Where do I find and complete the application?

You can find the appropriate month's show applications by clicking on the Vendor Lounge tab, then clicking on the application link.

 

How do I pay my booth fees?

The Vendor Lounge has a link to the PP payment process.

 

How do I know if I am confirmed?

You are confirmed once we receive a completed application and your payment appears posted in the PP account. A follow-up email will confirm your space. 

 

What months are Texas Small Business Artisan Market (TSBAM) shows held?

TSBAM kicks off fall in September. We try to follow with October and November (dedicated to our Veterans),

and December winds up the short fall season. We then have ONE show in April and May, NO summer shows!

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What if a show is called for some reason, how will I know?

We at Texas Small Business Artisan Market (TSBAM) do our best not to have to call a show, but sometimes this

Texas weather gets the best of us, and sometimes, it fools the heck out of us. In either case, if we call a show, we immediately post it on Facebook, update the website, and send out a group email to those vendors who are confirmed for that day.

 

Why do some of your show dates conflict with Pearland Town Center's and other local show dates?

While we promoters try to work together, sometimes things get scheduled on top of one another.  TSBAM has found that multiple shows scheduled sometimes make for a day out of shopping multiple locations, enjoying family-friendly activities, and networking with others while supporting our community. Texas Small Business Artisan Market (TSBAM) supports all of our other events/shows/small businesses, and we try to visit them as much as possible.

 

Do you have indoor space available?

This depends on the location where the event will be held. Saloon Door West has a few select indoor spaces. 

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What is my vendor fee used for?

Cities require us to permit with them, which is fee-based from $65.00 to d$150, depending on the city. We pay for a web-site page (we host it ourselves, and that's often dangerous), lol, there are banners, flyers, printing costs, promotion costs, special events for the kids, Santa rental, treats for our guests, drawing's for prize costs. We try to donate (through Pearland Neighborhood Center) some funds, gift cards, and food supplies to families in need. Texas Small Business Artisan Market (TSBAM) is about supporting locals and helping one another succeed.

 

How does Pearland Small Business Saturday respond to fraud acquisitions?

YES, we did have to include this because it would eventually happen from someone. The blessing is that we went seven years before somebody decided to challenge our honesty. We are an honest, well-known, local community-involved group and pride ourselves on fairness. FRAUD acquisitions WILL NOT be tolerated personally, social media-wise, or in any other form. Please be CLEAR about the rules before signing an application so that we do not have to remove you from our group of vendors. We love our vendor family but cannot have negativity from misinformed individuals in our mix.

 

Why is my fee non-refundable in most cases?

Our show fee is reasonable and below most other shows in the area. We keep it that way so our vendors can afford a reasonable space in a great location and hopefully still make money. The fee is non-refundable (in most cases) because fees are used BEFORE the show (see above); the show work has been well underway months before the show. We cannot just give away our time spent promoting, paying for websites, purchasing giveaways, renting characters, photographers, banners, printing costs, etc....

 

How do I become a part of the promotions team?

Texas Small Business Artisan Market (TSBAM) is always looking for help getting our name out there, reaching more guests for our family to sell to, making new friends, networking opportunities, and, of course, meeting our neighbors. So just look one of us up, find us on FB, shoot us an email, and we will get back to you.

 

How long has Texas Small Business Artisan Market (PSBS) been doing this gig?

It's been about seven years for us. It was a great start, a rough middle, and now we love it (except for this Texas weather, lol). The weather can certainly be a challenge sometimes.

 

I am new to the family; what do I need to bring?

Most vendors have at least a 10X10 EZ Up, tables covering their tables, and various display cases, items, shelves, etc.... Pintrest has tons of ideas for displays and can help. VERY IMPORTANT - Some kind of weight to hold your tent, free weights, pvc filled with cement, cinder blocks, anything that will weigh it down. Bungie cords, rope, some vendors bring tarps just in case the wind kicks up so they can close in their areas, chairs, business cards, signs, zip ties.

 

Is there food, drink, restrooms?

At our Saloon Door West location, we do not host food trucks, as the Saloon offers a full kitchen with some great dining choices. Restrooms are located inside the saloon. Some vendors bring water, canned drinks, and snacks.