GAIA WORK-TRADE OPPORTUNITIES
Work Trade is an opportunity to offset ticket cost by working at the event.... more about the purpose and goals of reciprocity...
This gathering is fueled by the collaborative work of many hands. Please consider joining the Gaia crew in exchange for a discounted ticket price. Common areas of support include setting up and breaking down on the tail ends of the event, parking support, helping with food prep and clean up in the kitchen, physical tasks around the site and providing support to teachers and staff.
Work Trade is available in 4 hr or 8 hr commitments, and will receive a ticket discount of $50 off and $100 off, respectively. Shifts are 2- 4 hours at a time and mostly won't overlap with workshops & other programming.
GAIA WORK-TRADE INFORMATION:
Please familiarize yourself with the details before submitting your application. Reach out to us at info.thegaiagathering@gmail.com if you have any questions that are not covered here.
(From Marketplace page....)
WHAT WE PROVIDE:
~ A prominent marketplace in a beautiful venue.
~ Around 150 community members who adore local businesses, plants, herbal medicine and hand-crafted goods!
~ A dedicated camping area close to the marketplace (optional).
~ Support with unloading & loading your gear.
~ Your business listing in our event program.
~ Wifi for your payment apps (new this year!)
COME TO GAIA! All vendors must be registered participants of this event. Only apply if you intend on registering and attending. Notify us if you need to cancel to make space for others.
SELL YOUR OWN GOODS: Products sold in the marketplace must be made by you and/or your personal business.
VENDORS FEE: A sliding scale fee of $20 - $50 is due by the closing of the event. We have ended the percentage-of-sales and instead ask: if you had a bountiful weekend, please consider contributing to The Gaia Equity Fund which provides lower ticket price opportunities to our community.
BRING WHAT YOU NEED: Vendors are responsible for bringing what they need, including a table or product stand. Our suggested list includes: a cash box, a tarp with clamps for protection during rain & night, clear signs for pricing, business cards, mailing list sign-up sheets, totes for storage and transportation tablecloth and anything else to beautify your vendors space.
MARKETPLACE SET UP: Our new venue will hold the Marketplace on and around the lower porch of The Lighthouse (See photos). The available spaces include an 8' x 4' table space on the covered porch or a 10' x 10' space to set up your market tent. Some larger tents can be accommodated in the services area.
SALES: We are excited to finally be able to offer wifi for payment devices and apps! Vendors often use an honor system for their products while workshops are in session. This is done by clearly marking prices and having both a cash box and/or digital payment methods posted. You are welcome to tend your booth as you see fit.
RAFFLE DONATION: We ask our vendors to donate an item to our fundraising raffle or auction. Please let us know what you will contribute. Items will be collected upon arrival on Friday. Proceeds benefit the Gaia Equity Fund which provides lower ticket price opportunities to our community.
IF BRINGING FOOD: Be sure to follow food safety practices in your preparations, display and storage. Bring any coolers, ice, containers and serving materials needed for your goods. Do not bring any intoxicants including alcohol and cannabis edibles. For food safety information, refer to page 9 in The USDA Farmers Market Operating Guidelines
IF PROVIDING SERVICES: If you are providing any service that includes body work, you must hold a current certificate, license or tax-compliant business in your field. We encourage sliding scale payment models. To support your offering, consider having a sign-up schedule that shows your availability. Writing the appointment in their program or having fun appointment cards may help with attendance.
MARKETPLACE HOURS: (Schedule still under review, times subject to change)
~ Set up begins at 3:00pm on Friday 5/5. Please arrive promptly, have your items unloaded, and your vehicle moved to the parking area by 4:00pm.
~ The Marketplace is open for the duration of the event. Meals and free times are when most people are shopping. You are welcome to tend your booth as you see fit.
~You can begin packing out after closing circle (currently estimated as Sunday at 12:00pm). Full departure from the site is required by 2:00pm on Sunday 5/7.
LEGAL COMPLIANCE: As a non-profit organization we strive to be both radical and compliant. We ask you to include sales-tax in your prices and follow FDA & USDA guidelines in the making of your products.
Thank you for reading through and familiarizing yourself with our agreements. Reach out if you have any questions: info.thegaiagathering@gmail.com