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Community Based
​Booth Information

WE LOVE OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY SERVICE, EDUCATIONAL & NON PROFIT GROUPS!
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PLEASE Review the following information and FILL OUT THE APPLICATION ON OUR VENDOR APPLICATION PAGE.

**All Vendors must work within in their 10x10 space and may not walk around or stand in front of their booths space to hand out fliers or pamphlets. Vendors must let customers come to their booths organically and can not call out to passers by or customers entering other vendors booths.**

Nonprofit/Community Service/Educational Booth
​Frequently Asked Questions

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Non-Profit Booth Information
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Community Service Information
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Educational Booth Information

How much do spaces cost for a Nonprofit booth?

Spaces are free of charge up to 3 times per year after the Market Managers approval.  

​There is also a one time application fee that must be paid prior to your organizations first set-up.   


We need the following information from you which can all be uploaded on our TFM website.​
  • Upload your non-profit certification.
  • Sales Tax ID or Sales Tax ID exemption. (When applicable)​
Are you wanting to sell items to raise funds? 
(Notice: If you are wanting to sell items to raise funds for your non-profit 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. 


Verified Nonprofits are allowed to accept Donations and/or sell raffle tickets for their non-profit. (with prior approval from the MM.)
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Please review our Non-profit page for more information on our guidelines. Here. ​
How much do spaces cost for a community service booth?

Community Service booth spaces are free of charge up to 3 times a year after the Market Managers approval.   

​There is a one time application fee that must be paid prior to your organizations first set-up. 


Your organization MUST be focused on providing a community service.

​Community Service Booths can not promote their business.  However, your set up can include your business banner and your staff are encouraged to wear your company logos.

​A community service booth is a way to show the community that your organization is committed to serve/volunteer within our community. 


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.


How much do spaces cost for an educational booth?

Educational Booth Spaces are free of charge up to 3 times per year after the Market Managers approval.   

​There is a one time application fee that must be paid prior to your organizations first set-up. 


Your organization 
MUST be focused on education.  

If your Educational Booth will be directed towards children under 18 your organization is responsible for doing background checks on those who 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. 
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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?
  • 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.
The market does rent out the following items for $15 each: tent, table and weights. The rented items must be scheduled in advance to make sure we have them the day you come. You will be invoiced for the items before the market and will need to pay before Saturday set up.  You are responsible for bringing back the rented items after 1 pm the day you attend and check out with the Market Manager or on-site officer.  Failure to do so could mean being charged the full cost of the items rented.

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.
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  • Home
  • Plan Your Visit & Map
    • TFM Maps
    • TFM Blog
    • Volunteer at the Market
    • Weekly Newsletter Sign UP
    • First Time Visit?
  • Becoming a Vendor
    • Vendor FAQ
    • ALL Community Based Booths FAQ >
      • Community Service Information
      • Educational Booth Information
      • Non-Profit Information
    • Farmer Applicants Info
    • Business Liability Insurance & Tax ID Information
    • Food Vendor Information >
      • Cottage Verses Commercial Kitchen Prepared Foods
      • Cottage Food Information
      • Harris Count Public Health Farmers Market Permit
      • Food Manufacturer License
    • TFM Pre-Application Vendor Forms
    • Vendor Application
  • Become a Sponsor/Volunteer
  • About Us
    • TFM History
    • Meet Our Vendors
    • Contact Us
    • Calendar Events
    • Staff and Board Members