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MARIN CITY FLEA MARKET RULES

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1. General Terms

This agreement is between the Marin City Flea Market ("Market") and the approved vendor ("Vendor"). 

It is the Vendor's responsibility to read and understand the rules.  Participation is conditional upon compliance with all rules below.

 

2. Permits & Legal Compliance

Vendor agrees to:

  • Maintain a valid California Seller’s Permit if required (see Vendor FAQ for details)

  • Comply with all applicable laws and regulations

  • Provide documentation upon request

  • Maintain vehicles with current registration and proof of valid insurance

Food vendors must:​

  • Follow all health and safety regulations

  • Not sell home-prepared food (unless cottage food compliant)

  • Properly remove grease

  • If cooking, have a fire extinguisher,

  • Not use hot coal (Air quality management rule)

  • Have floor covering

  • Note: Food products sold in containers (ie: jars of jam) are considered general vendors.

 

3. Approved Products Only

Vendor may sell ONLY items shown on their registration form.The Market reserves the right to:

  • Require removal of unapproved items

  • Deny future participation

Prohibited items include:

  • Counterfeit goods

  • Pornography

  • Stolen merchandise

  • Weapons or hazardous materials

  • Illegal items of any kind

  • Tires

  • Tube televisions

  • Alcoholic beverages

  • Drugs or drug paraphernalia

  • Pets or live animals

  • Exploding devices of any kind

 

4. Booth Rules

  • Vendors must check in to get space assignments

  • Vendors must provide proof of payment at check in

  • Vendors must stay within assigned space

  • No subletting or sharing without approval

  • Booths must be clean, safe, and visually presentable

  • Single booth tent size is limited to 10'x10'

  • Double booth tent size limited to 10' x 20'

  • Signage should fit within the tent space

 

5. Setup & Breakdown

  • Setup time: 7 AM

  • No vendor vehicle entries after 7:45 AM

  • Market hours: 8 AM to 2 PM

  • Breakdown: No early teardown unless approved

  • Cleanup deposit refunded ONLY if booth area is completely clean.

 

6. Conduct

Vendors agree to:

  • Be respectful to customers and other vendors

  • Park only in assigned space

  • Respect the areas assigned for handicap parking

  • Avoid aggressive sales tactics

  • Keep noise at reasonable levels

 

7. Insurance & Liability

Vendor participates at their own risk and agrees:

  • To hold harmless the Marin City Flea Market, Rotary Club of Marin City (in formation), and Saint Andrew Presbyterian Church

  • That the Market is not responsible for loss, theft, or damage

 

8. Fees & Cancellations

  • Single Booth Fees:

    • $30 for members of Rotary Club of Marin City (in formation)

    • $40 for general vendors

    • $50 for food vendors

  • Double Booth Fees:

    • $55 for members of Rotary Club of Marin City (in formation)

    • $75 for general vendors

    • $85 for food vendors

  • Additional $25 cleanup deposit required per booth

  • If the vendor pays in advance for 3 months, then the 4th month is FREE.

  • Booth fees are due one week in advance

  • Booths will be assigned by the Flea Market

  • There are no refunds unless the event is cancelled

  • Market may cancel due to weather or safety concerns

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9. Termination

The Market reserves the right to remove any vendor for rule violations without refund.

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