Traders Village

Houston

Vendor Information

WHO GETS A SPACE AT TRADERS VILLAGE?

People starting a new business. People having a garage sale. People looking for another outlet for an existing business. People with hobbies they want to turn into income. Existing flea market dealers. Businesses wanting to move closeout merchandise without having to tie-up costly retail space. In other words, anyone with an idea, a product or creation who wants exposure to a large number of potential customers without high overhead and related expenses of most retail spaces.

HOW CAN I GET A SPACE?

To get a reserved space, call the office starting Monday morning at 8:30 a.m. Your payment for the weekend is due by Thursday noon and can be renewed on Sunday before 6:00 p.m.

Note: Traders Village does not provide tables, however, tables may be rented for $6.00 per day.

WHAT TYPE OF SPACES ARE AVAILABLE?

You can rent spaces by the day, weekend or the month.

Locked Space:

$274.00 per month
$330.00 per month for the corner

Open & Covered Reserved Spaces:

$195.00 per month
$55.00 per weekend

Open & Covered Reserved Spaces On Corner:

$219.00 per month
$60.00 per weekend

Open Non-Reserved Spaces:

$24.00 for Saturday
$30.00 for Sunday

Friday Lottery:
  • On Friday's starting at 7:00 am to 8:30 am, non-reservable sales spaces will be sold by PHONE ONLY. No walk-ins will be accepted.
  • A maximum of two (2) sales spaces can be reserved per phone call, per vendor. All spaces must connect to each other.
  • Vendor must present a valid I. D. that matches the name the space was reserved under.
  • Payment for spaces will be accepted from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm on Friday.
  • If payment is not received by 4:00 pm Friday, the spaces will be sold Saturday morning at 7:00 am on a first-come, first-served basis.
WHAT SIZE ARE THE SELLING SPACES?

Open lots are approximately 14' wide by 25' deep. Enclosed buildings are approximately 14' wide by 20' deep with a 5' overhang and an 8' high by 10' wide roll-up door.

DO YOU RENT TABLES?

Yes, $6.00 per table, per day. They are 8' long by 30" wide.

WHAT ARE THE MARKET OPERATING HOURS?

Traders Village is open every Saturday and Sunday 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

WHAT CAN I SELL?

Dealers can sell anything that does not violate county, state or federal laws.

Restrictions are as follows:*
  1. Food concessions (Traders Village operates food concessions).
  2. Any merchandise, as defined by Traders Village, that is not characteristic of a wholesome family environment.
  3. No distribution of religious or political materials.
  4. Traders Village prohibits the sale, display or distribution of merchandise bearing counterfeit trademarks or that infringe on copyrighted designs or materials.
  5. Sale of fireworks is prohibited. No fireworks may be sold or stored at Traders Village according to the Texas Department of Insurance - State Fire Marshall's Office. This includes "Pop Pops", "Snaps", or any other explosive devices. Anyone in violation of this rule may be subject to arrest or seizure of merchandise.
  6. The sale of firearms and ammunition is strictly prohibited.
  7. The sale of any pornography is strictly prohibited.

*See Traders Village Operating Rules for more information.

DO I NEED A SALES TAX PERMIT?

Yes, Traders Village keeps all market dealers Sales Tax Permits on file for the State Comptroller's Office. If you do not have a Sales Tax Permit, please apply for one at the link below and bring your Sales Tax Permit to our office when you come in to rent space.

http://www.window.state.tx.us/taxpermit/

HOW DO I GET TO TRADERS VILLAGE?

We are just south of Highway 290 on N. Eldridge Road.

  1. Take Highway 290 out to West Road and N. Eldridge Road exit. Go under the freeway - south on Eldridge Road. We are 3/10 of a mile down on the right.
  2. Take the Katy Freeway (I-10) to N. Eldridge Road (Addicks Fairbanks) go north towards Highway 290 about 8 miles. We are 3/10 of a mile south of Highway 290 on the left.

Maps & Directions

HOW MANY DEALERS DO YOU HAVE?

The market averages about 2,500 dealers. The fall and spring months are the most active time in the market due to the weather conditions being more favorable.

Market Maps

Call or come by Traders Village Houston office for more details.