The Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces

You are required to read and agree to the Rules and Regulations before making a reservation.

You may scroll to the bottom of the page to continue to the reservation system.

1. APPEARANCE
The Downtown Decatur "Open Air" Market is not a flea market. All vendor booths operate at the discretion of the management and are prohibited from selling or displaying items including but not limited to: animals, weapons, explicit sexual materials and personal services. If you are concerned about your merchandise being allowed, please contact the market manager in advance. Vendors are required to keep their areas clean and free of obstruction and debris. Vendors must remove their own trash from the site.

2. COMPETITION
Items deemed to compete with the retail businesses already established in Downtown Decatur will not be permitted under any circumstances. Vendors of similar merchandise will be permitted at the discretion of Market management.

3. PROHIBITIONS

Illegal items or anything that would require a permit to be issued such as illegal CD's, DVD's, and unauthorized "knock offs" are prohibited. No food items may be prepared on site, must be packaged and contain non-hazardous materials.
No cooking is allowed on site per Dekalb County Dept. of Health and Wellness regulations.
No flammable materials may be used at any time.
No weapons, knives or dangerous instruments may be used or sold.

4. PETS
Exhibitors are requested not to bring pets without approval of Market management.

5. LICENSING & INSURANCE
All Merchants should have a Business License, either issued from their City, County of State goverment.

No vendor license is required. For State and Federal license information, please contact the Georgia Dept. of Revenue. Vendors operate under the limited insurance proviso by the Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces, LLC. Vendors operate at their own risk and hold harmless both Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces, LLC as well as the Downtown Decatur Market. Vendors are not recognized as employees under the Georgia Workers Compensation Act.

If you wish to obtain a Decatur business license (not required), click HERE to download the form. (Or you can click on the link below or paste into your browser online: http://www.decaturga.com/client_resources/cgs/citysvcs/atr/busocclicss2004.pdf ) and return the completed form and fee to City of Decatur, P.O. Box 220, Decatur, GA 30331. You may also call the city at 404-370-4100 for more information.

The address of operation for the Downtown Decatur Market is: 777 Commerce St., Decatur, GA 30030.

OUT OF STATE MERCHANTS:

You are not required to have a Georgia business license, if you have one issued from your home state.

6. SALES TAX
The collection and reporting of appropriate state and county or/ city sales tax is the requirement and responsibility of each vendor.

For State and Federal tax information, please contact the Georgia Dept. of Revenue. Web site: http://www.etax.dor.ga.gov

Georgia Department of Revenue:

1800 Century Blvd, NE Atlanta GA 30345-3205 Tel: 404-417-4477 Toll Free: 1-877-602-8477

You can walk into their office and within minutes get the forms that you need.

OUT OF STATE MERCHANTS:

You are still required to collect and pay appropriate sales tax.

7. TENT SPACE AND SIZE
Tent size is 10 x 10. You may bring your own white top tent (as long as it meets AFFPS specifications). You must use weights for your tent. If you rent a tent from AFFPS, it will be set up with weights awaiting your arrival. Each space will be clearly marked prior to set-up time. Tent curtains are only provided at discretion of Market management. Cost of damage to rented tents or other AFFPS items will be charged to the vendor.

Click here to view tent specifications.

Want to order an approved tent online? Click here.

8. PRE-PAID RESERVATIONS
Pre-payment is required in order to reserve a space and may be made up to four weeks in advance. Pre-payment will not guarantee a specific space assignment, but will assure a place for the date you specify on the reservation form. For vendors who arrive without a pre-paid reservation, Market management will make every attempt to provide space if available and will receive payment prior to space assignment.

9. DISPLAY
Display tables, cabinets, chairs and hanging racks are the sole the responsibility of each vendor. They are not provided by Market Management. No hanging racks or weighted materials of any kind may be attached to rented tents. Cost of damage to tents will be charged to the vendor.

10. ELECTRICITY
The Market does NOT provide electricity. However, a limited number of portable generators are available for rent on a first come, first served basis. Generators have a power life of approximately 3 hours. Fee to rent is $10.00. Vendors must bring their own power cords.

