The Boho Market Vendor FAQs

When will I know if I am accepted to a Market?

Once a Market is open for applications on the portal, vendors may apply. The date you will be notified of application status will always be visible on the application page and will fall roughly 60 days before the Market (unless otherwise noted on the application page).

For any approved vendor, we will send an acceptance notice and an invoice for the booth fee.

Why wouldn’t I be accepted?

We approve a wide variety of locally made, handcrafted, ethically sourced, vintage items. While we support all types of small businesses, we do not allow MLM, direct sales, non-product-based businesses, or drop-shipped items from overseas. To provide the best platform to our vendors, we place capacity limits on each category of vendor at each event. This limit is different for each venue and each vendor category

If you have any questions about whether or not your product will make sense at one of our events, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at info@thebohomarket.co!

Can I share a booth with a maker-friend?

Of course, we love collaboration! Vendors who want to share a booth need to apply to the event separately, making a note of the vendor you would like to share with. This helps ensure we don’t put similar products too close together.

What if I’m a food maker?

Each of our venue partners has different food policies. Make sure to check each application before you apply. All food and beverage items must arrive at events prepackaged; we do not allow any products to be prepared on-site or made to order.

If you are a food truck or have a question about your product, email us at info@thebohomarket.co to learn more.

What should I know before I apply to a Market?

For your application to be considered, you must pay the $10 application fee. Please be sure you select and pay for the correct Market date. Payment of the application fee DOES NOT guarantee acceptance to the Market. The application fee is non-refundable and is not applied to booth fees.

What happens after I’m accepted to attend an event?

Along with your acceptance notice, you will receive an invoice to pay for 50% of your booth fee. The remaining 50% balance must be paid 30 days before the event. If you apply to an event less than 30 days in advance, the booth fee must be paid in full within 72 hours of your acceptance notice. All booth fee invoices, whether full or split, must be paid within 72 hours of receipt. Failure to pay any booth fee invoice within 72 hours forfeits your spot.

Once you pay for your booth, you will have access to all day-of-event details inside your vendor portal, which includes all event-specific details. The booth assignments and the event layout will be posted in the vendor portal at 12pm the day before the event.

Only items approved on the vendor application are eligible to be sold at that Market.

Vendors must be in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws and all permitting and licensing requirements

Where can I find important day-of details after being accepted to a market?

You will find all important day-of details inside your vendor portal. Under “My Events”, select the event, you will find everything you need including the Vendor Guide, social media materials, Booth Layout, and Assignments. Please note, the layout and booth assignments will become available after 12 PM the day before the event.

Can I use Boho marketing materials on my social media to promote the event?

Absolutely! Once you’ve made your booth payment, you’ll have access to our marketing materials in the vendor portal. As a vendor of The Boho Market, you are required to promote the event

What’s the cancellation policy?

We totally understand that life happens! Cancellations more than 30 days prior to the event will receive 50% of their booth fee back. Any cancellation within 30 days of the event will forfeit full payment.

In the event the Market is added to the portal within 30 days, cancellations more than 15 days before the event will receive 50% of their booth fee back. In this situation, any cancellation within 15 days of the event will forfeit full payment.

If Boho has to postpone/reschedule a Market, you’ll receive a credit toward the rescheduled event date. If you cannot make the new date you can apply that credit to any other Market that happens in the 12 months following the original Market date. You will be responsible for any difference between the credit and the new Market’s fees. If you choose not to apply that credit within those next 12 months, you’ll forfeit that payment.

If Boho cancels a Market, you’ll receive a credit for your paid booth fees. You can apply that credit to any other Market that happens in the 12 months following the canceled Market. You will be responsible for any difference between the credit and the new Market’s fees. If you choose not to apply for that credit within the next 12 months, you’ll forfeit that payment. If over the next 12 months, Boho doesn’t have another Market within 60 miles of the canceled Market and you elect not to participate in any of our other Markets, Boho will refund your payment.

Are the Markets indoor or outdoor?

We partner with a variety of locations, both indoor and outdoor. Either way, we are a rain-or-shine event.

What should I bring to set up for a Market?

