The Houston Women's Festival seeks vendors who sell handmade arts and crafts, imports, or other unique items that are not available in mainstream stores. We also seek vendors that are of interest to the feminist community, such as information about groups and services.

Note: no cosmetic or hard-sell vendors are accepted.  Companies interested in participating in the festival, please see our Sponsorship page.

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What is the Cost?
Which vendors are participating?
How do I Rent a Booth?
What is the Attendance History?
Where is the Festival Held?
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
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Vendor
See vendor booth map.  See Photos.  See venue map. 
Full booth 10' x 10': $175 per booth. 
Half booth: 10' across, but only 5' deep: $85.

Food Vendor
See vendor booth map.
10' x 10' Booth: $250 per booth. 

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Booth Rental

• Full vendor booths consist of a 10' x 10' space.
• Half booths are 10' across but only 5' deep (suitable for a table of information).
• All booths will have access to electricity.  Bring extension cords and power strips.
• Price includes admission for 2 people.
• Vendors may purchase additional tickets for $12 each.
• Booths are assigned based on the date the entry was postmarked.
• Registration form must be accompanied by check or money order.
• To rent tables through the festival, add $15 per table.
• In case of a rain-out, the festival will move to Chances, a club at 1100 Westheimer.  Vendors may set up inside there until 8 p.m.

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Attendance 8th festival in 2002 - 1756 tickets sold 7th festival in 2001 - 1406 tickets sold 6th festival in 2000 - 1094 tickets sold 5th festival in 1999 - 1368 tickets sold In addition to ticket buyers, approximately 300 vendors, performing artists, visual artists, volunteers, guests, and media are in attendance.

The Venue
Jones Plaza is located in the Theater District in downtown Houston at 601 Louisiana.  It is bordered by Jones Hall, the Alley Theater and the Angelica Theater.  It is the site of the weekly "Party on the Plaza," which has been hosted by various radio stations over the years. 

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Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

• To apply for a booth, mail a vendor form and a check at the same time.
• You may visit the venue at any time to learn more about it.
• There is no indoor area.
• We do not provide canopies.
• There are no phone jacks for vendors.
• You may share your space with someone else if you want.
• Beverages are sold only by the festival.
• Food vendors, please use the Food Vendor Form.
• Once vendors are selected and booths are assigned, we will mail you an information packet, a map of the booths and your vendor passes. Expect this packet approximately two weeks before the event.
• Vendors may begin loading in at 9 a.m.
• The venue is paved and there are ramps leading to every vendor spot.
• The festival begins at noon and ends at 10 p.m.
• The venue is lit at night, but you might want to bring your own lights and power strips.
• If you need to cancel, we will refund your money provided you give us enough notice so that we can assign your booth to someone else.
• Applications that are declined will be returned as soon as possible. Your check will be returned.
• Yes, our event has a loyal following and gets good publicity in the press.
• Vendor spaces are held until 11 a.m.  Unclaimed spaces may be reassigned at that time.

Mailing List
If you would like to join our vendor mailing list, please e-mail your information to: vendor@hwfestival.org.  Thank you.