Market Musician Guidelines

• Merchandise may not be sold at the market.
• A sample of your music must be provided as part of your application by either providing a link to your work or emailing a sound clip to . If other accommodations need to be made please contact Nichole Mathews at .
• You will be able to select how many Market dates you would like to perform. In addition to date selections, you will be able to choose three different time slots the time slots are 8AM to 11AM, 11AM to 2PM, or the full market day 8AM to 2PM. Each individual date and time slot selected will be considered one shift. The schedule is filled first come first served.
• For any cancellations, you will need to notify STAFF no later than 5pm the Thursday before your Saturday performance. 
• There are seven designated locations at the Market for accepted Market Musicians (MMs) to perform.
• All MMs must check in at a Market Information booth before their scheduled time slot, there you will receive your MM badge and location assignment. 
• It is intended that MMs remain in their location for the entirety of their shift. However, Market Staff has authority to move and reassign performer spots to enhance or facilitate market operations as needed.
• MMs may use only the space essential to the performance and may not block the Market aisles with chairs, tables, or non-essential materials. MMs may not erect any tent, easy-up, or structure of any kind.
• Any MM who the Market Staff feels is not complying with the market rules may be asked to leave, especially if the performance interferes with market operations or any vendor's ability to do business.
• MMs are allowed to collect tips. It is the responsibility of the MM to report all income, including tips, to the state tax commission. 
• MMs are responsible for cleaning their space before leaving.
• MMs must play acoustically. Electricity is not provided. Amplification is prohibited. Light percussion instruments are permissible with some exceptions.
• MMs are not allowed to bring any vehicles into the park no exceptions. Parking facilities are available in surrounding parking structures and on the street.
• Knives, swords, torches, flames, axes, saws or other objects that can cause bodily injury to any person are prohibited.
• The Market hours are 8AM to 2PM; rain, shine, or snow.

Artistic Services Guidelines

NOTE: Art and Craft vendors wishing to vend as part of the Art & Craft Market must apply and be approved through Zapplication

• The fee for Artistic Service Vendors is $10/day or $100 for the season. Fees must be paid in advance (prior to or on the day) of participation. Fees will not exceed $100 for the season.
• All Artistic Services vendors must check in at the Southside Market Information booth each week to secure their designated location and pay the applicable fee. Limited space is available. All locations are first come first served on a weekly basis. Market Staff has the authority to move and re-assign any vendor to enhance or facilitate market operations.
• All Artistic Services vendors must obtain permission from Market Management to move locations. Artistic Services vendors may post prices for their services. It is the responsibility of all Market vendors to report all income to the state tax commission.
• Artistic Services vendors may not erect any tent, easy-up, or structure of any kind. Market Management has attempted to designate specific areas that limit sun exposure.
• Artistic Services vendors may take only the space essential to the activity and may not block the market aisles with chairs, tables, or non-essential materials.
• Artistic Services vendors are responsible for cleaning their space before leaving. Offenses will be documented and offenders will be prohibited from participating at future Markets.
• Electricity is not provided. Amplification of any kind is not tolerated.
• Artistic Services vendors are not allowed to bring any vehicles into the park. No exceptions. Parking facilities are available in surrounding parking structures and on the street. Check with the Market Staff for information about available parking facilities or visit our website at www.slcfarmersmarket.org.
• Market will go on rain, shine, or snow. Hours are 8am to 2pm.
• Knives, swords, torches, flames, axes, saws or other objects that can cause bodily injury to any person are prohibited.

Legal Information

• The Urban Food Connections of Utah (UFCU) reserves the right to refuse participation to any who do not comply with market rules, regulations or meet market standards which include but are not limited to adhering to all local, city, state, and federal laws.
• UFCU welcomes all regardless of race; color; national or ethnic origin; age; religion; disability; sex; sexual orientation; gender; gender identity and expression; including a transgender identity; genetics; veteran status; and any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law.
• The UFCU and Downtown Farmers Market is not liable for any injury, theft, or damage to either the busker or their property arising from, or pertaining to, preparation for or participation in the Downtown Farmers Market; whether such injury, theft or damage occurred prior, during, or after the Downtown Farmers Market, the busker further agrees to indemnify and hold The Downtown Farmers Market harmless for and against any claims for such injury, theft, or damage.
• Should UFCU receive a complaint from other vendors or customers, the Market Staff may revoke participation privileges indefinitely.