MARKET DAY >> MARKET DAY

Showcase your product or organization to our students every Wednesday on the Student Union patio. Bustling and full-of-energy, Market Day provides a unique opportunity to reach the student population.

(Wednesdays from 9am-5pm, Setup from 7:30am to 9:00am)

RESERVATIONS:
Reservations are made through the Event Services office. To make a reservation, please call 407-823-3677 or stop by Suite 312 of the Student Union during business hours (M-F, 8am-5pm). You may also fill out a request form and fax it to us at 407-823-6483 or email it to us at unionres@mail.ucf.edu

You will need to provide the following information to make a reservation:

  • Name of company/organization
  • Mailing address
  • Contact name, phone number, and email address
  • Nature of company/organization

COST:
$150 per day for vendors
$200 per day for one of two designated prime locations (based on availability)
$250 per day for a food service vendors selling products
$75 per day for currently enrolled UCF students or Cornerstone groups (must provide proof of enrollment)
*Please note that your Market Day space is not confirmed until the charges are paid in full.
*Price includes a complimentary daily Parking Pass. Excludes UCF Students and Cornerstone Groups

The cost includes use of a 10’x10’ space on the patio, (1) 6’x30” table, (2) chairs.
Tents are NOT included or provided for vendors; however, you may bring your own.
We accept several forms of payment for your convenience:

  • Major credit cards (which can be processed over the phone)
  • Company checks made payable to “UCF Student Union” (personal checks not accepted)
  • Cash

LOCATION:
Union Market Day is an outdoor event that occurs on the uncovered patio area of the Student Union. Market Day spaces are first-come, first-served. Requests for electricity may be accommodated permitted the request be made in advance. Power sources on the patio are limited. If you plan to bring a tent, please let Event Services know.

SOLICITATION:
You have paid for a 10’x10’ space and may only solicit within that space. You may not venture over to the Free Assembly area, nor may you impede the traffic flow of the Student Union.

ITEMS PROHOBITED:

  • Credit Card vendors, except if they are only selling MBNA Credit Cards
  • UCF Logo materials
  • Eyeglasses/Sunglasses
  • Books
  • Text Messaging Services
  • Restaurants with the same product of food as our vendors
  • Technology (such as computers, iPods, computer software etc.)
  • Posters

*Selection of Union Market Day vendors is at the discretion of the Student Union

PARKING:
Vendors may temporarily park in our loading dock strictly for the purpose of loading/unloading their equipment or merchandise. Vehicles remaining in the unloading area will be subject to ticketing by the Police Department. No exceptions! 

Vendors must then park in any of the “green” student lots/garages with a daily parking pass. In addition to one provided parking pass, daily passes can be purchased through our office in South Garage - Garage B.

THEFT:
Vendors are responsible for securing their property. UCF is not responsible for any loss, theft or damage to vendor’s equipment or goods.

MARKET DAY FOOD SERVICE VENDORS:
In order to give out any food product on our patio we require that you submit a copy of the following documents, PRIOR to your reservation day:

Once we receive a copy of those documents we will allow you to give out snack sized samples of your product. These snack sized samples should not be considered a meal replacement in any way shape or form.

If you choose to SELL your food we do require that you pay an additional fee.
You may only sell Coke products.

** Selection of Union Market Day vendors is at the discretion of the Student Union Director