Setup Instructions
First Saturday Arts Market
Saturday, October 10, 11am – 6pm
540 W. 19th St. HTX 77008
@1stsatartmarket 1stSatArtMarket.com
Since 2004
Follow these, and we’re all good. Break a rule and everyone suffers. Don’t make us suffer, PLEASE!
First Saturday Arts Market
540 W. 19th Street 77008 (Directions)
Open for business: 11-6 pm
Traffic check TranStar
CHECK-IN HERE!
PULL IN TO YOUR ASSIGNED DRIVEWAY – it’s in your email.
UNLOAD – 20-25 Minutes
Be prepared to dolly in.
- Unload
- Move Vehicle
- Tent Goes Up
PARK
- Garage @ 427 W 20th St. Paid $20 for the day
- Tall vehicles and trailer – street parking only.
- Ask Mitch about a nearby parking lot.
- No parking on business neighbor parking lots or cross streets.
- About the shopping center next to us – cars off lot by 9:30am
- No parking at Chase Bank! They are open and WILL tow.
RULES
NO EARLY BREAKDOWNS
- No packing.
- No taking things down.
- No “Parking” – Do not drive your car in (or your help) early.
- Wait for an announcement – then begin to …
Pack your booth down as much as possible, and only then bring your vehicle back.
- Do not park in the retail lot next door. Unless I instruct you.
- Or behind booths on west (parking lot) side.
Electricity – Limit to compact fluorescent or LED bulbs, Use short extension cords! One plug will be behind your booth.
WEIGHTS: still need them? Order right now from Walmart and pick up at the store. You need at least 100 pounds PER tent.
TRASH Take your big trash – ie boxes, broken chairs/tents, etc. home.
Leave your space clean – my used zip tie collection is full. I KNOW where you were set up and I will mail your trash back to you C.O.D.!!
Food & Drink:
- Vivre Coffee Collective: Ethically sourced coffee from Leo’s Japanese kei truck. @vivrecoffeecollective
- No food truck—bring snacks/water. Nearby options:
- Moon Rabbit (across the street): Call 713-684-3991 or check menu.
- Hopdoddy (east): Order online at hopdoddy.com.
- Collina’s Italian Cafe (next door): 502 W 19th St, 713-869-0492, collinashtx.com.
