Community Service, Educational & Non-Profit Booth
Frequently Asked Questions

 
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.  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 and submitting that information to Tomball Farmers Market before your scheduled weekend.  

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. 

How much do spaces cost for a Non-Profit 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.
  • What is your non-profit organization?
  • Upload your non-profit certification.
  • Dates you would like to attend.
  • 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, cannot compete with paid vendors sales and will need to be invoiced as a regular $30-$35-dollar booth rental fee.)
  • Items used to raise funds must also fall under our current farmers market guidelines.  They must be home grown, home crafter and home prepared within 150 miles of Tomball.  All food and drink items must also be in compliance with all Harris County Public Health Guidelines.  (All Items must be approved ahead of time by the Vendor Committee & Market Manager at when the Vendor Committee meets every 2 months.)
  • Verified Non-Profits (with Market Manager approval) are allowed to accept Donations and/or sell raffle tickets for their non-profit.
Please review our Non-profit page for more information on our guidelines. Here. 

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 8:30 sharp and you may not drive through the market AFTER 8:30am 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 $5 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 tfmvendorcommittee@gmail.com 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?

No, but please bring lots of water to stay hydrated.  There are several vendors who sell coffee and fresh pressed juices on-site.

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 2,400 - 5,000 patrons on a normal market day.
 
**All Vendors must remain in their 10x10 space, vendors may not hand out fliers or pamphlets outside of their tents and may not yell out to patrons. You may be asked to leave if you do so.**
WE LOVE OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY SERVICE, EDUCATIONAL & NON PROFIT GROUPS! IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO GET INVOLVED AT TFM, PLEASE FILL OUT THE APPLICATION ON OUR VENDOR APPLICATION PAGE.

CLICK HERE FOR THE APPLICATIONS PAGE.