By Grace Darcy
October 28, 2025
Bobcat Bazaar will host another pop-up this Thursday Oct. 30 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. at the LBJ Student Center Mall.
Bobcat Bazaar is a market held throughout the semester for students, staff, alumni, and the community to shop.
The businesses at the market are run by various student entrepreneurs at Texas State University. Students sell anything and everything from crocheted items, buttons, clothes and more.
The event allows the San Marcos and Texas State community to support student entrepreneurs.
Bobcat Bazaar is run by the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Texas State, with businesses from the Texas State division of Student Made also participating.
One Student Made creator, Mikayla Hodor who owns Kayla’s Crafts, sells clay bookmarks and keychains.
Another featured vendor found at every Bobcat Bazaar is Regina Bautista. Regina, owner of RB Crochet Co., sells a variety of handmade crocheted items.
Check out Regina and Mikayla’s businesses, alongside other student entrepreneurs, at the next Bobcat Bazaar!
Other business’ include:
- Brilla Handmade by Ashley: Ashley Samaniego Cruz sells handmade ceramic earrings.
- Ignacias Crafts: Faith Ignacia sells crocheted hats, scarves and hair accessories.
- Klassic Vintage: Marcos Jaimez Meza sells vintage clothing.
Alongside clothing, jewelry, and other fun products, the Bobcat Bazaar is also a host to many food based vendors.
At the last Bobcat Bazaar, two vendors sold delicious baked goods.
- Mimi’s Cakes and Treats: Mia Grayson sells cookies, rice treats, and cakes.
- Golden Flour Bakery: Tasnim Djadi sells cookies, muffins, cinnamon rolls and milk.
Students involved with Bobcat Bazaar gain experience in promoting their small business, increasing sales, and attracting new customers.
Any majors, class levels, and experience levels are allowed to participate in Bobcat Bazaar.
To become a vendor participants must complete the vendor registration and vendor agreement, both of which are free. Deadlines for signing up for future Bobcat Bazaar’s are available on the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship website.
Students will gain guidance and mentorship from the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship in marketing.
2025 Fall Semester Bobcat Bazaars:
- Thursday, Oct. 30 from 1:00-4:00 p.m.
- Thursday, Nov. 13 from 1:00-4:00 p.m.
- Thursday, Nov. 20 from 1:00-4:00 p.m.
For more information about the CIE events and activities, check out our upcoming events.
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About the CIE:
“Where underestimated talent becomes unstoppable.”
The Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship follows a mission of providing hands-on experiences to turn into something meaningful and impactful. The CIE supports “underestimated people and early-stage ideas with strategy, grit, and belief.”
The vision of the CIE is to make Texas State University “a place where entrepreneurship and innovation are real and accessible to anyone with the courage to create.” The CIE provides opportunities for students, faculty, alumni, and the community to turn ideas into lasting ventures.
Media Contacts:
To become involved in the CIE as a student, faculty or staff, alumni, or community member, connect with the CIE team:
Quinn Valentine, Director for the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, McCoy College of Business, at quinn.valentine@txstate.edu
Kendall Perkinson, CIE Program Coordinator
Email: kendallperkinson@txstate.edu