You will need to provide everything you need for your booth setup. This includes a tent (optional), tables, chairs, and at least 1 25-pound weight per tent leg, if you choose to bring a tent. We would advise sunscreen and water, too! If the event goes into the evening we recommend bringing battery-operated lights. If you need electricity for any reason, you will be responsible for providing it. Gas generators are not allowed.

If you need any additional guidance, please email info@thebohomarket.co.

What does the booth space look like?

For most of our events, booths will be a 10x10 or 10x20 marked space. For some unique venues, a space may be an 8x6 or 6x6 table space - be sure to double-check this in the portal before you apply.

No backing is provided. You are not allowed to hammer or deface any property that does not belong to you.

Your booth must be self-sufficient and remain within the allocated marked-off space. Booths are prohibited from overflowing into the walkways.

Tents are not required. If you choose to bring a tent, a minimum of 25 pounds per leg is required.

Can I move my booth location if I prefer a different space?

We will not relocate vendors from their original booth location. It’s a good idea to anticipate foreseeable issues that can occur at an outdoor event and come prepared.

What is expected of vendors during Markets?

We expect all vendors to arrive and set up on time, keep their booths orderly, keep all portions of their displays within their designated space, and not break down early. Vendors are required to be at the venue a minimum of 30 minutes before the event begins. Less than 30 minutes qualifies as late. We will charge vendors a $25 fee for late setups, early break downs, and untidy booths. All fees must be paid prior to a vendor’s participation in another Market.

If you arrive late to a market (at or after the start time), you will not be allowed to set up for that market. It is not only disruptive to fellow vendors, but also a safety hazard for our patrons. If you cannot attend, are unavoidably late, or must leave early due to an emergency, you must find a team member and relay that information to them. You must also arrange for someone to break down your booth at the finish time of the market, as we do not have the ability to do that for you or store your merchandise.

Is there electricity available?

Electricity is never provided. Please come fully prepared to run your business. Most of our vendors use their phones to process transactions and they use portable battery chargers as back up. If the event goes into the evening we recommend bringing battery-operated lights. If you need electricity for any reason we recommend bringing a battery-operated generator; gas generators are not allowed.

Just a reminder: As a part of the application process, you agreed to be responsible for your own electricity at The Boho Market events. Furthermore, the use of any power outlet at any market venue is strictly prohibited. If you are found using an outlet you will be fined $100 for the violation, and you will not be allowed to attend any further events until that fine is paid. If you choose to ignore this restriction and plug in any way and the event is shut down as a direct or indirect result of your violation, you will be held financially responsible for all lost costs and any costs incurred as a result.

Can I use a fan or a heater, if needed?

We understand that Texas weather is unpredictable at times. You are welcome to bring a fan for the hot summer markets and remember, you must provide any needed electricity. Similarly, if you bring a heater, it must be powered either by battery, battery-operated generator, or solar. No gas- or propane-powered heaters will be allowed to operate. Further, the heating element must also be contained within the heater, so that it is not bare or exposed. The safety of our Boho Community of vendors and shoppers is our first priority, and there are no exceptions here.

What is the typical timeframe for setup and breakdown for vendors?

Vendor setup begins two hours prior to any event. You must be completely set up and ready to greet your customers at the markets’ start time. All events have pre-defined end times and breakdown begins at the official conclusion of the event.

Vendors will be charged a $25 fee for late setup, early breakdown and an untidy booth. All fees must be paid prior to a vendor’s participation in another Market.

What if I look in the vendor portal, and don’t see my name on the booth assignments and layout?

We will send a confirmation email to you whenever you pay your booth fee invoice. Be sure to confirm that you’ve received that email and let us know ASAP if you’re missing one. All booth assignments will be available to participating vendors inside the vendor portal by 12pm the day before the event. Please check that you see your name/booth. If you don’t see your name on the booth assignments, please contact info@thebohomarket.co as soon as possible, along with a screenshot of your booth fee payment confirmation email.

You are responsible for arriving at the market on time, and knowing your booth number. (If you do not have this information when you arrive at the market, the market team will be happy to guide you through finding it in your vendor portal.)