If you would like to purchase a portable generator, Click here to order online.

YOU MUST HAVE PRIOR APPROVAL IF YOU ARE BRINGING YOUR OWN (FUEL POWERED) GENERATOR .

11. VENDOR SPACE AND SELECTION
Market management reserves the right to assign spaces to vendors. Even if you are the first person that has arrived, this will not guarantee that you will be permitted to have more than one space or a particular space. Pre-paid, reserved spaces will be assigned a space prior to set up. Walk ups must wait to be assigned a space until reserved vendors have been checked in.

12. SET UP AND BREAK DOWN

Hours of operation: Saturday 10:00 am to 6:00 pm; Sunday noon-5:00 pm
Un-Load may begin at 8:30 am on Saturday, 10:30 am on Sunday.
Please do not arrive early or interrupt the set-up crew, this only delays check in.
Un-Load time permitted: 60 minutes
All cars/vehicles must be clear of the market area by 9:30 am on Saturday, 11:30 am on Sunday. If you arrive late (after 9:30 am on Saturday, 11:30 on Sunday), you will be unable to unload in the market area and may lose your space to a vendor on the waiting list.
Breakdown may begin at 6:00 pm on Saturday, 5:00 pm on Sunday
Load time will start at 6:30 pm on Saturday, 5:30 pm on Sunday (once the area has cleared)
All vendors must remove all items within one hour after closing of the market.

13. VENDOR PARKING
Free parking is offered to vendors. All vendors will be asked to park their vehicles in the assigned vendor parking area after unloading.

14. RAINCHECKS AND REFUNDS
If the Market management cancels the market due to weather, all pre-paid vendors will be notified. At our discretion, Market management may offer a Raincheck to be used on a subsequent day. No refunds will be issued for cancellations. If you are concerned about a potential market cancellation due to weather, please contact Market management. We no longer make reservation date changes.

We will no longer be giving Rain Checks for Rain Checks. So if you are issued a Rain Check and the next scheduled day is also rained out (closed) we will not be extending your rain check to a future date.

I understand by accepting the rules and regulations that this shall satisfy all obligations and duties as required by my credit card companies as related to "delivery" and acceptance of terms.

15. MARKET MANAGEMENT
Market management will be available on site for the duration of the event. For more information, send an email message to: info@affps.com.

I understand that each market is independent and shall be held harmless in all matters and is operated with the assistance and direction of the Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces. LLC.

Click here to print page 1 of the rules and regulations.
Click here to print page 2 of the rules and regulations.

ABOUT YOUR RESERVATION

1. You must use an email address and credit card to reserve a space. Please indicate as much information about your merchandise as possible in the "comments" section of the application.

2. You will receive an invoice by email. This is a confirmation that we have successfully received your request. This is NOT a confirmation that you have a space.

3. Once your reservation request has been reviewed, your credit card will be charged and you will receive a second email saying your "order has been shipped." An authorization code appears under your credit card number. This is your confirmation for a reserved space. (You will receive your space assignment during check-in on the day of the Market.)

4. If Market Management has questions about your application, you will be contacted by phone.

5. We no longer make reservation date changes.

You are required to read and accept the Rules and Regulations prior to making your reservation.

DO YOU HAVE YOUR OWN TENT?

Atlantic Station Market provides a limited supply of tents and weights for each reserved space. If you own your own tent and it meets the Market specifications (please click here), you may bring your tent and weights to the Market, with approval by Management. This saves you money on an online reservation and greatly increases your chances of securing a space if you arrive at the Market without a reservation.

READY FOR WEATHER?

Remember, this is an outdoor Market. Bring a sheet or tarp in case of unexpected changes in weather.

NEED ELECTRICITY?

The Market does NOT provide electricity. However, a limited number of portable generators are available for rent on a first come, first served basis. Generators have a power life of approximately 3 hours. Fee to rent is $10.00. Vendors must bring their own power cords.

If you would like to purchase a portable generator, click here to order online. We have also found them available at SAM'S CLUB.

NOTE: YOU NEED PRIOR APPROVAL TO BRING A (FUEL POWERED GENERATOR.