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As of November 27, 2023
675 Crossley Road, Palm Springs, CA 92264
(Across From Palm Springs Walmart)
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Palm Springs Flea Market and Food Fest is a flea market and farmer’s market located in the heart of Palm Springs, California. Here’s what you need to know about admission, Vendor application, and more. If you don’t see your question here, feel free to get in touch with us.
FOR VENDORS
IS THERE ELECTRICITY AVAILABLE FOR MY VENDOR SPACE?
YES, DURING THE HOLIDAY FESTIVAL SCHEDULE WE WILL PROVIDE ELECTRICAL OUTLETS FOR VENDOR USE. VENDORS MUST SUPPLY THEIR OWN 100FT POWER/EXTENSION CORDS.
CAN I PARK MY CAR, TRUCK, UHUAL OR TRAILER AT MY SPACE?
YES, DEPENDING ON WHICH SPACE YOU RESERVE, YOU MAY HAVE ROOM TO PARK YOUR VEHICLE.
IF YOU CHOOSE A SPACE WITHOUT ROOM TO PARK THEN YOU MUST PARK YOUR VEHICLE (CAR, UHUAL, TRAILER) IN THE VENDORS LOT LOCATED IN LOT #3 (EAST OF THE CUSTOMER PARKING LOT).
CAN I CANCEL MY SPACE RENTAL?
YOU CAN CANCEL YOUR RESERVATION, AS LONG AS YOU CANCEL YOUR RESERVATION 2 WEEKS (14 DAYS) BEFORE YOUR SCHEDULED DATE.
WHEN CAN I SET UP MY SPACE OR FOOD TRUCK?
SET UP FOR VENDORS BEGINS AT 7 AM, ALL VENDORS MUST BE SET UP BY 8:00 AM, NO EXCEPTIONS, NO VEHICLES WILL BE ALLOWED TO BE ON ROADWAYS AFTER 6:30 PM.
WHAT TIME DO I HAVE TO VACATE MY SPACE?
BREAKDOWN FOR VENDORS IS FROM 2 PM-4 PM (2 HOURS) ONLY
ALL VENDORS MUST BE PACKED UP, AREA CLEANED UP OF ALL TRASH AND SPACE VACATED BY Midnight.
AM I REQUIRED TO HAVE LIABILITY INSURANCE?
YES, PER CITY ORDINANCE, ALL VENDORS MUST CARRY LIABILITY INSURANCE, IF YOU DO NOT HAVE INSURANCE WE CAN ASSIST YOU WITH AN ONLINE COMPANY THAT CAN ISSUE IT TO YOU WITHIN MINUTES.
Next Insurance:
Phone#: 855-222-5919
Website: www.nextinsurance.com
WHAT WILL HAPPEN IF THERE ARE INSUFFICIENT VENDORS?
OWNER WILL NOTIFY ALL VENDORS THAT THE FLEA MARKET/ FOOD FEST WILL CLOSE.
DO I NEED TO HAVE A SELLERS PERMIT TO SELL AT THE MARKET?
YES, YOU WILL NEED A SELLERS PERMIT TO SELL AT THE MARKET, IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ONE, YOU CAN GET A "TEMPORARY SELLERS PERMIT" AT CDTFA.CA.GOV YOUR SELLERS PERMIT MUST HAVE OUT ADDRESS ON IT, 5955 EAST RAMON RD, PALM SPRINGS, CA. 92264.
AM I REQUIRED TO HAVE A BUSINESS LICENSE FOR MY SPACE?
YES, YOU MUST PROVIDE A COPY OF YOUR BUSINESS LICENSE ISSUED BY THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS.
Visit https://www.palmspringsca.gov/government/departments/finance-treasury/business-license-tax.
Complete the Business License Tax Application and email to business.license@palmspringsca.gov.
For Inquiries, please contact Business License at (760) 323-8289 and mention Alan Schwartz – Palm Springs Flea Market and Food Fest.
ARE STREET PERFORMERS ALLOWED AND WELCOMED AT THE MARKET?
YES, WE DO ALLOW STREET PERFORMERS AND MUSICIANS AT THE MARKET, FREE OF CHARGE, BUT YOU MUST GET PERMISSION FROM ALAN SCHWARTZ, CEO OF THE FESTIVAL. HE WILL TELL YOU WHERE YOU ARE ALLOWED TO SET UP AND DO YOUR PERFORMANCE.
