A dispute is brewing between community market vendors and the Downtown Penticton Association (DPA) over refunds in the wake of the event’s cancellation.
Some vendors who paid the $850 stall fee in advance to secure their spot have been informed they will receive a 50 per cent refund, or the fees can be rolled over to the 2021 season.
The annual community market, a separate entity from the nearby farmer’s market, often draws crowds of 5,000 people or more on Saturdays, said the Downtown Penticton Association (DPA).
But its board of directors decided to cancel the event due to COVID-19 concerns. Kevin Dunn of Okanagan Wildbrush Honey said a full refund should be issued to the pre-paid vendors. “As market vendors, we stand united in our