Core Vendor Expectations
Core Vendor Expectation Modules
In the event of any conflict, the Rules & Regulations govern and are controlling.
Old Town Farm & Art Market is a professional, weekly market built on consistency, quality, and mutual respect. Vendors are not just participants—they are representatives of the market and play a direct role in the experience customers have each week.
These core expectations apply to all vendors, new and returning.
Vendors are responsible for reviewing these materials, staying informed of updates, and ensuring that all employees, family members, and representatives working their business at the market understand and follow these expectations.
Professional Representation
Vendors are expected to:
Conduct themselves professionally at all times
Treat customers, fellow vendors, staff, and partners with respect
Present their business in a clean, organized, and welcoming manner
Your booth, behavior, and communication reflect both your business and the market as a whole.
Consistency & Reliability
Customers return to the market because they trust what they’ll find.
Vendors are expected to:
Arrive on time and be ready to sell by market opening
Remain set up until market close
Honor reserved dates or communicate changes before Wednesday at 5:00 PM, before the reserved date
Reliability supports customer confidence and overall vendor success.
Shared Market Environment
Old Town Farm & Art Market is family-friendly
Vendors must:
Follow all market policies and procedures
Avoid behavior or messaging that disrupts the market environment
Resolve concerns through staff or management, not publicly or on-site
We address issues directly and professionally to protect the market experience.
Products & Representation
Vendors may only sell:
Products approved through the application process
Items that meet market standards and category guidelines
Any new or modified products must be approved before being sold at the market.
Responsibility & Accountability
Vendors are responsible for:
Their own conduct
The conduct of employees, helpers, and representatives
Understanding and following current market expectations
As the market evolves, expectations may be refined to support growth, safety, and quality.
Why This Matters
Old Town Farm & Art Market is recognized as Wichita’s signature market because of the collective effort of its vendors. These expectations exist to protect that reputation, support small businesses, and ensure a positive experience for everyone involved.
Tap a module below to review required expectations for participating in Old Town Farm & Art Market.
Vendors are responsible for ensuring all employees and representatives follow these standards.
New Vendors: Start with Market Day Operations and Vendor Conduct & Representation before your first market.
Start here:
Arrival, setup, stall readiness, teardown, weather, and market-day procedures.
Stall fees, tier pricing, reservations, cancellations, no-shows, and payment timing.
Booth appearance standards, signage, canopy safety, and seasonal preparedness.
Professional behavior, prohibited conduct, appearance standards, and market culture.
Licensing, cottage food requirements, food handling expectations, and required documentation.
Last updated: January 2026