Southport’s annual Low-Line farmer’s market is back this year starting Thursday, June 4 – October 15, 3:30 – 7:30 PM, with Covid-19 safety precautions in place.
From the Lakeview Chamber of Commerce:
“We are looking forward to the start of the Low-Line Market season! In the interest of keeping our vendors and shoppers safe, the market will look different from previous years. We\’re operating as an \”in-and-out\” style market – this means that until further notice there will not be live music, kids activities, chef demos, sampling or prepared foods made on-site. Traffic through the market will be strictly one way, with a clearly market entrance and exit. Gathering spaces will be cleared and shoppers are encouraged to follow the guidelines listed below.
Thank you for supporting markets and the local food economy. We\’re grateful to be recognized by the state as an essential business, and we need your help and support to continue. Community doesn\’t stop just because the activities are gone – we are stronger together, Lakeview!
Guidelines are subject to change as we receive new information. Last updated: 05/11/2020″
Shopper Guidelines:
- Maintain six feet of physical distance from other shoppers and vendors.
- Wear a mask or face covering.
- Stay home if you are feeling sick or any symptoms.
- Credit/debit cards are preferred over cash payments.
- Shoppers should not expect change if paying with cash.
- Pre-order products when possible to speed up transaction process.
- Do not touch products or produce at vendor stands. Vendors will bag products for you. If you are using a reusable bag, you will need to bag the purchases yourself.
- Hand sanitizer will be readily available at vendor booths for you to utilize.
- Avoid touching your face at the market.
- Lingering will not be allowed at the market. We encourage you to make your purchases and then leave the market to allow for shoppers to maintain safe social distancing.
- Do not consume food at the market.
Vendor Guidelines:
- All vendors must wear protective masks.
- Booths will be sanitized every two hours, by market staff.
- Booths will be staggered to ensure adequate space for social distancing.
- Booths will display signage reminding shoppers to follow these market guidelines.
- Only vendor staff will handle their products. Vendors will bag all items unless shopper brings a reusable bag, in which shopper will bag items after purchased.
- Credit/debit transactions are encouraged. Venmo can also be used.
- If accepting cash, vendors must wear special gloves for touching cash only.
- Hand sanitizer will be available at every booth.
- Vendors are encouraged to offer pre-ordering.
- No sampling is allowed.
- Prepared foods will be pre-packaged and ready to go.
- Vendors must stay home if they feel sick.
- Tents are required for all vendors.
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