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Ongoing Events- 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.
Mark Your CalendarCheck back here often for the latest news and information on opportunities to promote your GO TEXAN products - from national and regional trade shows to local festivals, fairs and events.
Events from July 2008 - June
2009
July 13-16, Texas Pecan Growers Annual Conference & Trade Show, The Woodlands
For more information contact pecans@tpga.org or visit the Web site at www.tpga.org/.
| | | July 18-20, Texas Soapmakers Association Convention, Austin
Explore your senses of touch, smell and sight and learn about making soap from experts around the country at the Texas Soapmakers Association Annual Convention. This annual convention offers the opportunity to learn more about making, improving and marketing your soap. For more information visit the Web site: http://txsoapmakers.org/2008/. | | | July 26-27, Wildseed Farms Chili Pepper Festival, Fredericksburg
This will be the second year for this great event held at one of the most successful agritourism sites in all of Texas. The Wildseed Farms location receives thousands of visitors every weekend and this event only draws even more. GO TEXAN food vendors, especially those with spicy products, can get a 10'x10' space for only $175. For more information contact Brad Roeder, TDA marketing specialist, at 830-889-4512 or email him at brad.roeder@tda.state.tx.us. Or you can call Creative Marketing Services at 830-997-8515 for more information | | | August 16 - 18, Gift, Home, Jewelry & Resort Show, Denver
The Denver Merchandise Mart Gift, Home, Jewelry & Resort Show is offering GO TEXAN members a 25 percent discount on booth fees at their wholesale buying event Aug. 16-18. This date coincides with their Denver Apparel & Accessory Market, providing a unique opportunity for buyers with a wider variety of merchandise categories, including 100 ladies' and children's apparel and accessory permanent showrooms. This show is recognized as a premier shopping venue for Western region buyers placing orders for gift, home accent, lodge, rustic and other key categories. Contact: Bridget Oakes of the Denver Merchandise Mart at (800) 289-6278 ext.5295. | | | Sept. 5 - 7: ZestFest 2008, Will Rogers Center, Fort Worth
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/. | | | September 13, Dripping With Taste Wine and Food Festival, Driftwood
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. | | | Dripping With Taste Wine and Food Festival Vendor information sheet and application.
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