Island Moon Market®
 Gazette
March 2014 Edition
In This Issue
You might want to know
The Vendor Support Manual
Upcoming Event
Quick Links
Island Moon Market®
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North Padre Island's own premier vendor market is held the 4th Saturday of each month. We've gathered some of the best craft vendors and distributors in South Texas. Come out to the shore for some fun and sun and take in some  shopping at the same time!
9am - 5pm
Year Round!

Would you like to be a vendor at our market?

 

  
Register and submit payment for the Island Moon Market®
  
  
Need a map?
Go to our website for this and other information!!
 What's goin' on?
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I think it is safe to say that Spring is finally here! It's been a long cold Winter to be sure but the best time of the year is upon the Coastal Bend!
The first Island Moon Market®
 is set to kick off on
March 22nd, 2014
9am to 5pm
Cole Park
1526 Ocean Drive
  
We are blessed to once again have
local Christian Band
I Five 1
Playing at the Island Moon Market®
If you missed the first time, don't miss them this time! Music starts at 12noon
Check out a sample at ifive1.com
  
We have also added to the family of Charity organizations that we donate booth space too. We want to welcome
Dress For Success! Be sure to stop by the market to support this worthy cause and while you are there... don't miss
The Texas Sealife Center & The Cattery!
  
We are running a little contest for this one... WHEN we reach 50 vendors, we will hold a drawing for 1 vendor to win free booth space for the remainder of 2014!
Grab a friend and give vending a try!
If you are new to market vending and have questions then check out the How To Be A Vendor section here in the Gazette; everything you ever need to know about the industry in a live link 41 page PDF!
  
In this issue:
   You Might Want to Know-
We listened to our vendors and our customers and we moved the market!
  
So you want to be a vendor
Our support manual for new vendors is available for purchase alone or at a discount with a booth space at the market.
  
Upcoming Event
KEDT-TV Auction!
  
Blessings to you all,
Phillip & Darcie Mason
361-403-4032
 You Might Want To Know?
 
As we kick off 2014 we have had some inquires as to why we moved the market off the Island? After all, in the summer, the beaches are full of folks that enjoy coming up off the sand and making a purchase as well as the many locals who planned their 4th Saturday of the month around the market; why move it?
 
As Island residents ourselves, this was a tough decision to be sure!  First we chatted with our regular vendors. "The sand is killing me!" This was a very common statement! We had to agree with that one. Sand has a way of getting EVERYWHERE! Especially with the local
Bay Area Winds to whip it up.
 
Then we had vendors who's product didn't play well to a beach crowd. Understand that one too!
 
Then we had the up and down attendance from the locals. Never understood that one but it looks like there just are not enough locals interested in the market to keep it hopping all year round.
 
So we decided to open up our customer base by moving the market to a super high visibility location; COLE PARK! We are still on the Bay and there are beaches along the Bay that will still bring in the tourists but up our access to more of the local residents that wouldn't make the trek out to the Island!
We believe with our extensive marketing plan, community involvement and built up following we are in our new forever home!
Come out and show your support!
The Vendor Support Manual 
  
    Have you always wanted to be a vendor but haven't done it yet because you don't know where to start? Well now you can! This manual is filled will everything you need to know! Here is another vendor review of our manual:

    I wish I had access to the Vendor Support Manual four years ago! I stumbled along for about a year and then realized I needed to pick and choose my venues a little more carefully. Your manual definitely makes it easier for a first time vendor as well as contains helpful information for even a seasoned vendor.

    Jennifer Howard

     

    You have two options to purchase the 41 page manual, complete with live link reference guide: You may purchase a PDF copy for $24.95 or you may purchase a copy of the manual for $15.00 with any booth rental at Island Moon Market®

    Use the REGISTER  link to purchase the manual and a booth space here. If purchasing just the manual, you may email us to purchase.

     

    For more information on the manual, go to www.howtobeavendor.com

    Here is the peak inside at the table of contents:

    Table of Contents

    CHAPTER 1 ...... Know the basics before you start

                Determining what you will be selling                       

                Setting up your business with the State & US Government (State of Texas)

                Obtaining licenses and permits (State of Texas)

                Event insurance (State of Texas)

    CHAPTER 2 ...... Understanding the Cottage Food Laws (Texas HB970) (Nueces County)

    CHAPTER 3 ...... Ready, set, sell

    Market day tool kit and supplies

                Setting up the booth; tents, tables, displays

                Customer relations and the sale

                Standard venues

                Payment processing: credit cards, cash & checks (State of Texas)

    CHAPTER 4 ...... Marketing and advertising

                Marketing materials       

                Setting up and managing your website

                Setting up and managing a Facebook account

    CHAPTER 5 ...... Inventory management

                Purchasing vs. manufacturing

                Tracking the cost of goods sold

                Tracking overhead & operating costs

                Setting the sale price

                Sales and inventory tracking

    CHAPTER 6 ...... Choosing a market

                Demographic and economic data

    The characteristics of a good market

                Standard rules and regulations for most markets

                How to handle issues with a vendor, market or market director

    CHAPTER 7 ...... Market day and what to expect

                Arrival and set up

                Tips for a successful sales day

                Tear down and departure

    CHAPTER 8 ...... Live Link Resource guide (State of Texas)

Upcoming Event
  
    With every market, Phillip and I try to increase the booth space that we donate to worthy fundraising groups and Charity organizations! All in support of our community and it's residents!!
      
    The Island Moon Market® is proud to be a DAILY DONOR for the KEDT Live TV Auction! We have created a special package to be auctioned off
    1 per night! Package includes booth space, equipment rental and set up/tear down and a copy of the "So You Want To Be A Vendor" The vendor support manual. a $129.95 value!
    You bring your product and sell; leave the rest to us! 
      
    Check out all the info you need here:
    http://www.kedt.org/special-events/tv-auction/
      
     

 

About Us
Phillip and Darcie Mason, owners of the Island Moon Market, live on North Padre Island and operate the monthly Island Moon Market®. Since May of 2012, we have enjoyed providing this market to all of Corpus Christi. Thank you to all who come out each month and support us and our vendors!