Booths

Kids Market, Inc. does offer a limited amount of booth space for a competitive rental fee during our sale.  Here is some initial booth information to help you decide if it may interest you.

 

Who may have a booth at a Kids Market event?

Family oriented products or services are best suited to a Kids Market event.  Vendors will be considered according to order of contact and according to adherence with our mission.

 

Kids Market, Inc. sales are typically held one weekend in March and one weekend in September.  See our Dates and Times page for current information. 

 

Why would my business or organization want a booth?

Your participation in this sale will give you exposure to many local families who may benefit from your services. 

 

For non-profit organizations, this is also a chance for you to educate families and let the community know your needs for supplies, volunteers, etc.

 

What are the specifications of the booth?

  • Booths are typically 4 feet or 8 feet long and approximately 2½ feet wide.
  • Please bring your own table cover.
  •  Most booths can accommodate shelves above or below, but not to the sides.  There will be no space for signs behind your booth, but you may put up tri-fold displays, etc. on the top of your table. 
  • Feel free to display your information, have a mailing list sign-up, distribute handouts, sell items, hold give-aways or book parties/showings at your booth.
  • We strongly recommend clear, visible signage stating your business name.  We also strongly recommend having a large supply of business cards or handouts that contain your contact information.
  • Booth vendors are asked to show proper consideration to shoppers of the Kids Market event (i.e. not blocking aisles, speaking courteously of the event and the consumers, and being professional).  The event is to serve families in the community.  Vendors are allowed to be present as a service to the community.

 

When can I set up and tear down my booth?

Booth set up will be from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. on the Friday of the sale weekend.

 

Booth tear down will be from 2:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the Saturday of the sale weekend.

 

Because we do rent Rodeheaver for the sale weekend, everything does have to be out of the building by Sunday evening.  See our Dates and Times page for current information.

Should someone stay with my booth?

You may choose to have a “manned” or “unmanned” booth.  If you choose to be present, you may occupy your booth during the main sale from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on the Saturday of the sale weekend.  We do not recommend manning your booth on Friday evening due to the intensity of the pre-sales. 

 

You are responsible for bringing your own change and handling your own sales.  Kids Market, Inc. will not sell your merchandise.

 

Booth vendors are expected to cooperate in upholding the integrity and professionalism of the sale.  Booth vendors may not shop during the volunteer pre-sale unless you have volunteered for a slot during the sale weekend.

 

What other advantages are there for buying booth space?

In addition to soliciting business for yourself, when you pay for your booth you will be allowed to shop early, your name will appear on a flyer that is given to each shopper, you will be providing a service to the community and you will be in for a fun weekend! 

 

 

Who should I contact if I have other questions?

Contact our Booth and Donations Coordinator, Michele, at booths@kidsmarketinc.com.