The WGA operates a booth at the Lafayette Farmer’s Market in Moncus Park, on the second Saturday and last Saturday of every month (the Farmer’s Market is open every Saturday but we aren’t always there). December is an exception as the market has a special holiday schedule. Ed Gauthier organizes this and creates the schedules for who is participating on what days.
A limited number of slots are available for members and non-members to come and sell their books in our booth. The charge for doing this is $10 for members or $15 for non-members, paid to the WGA. This reimburses the organization for booth space rental and other expenses. In scheduling, priority is given to members, and to making sure everyone who wants to participate has a chance to do so.
To sign up, contact Ed (text message to 337-945-5718, or eggchess@gmail.com). Those who have requested slots will receive copies of the schedule by email. This is your only notice of when you are scheduled. The schedule also shows remaining open slots.
Preparation
You will probably want to bring with you to the event:
- Whatever you’re selling.
- Carry books in a weatherproof container to protect them in transit and at the site. In case of rain, there might be puddles.
- A table up to four feet in length. This table from Walmart is a good size and is generally available in store.
- A table cover or drop cloth, such as this one from Office Depot.
- A small tarp or sheet of plastic to cover your table in case of weather. Clips to secure the edges of the tarp.
- Something to sit on.
- Ways for people to pay you.
- A laminated sheet with QR codes for Venmo or whatever types of payment you accept electronically.
- Portable credit card reader if you have one
- Change for people who pay cash.
- Electrical power is not available on site. Charge your battery-powered devices.
- Recommended: A display stand for your books. It’s more appealing to have them standing than lying flat on the table.
- You may want to print a card insert to put into the books with description, reviews, whatever else might help sell it, so people can see this without handling the books.
- Business cards, bookmarks, other marketing materials, and displays to put them into.
- Small, light objects should be contained somehow, in case of wind.
- Cleaning wipes and a dry towel.
- Drinking water.
- Pens and a notepad.
On the day
Vendors are expected to show up if they have signed up, rain or shine. If you can’t make it, please give Ed as much notice as possible to find someone to fill the slot.
Please arrive by 7:10 AM and assist in setting up the tent, and stay until noon and assist in taking down the tent.
As a vendor, you may park in the gravel lot adjacent to the market. Turn into this lot directly from Johnston Street.
Come prepared to pay your $10 (or $15) fee. Accepted forms of payment are Venmo or PayPal — no cash.
We have space in the tent to seat the participating vendors. We may not have enough space for any additional people you bring along, so be prepared for them to sit outside the tent.
No seating or tables are provided. Bring your own.