Vendor Fees
Thank you for showing interest in the La Vernia Market Days
- We always welcome new vendors!!
- It is our goal to help you be successful at the Market
- We are going to continue to make improvements to the Market and do our best to make this a great experience for vendors and customers.
Vendor Fees
- Your spot at the Market is reserved once your payment is received.
- Please make payments at least one week before the market that you want to attend. If you pay the week of the market you will pay an extra $20.00 fee. All vendor fees are non-refundable.
- If a Market has to be canceled you will not receive a refund but you will get to use that payment towards another Market Day within 6 months of the canceled market.
- If you have paid for a Market and you are not able to make the market you will not receive a refund. Depending on the circumstances the Market Manager may allow you to use that payment towards another Market Day.
$10 for farm-fresh produce, eggs, nuts, plants.
- All items that you are selling must be raised or grown on your land by you or your family.
- This price is not for items you purchased somewhere else and are now reselling at the market.
- You can pay an additional $15 each market to get a 10x14 covered space eliminating the need for a canopy.
Nonprofit $5 processing fee for a 10x10 space.
- You must show proof of nonprofit status
- You must be clearly displaying the name of the nonprofit that you are sponsoring.
$20 for a 10x10 space for entrepreneurs under age 18 when paid a week prior.
- $20.00 extra fee for paying the week of the market. Total of $40.00
- All payments are nonrefundable.
- The business must be conducted and the products must be made by the person under the age of 18.
- An adult can assist with the booth but the person under 18 must be present at the booth for the day and be the one running the booth.
- You can pay an additional $15 and get a 10x14 covered space eliminating the need for a canopy. Are your customers raving about you on social media? Share their great stories to help turn potential customers into loyal ones.
$30.00 for a 10x10 space for the selling of or promoting of a business or products when paid prior.
- $20.00 extra fee for paying the week of the market. Total of $50.00
$25 for a 10x10 space if you book both 2nd and 4th Saturday markets for the same month.
- This will be a total of $50 for two markets in the same month.
- To get this discounted price you must pay in full for both markets at once and in advance (not the week of).
- If you are choosing a 10x14 covered awning it will be a total of $80 for two consecutive markets. This eliminates the need of a canopy.
$40 for a 10x14 permanent covered space
- No need to bring a canopy. This eliminates the need to set up, take down, and properly weigh down a canopy.
- The metal poles of the awning can be used for hanging signs or merchandise.
$40 for food trucks if you sign up in advance.
- You must have all permits required by City and State.
- The permit for the city of La Vernia is $50 for a one-time setup or $200 for a permit that is good for the entire year starting in January.
$60 minimum if you are selling out of a trailer or vehicle.
- It will be considered a minimum of two spots.
- The amount you will be charged depends on the amount of space you are using.
$10 extra for the use of one 20 amp plug.
Questions and Answers
Most questions that are asked can be answered by going to the Vendor Application Rules Agreement.
#1 Do I need a "Texas Sales and Use Tax Permit" to be a seller at the Market?
Yes for all taxable items, because if you do not have one the Event Promoter then becomes responsible for your sales Tax.
This info comes from https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/publications/96-211.php
FAIRS, FESTIVALS, MARKETS AND SHOWS
If you sell taxable items at a fair, festival, antique market, trade show, arts and crafts show, gun show or other type of market or show, you may be responsible for collecting and remitting Texas sales and use tax.
Sales Tax Responsibilities Sellers and Event Promoters
A "seller" is a retailer, wholesaler, distributor, manufacturer or other person who sells, or transfers ownership of taxable items or performs taxable services...
Sellers at these events, including sellers from outside Texas participating at these events, are engaged in business in Texas and must have a Texas Sales and Use Tax Permit if they sell taxable items or services; take orders for taxable items or services; or use the event to promote selling taxable items or services.
Event promoters (organizers) are sellers, too. They must collect and remit the sales tax on their sales, as well as sales made by individuals, dealers or salespersons at these events who do not have an active Texas Sales and Use Tax Permit and whose sales do not qualify for tax exemption. Examples of sales that qualify for tax exemption include sales made by sellers under a tax-free sale by certain nonprofit organizations;
- Applying for a Texas Sales and Use Tax Permit Complete the Texas Online Tax Registration Application to get a sales tax permit. You can also apply by mail or in person at one of our field offices in the state. Applications and information on what you need to apply for a Texas sales tax permit are available on our website. There is no fee to apply for a permit. Please note that sellers who operate without a permit may face a penalty.
#2 Is the Event Promoter required to collect sales tax on booth space rental?
- Booth Rentals Booth fees, floor space fees and rental charges for a space to sell or display taxable items are not subject to sales tax.
#3 Can I sell taxable items at the La Vernia Market Days without a "Texas Sales and Use Tax Permit"?
- The Event Promoter has a "Texas Sales and Use Tax Permit" for the La Vernia Market Days and may allow some vendors to sell under this permit as they are getting started in their new business.
- This is not the preferred method because this leaves the Event Promoter responsible for the paperwork and submitting the payment of the sales tax to the state. You can get your own "Texas Sales and Use Tax Permit" for free.
- If the Event Promoter allows it, and the vendor chooses this method, the following will be required. The vendor will themselves print out and complete the "The La Vernia Market Days Texas Sales and Use Tax Permit Agreement" form and give it to the Event Promoter at the end of each Market Day.
- The minimum combined 2020 sales tax rate for La Vernia, Texas is 8.25%. The vendor must pay this as well as add on 1.75% for the Event Promoter taking on the responsibility of submitting your sales tax to the state. This means that you will pay a total of 10% of your total sales to the Event Promoter at the end of each Market Day.
#4 What food items can be sold at the farmers market and what are the state requirements?
- Check out this link for all the State of Texas requirements. https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/starting-home-based-food-business-texas.html