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| Thank you for your interest in applying for The Lone Star Ladies Present: Shop Austin. We are very excited to produce our first show in Austin, Texas. TLSLP: Shop Austin is an event created to promote the finest in Austin Shopping. Our event will take place on: Saturday, April 17, 2010 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Saengerrunde Hall in Downtown Austin 1607 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78701 Map Parking: several parking garages are located nearby for easy access along with free street parking. This is the perfect time of year for a shopping event – just before Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and most graduations. There are currently no other shopping events in Austin at this time. Because this is a daytime event it will be family friendly to attract a broad range of shoppers and vendors. Marketing our event is of the utmost importance and we will be working very hard to secure media coverage via the web, print and radio. Vendors who are selected to participate are expected to help with marketing via your blog, client mailing list and handing out postcards. Participating vendors will be prominently featured on our website with your logo and/or product picture, and we ask that you do the same for our event. Help us promote our show by downloading HTML Banners for your website. |
Cover Letter: Thank you for your interest in applying for The Bearded Ladies Present: Shop Austin. We are very excited to produce our first show in Austin, Texas. . |
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What we are looking for:
This is a juried event: there is an application fee to help us cover the costs of selecting vendors. We expect to have many more applicants than there are spots, so put your best foot forward! Up-and-coming vendor information: We have a select number of spots reserved for up-and-coming businesses. In order to qualify for these special booths, your business must be less than 2 years old on the date of the show. More information is available on the application. Application fee: Because this is a juried event there is a non-refundable application fee as follows: First Round: $20.00 (CLOSED) Second Round: $25.00 (CLOSED) Table/Booth fees: $65 - $180 Each space includes chairs and a Table, or if it is an Open Booth, just chairs. Picture Requirements:
We have certain spaces that can be shared between two vendors. Each vendor must submit their own application and be accepted individually. Detailed pricing information is available on the application. Be sure to include the name of the vendor you want to share your space with. Refund Policy: This year we will be accepting payments for Booths/Tables in a payment plan. The first payment is your deposit and is non-refundable. Your second payment is also non-refundable once it has been made. Reminder – the application fee of $20/$25 is non-refundable Texas Sales Tax ID: You must have a valid Texas Sales Tax ID number to participate as a vendor. You will be asked to enter your number on the application. If you do not have a Tax ID, you can visit the Texas Comptroller's website for more information. Venue information: Saengerrunde Hall in downtown Austin is unique. Located next door to Scholz Garten, the oldest restaurant in Austin, it showcases Central Texas' unique German Heritage. Saengerrunde Hall is a funky chic venue with beautiful wooden floors and great character. Vendors and shoppers alike will enjoy spending the day at Saengerrunde Hall! An added benefit specifically for vendors: A kitchen will be available for you to store any outside food or snacks you might want to bring in for the day, along with an eating area. NO food or drink will be allowed at the booths as per the request of Saengerrunde Hall (bottled water is okay). Show Details and Information: Tickets: can be purchased in advance for $10 - $5.00 of which goes to our Scholarship, Frontier!. As a vendor, you will be given two vendor passes for the event – one for you, and one for a helper. We will also provide you with 2 free tickets for your friends and family. Parking and Load In/Out: parking is plentiful and easily accessible to Saengerrunde Hall. We will have volunteers on hand to help you unload in the morning and load out in the evening.
Tables and Chairs: Tables and chairs are provided and details on booth sizes and fees are provided on the application. Table linens and coverings will be the vendor’s responsibility. Table and chair legs will be protected from damaging the wooden floors. Vendors will not be able to bring in their own tables or chairs unless specific arrangements have been made. Name Tags: Two name tags will be provided for you, one for you and one for your helper. Be specific on your application how you would like your name, helper’s name and business name to be printed. T-shirts, Totes and Goodie Bags: The first THIRTY shoppers will receive goodie bags, and we ask that you contribute to these goodie bags. More information on contribution opportunities will be provided once you are an accepted vendor. T-shirts and Totes will be available online at a discounted price prior to the event. Sponsorship Opportunities: You can become a sponsor by providing merchandise, coupons or gift certificates for the goodie bags, and/or purchasing an ad in our program. All vendors and sponsors will be featured on our website, and your names will be listed on the back of the event T-shirt. |
| Applications for Shop Austin 2010 are now closed. Thanks to all of the fabulous artists who applied! Please visit our Vendor Page to see all of the Artists showing at Shop Austin! |
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