REGULATIONS 2010

Uhuru Flea Market @ Clark Park & Liberty Lands Park

formerly Clark Park People's Flea Market

DOWNLOAD the Application Form and Regulations (Word .doc)
Note: a submitted application is not a guarantee of registration. The Vending Committee must approve all applications for the flea market.

Uhuru Flea Markets

3733 Lancaster Ave • Philadelphia, PA, 19104

215-387-0919 • uhurufleamarket.blogspot.com

Greetings vendors!

We are happy to announce the sixth season of the Uhuru Flea Markets in Clark Park, which runs from April to October! We are excited about this new season! We want to thank all our vendors, friends and supporters who helped us to win the victory of having another year with seven markets at Clark Park!

We do have to make some adjustments this year working in accordance with the requirements of the Parks Department and Friends of Clark Park. Note policies below.

It’s also become necessary to raise the space rates, which we have never done since we started in 2004. However, we are only raising the fee by $5 per space - $25 for a small space and $45 for a large space.

As you know, the Uhuru Flea Market at Clark Park has become one of the most popular of Philly's great flea markets. Due to increased vendor participation, we encourage everyone to get registrations in early. Park “A” renovation is scheduled to begin in June, after which the flea markets will be in Park “B”. We’ll keep everyone updated as we go through the season.

WE WILL BE ENFORCING THESE POLICIES, SO PLEASE NOTE:

• Check-in time is 7-9am. You must be checked in at the registration booth by 9am!

• You need to be unloaded into your space and setting up by 9:30am.

If you have not checked-in or spoken personally to the flea market coordinator by 9am, and you are not loaded into your space by 9:30, your space will be reassigned and your fee processed as a donation.

• Most unloading will be done from reserved spaces on Chester Ave. The poles will be marked with signs for unloading only in the morning. There is no parking in these spaces until signs are removed. No double-parking on Chester, trolleys right-of-way.

• There is minimal unloading on 43^rd St until 7:30am. There is NO parking or double-parking on the park side (west) of 43rd St., it is the Farmers Market.

• It is suggested you bring a dolly and a friend so you can unload to the sidewalk and move your vehicle before bringing in your things.

NO VEHICLES IN THE PARK AT ANY TIME! (The only exception is the stage truck on Earth Day)

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Vendor Registration Form Uhuru Flea Market at Clark Park 2010

Fees: $25 for 6X6 space; $45 for 16x16 space; $75 for Food Vendors Please circle dates you are applying for:

IN CLARK PARK: May 15 • June 12 • July 24 • Aug 21 • Sept 18 • Oct 16

IN LIBERTY LANDS PARK, NORTHERN LIBERTIES: August 7th 6

Your prepaid, signed registration is required to guarantee a space. Cash can be dropped off in a sealed envelope with signed registration form at address below. Or mail a money order with registration form payable to Uhuru and send promptly to:

Uhuru Solidarity Center, 3733 Lancaster Ave. 1st floor, Philadelphia PA 19104 Questions? Please leave a message for Opa at 215-387-0919

or email philly_flea@yahoo.com Information also found at uhurufleamarket.blogspot.com

Name:______________________ What are you selling?_____________________________

Address:______________________________________ City:______________ State:________ Zip:_______ Phone:__________________________Email:_______________________________________

We will email or call to confirm your registration. Space locations will be given out at our registration booth on the morning of the event. Flea Market is open to public 9am - 5pm.

Clark Park is located in West Philadelphia, at 43rd St between Baltimore and Chester Aves (“Park A”). Park ”B” will be used for some of the flea markets (to be announced) and is located on Chester Ave between 43^rd and 45^th Sts.

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The undersigned hereby forever discharges, holds harmless and releases Uhuru Flea Market (Uhuru Solidarity Movement) and its agents, beneficiaries, employees and/or volunteers from any and all manner of action, claims, damages and/or suits, whatsoever arising out of any damage and/or loss to person and/or property of the undersigned while participating in these events. The undersigned hereby consents to the enforcement of all Rules and Regulations.

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Vendor Signature______________________________________ Date_________________

Enclosed is payment of $ ____________ for month/s of ______________________________

NOTE: A SIGNED REGISTRATION FORM MUST BE RECEIVED WITH FULL PAYMENT AND VERBAL ACCEPTANCE BY THE FLEA COORDINATOR A MINIMUM OF A WEEK BEFORE THE FLEA MARKET TO SECURE YOUR SPACE

REGULATIONS 2010 Uhuru Flea Market at Clark Park

2010 SCHEDULE: In Clark Park: Saturdays: May 15, June 12, July 24, Aug 21, Sept 18, Oct 16;
In Liberty Lands Park: Saturday August 7th ;

Rain dates are the next day, Sunday. We will be in Park “A” until park renovation begins, and then we move to Park “B”.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Uhuru Flea Market, 3733 Lancaster Ave., 1st floor, Phila, PA 19104. Leave message 215-387-0919

email: philly_flea@yahoo.com

uhurufleamarket.blogspot.com for info & registration forms.

UHURU FLEA MARKET RESERVES THE RIGHT TO EXCLUDE ANY VENDOR THAT DOES NOT CARRY OUT THESE POLICIES.

