River Street Market was created to provide a cooperative and organized marketing alternative for small scale agricultural and specialty products. We promote local production of agricultural and specialty products and offer opportunities for local farmers, food producers, and artists to sell their products directly to the consumer in a clean, friendly and community oriented environment. We strive to improve the variety, taste and freshness of products available to local residents and visitors in our area.

We promote strong, trusting relationships between consumers and vendors by insisting on honesty and transparency in all aspects of the creation of products. We create a space for interaction between the consumer and the producer. We believe that there are inherent benefits for the customer, producer, and community when food is grown, products are made, purchased and consumed locally.

ALL PRODUCTS:

Must be handmade, homemade or grown in Virginia Region (NC, WV, MD, PA). If you wish to add new items beyond those listed on your application, you must notify us by adding/changing items in Manage My Market so these items can be reviewed and approved prior to sale at the Market. No products may be sold without prior approval.

If you sell items produced or made by another local person, farm or artisan, you must know the producer or maker personally and represent to the public the fact that you did not produce or make such item.

ALL ITEMS MUST BE APPROVED BY MARKET MANAGER PRIOR TO SELLING OR DISPLAYING!

SELLER’S PERMITS**

The Petersburg Commissioner of the Revenue requires that all vendors have either a Producer’s Tag or a Petersburg Business License to vend in Petersburg. To obtain a Producer’s Tag or a Petersburg Business License, please contact the Commissioner of the Revenue’s Office to find out which permit you qualify for. Petersburg Business Licenses are $50.00 and Producer’s Tags are free of charge.

If a vendor is not eligible for a Producer’s Tag, a vendor must have a Petersburg Business License regardless of whether or not the vendor has a business license in another jurisdiction. There will be no exceptions. To get more information, please visit Petersburg, VA Official Website (click here) or contact:

Brittany Flowers
Commissioner of the Revenue
135 N. Union St.
Petersburg, VA 23803
Ph: 804-733-2317
bflowers@petersburg-va.org

Lakia Brooks
Deputy IV Business License Inspector
Commissioner of the Revenue’s Office
City of Petersburg
Ph: 804-733-2315 Ext 4008
lbrooks@petersburg-va.org

**Artists do not need a special permit. Please contact the Commissioner of Revenue’s Office to determine if you qualify as an artist.

MARKET FEES:

WINTER MARKET SEASON IS REDUCED AT $10 PER MARKET OR $35.00 PER MONTH
VENDOR FEES FOR THE MAIN SEASON BEGINNING MARCH 30TH ARE AS FOLLOWS: 
$20.00 APPLICATION FEE
$450 PRE-PAID FULL SEASON (39 MARKETS, $185.00 DISCOUNT)
$60 PRE-PAID PER MONTH ($135.00 DISCOUNT)
$15 PAY PER MARKET

WEEKLY FEE PAYMENT SCHEDULE

“Pay-Per-Market” Payments must be submitted to the Market Manager in cash/check/credit/paypal each Market Day. Bounced checks will incur an additional $35 fee. If payment is not made to the Market Manager before Market day ends, the vendor may not be permitted to vend the following given Market Day.

VENDOR ARRANGEMENTS/BOOTH ASSIGNMENTS

Vendor spaces are assigned according to availability, selling history, and retail considerations.

Notification: If a vendor finds that they will be absent, an email must be sent to the Market Manager by Wednesdays at 5pm. No-shows may be suspended from future market participation. ***Please refer to the Vendor Rules and Regulations for further details.

Each vending space is 10×10.  Spaces may allow a 19 foot car to park behind the vending space.  Layout changes dependent on event and weather. Always be prepared to park outside of the market.