Farms

Returning Participants

New this year — 2020 participants can use last year’s information instead of completing a new application!

Guidelines for Participation

The following are the guidelines for participation in the Arts and Eats Rural Backroads Tour. Participants must meet the criteria stated below and return their completed application and payment by 5 pm on February 23, 2021.

For farms: Specialty crop farms must be growing food for sale to local markets OR selling a product made on their farm using local materials. Farms featuring heritage animals are also considered for tour sites. Michigan-made, value-added agricultural products may be considered for sale at central sites.

Participant Partner Guidelines: Tour sites must be within the designated areas of Allegan, Barry, Calhoun, Kalamazoo, and Van Buren Counties and are restricted to farms selected by the Arts and Eats Committee. Artist and farm sites agree to be open 10:00-5:00 on October 16 and 17, 2021.

Participation Fee:
Returning farms: $70
New farms: $85

If applicants are not accepted to Arts and Eats, the participation fee will be refunded. Accepted participants can withdraw from the tour for a refund until April 12th.

Tour Promotion: Each site/participant is expected to promote the Arts and Eats tour through its networks independently of the official tour promotions. Each participant will be provided with copies of the Map and Guide for distribution.

Signage: Each site will prominently display Arts and Eats signs during the tour to help direct visitors to the site. New participants will be provided with one large sign and two directional signs.

Map and Guide: The Map and Guide gives visitors information about tour locations and serves as a reference after the tour. The map is given out during the year to visitors through arts councils, chambers of commerce, and other partners. Participant Partners are responsible for distribution of the Maps they are given for the greatest promotional impact.

Other promotion: Arts and Eats promotion is year round. Participants may send business updates and special event info to the marketing coordinator, who will post throughout the year.

Application

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Consent*
I have read the above and agree to the Guidelines for Participation.

Business Name*
Contact Person*
First Last
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code
Business Phone*
This will be printed in the guide.
Email*
Hours During Tour*
Arts and Eats tour hours are 10-5, Saturday and Sunday. We strongly prefer your hours adhere to this schedule. If your hours will differ, please detail how.
Promotions/Social Media Manager Name and Contact Info (if applicable)
Website or Preferred Social Media*
This will be printed in the guide.
Facebook (if applicable)
Instagram (if applicable)
Description*
In 50 words or less, briefly describe your business. Really sell yourself--this will be used for marketing.
Photo*
Attach at least 2 quality images of your farm and/or products.
Drop files here or
For previous participants
Did you run out of any materials last year (e.g. maps, passports)? If so, what?
Do you have any materials left over from last year? If so, what?
Consent*
I permit the Arts and Eats Tour to use my name, business name, photographs, product descriptions, and related materials for advertising and event documentation for the Arts & Eats Tour.
I agree.

Participant Type*
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