FARMED & FORGED MARKET VENDOR PAYMENT & INSURANCE SCHEDULE

Regular Season 2025

Updated January 2025

PAYMENT SCHEDULE

DAILY VENDORS

Invoices will be sent monthly for the following month, (example: May’s booth fees will be invoiced at the beginning of April, June’s booth fees will be invoiced at the beginning of May). Invoices are due within seven days, and a late payment fee of $25 will be applied on the eighth day. Payments not made after 14 days will result in cancellation of your booth space. NOTE- Payment must be made prior to attending your scheduled market

  • 10x10 Booth = $40/daily

  • Food Truck / Mobile Boutique (up to 10 x 40) = $65/daily

  • Additional 10x10 booth = $20/daily

  • Electricity = $10/daily (available in La Porte only)

IMPORTANT NOTE: Late payment fees remain on your account indefinitely and must be paid prior to applying for another Collective Event. If you cannot make the event or make payment, please communicate with us to avoid your account going delinquent

SEASONAL VENDORS

Seasonal vendors will be invoiced for the entire season at once, and the discount percentage will be based upon when their payment is made. No refunds, credits or additional discounts will be given even if you cannot make a market or are unable to finish out the season. 

Pricing is based on 19 markets this season and the discount (between 20% - 30%) is taken off these totals-

  • 10x10 Booth = $40/daily = $760

  • 10 x 20 Booth = $60/daily = $1140

  • Food Truck (up to 10 x 40) = $65/daily = $1235

  • Electricity = $10/daily = $190 (available in La Porte only)

SEASONAL VENDOR DISCOUNT & PRICING SCHEDULE

Early Bird Seasonal Vendor Pricing Schedule (Seasonal Vendors Only) - Up to 30%
Applications must be submitted by February 2025 to qualify

  • 3/7/24 | Invoices begin being sent by this date

  • 3/19/25 | Payments made by this date will receive 30% off entire season’s total bill

    • Example: A 10x10 space for the entire season will be $532 ($760 - 30%), which averages $28/market

  • 3/20/25 | Payments made this date and after will receive 20% off entire season’s total bill

    • Example: A 10x10 space for entire season will be $608 ($760 - 20%), which averages $32/market

  • 4/11/25 | Payments made on or after this date will incur a late fee of $25 

  • 4/25/25 | Invoices not made by this date will be canceled

Regular Seasonal Vendor Pricing Schedule (Seasonal Vendors Only) - Up to 20% off 
Applications received March - June 2025

  • Payments are due within 7 days of invoice or a $25 late fee will be applied

    • Payment is due before attending market

    Invoice canceled after 21 days of non payment

  • Late payment fee remains on account and must be paid prior to applying for another Collective Event

  • NOTE- Payment must be made prior to attending your first market

IMPORTANT NOTE: Late payment fees remain on your account indefinitely and must be paid prior to applying for another Collective Event. If you cannot make the event or make payment, please communicate with us to avoid your account going delinquent

INSURANCE SCHEDULE

LA PORTE

ALL VENDORS MUST CARRY INSURANCE
Lessee will maintain and show proof of liability insurance in a minimum amount of $1,000,000 aggregate, $500,000 per occurrence and The Collective shall be named as an additional insured for any act or occurrence resulting from the vendor, its employees, agents or assigns. A copy of the policy shall be provided to The Collective via email to events@thecollectivein.com.

The Collective Events, Inc.
PO Box 762
Westville, IN 46391

If this information is not provided by the due date listed in your acceptance email, a $25 late fee will be applied to the vendor’s account. Your late fee will stay attached to your account indefinitely and must be paid before you apply to participate in another event hosted by The Collective.

MICHIGAN CITY

The City of Michigan City will carry an insurance policy that covers accepted market vendors (EXCLUDING those selling food and drink for immediate consumption, ie- food trucks, coffee vendors, etc.) for the first year transition of the Michigan City Farmers Market to Farmed & Forged. Vendors selling items for immediate consumption will be required to carry their own insurance and list The Collective Events, Inc. as additionally insured on their policy (See La Porte’s info above or email events@thecollectivein.com for any questions)