• First Friday Old Mill Trade Days, Post, Texas
  Dates: First Friday, Saturday and Sunday of each month, plus Thanksgiving weekend
  GO TEXAN companies can sell their products to the public at this marketplace located at historic Postex Mills from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Sunday and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday.  Indoor and outdoor space is available.  Booth rental information can be found on the Old Mill Trade Days Web site (see below).  Contact Ross Latimer, Old Mill Trade Days, (866) 495-3529 or (866) 433-6683. Visit the Web site at www.oldmilltradedays.com/.
  
• Canton First Monday Trade Days, Canton
  While no longer on Monday, Canton's famous swap meet is always the Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday before the first Monday of each month.
  GO TEXAN members may sell their products at this well-attended event. Contact First Monday Trade Days at www.firstmondaycanton.com903/ or (903) 567-6556.
  
• Old Gruene Market Days , Gruene Historic Shopping District, located between Austin and San Antonio (near New Braunfels) 
  Every third weekend of the month
  GO TEXAN food, horticulture and craft companies are invited to display and sell products. Contact Emma Mozeley at (830) 832-1721. Vist the Web site at www.gruenemarketdays.com/.
  
• Rockport Fulton Farmers Market, Fulton Navigation Park
  First Saturday of every month April through December, 8am - Noon
  GO TEXAN Members are invited to sell their products for a small fee.
  Contact Michelle Curren, (361) 727-2221 or  rffarmersmarket@yahoo.com.
  
• Waxahachie Downtown Farmers Market, Downtown Waxahachie on the Courthouse Square 
  Every Saturday from May through October 29, 2006
  GO TEXAN members may sell their agriculture-related products to the public from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Check-in time is 7 a.m. Vendors must apply to sell products. All applicable fees must be paid and permits (as needed) must be on file to set up. Contact Downtown Farmers Market coordinator at (972) 937-7330; or Caroline Snow, TDA marketing
  specialist for the North Texas Region, at (214) 631-0265, caroline.snow@agr.state.tx.us.
  
• Katy Farmers Market, LaCenterra
  Every Saturday,  8 a.m. to noon.
  Don't miss this exciting weekly opportunity! The highly successful Katy Farmers Market is looking for GO TEXAN vendors. For more information, visit the Web site at www.katyfarmersmarket.com/page/page/5014187.htm or contact Ro Cazenave at (281) 579-1664.
  
• Market Day in Downtown San Benito (Plaza de San Benito)
   Sponsored by San Benito Chamber of Commerce, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The event is an open-air bazaar that includes festive activities including live entertainment and performances from our many talented student choirs, bands and other musical groups, taste-tempting treats at food booths and selling handmade and one-of-a-kind items at bargain prices. Market Days vendors may rent open space at a rate of $15 by contacting the San Benito Chamber of Commerce at 399-5321. Tables will be rented for $3.00 each. Food booths will be limited. No flea market or garage sale booths allowed.
  

• Historic Montgomery Farmers' Market
  On the first Saturday of each month, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Historic Montgomery Business Association hosts a farmers' market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. GO TEXAN members are invited to purchase booth space for $20 each month. For more information, contact Marcy Mayer at (936) 597-5004 or hmba@consolidated.net.

GO TEXAN companies are encouraged to cast an early vote for increased success by registering to exhibit at the highly successful Black Tie & Boots Ball Jan. 19 in Washington, D.C.

Presented by the Texas State Society, the 2009 Black Tie & Boots Inaugural Ball Texas Fair is a Lone Star-style market and trade show highlighting Texas foods, wines, arts, entertainment and more. The 2009 gala already has sold 5,000 advance tickets, putting it on a pace to match or surpass last year's attendance of 12,000 visitors. The upcoming event will be staged in the newly opened elegance of the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center on the banks of the Potomac River. Visitors from across the nation will enjoy live music, dancing, celebrity appearances and much more as business leaders, elected officials and foreign ambassadors mingle and take in the sights and sounds of Texas.

Exhibitor and sponsorship opportunities range from $500 to $50,000 with booth location depending on level of sponsorship, availability and sign-up time.