AM I ALLOWED TO LEAVE MY BOOTH SPACE SET UP OVERNIGHT?
NO YOU MUST BREAK DOWN YOUR SPACE EACH DAY.
WHAT TO IF THERE ARE BAD WEATHER CONDITIONS?
WE ARE SUBJECT TO CLOSE DUE TO BAD WEATHER AT OUR OWN DISCRETION.
THIS INCLUDES LAST MINUTE NOTIFICATION, WE WILL NOTIFY AT THE FRONT GATE.
BAD WEATHER CONDITIONS INCLUDE STRONG WINDS, SAND STORMS, RAIN, EARTHQUAKES, AND FIRE/ HEAVY SMOKE.
OWNER WILL NOTIFY ALL VENDORS IF THERE IS A CLOSURE DUE TO BAD WEATHER CONDITIONS.
IF A CANCELLATION OCCURS ON YOUR DATE YOU MAY RESCHEDULE ANOTHER DATE ON THE SAME WEEKDAY/ WEEKEND CHOICE YOU BOOKED UNTIL SEPTEMBER 25, 2021.
IF YOU CANNOT RESCHEDULE ANOTHER DATE YOU WILL BE REFUNDED 50% OF YOUR PAYMENT.
FOR CUSTOMERS
ARE DOGS OR PETS ALLOWED?
YES, I AM DOG LOVER, PLEASE FIND ME AND LET ME MEET YOUR DOG. ONLY FRIENDLY, GOOD NATURED DOGS ARE ALLOWED AT THE FLEA MARKET AND MUST BE KEPT ON A LEASH, NO LONGER THEN 6FT AT ALL TIMES
HOW MUCH IS ADMISSION TO THE MARKET?
ADULTS ADMISSION IS $1 DOLLARS ON SATURDAY ONLY.
HOLIDAY FESTIVAL ADMISSION IS $2.
FOR FREE ADMISSION GO TO OUR WEBSITE AND INPUT YOUR INFORMATION AND PRINT OUT THE PASS OR DOWNLOAD TO YOUR MOBILE DEVICE
HOW OFTEN IS THE MARKET OPEN?
THE MARKET IS OPEN EVERY SATURDAY FROM 8 AM TO 2 PM BEGINNING OCTOBER 2, 2021 - DECEMBER 18, 2021
IS THERE AN ATM ON SITE?
NO, BUT THERE IS A BANK OF AMERICA IN FRONT OF THE WALMART SUPERSTORE AND THERE IS A WELLS FARGO AT THE CORNER OF RAMON AND GENE AUTRY RD.
DO THE FOOD VENDORS ACCEPT EBT OR FOOD STAMP CARDS?
IT DEPENDS ON THE FOOD VENDOR, SOME MIGHT, BUT IT IS AT THE INDIVIDUAL VENDORS DISCRETION
WHAT TO IF THERE ARE BAD WEATHER CONDITIONS?
WE ARE SUBJECT TO CLOSE DUE TO BAD WEATHER AT OUR OWN DISCRETION.
THIS INCLUDES LAST MINUTE NOTIFICATION, WE WILL NOTIFY AT THE FRONT GATE.
BAD WEATHER CONDITIONS INCLUDE STRONG WINDS, SAND STORMS, RAIN, EARTHQUAKES, AND FIRE/ HEAVY SMOKE.
WHERE IS THE MARKET LOCATED?
IT IS LOCATED 2 BLOCKS EAST OF THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, OPPOSITE THE WALMART SUPERSTORE
ADDRESS: 675 CROSSLEY RD PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264
DIRECTIONS FROM THE 10 FREEWAY: EXIT GENE AUTRY, HEAD SOUTH ON GENE AUTRY TO RAMON RD, LEFT ON RAMON RD, 2 BLOCKS TO CROSSLEY RD AND TURN RIGHT. THE ENTRANCE TO THE MARKET IS ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE, ABOUT 1/4 OF A MILE .
DIRECTIONS FROM DOWNTOWN PALM SPRINGS: HEAD EAST ON RAMON RD, PAST THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, RIGHT ON CROSSLEY RD RIGHT AFTER THE WALMART SUPERSTORE.