Setup Instructions

Next: May 2, 2026

ARRIVE: 8-9 AM regular booths – 9 AM for Islands

Lunch options at bottom of page plus we have:

Pam & Carlos of Vivre Coffee will have their fabulous coffee available all day.

Cheers!
Mitch

First Saturday Arts Market – Season Finale!
Saturday, May 2, 11am – 6pm
540 W. 19th St. HTX 77008
@1stsatartmarket 1stSatArtMarket.com
May 2nd • Summer Break • Sept 5th

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.