1. CHECK-IN IS FROM 7am to 9 am AT REGISTRATION BOOTH.

ALL VENDORS MUST CHECK-IN BY 9am AT LATEST. IF YOU HAVE NOT CHECKED IN OR SPOKEN TO THE FLEA COORDINATOR BY 9am, AND UNLOADED INTO YOUR SPACE BY 9:30am YOUR SPACE WILL BE REASSIGNED AND YOU WILL NOT BE REFUNDED. Please have helpers or a dolly to unload your vehicle quickly. Vendors bring own tables and displays. Please respect the neighborhood by keeping noise levels to acceptable levels at all times.

2. SPACE ASSIGNMENTS

Space assignment numbers will be given at the registration check-in booth. Volunteers will assist everyone in locating their space.

3. ABSOLUTELY NO DRIVING IN THE PARK.

4. UNLOADING

It is suggested you bring a dolly and a friend so you can unload to the sidewalk and move vehicle before bringing in your things.

Most unloading will be done from reserved spaces on Chester Ave. The poles will be marked with signs for unloading only in the morning. There is no parking in these spaces until signs are removed. No double-parking on Chester, trolleys right-of-way.

There is minimal unloading on 43^rd St until 7:30am. There is NO parking or double-parking on the park side (west) of 43rd St., it is the Farmers Market.

5. RAIN DATE (Please bring a tarp/plastic for a possible light rain)

Call the Uhuru Flea Market voice mail at 215-387-0919 after 5am on the scheduled morning of the flea market to find if a rain date has been called. All vendors must be available for the rain date, which is the Sunday immediately following the scheduled Saturday flea day. If you do not show up for the rain date, your registration fee will be processed as a donation. Please let us know if you are not coming.

6. CLEAN UP

Vendors are required to leave their spaces clean. To continue vending at this flea market, please bag your trash and place it in existing park garbage cans. Do not leave any large items, like furniture or lamps. It is important that we leave the park neat and clean so we will be welcome again.

7. FEES

This flea market is sponsored by the Uhuru Solidarity Movement, a volunteer organization. 100% of the proceeds benefit the African-led Uhuru Movement's programs for economic development and social justice for the black community.

Fees are: $25 for 6X6 space, $45 for spaces up to 16X16, some sizes vary. $75 for Food Vendors.

8. FOOD LICENSES

If you selling and preparing food, we must receive a copy of your valid current operating licenses at least one week prior to the flea. Phila Licenses & Inspections (L&I) require that you DISPLAY your original licenses during operating hours. All food processes and grills must be inside a tent structure. Food must be kept safely off the ground and on ice as necessary, covered and apart from clientèle. All city/state rules need to be respected by food vendors at these events.

You must have the following licenses in order to sell food within the City of Phila: Business Privilege License, Sidewalk Vendor license, Food Handler License.

9.PAYMENTS ACCEPTED FOR SPACES

Uhuru Flea Markets accepts money-orders or cash only. Payment must be received at least a week before the flea date to guarantee your space, and you must be verbally accepted during this process.

a. Mail your payments, drop in our mail slot, or arrange to meet at our office.

b. Money-orders are payable to “Uhuru”. Please put your 10 digit phone # on payment.

c. Include your full name and return address on the front of the envelope.

d. We will call or email you to confirm receipt of registration.

10. CANCELLATION POLICY

CANCELLATION DEADLINE. You must give ONE WEEK CANCELLATION NOTICE. Call or send email by 6pm on the Sat. a week before the flea market. Your fees will be refunded, we will confirm your cancellation by phone/email.

12. IF YOU DO NOT CANCEL A WEEK IN ADVANCE

You will be marked as a NO SHOW, you are not entitled to a refund. If this occurs, your payment will be processed as a donation. There are no exceptions.

13. MAILING LISTS & LOST OR MISDIRECTED MAIL

Uhuru Flea Market is not responsible for lost or misdirected mail. Please inform us of any changes of address, duplicate mailing, name change, new email or phone number.

14. PRIVACY POLICY

UFM will not rent, sell, and/or share your information with third parties.

15. DAMAGE/LOSS

UFM is not responsible for any damage and/or loss to property. Make sure that your space is properly staffed.

16. ADVERTISING & MARKETING

UFM advertises the flea markets in newspapers, email lists, local and regional online calendars, mailing lists. The flea markets may be listed on GoPhila.com, CraigslistPhila.com, and many other online calendar announcements and online newspapers. (See mailing lists and privacy policies).

17. VENDOR SALES

Vendors keep their individual sales. UFM does not guarantee vendor sales.

18. ITEMS THAT CANNOT BE SOLD

We must approve and monitor the merchandise being sold by our vendors. Here is a brief list of items that are regulated by the Phila Police Dept. (PPD)

NO WEAPONS INCLUDING COLLECTIBLE WEAPONS

Including, but not limited to guns, knives, slingshots, pepper-spray, fireworks, flammable liquids etc.

NO DRUGS OR DRUG PARAPHERNALIA

Including, but not limited to, drugs, head shop items, pipes, bongs, rolling papers, etc.

OTHER RESTRICTED ITEMS

Including, but not limited to, stolen merchandise, bootleg DVDs or bootleg CDs and similar items.

NO PORNOGRAPHIC MATERIALS

Including, but not limited to, literature, magazines, videos, DVDs, and/or similar items.

NO SOCIALLY OFFENSIVE ITEMS

Including Nazi or other white supremacist items, or other items deemed offensive by coordinators or shoppers.