For more information, contact Alexandra Libby at (202) 237-0090 ext. 43 or alexandra@websterconsulting.com

ZestFest 2008 has set aside a portion of booths for GO TEXAN members to demo, sample and sell products directly to the anticipated 9,500 consumers, trade representatives and press in attendance. GO TEXAN members will receive a $100 booth discount. GO TEXAN booth prices are $795 for a 10' x 10'; $895 for a 10' x 10' corner; and $1,495 for a 10' x 20' double booth. Booth prices include an 8-foot skirted table, two chairs, an identification sign, Health Department permits, and assistance with unloading and delivering product to booth - no drayage charges.  Exhibitors will also receive catered breakfast and lunch each day and 2 tickets to the Fiery Food Challenge Awards Banquet on Friday evening. Reserve your booth today by calling June DeRousse at (866) 431-8771 or e-mail june@chilepepper.com. More information about the show is available at  www.zestfest2008.com/.

The second annual Chocolate Festival of Texas takes place at the Humble Civic Center from 3-7 p.m. There will be exhibit space available for all chocolate-related GO TEXAN companies to sample and sell their products. Cost for an 8'x10' booth for both days is $200 and includes table, chairs, Web site listing and tickets for the cooking schools and an entry for judging. A Harris County temporary food permit is required and costs $50. Electricity can also be purchased for $35, if needed. Last year the event sold out, so reserve your space now! Contact Selina Shadd at (832) 515-3860 or visit the Web site at http://click.engagemail.net/?ju=fe311571716c0678771370&ls=fe35157375640678721577&m=fefe1779756005&l=ff281c70736d&s=fe6816707d61017d7517&jb=ffcf14&t=

The 2008 Dripping With Taste Wine & Food Festival is designed to highlight Texas wines and foods, giving companies tons of exposure. Texas Food/Specialty vendors are expected to promote Texas Gourmet/ Specialty items and must have a professional presentation. Booths must be approved by Festival Committee.

Presented from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. for vendors and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. for wineries, the Historic Montgomery Wine & Food Trail is an event that celebrates Texas products in a family environment. GO TEXAN members have a great opportunity to sample and sell their products at a wonderfully successful event with an expected attendance of more than 8,000 people. Booth space for GO TEXAN members is $125 plus the cost of a Montgomery County health permit. Contact Adrea Dottavio at (740) 360-8228 or adreadottavio@gmail.com for information. Please visit the Web site at http://click.engagemail.net/?ju=fe301571716c0678771371&ls=fe35157375640678721577&m=fefe1779756005&l=ff281c70736d&s=fe6816707d61017d7517&jb=ffcf14&t=.

Located just 20 minutes south of downtown Houston, this first-class festival is held at the prestigious South Shore Harbour Resort & Conference Center Marina in League City between Houston and Galveston. Guests will be treated to distinctive cuisine, culinary demonstrations, high-end artists and exhibitors, and automobile, boat and yacht displays. The traditional grape-stomp competition is another crowd favorite. A GO TEXAN Pavilion is available exclusively for Texas wineries and GO TEXAN product members. The event runs from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. Companies interested in participating may contact Barbara Ward at bward@leaguecitychamber.com or Kathy Pagan-Silva at kpagan-silva@leaguecitychamber.com. The South Shore Dockside Food & Wine Festival benefits the programs of the League City Chamber of Commerce and promotes the area's economic growth. For more information, please visit http://click.engagemail.net/?ju=fe2f1571716c0678771372&ls=fe35157375640678721577&m=fefe1779756005&l=ff281c70736d&s=fe6816707d61017d7517&jb=ffcf14&t=.

This three-day event to celebrate pumpkins and Halloween takes place the third weekend in October at the Holiday Entertainment Complex. GO TEXAN member companies are invited to participate and booth space will be available. A wide variety of outdoor activities and attractions from barbecue cook-offs to musical entertainment, childrenʼs activities, foods, animal shows, clowns and specialty acts will ensure a fun-filled weekend for the whole family. A portion of festival proceeds go to support Assist The Officer, a non-profit organization that provides short-term, immediate-need financial assistance to officers critically injured or disabled in the line of duty. For participation details, including admission price, events schedule and vendor information, contact James or Jason at (713) 946-2411 or e-mail at houstonpumpkinfestival@yahoo.com or visit the Web site at http://click.engagemail.net/?ju=fe2e1571716c0678771373&ls=fe35157375640678721577&m=fefe1779756005&l=ff281c70736d&s=fe6816707d61017d7517&jb=ffcf14&t=.