Kemah Farmers Market 
So you're ready to take your product to market?
Here's some helpful information to help you....
- Make your booth attractive. Lot of colors will draw the customer's eye. Use a tablecloth to brighten up your table. Hang a banner or sign to let customers know what you're selling. Remember, first impressions are everything!
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Bring a "Catch All Box". This is a box of supplies you might need when setting up your booth. Table, chairs, Scissors, stapler, tape (scotch & duct), clips (to attach your banner or hang up things), thumb tacks, glue gun, clip board, extension cord, hammer, nails, pliers, pens, pencils, markers, calculator, money box, change (You'll need $1's and $5's!)
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Have a variety of different price points. Vendors typically do better if they have something for everyone's budget. A high price for some is a low price for others. While one customer might be willing to spend $5 on a ring for a little girl, another customer might be able to pay $20 for a bracelet for a friend. A sale is a sale!
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Be knowledgeable about your product. Have some tips about what they can do with your product besides just the obvious. For example, raspberry habenero salsa is a great dip. But it's also a great marinade on chicken.
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Don't judge your product's popularity on one day's sales. Lots of variables affect if you have a "good day" - such as the weather, traffic, if it's payday! Don't get discouraged. It takes time to build a customer base, but once they know where to find you and what you have, they'll keep coming back!
PERMITS- Sales Tax:
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All vendors need a sales tax permit. The application is available online and is free of charge.
- You will need a Health Food Permit only if your food is... being prepared onsite. There is a list of a rules & regulations posted online. For more information, you may contact The Galveston County Health Department at (409) 938. 2458. A Temporary Permit is $75 for one time use or up to 14 days. An Annual Permit is $150. The permit is only good for use at the location for which you apply.
- The Kemah Farmers and Open Air Market is open rain or shine. However, in the event a really big thunderstorm moves in overnight and continues during set up time, we will either delay opening or close entirely. Rainout Decisions will be made by 10:00am.