Vendor Fair (Marketplace)
PTO Vendor Fair (Marketplace)
A very special thank you to our Vendors, Student Vendors, Food Trucks and attendees for making our 2024 Vendor Fair event a huge success. We had over 50 booths, and about 350 attendees! We're already looking forward to next year!
Thank you to KGUN9 for highlighting our event and our Student Vendors!
The Gladden Farms PTO Vendor Fair is a public event where we invite local crafters, small businesses, and vendors to showcase and sell their products. Our Vendor Fair is held both indoors and outdoors (weather permitting). Vendor booths are set up in our cafeteria, indoor hallways, under our Ramada, and on our basketball court. The PTO is proud to have hosted several vendor fairs over the last few years; each time we have received amazing feedback from the community and our vendors.
Are you interested in being a vendor - here are some stats to help you prepare.
We often book 35-40 vendors. UPDATE - We've added more spaces! This year we'll have over 50 vendors!
We typically book 4-6 food trucks
We have seen about 350-400 visitors each time we host an event
The Vendor Fair is usually held in the fall - in time for holiday shopping
This year we are inviting Gladden Farms Elementary Students to sign up as Student Vendors, with their own designated space.
Ready to register as a vendor? Fill out our Google Form today!
The 2024-2025 Vendor Fair will be held November 16th from 10am - 2pm. Check our Facebook and Instagram for announcements!
Download the Save the Date Flyer
Download the Vendor List Flyer
Contact us: gfevendorevents@gmail.com
Vendor Fair FAQs
THE LOGISTICS - Event Timeline
In the summer/early fall we reach out to previous vendors.
Vendor space is on a first-come-first-serve basis and must be paid prior to the event to ensure that your spot is saved.
When it becomes available, vendors can fill out our Google Form.
You may choose whether you would like an indoor space or outdoor space (10x10 spaces or 2 - 10x10 spaces)
You have the option to pay electronically (via Square), or by mailing a check.
Once you are registered you will receive email communications from us with event details and reminders.
Spreading the Word - Social Media and Emails!
How do I get in contact with the PTO?
If you have any questions regarding the Vendor Fair and/or would you like to be added to the vendor list, please reach out to us at gfevendorevents@gmail.com.
What time is set up?
The Vendor Fair is located at Gladden Farms Elementary School, 11745 W. Gladden Farms Drive, Marana AZ, 85653
Vendors may park in the back parking lot (entrance located off Tangerine Road behind the school). Set up is between 8am - 9:30am. Food Trucks may begin arriving at 9am and are asked to park in the back parking lot. Attendees arrive just before 10am.
PTO Board members will be onsite to assist with set up/tear down.
What time is tear down?
Vendor Fair hours are from 10am - 2pm. Tear down will begin at 2pm - 3:30pm. Food trucks may leave at 2pm.
PTO Board members will be onsite to assist with set up/tear down.
Is there electric?
Please note that Electric is NOT provided for any Vendors (indoor or outdoor), nor are Food Trucks. Please plan accordingly.
Will you have student vendors?
YES!! We would love to have student entrepreneurs at our event. Please fill out the Google Registration form when it becomes available, and we will get in touch with you!
Note: Gladden Farms Elementary Students will receive special pricing - fill out the Google form when it's available, and we will contact you.
Are vendor spaces covered?
When you register for the event you will have the option to choose whether you would like an indoor space or outdoor space (covered/uncovered).
INDOOR spaces are located in our cafeteria.
COVERED outdoor space is located under our Ramada.
UNCOVERED outdoor space is located on our basketball court.
Spaces will be marked and labeled.
How do I pay for a vendor space?
When you register for the event, we will email you with payment information. You will have the option to pay electronically (via Square), or by mailing a check.
Checks should be made out to Gladden Farms Elementary PTO.
Checks should be mailed to the school address:
Gladden Farms Elementary School
11745 W. Gladden Farms Drive
Marana AZ, 85653
Can I choose my preferred vendor space?
At this time we do not allow vendors to choose their placements, but rest assured that PTO Board members consider placement of every vendor and will do our best to keep like-vendors apart.
Do you give refunds?
At this time we do not give refunds for cancelled vendor spaces, as this is a fundraiser for the school.