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 (Monday-Friday, 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
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
We cannot confirm your reservation until we have received payment.
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.
More information about solicitation at UCF
ITEMS PROHIBITED:
- Credit Card vendors
- UCF Logo materials
- Eyeglasses/Sunglasses
- Books and Textbooks
- Restaurants that directly compete with or sell the same product as our vendors
- Technology (such as computers, iPods, computer software etc.)
- Posters
- Bars and Night clubs/any Happy Hour specials
- Any services that directly compete with Student Union vendors including but not limited to testing services (test, prep, and admissions), eye care, ticket sales, and Greek apparel.
*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.
Vendors will be given one daily parking pass and must then park in any of the "green" student lots/garages with a daily parking pass.
MARKET DAY FOOD SERVICE VENDORS:
In order to give out or sell any food product on our patio we require that you submit a copy of the following documents, PRIOR to your reservation day:
- Temporary Event Permit
- Liability Insurance
- Occupational License
- Health Inspection
Orange County Health Dept - Environmental Health Phone # (407) 521-2630
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.
If you choose to SELL your food we do require that you pay for a $250 Food Vendor location. Food vendors cannot sell or give away any product similar to vendors existing in our building.
If you are selling beverages, they must be Coke products.
** Selection of Union Market Day vendors is at the discretion of the Student Union Director


