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Farmers Market Locations and Rules

WEDNESDAY

 

LA CROSSE  - BRIDGEVIEW PLAZA

   Bridgeview Plaza – Parking Lot – 2500 Rose St
   Begins 1st Wednesday in June
   Ends last Wednesday in October
   8:00 AM to 1:00 PM

THIS IS A PRODUCE ONLY MARKET (NO FLEA MARKET ITEMS)

 

HOLMEN - FESTIVAL FOODS

   Holmen Square – Festival Foods Parking Lot – 600 Holmen Dr  (Set up on grass north of store)
   Begins last Wednesday in May
   Ends last Wednesday in October
   3:00 PM to 7:00 PM

 

WEST SALEM

   Parking Lot Corner Jefferson & Mill Streets (Bike Shelter)
   Begins 1st Wednesday in June
   Ends last Wednesday in October
   2:00 PM to 6:00 PM

THURSDAY

LA CROSSE

Hmong Cultural & Community Center Market  1815 Ward Ave

June to end of season

8 AM to 4 PM

 

FRIDAY

 

LA CROSSECAMERON PARK
   Requires separate/additional permit from association.
   Begins first Friday in May. Ends last Friday in October.
   4:00 PM to 8:00 PM

 

SATURDAY

 

LA CROSSE COUNTY OF LA CROSSE

 

   Parking Lot between 3rd & 4th Streets & Vine and State Streets
   Begins 1st Saturday in June, ends last Saturday in October.
   6:00 AM until items are sold

SUNDAY
ONALASKA
   FESTIVAL FOODS
   Parking Lot – 1260 Crossing Meadows Dr
   Begins 1st Sunday in June.    Ends last Sunday in October
   8:00 AM to 1:00 PM

                  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
                      LA CROSSE COUNTY HEALTH DEPT
                        300 4TH ST NORTH – 2ND FLOOR
                             LA CROSSE  WI  54601-3228
                                        608-785-9771  
               (LA CROSSE COUNTY HEALTH CODE 11.43)            

 

 

 

FARMERS MARKET RULES

1.        Only those items that a farmer actually produces on property owned or rented by him/her may be sold.

2.        Items which can be eaten without peeling/peels such as plums, cherries, apples, pears, peaches, carrots, radishes, lettuce, tomatoes, and the like, must be protected from dust and vermin.

3.        Food items such, as melons, which can only be eaten after peeling, require no protective covering.  The slicing or repackaging of any food product is not permitted.  Examples include watermelons, fruits, vegetables, etc.

4.        All scales are subject to the requirements of the applicable provisions of city code.

5.        Potentially hazardous foods such as meat, eggs, poultry, fish, dairy products or prepared foods such as baked goods, candy and the like may not be sold with a Farmers Market Permit.

6.        Sale of Honey, Maple Syrup, and Sorghum.  These products must be sold in a clean, approved container, which has not been previously used.  These products must be labeled with the following:

                                Name of product

                                Name and address of producer

                                Net content (Weight)

7.        Honey must show its grade such as ungraded, etc. All containers must be either honey jars or containers, which have never been previously used.  Empty peanut butter jars, plastic containers, etc. will not be permitted for use at the Farmers Market.

8.        PERMIT MUST BE  POSTED IMMEDIATELY UPON SET UP.  PRICE OF EACH ITEM MUST BE DISPLAYED.

                          

FLEA MARKET PERMITS

 

1.       Only homemade items may be sold.

2.       Follow rules and regulations of Farmers Market.

                                           

LICENSE FEES

 

FARMER/FLEA MARKET FEES:

$60

PRIOR TO MARKET

(OBTAINED AT THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT)

$70

AT THE MARKET

$15

ADDITIONAL SPACE

 

Updated: 06/11/2013

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