Nonprofit/Community Service/Educational Booth
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions? Email us: contact.us@tomballfm.org
- Booth Spaces are free of charge up to 3 times per year after the Market Managers approval.
- All Vendors must work within in their 10x10 space.
- Vendors may not walk around or stand in front of their booths space to hand out fliers or pamphlets.
- There is a one time application fee of $35.00 that must be paid prior to your organizations first set-up.
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NON-PROFIT BOOTHS
Verified Nonprofits are allowed to Fundraise, accept Donations and/or sell raffle tickets for their nonprofit.
(Must have prior approval from the Market Manager.) Are you wanting to sell items to raise funds? ALL items must be preapproved by the Vendor Committee and can not compete with paid vendors sales. If approved you will be invoiced for a regular priced booth. We need the following information from you which can all be uploaded on our TFM website.
Non-Profit Booth Information
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COMMUNITY SERVICE BOOTHS
Your organization MUST be focused on providing a community service. No Sales or promotions of any kind will be accepted.
However, your set up can include your business banner and your staff can wear your company logos. If your Booth will be directed towards children under 18 your organization is responsible for doing background checks on whomever will be working your booth. The background checks must be uploaded into your application Tomball Farmers Market before being scheduled. If we feel you are more focused on promoting your business, you will be asked to break down and will not be allowed back. Please review our Community Service page for more information on our guidelines. Here. 
Community Service Information
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EDUCATIONAL BOOTHS
Your organization MUST be focused on education. No Sales or promotions of any kind will be accepted.
However, your set up can include your business banner and your staff can wear your company logos. If your Booth will be directed towards children under 18 your organization is responsible for doing background checks on whomever will be working your booth. The background checks must be uploaded into your application Tomball Farmers Market before being scheduled. If we feel you are more focused on promoting your business, you will be asked to break down and will not be allowed back. Please review our Educational Booth page for more information on our guidelines. Here. 
Educational Booth Information
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What are the market hours and what time do I setup and take down?
Tomball Farmers Market hours are from 9am-1pm every Saturday. We do expect all vendors to be present during those times. You may arrive as early as 7am to setup and you may take down at 1pm. If you need to rent a tent, table or weights please find the Market Manager. You are responsible for bringing rented items back to the Market Manager after 1 pm.
TFM barricades go up at 8:00 sharp and you may not drive through the market AFTER 8:00am or before 1:00 pm.
What do we need to bring?
What if I am unable to attend?
If you are unable to attend for any reason, you must email contact.us@tomballfm.org and let us know before the market begins. Multiple missed markets will remove you from future spot placement.
How do I know my location the day of the market?
An email is sent out on the Thursday evenings before the Saturday Market with a copy of the map. When you arrive to the market, please find our Market Manager. She will help you find your space if you have any questions.
Are there bathrooms on site?
There are public city restrooms across the street in the Depot Park. It is a mustard yellow building near the splash pad in the park behind the market.
Is water provided?
There is water for a donation at the information booth. There are also juice, tea and coffee vendors onsite.
What happens if it rains?
We are a rain or shine market. If the weather is severe the day of the market, we will send out a cancelation email or make a decision on site. If the market is canceled, you will be refunded for any items you have paid for.
Is there electricity?
You will not have access to electricity but you are welcome to bring a QUIET generator.
What is the average traffic on any given Saturday?
We typically have 2,000 - 5,000 patrons on a normal market day.
Tomball Farmers Market hours are from 9am-1pm every Saturday. We do expect all vendors to be present during those times. You may arrive as early as 7am to setup and you may take down at 1pm. If you need to rent a tent, table or weights please find the Market Manager. You are responsible for bringing rented items back to the Market Manager after 1 pm.
TFM barricades go up at 8:00 sharp and you may not drive through the market AFTER 8:00am or before 1:00 pm.
What do we need to bring?
- All vendors are expected to have a 10x10 tent of any color.
- ALL Vendors MUST have 25lbs of weights ATTACHED to each leg of the tent at a minimum equaling 100lbs total.
- All Vendors need to bring their own table and displays.
What if I am unable to attend?
If you are unable to attend for any reason, you must email contact.us@tomballfm.org and let us know before the market begins. Multiple missed markets will remove you from future spot placement.
How do I know my location the day of the market?
An email is sent out on the Thursday evenings before the Saturday Market with a copy of the map. When you arrive to the market, please find our Market Manager. She will help you find your space if you have any questions.
Are there bathrooms on site?
There are public city restrooms across the street in the Depot Park. It is a mustard yellow building near the splash pad in the park behind the market.
Is water provided?
There is water for a donation at the information booth. There are also juice, tea and coffee vendors onsite.
What happens if it rains?
We are a rain or shine market. If the weather is severe the day of the market, we will send out a cancelation email or make a decision on site. If the market is canceled, you will be refunded for any items you have paid for.
Is there electricity?
You will not have access to electricity but you are welcome to bring a QUIET generator.
What is the average traffic on any given Saturday?
We typically have 2,000 - 5,000 patrons on a normal market day.