Saturdays at the Shed(SATS) is a project of Main Street Crystal Springs. It is an open-air market located in historic downtown Crystal Springs. This market provides a venue for local vendors and growers to market their goods to consumers. 

The Vision of SATS is to be a steward of local agriculture and small businesses; a harmonious financially strong organization growing in reputation and cultural relevance, with increased market sales, solid alignment between farmers, food producers, and local retail vendors.

Activity Schedule 

Saturdays at the Shed 

Saturday mornings; market begins on March 1 and ends on October3rd. 

Market hours:

Saturdays: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Set-up time: No earlier than 8:00 a.m. Clean-up: 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. 

 

Market Dates 

March 7

June 6

September 5

October 3

 

Reserving a Booth Space/Vendor Approval 

Thank you for your interest in becoming a vendor at Saturdays at the Shed in Crystal Springs. We encourage your participation and have outlined the following procedures to make it enjoyable and profitable for you. Please read the information carefully and fill out the attached vendor application. Return the application with payment. Vendors who pay the yearly fee will have a reserved spot for the month.

Booth Space Logistics and Rent 

Booth rental for craft vendors is $40.00 and food vendors is $50.00 per market. 

Booth spaces are limited to a 10’x12’ space.

Limited electricity is available. Priority will be given to vendors whose products require electricity. Arrangements must be made in advance and specified on the application. The Saturdays at the Shed Manager has the right to limit electrical devices. Proper refrigeration for food products is required. Vendors must provide electrical cords andmust duct tape the cords to the sidewalks for safety. 

Tables, chairs, and tents are the responsibility of the vendor. 

Vendors can display products on their tables facing the public or on a back bar (if needed), but not on the ground or back of vehicles. Canopies, tents, or umbrellas are encouraged. Vendors are responsible for creating an attractive display and making their booths look professional. 

Firearms, alcohol, drugs, and cigarettes are strictly forbidden. No radios or other noise generating electronic devices are allowed. 

Booth rental fees are non-refundable. Failure to show for reserved space without prior notice to the Crystal Springs Main Street Director or Farmers Market Manager may result in the denial of future booth rentals. 

Cancellation of market due to weather or other conflict is at the discretion of the Main Street Crystal Springs Director and/or the Market Manager; booth fees will not be refunded. 

Procedures for Set-Up 

Vendors may begin setting up one hour prior to the market. All set-up must be completed and vendors must be ready for business at 9:00 a.m. Vehicles may unload on Railroad Avenue, but must be moved out of the market area by 8:45 a.m. Parking is available on parallel streets. Please leave parking spaces close to the market free for shoppers. 

Procedures for Clean-Up 

Vendors should clean up their areas at the end of each market. Vendors should pack up the entire contents of their booth before pulling their car into the market area. All vendors must load vehicles and be clear of the market area within 60 minutes (no later than 4:00 p.m.) after the close of the market. Vendors will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of their selling areas. 

The Fine Print

By submitting this agreement for Saturdays at the Shed, the undersigned vendor (“Vendor”) agrees to be bound by each and every term set forth herein and the terms and representations set forth in the Application, which is incorporated herein by reference as though fully set forth.
If the Vendor violates any term of this agreement and/or the authorized agents of Main Street Crystal Springs, may within their sole discretion and at any time (1) terminate this agreement, (2) require Vendor, immediately upon notice of violation of this agreement, to cease operations and vacate the premises, and (3) forfeit any and all fees paid for the right and privilege of participating in Saturdays at the Shed. This agreement represents the entire agreement between Main Street Crystal Springs and the Vendor and may not be amended without the mutual consent of both parties set forth in writing and signed by authorized representatives of Main Street Crystal Springs and the Vendor.

1. Main Street Crystal Springs agrees to provide each Vendor of Saturdays at the Shed with one assigned space(s).

2. Vendor agrees to obey all rules and instructions as directed by the Market Director. Any failure to strictly adhere to such rules or instructions may result in the immediate termination of this agreement and immediate forfeiture of any and all fees paid.

3. As a courtesy to other vendors and festival participants, any amplified sound or loud noise from Vendor’s space is prohibited.

4. Only Main Street Crystal Springs and those individuals or groups which have signed Food Vendor Agreements shall be permitted to serve, sell or in any way provide beverages (including water) or food at any site or operation of Saturdays at the Shed. Violation of this provision and/or any portion of the health code are grounds for immediate expulsion from the festival grounds. 

5. Main Street Crystal Springs reserves the right to prohibit, within any booth or on the festival grounds, the display, advertisement, or other promotion of any business, company, or organization which may be in conflict with a current Main Street Crystal Springs sponsor. Any questions concerning current sponsors should be directed to the Market Director prior to the event. 

6. Vendor shall not display, offer for view or sale any illegal or contraband items. The laws of the State of Mississippi and local ordinances of the City of Crystal Springs shall control. Vendors shall not display, offer for view or sale any items that are unlicensed and/or copies/interpretations of licensed or registered items at any site or operation of Saturdays at the Shed. 

8. Vendor is solely responsible for the security for all its items at the festival location at all times. 

9. We make no representation or guarantees towards actual festival attendance. 

10. Vendor understands that Main Street Crystal Springs has no control over weather, acts of God, acts of terrorism, or governmental intervention, or any other cause that may prevent, and or interrupt, the event, and participants shall hold Main Street Crystal Springs harmless for any losses that could arise because of such event. 

11. Main Street Crystal Springs reserves the right to place Vendors in booth locations at its complete discretion. Main Street Crystal Springs shall have sole and complete authority to place the participant in any location contained at the event, irrespective of the participant’s request. 

12. Vendor upon vacating its space(s) shall ensure that such space shall be free of any and all trash and refuse with such being placed in the appropriate containers. Failure of the Vendor to clean their space may result in future refusal of Vendor application. 

13. Vendor certifies that it maintains adequate liability insurance to cover any and all occurrences which may result in the damage or injury to any person or thing within the confines of the Vendor’s space or as a result of the Vendor’s actions at the festival. 

14. Vendor will indemnity and hold harmless Main Street Crystal Springs from any and all claims, actions, judgments, including all cost of defense and attorney’s fees incurred in defending against same, arising from and related to the Vendors participation in the event. Vendors actions include the acts of Main Street Crystal Springs agents and employers.

15. Vendors selling produce are not required to pay Mississippi Sales Tax if they are the grower and Saturdays at the Shed is their first point of sale. 
 

Food vendors, please submit a copy of your food permit and liability insurance to mainstreetcrystalsprings@gmail.com. Category 2 vendors without licensing will be identified as a cottage food operation and must submit a copy or photo of the required label.