times. Trash and debris must be removed at the end of the market.
Signage Requirements
  • Each vendor is required to display a sign with their business name.
  • Product descriptions and pricing must be clearly visible to customers.
  • Vendors selling food must have all required permits, labels, and ingredient lists available.
3. Workshare Assignments (Mandatory for All Vendors)

To keep the market running smoothly, all vendors must participate in workshare duties. These assignments vary by season and are essential for setting up, maintaining, and breaking down the market space.

Winter Market Workshare
  • Table Setup & Breakdown: Vendors are responsible for moving and storing food court tables using provided carts before and after the market.
  • Signage Placement: Designated vendors must place and remove marketing signs at various locations around the mall.
  • Missed Workshare Penalty: Failure to complete an assigned task will result in a $50 fine per missed workshare (as per market bylaws).
Summer Market Workshare (Details will be provided as needed)
  • Duties include setting up and taking down tents, placing signage, and maintaining shared spaces.
Workshare Swap Policy:
  • If you are unable to fulfill your workshare on a scheduled date, YOU are responsible for finding a replacement.
  • Swaps must be reported to the Market Manager in advance.
4. Market Conduct & Customer Service
  • Vendors must be friendly, professional, and engage with customers.
  • Phones should be used sparingly.
  • Vendors should refrain from excessive socializing that might interfere with customer interactions.
  • No loud music, political discussions, or offensive behavior will be tolerated.
5. Compliance & Enforcement
  • Vendors must follow all local health regulations for food and beverage sales.
  • Any vendor found violating market policies may be subject to warnings, fines, or removal from the market.

By participating in the Glens Falls Farmers Market, all vendors agree to these expectations and policies.

For any questions or concerns, please contact the Market Manager.

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Bring compostable food scraps to the market and drop them in a monitored bucket to be composted by one of the vendors.

This service will continue with our winter market at the Aviation Mall.

Buckets need to be monitored to be sure only compostables are collected. Please talk to the monitor about putting yourself on the schedule to be a volunteer!
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