Ripley s First Monday Trade Days & Flea Market Inc. Vendor s Information Mission: Guide Ripley's First Monday Trade Days and Flea Market is here to provide a safe, family oriented, inexpensive venue for craftsmen, artist, farmers, ranchers and all walks of life to gather once a month for the opportunity to present their goods and services to the Public. It's our mission to do this, along with making every effort to provide the general public an enjoyable and memorable shopping experience that is unique to Ripley and the entire Mid-South area. Ripley and Tippah County is a very friendly and welcoming place, having hosted the Trade Days for over 124 years. During that time, crowds of up to 70,000 people, over a single weekend show, have descended on the Ripley Trade Grounds just South of the city limits to explore the wonderfully diverse array of goods, services, and livestock on display. History: Originally started as a Community Sale and Trade Day on July 3rd, 1893 and was operated by the City of Ripley and originally located on the downtown square. In the early 50 s, the sale outgrew the space limitations of the downtown area and moved the waterworks plant located at the intersection of Hwy. 4 and Hwy. 15. By the late 1950 s the sale again outgrew the space limitations and was relocated to the Tippah County Fairgrounds where it remained until 1976.
During this time, the City chose to no longer operate the market as a city function. Wayne Windham had the property across Hwy. 15 and took steps to move the market to it s current location and setup the infrastructure to manage the parking, restrooms, camping and the relaxed, neighborly atmosphere of Buying, Selling and Trading with friends and neighbors. Market Overview: The Market is really identified by sections or categories of products. The General Sales Area is located on front (West) side of the market and makes up about 60% of the total selling area. The new and sporadic Yard Sale area is located in the center of the market just past the front gate entrance on rows 3 through 6 excluding the endcaps. We also have a sizable Poultry and Livestock area, just to the south of the Main Gate. The Dog Yard and is located across town creek on the east side of the market. Hispanic food and items are on the south side of the market close the front parking area. As you see on the map, we facilitate parking on three sides, making close access to the market possible. The Market operates on the Saturday and Sunday preceeding the 1st Monday of each month. Contact information Ripley's First Monday Trade Day, Inc 10590 Hwy. 15 South Ripley, MS 38663 Toll free 800-4Ripley Office 662-837-4051 fax: 662-837-7080 email: allison@dixie-net.com website: www.firstmonday.ripley.ms Facebook: www.facebook.com/ripleyfirstmonday/ Daily Office Hours: Monday thru Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Market Office Hours (Market Weekends Only): Friday 9:00 am to 7:00 pm Saturday 6:00 am to 6:00 pm Sunday 6:00 am to 5:00 pm Admission and Parking Admission to the market is free, but there is a $2.00 parking fee.
General Market Rules All Vendors must check in at the gate upon entry. If early, notify the office. No illegal merchandise is allowed at anytime on property. No Gambling or games of chance allowed. First Monday Management reserves the right to grant or refuse service to anyone that we deem necessary for the Market. Concessions are only allowed by special permit of Management. A concession item is any drink or food prepared and intended to be consumed on the market grounds, this includes but not limited to individual bottled waters, can drinks, snowballs and any other food for sandwich items. Vendors, vendor employees or vendor guest are not allowed drive through the market during market times. All vendor spaces must be kept tidy and free of any customer hazards. If tables or obstructions are left on spot, it s the vendor responsibility to mow and maintain prior to the market weekend. Failure to do so can result in spot forfeiture or cleanup penalty fee. 1 vendor pass per spot shall be allowed; additional passes are $5.00 each. Busy rows will be closed to all automobiles from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm on Saturday and Sunday. Merchandise Pickup will need to be arranged by alternate routes. All animals on public display are subject to the Federal Animal Welfare Act, Title 7, Chapter 54, and Sections 2131 through 2159. A copy of the Act can be found at the Front Gate. Rent should be prepaid before you leave the market grounds. Unpaid spots will be rented out. Make arrangements with the front office if you cannot prepay your spot. Ripley s First Monday is a 2-day market. We advertise this as a 2-day event and expect our dealers to do so as well. Reservations are for the 2-day weekend only. No 1-day reservations allowed. Vendors should be on their spot by 7:30 am Saturday morning. You should contact the front office if late arrival is required, otherwise vacant spots will be rented. Empty spots hurt the other dealers and will not be allowed on the busiest rows. Rows I and J: Vendors should remain on their spot through Sunday 3 pm, weather permitting. Early departure fee of $15.00 will apply. If you have to leave early, it s the vendor s responsibility to make sure someone is selling on his or her spot. Rows I and J: Pre-paid vendors are allowed to miss 1 weekend sale per calendar year with notice to the front office so the spot can be rented out. For spots that are unsuitable to re-rent in the case of an absence, it is the vendor s responsibility to make sure a friend or neighbor is selling on that spot during market times. Rent plus No show fee of $15.00 will apply. Garbage Rules: No garbage shall be left on your spot. Take it with you or deposit it in the garbage dumpster located on Row D. A garbage fee of $10.00 shall be imposed on any vendor that leaves garbage on his or her spot. No exceptions. Garbage barrels are for the customers only and not for boxes or other vendor trash. All vendors are required to make sure their spot is tidy and ready for the next sale upon departure.
