THE FRONT MARKET VENDOR REQUIREMENTS

MARKET AGREEMENTS — In order to vend at The Front Market, all participating vendors must agree to the following terms via a vendor agreement form:

• I understand that my allocated space is a minimum of 6 feet by 6 feet, and I must respect the vendors who showcase around me.

• I understand that if I am no longer able to participate in The Front Market my vendor booth fee will not be refunded.

• I understand that this market is outdoors and the event is rain or shine, UNLESS inclement weather warrants that the production of this event may be dangerous. The definition of dangerous* is to be determined as per the market’s venue and The Front Market.

  • *Historically, throughout The Front Market’s sixteen seasons, dangerous conditions have included:

    • Rain, lightning, tornadoes, or hazardous wind gusts throughout more than 50% of the market’s runtime, affecting the integrity and safety of the market grounds for staff, visitors and vendors

    • Citywide public health concerns that affect a significant number of staff, visitors and vendors

    • Citywide ordinances that force the closure of the market grounds

  • In these instances, The Front Market and Future Front teams have paused affected portions of the market, adjusted the hours of the event or closed the event altogether.

• I understand that in the event of inclement weather or other dangerous conditions, Future Front will attempt to rebook the market for an alternative date. As a result, my booth placement, as well as my available market date, is subject to change in the event of inclement weather. Refunds will be automatically offered in the event Future Front is unable to rebook the event.

• I understand I will be photographed throughout the event as a participating vendor and these photos will be available for my use and the use of Future Front, The Front Market and The Front Festival.

• I understand that if I do not show up by my designated load-in time I may lose my booth space and the fee will not be refunded.

• I understand that while participating in the market, I am expected to follow all posted market and venue guidelines, as well as health and safety procedures. These expectations and procedures can be found in the org's Be A Good Human Guidelines: futurefronttexas.org/values.

• I understand that while participating in the market, I am fully responsible for meeting any permitting, legal or other business requirements deemed necessary for my booth, as required by local, state or federal law.

• I understand that The Front Market is run by a nonprofit organization, and my booth fee contributes to the direct costs of my booth, the production of the market and the facilitation of the space.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS —

• What are the general booth sizes? At most events for The Front Market, booth sizes are 6x6 or 8x8.

• Do I need to bring my own table and chairs? Yes, you must bring your own tables and chairs to participate in The Front Market.

• Are tents provided? Can we bring our own tent? Indoor cover or a tent are provided with all booth fees at The Front Market. Any tents will already be pre-installed by the Future Front Team; you are not allowed to bring your own tent.

• Can I bring my own furniture and other decorative items? You are welcome to bring your own furniture and decor. We ask that you comply with any and all health and safety requirements, as well as venue restrictions. Typically, this includes ensuring your set-up is non-permanent and will not damage or rely on any furniture, walls or other elements provided by The Front Market or our venues to install.

• Will we get a booth map ahead of time? Yes, you will receive a booth map and your booth number at least seven business days prior to any event led by The Front Market.

• Can I request a particular placement for my booth within the market? At The Front Market, booths are typically entirely outdoors, or we provide a mixture of booth fees with indoor and outdoor options. You will receive a booth assignment based on the fee you paid for; if you want to request a particular location within the booth type you paid for, please email us at hello@futurefronttexas.org to make special requests.

• Is electricity provided? You are not guaranteed power at your booth—indoors or outdoors. Power is provided at the approval of the Future Front team. If you need electricity access, please reach out to us so we can place you accordingly and secure any additional permits for your booth.

• How long is load-in and load-out? Load-in and load-out windows are typically 1.5 hours long.

• What business permitting does The Front Market require? The Front Market does not require any permitting, but we do expect any of our participating vendors to meet any permitting, legal or other business requirements deemed necessary for my booth, as required by local, state or federal law.

• What temporary food permitting does The Front Market require? The Front Market does not require any permitting, but we do expect any of our participating vendors to meet any permitting, legal or other business requirements deemed necessary for my booth, as required by local, state or federal law. If your product is covered by Texas Cottage Law and meets Texas Cottage Law qualifications, you are typically not required to collaborate with our team to procure any additional permitting. If your product is not covered by Texas Cottage Law, you may be required to collaborate with our team to cover the cost of your permit through local, state or federal entities. Typically, these costs range from an additional expense of $75 to $150 per day.

COMMUNITY NOTES + GUIDELINES —

• All Future Front staff, volunteers and guests will be required to practice mutual respect, as well as demonstrate an alignment with Future Front’s guidelines and values.

• All Future Front sessions are currently held online, outdoors or in open-air spaces where quality air flow is possible, ADA compliance is prioritized and assisted mobility devices can be utilized.

• All Future Front sessions follow capacity limits to reduce crowding of any kind.

• All guests are required to practice mutual respect & social distancing, as well as follow APH’s COVID-19 Guidelines, which include:

  • At all levels, people can wear a mask based on personal preference, informed by their personal level of risk.

  • People with COVID-19 symptoms and/or exposure to someone with COVID-19 should not participate in an in-person Future Front event or visit a Future Front location until they test negative and/or they are no longer at risk.

  • People with a positive COVID-19 test and/or not fully vaccinated should not participate in an in-person Future Front event or visit a Future Front location until they test negative and/or they are fully vaccinated and no longer at risk.

GOT QUESTIONS? Shoot us a note at hello@futurefronttexas.org. We're happy to help and will get back to you!