Participation Process

Upon acceptance, you will be added to the group email to keep you in the loop for all event information. Events are organized one month at a time. An email for participation is sent out the Wednesday following the Saturday event. You must respond to the email if you would like to confirm a spot for the upcoming month.

Attendance/Punctuality

Young merchants are required to participate in the entirety of the event (from set up to break down) and those under the age of 16 must have adult supervision for the entirety of the event. Set up starts at 8:30a.m with the expectation that all vendors will be set up and ready at 9:30am. We are allowing for an hour however, if it does not take that long for your set up, you can adjust the time but please be ready to go at 9:30a. As a vendor, you are committing to staying until 2p. Should you leave before 2p, you will not be allowed to participate in future events.

Space

The Young Merchants of Main Street who will be using a canopy will be set up along the sidewalks in the 100 block of W. Main St., in La Porte. 10 x 10 canopy spots are limited and assigned on a first come first serve basis. Other spots are designed based on the layout of W. Main St and will support the use of one 6ft. table but no canopies. If you are assigned a canopy spot, you must provide the canopy with 25 pounds of weight per leg. Canopies must be secured as soon as they are put up. Umbrellas are not allowed. You will need to provide your own tables/displays. Displays should be sturdy and wind resistant as we often have a breeze/wind. An email will be sent out the Thursday or Friday just prior to the event with spot location.

Approved items

Young Merchants may sell goods or promote services. All products must be made or collected by the Young Merchant or organized and run by themselves!

No Shows/Cancellations

The success of this event is largely tied to the vendors so it is important if you commit to a spot, you show up..we are counting on you! We understand life happens, so if something comes up, please communicate with Kelley at 713-824-2504. If you commit and do not show or communicate with us, you will not be invited to future events.

Weather

Sunshine…that’s what we want! In the event mother nature doesn’t agree, the event will be cancelled. If the event is cancelled, vendors will be informed by email by 6a.m. the morning of the event. It is hard to predict the weather so we encourage all vendors to bring plastic/tarps just in case rain blows in!

Pricing

Pricing of goods sold at the event (and applicable tax) is solely the responsibility of the vendor. Please bring adequate monetary change to support your sales.

Licensing/Permits

It is the responsibility of the vendor to know and maintain the proper licensing/permits for their item. If food is being sold, it is the vendor’s responsibility to know what is required by Harris County Health Dept. Please visit the Harris County Health Department at www.publichealth.harriscountytx.gov and https://texascottagefoodlaw.com/ for more information.

Setup/Breakdown

Each vendor is responsible for their own set up and breakdown. Breakdown includes leaving your space and surrounding area clean, trash free.