Grove Farm Market

Applications and Vendor Rules

Interested vendors should fill out a Vendor Application Form. Completed applications may be emailed to Marleen Duarte at mduarte@grovefarm.com or mailed/dropped off to the Grove Farm Office at 3-1850 Kaumuali‘i Hwy, Lihue, HI 96766.

Your application will be reviewed by our market committee, and we will let you know whether you are approved to sell. The submission of an application serves as your agreement to abide by the Grove Farm Market Rules.

Grove Farm Market Application and Rules

ALLOWED VENDORS AND PRODUCTS

Only registered vendors are allowed to sell and display products, and vendors are only permitted to sell approved items noted on their application. As an authentic local farmers’ market, only produce grown on Kaua’i is permitted to be sold. Produce purchased from wholesalers, Costco, or other retailers is strictly prohibited. Please notify a Grove Farm representative of known violations – we need everyone to alert us of possible violations.

FEES

Market fees are based on two factors – 1) the category of products being sold, and 2) as the size of your setup space. Fees are due on or before the 1st Saturday of each month, are non-refundable, and do not carry over if you miss a Saturday. We do not accept debit/credit card payments and are unable to accept payments on-site at the market. Cash and check payments may be made in-person at the Grove Farm office. For your convenience, there is also an after-hours drop box at the office for check and money order payments. Please do not place cash payments in the drop box.

LATE FEES

Vendors who do not pay by the 1st Saturday of the month will be assessed a $40 late fee for the month and will not be permitted to sell until payment is made.

HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATIONS

Each vendor who sells food items are required to obtain a Special Event Permit from the Department of Health (DOH). Both a copy of your application listing the items covered by the permit and a copy of your actual DOH permit must be submitted at least one week prior to selling and must always be renewed in order to continue selling.

INSURANCE

Vendors need to also provide a certificate of insurance showing proof of general liability insurance for at least $1 million naming Grove Farm Company, Inc. as additionally insured.

Grove Farm Company, Inc.
3-1850 Kaumuali’i Hwy
Lihue, HI 96766

VENDOR SPACE

Each vendor is permitted to drive and park one vehicle in the park. Vendors are to provide their own tents, tables, chairs, trash receptacles and any other supplies needed. Tents must be set up according to the market setup instructions and tent areas are to be kept clean.

ATTENDANCE

Vendors must provide advance notice no later than the Friday before by 8 a.m. if they will not attend by emailing nige@grovefarm.com. Excessive uncommunicated and/or late notifications of absences may result in relocation or forfeiture of their space.

ENTRY & EXIT

Vendors must enter and exit through the Kikowaena Street gate which will be open no later than 8:30 a.m. For safety purposes, vendors arriving after 9:15 a.m. will not be allowed to drive into the park. The gate will be locked promptly at 1:00 p.m. and anyone who remains in the park past the 1:00 p.m. lock time will be subject to a $50 charge for the additional time staff is required to await their departure.

MARKET HOURS

A horn will sound at 9:30 a.m. to signal the opening of the market. Vendors are not to sell prior to market opening. There is specific market close time. Some vendors will stop after they sell out all products. However, all vendors must be packed up and out no later than 1:00 p.m.

RESTROOMS

Portable toilets are located under the tree behind Harley Davidson and next to the Puhi Rd Gate. The toilets will be open during market hours for everyone’s use.

HEALTH GUIDANCE

If you are sick and/or do not feel well, you should NOT attend or sell at the market.

MARKET MANAGEMENT

Grove Farm employees will be on site each week and have complete authority to monitor, interpret, and implement market rules.

INDEMNIFICATION

Each vendor shall indemnify, defend, and hold and save Grove Farm and their respective officers, directors, agents and employees (together, the “Indemnified Parties”), harmless from all claims, suits, demands, debts, undertakings or proceedings of any kind or nature, whether meritorious or frivolous, in any way arising out of the Vendor’s use the space, including liability caused in whole or in part by the Indemnified Parties. Each vendor shall, at its own expense, appear, defend and pay all attorneys’ fees and all costs and other expenses arising therefrom or incurred in connection therewith; and, if any judgment shall be rendered against the Indemnified Parties in any such action, Vendor shall, at its own expense, satisfy and discharge same. Violations of any of the rules noted above may result in forfeiture of your space at the market.

To celebrate and support local artists and entrepreneurs, craft fairs will be held on the first Saturday of all even months. Craft Fair vendors will set up alongside the Grove Farm Market on the far side of the Puhi Park field. Various locally-made products will be showcased at each event, highlighting the talents and creativity of the people of Kaua‘i.

Become a Vendor

Applications and Vendor Rules:

Interested vendors should fill out a Vendor Application Form. Completed applications may be emailed to Marleen Duarte at mduarte@grovefarm.com or mailed/dropped off to the Grove Farm Office at 3-1850 Kaumuali‘i Hwy, Lihue, HI 96766.

Your application will be reviewed by our market committee, and we will let you know whether you are approved to sell about 3 weeks prior to each event. The submission of an application serves as your agreement to abide by the Craft Fair Rules.

Craft Fair Application and Rules

Vendor Requirements:

• General Liability Insurance for at least $1 million naming Grove Farm as additionally insured.
• (As Applicable) Special Event Permit from the Department of Health covering all food products

Fees:

$30 per tent space

Payments and insurance will be due one week prior to the event after which Vendor Spots will be assigned.

Does the Market accept credit/debit cards?

Certain vendors may accept credit/debit cards; however, all vendors accept US Dollars.

Does your market accept SNAP payments?

No. At this time, our market is not equipped to accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments.

Are pets allowed at the market?

Yes. Pets and service animals are allowed at the market; however, we ask that owners abide by the following rules:

• Pets must be kept on a short leash.
• Pets must be under control and by the owner’s side at all times.
• Keep pets away from produce, plants, and other food products.
• Pets must be friendly with others animals and children
• Be considerate—not everyone loves pets and some customers are allergic to animals.
• Please remember to clean up after your pet!

Market management reserves the right to request that owners remove pets from the market.