I am writing this post to inform everyone of recent difficulties we have experienced while participating in the Kelowna Farmer's Market.
the little dreambug has been asked by the Market coordinator not to return until they can determine if we qualify as a vendor to display items at their market. We are not by any means "hit and miss" with our attendance as they have indicated to customers inquiring about where we have gone. We have faithfully attended every Wednesday since we moved to the Kelowna area in July.
The mandate of the Kelowna Market is to allow vendors showcasing locally grown, baked, or handmade, food and crafts in the Okanagan area. We have been asked not return as we do not qualify as a vendor under this strict mandate-we include items for sale also handmade in Alberta, as well as areas outside of the Okanagan area (Vancouver).
To clarify: Almost all of our items are handmade (with the exception of our buddies-which we order from a company in Toronto Parkdale Novelty) and our onesies (which we get from a company in Vancouver Zee Spot) Many of our items are made right in Kelowna- Our cute ponchos, aprons, receivers, and blankets. As well as- of course- many our beautiful custom baskets!
In no way do we attempt to hide the fact that not every item in the booth is handmade by us in the Okanagan from our customers and, in fact, we include it as part of our "sales spiel" for most customers visiting our booth!
The Kelowna Market organizers have taken it upon themselves to allow only certain vendors to display certain items. We do not feel that we are fully representing our beautiful line of products by only displaying Kelowna made items since all of the Alberta made items have been hand sewn by us or a member of our team. We will return to the market when they will allow us to display our line as we would like...with all of our luxurious goodies! Until then we are happy to participate in Penticton on Saturdays!
