Date of Event

April 20, 2024 9:00AM -
April 21, 2024 5:00PM

Event Location

DOWNTOWN WAXAHACHIE, TEXAS
100 S JACKSON ST
Waxahachie, TX 75165
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Description of Event:

Big Top Shopping Festival - Waxahachie | Downtown | April 20 & 21, 2024
SATURDAY, APRIL 20, 2024
SUNDAY, APRIL 21, 2024
DOORS OPEN: 9AM - 5PM

FREE ADMISSION, STROLLERS & WAGONS WELCOME.
100% OUTDOOR MARKET

LOCATION: DOWNTOWN WAXAHACHIE
100 S JACKSON ST
WAXAHACHIE, TX 75165

GENERAL ADMISSION:
General admission to Big Top Shopping Festival is FREE and does not require advanced registration or tickets.  Please do not purchase a ticket from scammers on Facebook.  There are no tickets for this event and admission is free to the public.  All ages are welcome, strollers and wagons are welcome.

ADA COMPLIANCE:
The facility is ADA compliant including ADA and standard portable toilets located throughout the festival grounds.  The facility is a mix of grass and concrete.  Service dogs are permitted with appropriate identification and paperwork.

WHAT TO EXPECT:
Get ready to have a great time!  The #1 review we receive from shoppers at Big Top Events is, “We had SO much fun!”.  It is our pleasure to offer a wide selection of exhibitors to bring the very best in boutique clothing, accessories, shoes, home decor, furniture, gourmet food, dips, sauces, art, yard decorations, holiday items and so much more!  There is a little bit of everything and something for everyone!  Prices range from as little as $5 and up to $2,000 and beyond.  Our market is 50% hand made items and 50% manufactured items.  100% of Exhibitors are small business owners; shopping with us puts money directly into the local community.  90% of Exhibitors are based here in the Lone Star State, others travel from Oklahoma, New Mexico, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Arkansas!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Q: Do I need a ticket to attend?
A:  No, the event is free and open to the public. 

Q: What should I wear?
A:  Be comfortable and be{you}tiful.  Wear what makes you comfortable, you’ll be walking quite a bit.  Being an outdoor event we recommend closed toe shoes and boots, especially for children. Ants and mud have never been an issue at this venue, the grass is hard packed and drains well.

Q: What size clothing do boutiques carry?
A:  Every size!  We try to bring a variety of boutiques each with their own unique style and a wide range of sizes.  You will find baby, kids, juniors, standard and plus size clothing.  Clothing is generally 80% girls and women’s styles with 20% being for boys and men.  Some of the top trending styles include boho, cowgirl, modern, soft and flirty, lounge wear, shoes, swim wear, intimates and layering pieces, robes and slippers and so much more!  Most women’s boutiques carry XS-XL with many expanding to XS-3XL.  Clothes are generally on season and transition staple pieces.  Clothing prices range.

Q: Is there anything besides clothing?
A:  Yes, yes a millions times yes!  You will find something unique around every corner.  We host a variety of Exhibitors including: home decor, furniture, gourmet food, recycled & upcycled pieces, art, yard decorations and so so so much more!  Just about everything can be customized, monogrammed, embroidered or designed to your specifications.

Q: Will there be furniture?
A:  Yes, bring your trucks and trailers so you can haul it home!  We have a handful of furniture Exhibitors who hand craft solid wood furnishings.  If you’re looking for a simple end table or a full dining room set - you can find it at Big Top!  Our Exhibitors have a wide selection of styles including farm house inspired, reclaimed, vintage & antique pieces, solid wood, modern and more.  Most Exhibitors accept custom orders and can design the perfect piece to fit your lifestyle and specific measurement requests.

Q: What kind of gourmet foods will be available for sale?
A:  We define gourmet foods as pre-packaged items that are intended for you to consume at home.  We are so proud that many of our Exhibitors have grown and are featured on the shelves of many grocery store shelves including H-E-B!  This is a great opportunity to meet the makers and get the inside scoop on their story!  Gourmet foods include salsas, dips, dip mixes, casserole mixes, cobbler mixes, ready made meals, artisan chocolates and sweets, pastries, cakes & pies, jelly & jams, pickles, canned vegetables, spices & rubs, sauces, produce and more!

Q: Will there be holiday decor?
A:  Absolutely!  Generally speaking you will find decor related to upcoming holidays (within the next 3 months).  We host a HUGE selection of Christmas decor for inside the home and outdoor decorations during our fall markets ranging from September to November.  September and October markets host a wide selection of fall, Halloween and Thanksgiving decor.  Our spring markets ranging from February to April host a splendor of Easter and spring decorations.  Summer markets from May - August typically host patriotic, spots and summer themed decorations

Q: Are there activities for kids?
A: YES, so much fun for the entire family!  Check out the Ultimate Game Zone for TONS of interactive activities for kids intended for ages 3 - 14.  From a virtual reality experience, laser tag, bouncy houses, gelly ball and so much more!  Activities do have a-la-carte pricing or purchase a all-day play wristband.  Wristbands range from $8-$50 and a-la-carte tickets start at $5.

Q: Do Exhibitors accept credit and debit cards?
A:  Yes, 99% of Exhibitors accept all major credit and debit cards as well as cash.  There is not an onsite ATM.

Q: Can we bring our dogs?
A: Leashed dogs are welcome, please bring your own water and clean up after Fido.

This is an outdoor market!

Electricity is not included in your registration, you may want to consider a power inverter which you can use for any market.  View our recommended power inveters at https://bigtop.show/blog/electric

Booths selected are always requested booth spaces, changes are made from time to time and may be made without notice. 

To register as an exhibitor for the Big Top Markets please:

Select a booth number from the list.
The price will automatically populate for you, then click add to cart.
To create a larger booth space select multiple booths.

If you select a booth number and the website says “sold out” then that desired booth has already been registered and paid for by another exhibitor.
FAQ

Vendor Move In Schedule:
Thursday, April 18 11a-8p
Friday, April 19 11a - 8p
Saturday, April 20 7a-8:30a

Market Days & Hours:
Saturday, April 20 9a-5p
Sunday, April 21 9a-5p

Exhibitor Break Down Schedule:
Sunday, April 21, starting once customers have cleared the grounds, after 5pm.

Shopping Festival Location:
Downtown Waxahachie
100 S Jackson Street
Waxahachie, TX 75165

Exhibitor Load In Address:
TBD

Monitor www.bigtop.show/VSU for updated exhibitor set up details.

An email to the email address you register with will be sent set up details.  In addition, we post all emails to the www.bigtop.show/VSU page for your reference.  Always check junk/spam and add info@bigtop.show to your contacts to ensure we end up in your inbox.

Refunds/Event Rain Out:

Cancellations given 90 days prior to the event: your Big Top Entertainment account will be credited for the amount you paid for the market and can be used for registration of any future market.  There are no cash refunds.

All cancellation requests must be given by email notice to info@bigtop.show.

In the event of a catastrophic weather scenario or mandate from state/local government: your Big Top Entertainment account will be credited for the amount you paid for the market and can be used for registration of any future market.

The market is rain or shine.

Information:

Some events do get cancelled or postponed due to various reasons. We may not have latest update for every event. We do not book vendors or organize events listed on our website. Contact event organizers before you travel.