Summer Pop-Up Shop FAQs

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A POP-UP SHOP?

A pop-up shop is a short-term, temporary retail spot where businesses can interact in-person with customers and find new ones. Having a physical space allows you to meet your customers where they live and put your brand in front of new shoppers. It’s also a direct way to encourage sales!

As part of being a vendor for Pensacola Children’s Business Fair, you are invited to apply to our booth on Sundays at the Palafox Markets.

WHAT IS THE VENDOR FEE?

None! The vendor fee is graciously waived by Pensacola Positivity as a non-profit partner. They have generously set aside booth space for kidpreneurs so you can have a real-life entrepreneur experience.

WHEN AND WHERE IS THE MARKET?

The market runs from 10 am to 3 pm. That’s a 5-hour time block… Especially for our younger Kid Bosses, you are not required to stay the entire time. You may leave as soon as you sell out or get tired. We ask that you stay at least until 1 pm.

On your pop-up day, drive to the Sundays at Palafox Markets in downtown Pensacola on North Palafox Street between E Wright Street and E Garden Street. You can set-up your store near our bright orange booth reserved specifically for Pensapreneur Kids.

CAN I BRING MY OWN TENT?

Please do! If you have a 10’ x 10’ tent and table, please plan to bring them to set up your booth. When you bring your own tent, that means we can offer our tent to another kidpreneur who doesn’t have one.

Don't have a tent? That's okay! Bring a table (or several) and decorate your space any way you like. You will have a 10' x 10' square. Even some grownup vendors don't have tents. They still make their booths look GREAT with how they decorate and arrange their space. You can, too!

Don't have a tent OR a table? We have a limited number of tables that you can borrow from us. Let us know on the form that you'd like to borrow. You can share our tent and we will be ready for you with a table all your own to decorate and style as you choose.

WHAT ELSE DO I NEED TO BRING?

First, get all the products that you would like to sell organized and labeled with price tags. Decide how you want your table to look and think about any signs you may want.

There is no power so please do not bring anything that requires electricity.

Here’s a quick checklist of some things you may want to pack:

  • Your most comfortable face mask

  • Items for sale with price tags

  • Any packaging such as gift bags, stickers, or tissue paper

  • Business cards or flyers to hand out to passersby

  • Signs for your table such as with your preferred payment methods, social media, and prices or your menu

The Market, and the pop-up shops, will happen rain or shine. Check the weather ahead of time and pack rain gear or cold weather accessories as needed.

WHEN WILL I KNOW IF I HAVE BEEN SELECTED?

We will notify you at least a week in advance, most often within a day of your form submission. Please let us know as soon as possible if your plans have changed so we can reach out to the next person in line. We want to give everyone plenty of advance notice so they can prepare.

HOW CAN I APPLY?

Complete the quick form below to let us know you are interested!