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Date: February 12, 2007
The attached document was referred to by Ms.
Jan Mangoes during "Public Input" at the
February 12, 2007 City Commission Regular
Meeting.
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Proposal for Winter Springs Farmers' Market
Rationale: Farmers' markets are increasingly popular as a means for consumers to
purchase fresh food products and other unique merchandise. They also help build a sense
of community and belongingness while increasing sales for local merchants.
Description: This proposal is based upon the very successful market offered each
Saturday near the old train station in downtown Winter Park. It has been held for years and
draws people from all over the Central Florida area.
Vendors occupy selling spaces in increments of approximately eight feet. Size of the
booth is determined by product offerings and other criteria determined by market
management.
Products to be offered: Fresh produce, plants, and other Kenn produced locally and/or
marketed by local firms.
Each vendor must be fully self-sufficient - they must supply their own shopping bags,
change, etc. They must also bring any display tables, awnings, etc.
A management team would help determine the mix of vendors and merchandise. The
management team would be composed of representatives of the city and community at
large.
Timing: Once each month on a Saturday morning; 9am to fpm.
Set-up would begin at lam, and tear- down/cleanup must be complete by 4pm.
Pricing: Minimal space cost to vendors at the beginning to encourage participation and a
variety of available merchandise.
Place: Winter Springs Town Center
Resources:
- OF /IFAS County Extension Office
-Local growers' associations
- Crafts associations
Involvement from the City:
- Traffic control
- Security
-Use of existing publicity vehicles (newsletters, etc.)
- Buckslips in water bills
-On -site signage
-One or more representatives to sit on the management board
- Possible help with cleanup
Possible Future Additions:
- Entertainment by local adult or children's groups.
-A general theme for each north's market - based on the season or holidays.
This would help to keep the market and merchandise offered interesting - giving
consumers an additional reason to attend and return.
Submitted by:
Dr. Jan Mangos
October 12, 2006
407 366 9474
j.mangos @att.net