*Due to State guidelines and restrictions, please check back frequently for updates regarding the 2020 market season or check our Omro Thursday Night Market Facebook page.

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Get Fresh, Go Local!
Make Omro your Thursday Night Stop this Season!
2020 Market Open June 25th 'til September 24th
Thursdays, From 4 to 7 pm
The Omro Thursday Night Market will start the 2020 season on Thursday June 25th! The market will once again be held in Scott Park and run Thursdays from 4pm-7pm. Farmers markets, like grocery stores, have been deemed an essential food resource. However, we want everyone to be aware the market will look slightly different this year.
 
Based on guidelines and recommendations from both the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture and the Winnebago County Health Department, the Omro Thursday Night Market has implemented the following temporary restrictions until further notice:
  • Only vendors selling prepared/pre-packaged foods & agricultural products will be present with the exception of those selling face masks and personal hygiene products such as soaps
  • Vendors will be separated by a ten-foot minimum from the next vendors.
  • Please allow vendors to handle all product until your transaction is complete.
  • No product sampling
  • Six feet of space will be marked in front of each vendor booth and additional guidelines for cleaning/disinfecting booths will be followed.
  • Pets are not allowed at the market, with the exception of service dogs.
  • At this time there will be no musicians, activities, or public seating areas for eating/drinking in order to limit gathering.
  • Please try to limit the number of shoppers per household and keep lingering in the market to a minimum.
 
If you are planning on attending the market, we ask that you adhere to our Public Safety Practices:
  • If you are not feeling well or have been in contact with someone who is sick, please stay home.
  • Cover coughs and sneezes when out in public.
  • NO food or drink is to be consumed at the market.
  • Be aware of your surroundings to practice safe social distancing.
  • The wearing of face masks is recommended.
  • Utilize the hand washing and sanitizing stations that will be available.

Please be patient as we navigate this year’s market changes and adjust the best we can through the different phases and regulations.
How to Become a Vendor
Currently, 2020 market participation is open to Omro area farmers, gardeners, vendors selling prepackaged foods. Please see the Market Rules and Regulations for annual and weekly fee amounts.

Application

Welcome Letter

Vendor Rules & Regulations
Please read through the following rules and regulations for participating in the Omro Thursday Night Market.  If you are operating a food stand, you must also have a permit from the Winnebago County Public Health Department. See application information and form below.

Market Policies

Food Stand Winnebago County Health Department Permit Required

Please note that effective July 1, 2012, if you are doing a food stand, you must have a permit from Winnebago County.

Non-profit groups that operate temporary food stands within the Winnebago County Health Department's jurisdiction can obtain a permit depending on the number of events per license year (July 1st - June 30th).  Any additional events that are operated within WCHD's jurisdiction require licensure.  Please call WCHD at 920.232.3000 if you have questions about operating Non-Profit temporary food stands.

Contact Winnebago County Health Department if you have any questions on the permit or the permit process regarding non-profit food stand permits.
Winnebago County Health Department
112 Otter Avenue | PO Box 2808 
Oshkosh, WI 54903-2808
(920) 232-3000 or (800) 250-3110
Please visit https://www.co.winnebago.wi.us/health/units/environmental-health/food-safety-recreational-licensing/special/temporary-events to find more information and link for the current temporary food permit.