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1. What is the status of the Farmers' Market during COVID-19?

The spring indoor market was suspended, the outdoor market opened May 2, 2020 at 7:00AM.  During the COVID-19 pandemic we will setup vendor booths 6 to 10 feet apart, we will ONLY have essential food items available, we ask attendees to limit the number of people to two from each household.  All shoppers are encouraged to wear a mask.  

2. What changes have been made to the outdoor Market?

The goal of the following practices is to minimize shopper time at the market and the spread of COVID-19. Although farmers markets are important community events, these actions will help the market to focus on its role as an essential food resource and protect public safety.

• All patrons are asked to walk or bike and must enter on the south end of Market Street. As shoppers arrive to the market they will enter into the shopping line and will be asked to follow all social distancing rules established by Governor Evers. We encourage people to park in the many public parking lots near the market and walk to get in the shopping line.
• No sampling.
• Prepared foods to go ONLY. Everything must be pre-packaged to consume off site.
• No non- essential vendors.
• No music, tabling, activities, or promotions.
• Hand sanitizers will be available for customers.
• Each vendor will have their own hand washing or hand sanitizer station.
• No customer contact with product (only vendors touch product until sold).
• Each vendor will use single use bags.
• Increase the spacing between vendors to allow customers to maintain safe distance from each other and other vendors.
• All vendor will be on the west side of Market Street and north side of Cannery Square, all facing out.

3. What will be vendor requirements?

• No sick vendors or employees at the market. Vendors should prioritize the health of customers.
• Use single use bags packed by the vendor.
• Clean/sanitize/disinfect surfaces including tables every hour.
• Wash hands regularly with soap and water.
• Use hand sanitizer only when necessary on clean hands. Hand sanitizer is not effective on dirty hands.
• Use single use gloves where needed.
• Avoid touching hands to face.

4. Where can I park when coming to the market?

There are several municipal free parking lots near the Market. Note that the spots around Cannery Square will not be available due to street closures of the Market.