WELCOME

The Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (CIE) invites you to participate in the Bobcat Bazaar Market. CIE will host student businesses and vendors to showcase and sell their handmade goods, vintage clothing, and other products to the Texas State University community. 

This event offers a valuable opportunity to connect with fellow entrepreneurial students, promote your small business, attract new customers, and increase sales.

Who can participate?

All majors, student businesses, and Bobcats are welcome.

How much does it cost?

Becoming a vendor is free!
Sign up today.

What do I gain?

Vendors receive marketing help and guidance from CIE staff.

Sign Up / Vendor Registration

Registration and spaces are on a first-come, first-serve basis. 

Vendor Agreements, Terms & Conditions are included as part of the Vendor Registration. 

Complete both forms linked below to sign up now. 

bobocat bazaar logo

Dates & Details

Location & Vendor Spaces

The Bobcat Bazaar has reserved spaces 7-14 at the LBJ Mall.

The LBJ Mall is located in between the LBJ Student Center and Alkek Library.

Outdoor Map for LBJ Mall Bobcat Bazaar - shows where the booths and tables and trashcans and benches are

Important Information for Vendors with Food and Beverage

parfaits selling at the bobcat bazaar

Temporary Food Establishment Permit & Food Handlers License

If you plan to sell or hand out food, a valid food handlers license and Temporary Food Establishment Permit is required. The document can be found on the Environmental Health, Safety, Risk and Emergency Management site and must be submitted to them for approval. 

Commercial Vendors Selling or Serving Food

Commercial vendors selling or serving food on campus for the LBJ Market Days event must fill out the Temporary Food Establishment (TFE) Permit Application at least 10 days prior to the first date of operation.

Vendor must provide the following information:

  • The sponsoring department name and contact information:
    • Sponsoring Department: Student Involvement & Engagement
    • Contact: Dr. Jesse Silva – js202@txstate.edu
  • A copy or photo of your Texas Food Handler certification 
  • A copy or photo of your Retail Food Establishment permit (if any food will be prepared there ahead of the event). 
  • Once your application is reviewed and complete, the TXST EHSREM Food Safety program will send an invoice for the permit fee. 
  • TFE permits for LBJ Market Days are $50 per semester. 

Contact: 
Food & Safety Program at foodsafety@txstate.edu 
SI&E Operations & Assessment at campusaccess@txstate.edu

General Information & Vendor Agreements and Certifications

  • Any and all businesses/vendors selling food and/or beverage are expected to abide by the food safety guidelines provided by the office of Environmental, Health, Safety, & Risk Management. 

    • Food/beverage business/vendor must provide a valid and unexpired copy of their Food Handling Certification.  
    • One person with food-handling certification must be present at the booth at all times.
    • Drinks must be Coca-Cola related product(s).

    Commercial Vendors Selling or Serving Food

    • Commercial businesses/vendors selling or serving food on campus for the event must fill out the Temporary Food Establishment (TFE) Permit Application at least 10 days prior to the first date of operation.
    • Business/vendor must provide the following information:
      • A copy or photo of your Texas Food Handler certification 
      • A copy or photo of your Retail Food Establishment permit (if any food will be prepared there ahead of the event). 
      • Co-sponsorship information: 
        • Full name of the co-sponsoring University department 
        • Full name of faculty/staff point of contact
        • Phone number for faculty/staff point of contact
        • Email address for faculty/staff point of contact
    • Once your application is reviewed and complete, the TXST EHSREM Food Safety program will send an invoice for the permit fee. 
  • Permissible solicitation must be conducted in a manner that will not:

    • Interfere with academic or other institutional programs that are being carried out in campus facilities.
    • Interfere with the free and unimpeded flow of vehicular or pedestrian traffic on sidewalks and streets and places of ingress and egress to and from campus buildings.
    • Use obscene or libelous language or materials including:
      • Have any items of a sexual nature. There shall be no sexually suggestive costumes or nudity of any kind allowed at any time. This also applies to advertising/promotional materials.
      • Promote the student use of alcohol or tobacco products. The sale or giving away of alcohol- or tobacco-related logo items is prohibited. Advertising and promotional activities shall not encourage or imply approval or acceptance of alcohol abuse, underage drinking, drinking and driving, drinking as a solution to personal or academic problems or drinking as necessary to social, sexual or academic success. Prohibited items include beer mugs, margarita glasses, shot glasses, etc.
      • Harass, embarrass or intimidate the person or persons being solicited.
    • Advocate the deliberate violation of a federal or state law or a published Regent’s Rules or university policy.
    • Constitute disorderly conduct, disrupt classroom discussion, impede maintenance of public order or constitute a danger to the person distributing or disseminating material or any other individual or group.
    • Litter the campus grounds.
    • Violate City of San Marcos ordinance on posting of material on utility, traffic light poles or other public structures (Contact: City of San Marcos, Building & Inspections, 393-8232).
  • Vendors are expected to treat everyone in the Texas State University community with respect. 

    Vendors must comply with any and all directives by or from a university official. 

    Vendor’s guest assisting with your booth are held to all the vendor expectations. 

    Vendors who fail to comply will be held accountable with the violation order:

    • First violation: Frist verbal warning issued. No further action taken other than the warning being documented in the vendor file.
    • Second violation: Second verbal warning issued. Vendor is informed of lack of compliance and notified of pending removal should lack of compliance continue.
    • Third and final violation: Vendor is notified of continued violations and lack of compliance. Vendor informed and is required to immediately conclude sales and depart from event. University Police Department to support escort of event to ensure vendor exits premises in a timely and safe manner. Vendor will not be able to participate in any future Texas State University events hosted by Student Involvement & Engagement.
  • Student Involvement and Engagement will determine if Market Day proceeds or is cancelled due to inclement weather. An email will be sent to confirmed vendors to let them know of the decision. 

    If possible, Student Involvement and Engagement will be rescheduled to a later date. All vendors who paid will be able to participate in the rescheduled date. If vendor is unable to participate in rescheduled date, vendor should contact Student Involvement and Engagement to request a refund.

Dome styled half-baked treats being sold at the Bobcat Bazaar marketplace

Cupped Up

Delicious layered treats served in elegant dome-style cups, combining rich flavors and beautiful presentation. Perfect for any occasion, each treat is crafted for a delightful indulgence.