2012 Events

Old Sorehead Trade Days General Information

Effective in April 2012, booth rates will increase by $10. Food Booths will increase to $12/linear foot + electricity.

Booth Fees (This Covers Saturday and Sunday)

Tradin' Lot Spaces 12' X 15' or 10' X 18' $40.00 each

Covered Pavilion 10'x10' $40 each

Outdoor Spaces 12' X 12' - $60.00 each

Indoor Spaces 10' X 10' - $75.00 each

Food Vendor Spaces(10' min. including hitch) - $9.00 per linear foot

Limited Electrical Hookups

Indoor Vendors: Each electrical outlet - $10.00

Food Vendors: Each 20 amp 110 volt electrical outlet - $10.00 each

Food Vendors: Each 20 amp 220 volt electrical outlet - $20.00 each

Location of Booths

Limited indoor, Tradin’ Lot Area (Sr. Citizen Lot, White Motor Co. Lot, and Community Center), Covered Pavilion, majority of outdoor spaces are on the main streets.

Display Equipment

We simply provide your booth location. You will need to bring your own canopies, tables, and chairs and/or display equipment that you will need. Absolutely no generators!

Set-up Time

(You must check in at Headquarters first)

• Food and Street Vendors: Friday no earlier than 3:00 P.M. (Food vendors, you will have the footage you paid for, however, late arrivals may have difficulty getting into spaces)
• Tradin’ Lot Vendors: Friday at 1:30 P.M.
• Indoor Vendors: Friday 9 A.M.-9 P.M. Saturday the buildings will open at 6:30 A.M.

Show Times

Saturday: 9 A.M. to 6 P.M.

Sunday: Noon to 5 P.M.

Clean-Up

Exhibitors are required to keep their displays in place until closing time at 5 P.M. on Sundays. All streets and buildings must be cleared out by 8 P.M. on Sunday. You will be assessed a fine of $100/hour for every hour you stay past 8 P.M. Sunday. You are responsible for leaving your space clean. All small trash must be placed in the barrel and large trash in dumpsters. Break boxes down. If you leave a mess in your space, you will be assessed a fine equivalent to your booth rent.

Refunds

Booth fees are fully refundable (less $10 Refund Fee) only if we are notified 30 days prior to show. No rain checks will be issued. The show will be held regardless of weather conditions.

Returned Check Fee

There is a $30 fee for all returned checks

Security

Security will be provided day and night during the show. Old Sorehead Trade Days and their associated entities are not liable for thefts or accidents. You will be required to leave your name and emergency phone number visible in your booth space so you can be contacted when you are not present.

Reservation for the Same Space

Don’t leave the current show without pre-paying for the next Old Sorehead Trade Days! Shoppers tend to look for you in the same location at each show. Registration forms will be available in the Headquarters Office during the current show to reserve your same place in the next show.

General Guidelines

• No games of chance, raffles, spinning wheels, grab bags, etc.
• No alcoholic drinks allowed. (Martin County is a dry county)
• No food prepared on the premises can be sold outside the food court areas. Food sold outside of the Food Courts must be pre-packaged for take home consumption. Samples are allowed.
• No drinks can be sold outside the Food Court Area.
• You must keep your canopy, items for sale and displays within the boundaries of your booth spaces.
• Canopy Staking is encouraged on street locations. No staking on the Tradin’ Lot, Sr. Citizens Lot, or White Motor Co Lot. Tents should be secured well; weights and pencil-size stakes are allowed. If larger stakes are used, holes must be filled with asphalt caulk.
• In the event of an emergency, an announcement will be made with bull horns
• No vehicles will be allowed inside the barricaded area during show hours. Only Trade Days vehicles can be driven inside the barricaded area during show hours unless you are authorized by OSTD personnel.
• Knives should be sold to children only if accompanied by adults. Fixed blade knives must remain sheathed. Knives in violation will be confiscated. Old Sorehead Trade Days requires a license to sell firearms in accordance with Texas State Law.
• Old Sorehead Trade Days and/or their associated entities are not liable for thefts or accidents. If you are in litigation with OSTD your contract will be null and void.
• We reserve the right to censor merchandise of questionable nature. Some examples of items not allowed at the show are, but not limited to: fire works, stink bombs, smoke bombs, pop-n-snaps, silly string, disappearing ink, Chinese stars, lewd or obscene t-shirts, marshmallows sold with marshmallow guns, Confetti eggs, guns shooting plastic pellets or projectiles.
• OSTD reserves the right to refuse participation at our show.
• All Texas laws apply to Old Sorehead Trade Days vendors.

Answers to FAQs

• Nametags - Each booth will receive 2 nametags at registration. Additional nametags are $2 each. You must wear them at all times. Also, with your nametag on, you are invited to complimentary tea, coffee, water and a 'vendor only' restroom located in the Headquarter Office during office hours only.
• Subleasing - If you are unable to attend the show but don't want to lose your present space, we will need to know a minimum of 30 days prior to the show date in order to sublease your space for you. There is a $15 charge for this service. If vendors sublease their space, the new lessee must sign an OSTD contract. Vendors cannot sublease their space without OSTD approval.
• Vendor Loading Permits - Each vendor must have a loading permit placed on the dash of your vehicle (readable from outside) and taped to the outside of your trailers. You must pick these up when you check in. You are subject to a fine if your vehicle does not have loading permit displayed. Loading permits only allow you inside the barricaded area before and after show hours.
• Outdoor spaces are on the main streets, Tradin' Lot spaces are not.
• Tax ID Numbers must be displayed in your booth. (State Law)
• Stanton's Tax Rate is 8.00%. When completing your sales sax report, please report all sales that occur at Old Sorehead Trade Days to Stanton

RV Space Reservations

RV reservations can be made at the following sites:

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