>> RSVP TO OUR VENDOR NITE

Panel Discussion: Generating Press For Your Small Business

Hosted By San Francisco Bazaar SF & Makeshift Society

Monday, November 26, 2012 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Each show San Francisco Bazaar offers FREE professional enrichment for our artists as well as time to socialize. Please join us for a drink and some great conversation. For more details & to RSVP visit our eventbrite page: http://bbsfvendornite12.eventbrite.com/

>> CHECK THE VENDOR GALLERY 

View the online gallery: bazaarbizarresf.org/2012/11/holiday-gallery/

If you do not see your business/organization – OR – you need corrections, E-MAIL: laura@bazaarbizarre.org

>>HELP PROMOTE San Francisco Bazaar

Each year we designate several locations around the Bay Area to pick up postcards for the show.  The locations this year are:

PRIVATE RESIDENCE:

Meagan Lewis | Brown Pigeon

10 Ashton Ave, Millbrae, 94030

meaganellen9983@yahoo.com

(415) 690-0717

Meagan is around M-F as she works from home, contact her if you need to pick up at a specific time.

Laura Henry’s House – Available starting 11/14/12

4007 howe street, Oakland CA 94611

Cards will be on front porch unless it rains, then try ringing bell.

laura@bazaarbizarre.org

RETAIL LOCATIONS:

Makeshift Society (Rena Tom)  – Available starting 11/14/12

235 Gough St between Fell and Oak.

San Francisco, CA 94102

415-625-3220

Open M-F 9:30am-6pm

3 Fish Studios (Eric Rewitzer)  – Available starting 11/13/12

4541 Irving Street

San Francisco, CA 94122

415-242-3474.

eric@3fishstudios.com

Typically open Tuesday thru Saturday, 10am to 6pm

Contact for exact times if you are making a special trip

The Crucible (Rob Nehring) – Available starting 11/14/12

1260 7th St. Oakland CA. 94607

Vendors should just identify they are there to pick up promotional materials for San Francisco Bazaar and they can pick up 10-6pm Monday to Thursday Front Office, 6-10pm, Friday to Sunday 10-6 Tool Room, just inside the large roll-up.

SHARE THE DIGITAL VERSION OF OUR POSTCARD – CLICK TO ENLARGE

WEB BANNERS HERE: http://bazaarbizarresf.org/promote/

>> THE SIXTH ANNUAL San Francisco Bazaar SF

SHOW HOURS & TIMES

Saturday December 1st 2012 & Sunday December 2nd 2012  (11-6 PM)

FREE to the public

ABOUT YOUR BOOTH SPACE

Each booth space is 10 x 10’.  All spaces are INDOORS and there is no need for canopy tents or other outdoor equipment.  Electrical outlets are available throughout the building. Please bring your own table cloth, gaffer’s tape, extension cords and power strips.

GETTING TO THE CONCOURSE

Concourse Exhibition Center EAST HALL

620 Seventh St. (at Brannan)

San Francisco, CA 94103-4901

From the Bay Bridge and Interstate 80:

Take the Ninth Street/Civic Center exit. Turn left on Eighth Street. Continue three blocks to Brannan.

From Downtown San Francisco:

Take Hyde Street across Market Street, where Eighth Street begins. Continue down Eighth to Brannan.

From Marin County and Highway 101 South:

From the Golden Gate Bridge, take Lombard Street exit to Van Ness Avenue. Turn right on to Van Ness. Proceed to O’Farrell and make a left. Proceed to Hyde Street and turn right. Take Hyde across Market Street, where Eighth Street begins. Continue down Eighth Street to Brannan.

From the Peninsula and Highway 101:

Take the Ninth Street exit towards Civic Center merge onto Bryant Street turn right on to Eighth Street. Continue down Eighth Street to Brannan Street.

Parking:

Parking is available at the Concourse parking lot adjacent the building.

Alternative Transportation

BART:

Exit at the Civic Center station. You can take the six block walk down Eighth Street to Brannan, or take the SF Muni 19 bus which drops you off right outside the Concourse. Additional BART options are available at 511.org.

Bus:

From Fisherman’s Wharf, Russian Hill, Nob Hill, or Downtown take the SF Muni 19. From the Marina, North Beach, Downtown, or Embarcadaro take the SF Muni 10(17th and DeHaro). Or for additional bus lines visit511.org.

Bicycle:

From Market Street to the Concourse, there is a bike lane going down Eighth Street. There are bike racks on the Eighth Street side of the Concourse building.

LOAD IN

Set up hours are between 9AM – 11AM on Saturday December 1st 2012. This is plenty of time to set-up, please do not show up early. You can quickly unload your car at the Concourse parking for free if you load in and are out of the parking lot in under one hour.

CHECK IN AT THE San Francisco Bazaar INFO TABLE

Here you will:

• Pick-up an event map. Everyone must check in with us upon arrival Once inside, you’ll find your booth is marked. We will have several volunteers on shift the entire show to help break you or help with any load-ins. Be sure to ask at the information booth for assistance.

RENTAL FURNITURE

You are responsible for bringing these to your booth.  There are NO coverings/drape, so please bring your own table cloths.

There is no need to break-down or return your rental equipment at the end of the day on Saturday – however, you are absolutely encouraged to take all merchandise and display items with you when you leave that night. The building is locked overnight, so it is very secure – but we won’t be held responsible for any loss, theft or damage of items left overnight.

LOADING OUT

Breakdown time is at 6PM on Sunday. You are not allowed to pack up early.

BOOTH ASSIGNMENTS in Alphabetical Order  

BOOTH LAYOUT – click to enlarge 

SUGGESTED VENDOR CHECKLIST

• Extra tables and chairs if you need them.

• Fun sales displays and signage

• Tablecloths

• Ample cash change and secure lock box

• Credit card processing device (not required but highly recommended!)

• Promotional items to drive sales to your online or b&m store.

• Bags, boxes for your products to go home safely with your customers

• Calculator/receipts

• Booth Buddy to help break you and keep you company

• Snacks + Drinks

CONTACT INFO

sabrina@bazaarbizarre.org

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