Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers Market

Thanks to our Presenting Day Sponsor for October 2

The 16^th Annual Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers Market season kicks off June 19^th. This season, the Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers Market will be following health and safety guidelines to successfully execute the outdoor in-person markets. Modifications to a traditional market are necessary due to the global pandemic health crisis.

Above all, please, if you are feeling ill or are running a fever, do not attend the market to protect the health and safety of fellow patrons, vendors, and volunteers. An inherent risk of exposure exists in any public place where people are present. COVID-19 is an extremely contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and death. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, senior citizens and guests with underlying medical conditions are especially vulnerable. By visiting this event/program you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19.

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The Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers Market plan complies with all recommendations and guidance given from Linn County Department of Public Health, “Events & Mass Gatherings” protocols from the Linn County Department of Public Health, Linn County Department of Public Health review of markets COIVD-19 protocols, the “Guidance for Farmers Markets” issued by the US Department of Agriculture, “Social, Community, Recreational, Leisure, or Sporting Gathering or Event” proclamation outlined on City of Cedar Rapids website, “Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals” and following “COVID-19 Farmers Market Best Practices” issued by Iowa Valley RC&D. Additionally, Farmers Market directors from all over Iowa are in frequent communication about innovative approaches to better ensure public safety to proceed safely with Markets. 

Health and Safety Guidelines

• Limit vendor numbers to no more than half of a full, traditional market, with ability to increase later in the season based on experience and public safety factors
   
• Vendors located on one side of the street only to decrease congestion. Vendor stalls could also be staggered to alternative sides but will not be on both sides of the street at the same point
   
• Maintain similar large outdoor venue as would be marked for twice the number of vendors and large visitor crowds to provide for significant space between vendors and less congested visitor space
   
• One-way traffic flow will be encouraged throughout the market via signage throughout the venue as currently encouraged by public health guidance for Farmers Markets.
   
• Beginning the season, the Market will predominantly feature produce and products, and will be programmed to discourage groups from congregating for extended periods of time.
   
• Market Dates: June 19^th, July 3^rd, July 17^th, August 7^th, August 21^st, September 4^th, September 18^th, October 2^nd

Vendors encouraged to follow these health and safety guidelines to vend at the market:

• Masks are encouraged to be worn
• Hand Sanitizer and/or hand-washing station is encouraged in every vendor stall
• If a vendor is feeling ill or are running a fever, do not attend the market

Attendees encouraged to follow these safety and health guidelines:

• Masks are encouraged to be worn
• Please limit interaction with vendors by social distancing
• One-way traffic flow will be encouraged throughout the market via signage throughout the venue as currently encouraged by public health guidance for Farmers Markets.

For the most recent local COVID-19 updates please visit https://www.linncounty.org/1372/COVID-19

We look forward to seeing you at the market!

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Presenting Sponsor

Thank you to our presenting sponsor, Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust!

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