General Sales Area Vendor's Rules and Rates: Rules: The General Sales Area is intended for Crafts and general merchandise only, new or used. All vendors must stay on their assigned spaces, additional parking is not provided beyond your rented space. Additional parking passes can be obtained at the front gate for a fee. All spots in the selling section must have goods displayed. No spots in a selling area are for just parking. Its hurts other dealers to have empty spaces The permit assigned is for the designated spot on ticket, pre-paid reservations are required to keep the same spot month to month. Un-occupied rented spots may be re-rented by First Monday Management. Make sure you have contacted the office for late arrival (after 7:30 am) Make your next reservation before you leave (do not expect us to save your spot without contacting us) 2-Day pass requires vendor to be setup and selling from 8am Saturday until Sunday 3pm minimum, weather permitting. Early departure requires payment of $15.00 per spot at time of departure for rows I and J. Other rows may be added to this rule as market growth warrants. 7% Mississippi Sales Tax applies to all goods and should be deposited in collection box Rates: 2-Day Pass (Open) - $25.00, each additional $22.50 2-Day Pass (Covered) - $40.00, each additional $37.50 2-Day Pass (Fully Covered) - $55.00, each additional $52.50 2-Day Pass (Building or Other) - $ ICB 1-Day Pass Saturday (Open) - $35.00, each additional $32.50 1-Day Pass Saturday (Covered) - $50.00, each additional $47.50 1-Day Pass Saturday (Fully Covered) - $65.00, additional $62.50 1-Day Pass (Building or Other) - $ ICB 1-Day Pass Sunday (Open) - $15.00, each additional $12.50 1-Day Pass Sunday (Covered) - $30.00, each additional $27.50 1-Day Pass Sunday (Fully Covered) - $45.00, additional $42.50 1-Day Pass (Building or Other) - $ ICB
Yard Sale Area Vendor's Rates & Rules: Rules: The Carport Area is intended for used merchandise only. All vendors must have Carport or Yard sale items to setup in the Carport sale Area of Row 3 through Row 6, excluding the end caps. The permit assigned is for the designated spot on ticket, first come first served. No Reservations allowed. No animals allowed in this section. Sellers are required to be on the designated space assigned. Rates: 1-Day Pass: Open - $5.00 Covered - $10.00 2-Day Pass: Open - $10.00 Covered - $20.00 NOTE: Electrical Access is an additional $3.00 per day Livestock Yard: Rules and Rates: The livestock Yard is intended for Poultry and other livestock, excluding dogs. Merchandise is allowed but does require a Privileged Permit from the office. All animals must have food, water, cage of sufficient size and other provisions as required by the Federal Animal Welfare Act, Title 7, Chapter 54, sections 2131 through 2159. 7% Mississippi Sales Tax is required for all sales except Livestock and Livestock feed. Proceeds should be collected and deposited at front gate upon departure. Rates: 2-Day Pass (Open) - $25.00 2-Day Pass (Covered) - $40.00 2-Day Pass (Fully Covered) - $55.00 2-Day Pass (Building or Other) - $ ICB
Dog Yard: Rules and Rates: The Dog Yard is intended for Dogs Only. All vendors must have a dog or dog cage of sufficient size to enter the dog yard with an open permit. Open permit if for the non-designated space beyond rows DL1 through DL3 (See Pricing) Merchandise or Poultry is allowed but not intended for that area and requires different pricing. (See Pricing). Any merchandise pickups require a paid receipt or pass. Customers are not allowed to drive into this area with the intent to buy something. All deliveries to vendors in this section must me done before 8:00 am Saturday morning or after 4:00 pm and have a paid receipt otherwise you must pay in full as all other vendors. No lost or stolen animals allowed on First Monday grounds at anytime. All animals must have food, water, cage of sufficient size and other provisions as required by the Federal Animal Welfare Act, Title 7, Chapter 54, Sections 2131 through 2159. 7% Mississippi Sales Tax is required for all sales except Livestock and Livestock feed. Proceeds should be collected and deposited at front gate upon departure. Rates: Reserved space $25.00 per Weekend $40 w/shed (includes access to power) Dogs only 1 day pass $5.00 per day (non-designated area) Dogs only 1 day pass $8.00 per day (non-designated area) w/trailer 16ft or less Dogs plus merchandise $10.00 per day (non-designated area) or poultry Merchandise or poultry $10.00 per day (non-designated area) w/trailer 16ft or less $15.00 per day (non-designated area) Electricity $3.00 per day (non-designated area) Golf Cart Rental Ridin' Round Rental Ridin' Round Rentals is an affiliated vendor, but not part of the First Monday Trade Days and Flea Market Management. No one under the age of 16 without a drivers license will be allowed to operate a cart on the first Monday Grounds. Violators will forfeit their rental and fined $50.00. Please call (662) 587-3934 to report any violations. 4-wheelers and side by sides are not allowed due to exhaust fumes and noise. Golf carts only.
First Monday Animal Guidelines All Animals are subject to: United States Code Title 7. Agriculture. Chapter 54. Transportation, Sale, and Handling of Certain Animals. 1. All cages or holding facilities must be kept clean and tidy at all times. 2. No lost or stolen animals allowed on grounds! 3. All animals must have ample leash or cage space i.e. length of animal plus 6 inches or as required. 4. All Animals must be given food and water as required by the act. 5. All animals require shelter from sun above 85 and shelter from wind, rain and cold below 42. 6. No animals shall be left on property after the market ends. 7. All animals must be treated humanely and with respect of its species and breed. 8. All animal vendors are required to comply with the rules of the market and with the staff monitors and or any government agent serving in their official capacity. Failure to comply will result in eviction. -- First Monday Management.