Gator Market is a monthly program at the Reitz Union that invites students, university departments, and local businesses to showcase their products and services to the campus community. It aims to diversify the range of products available on campus and provides entrepreneurial and outreach opportunities for vendors.

Each reservation includes 10 x 10’ space, one 6’ table, and two standard outdoor chairs. RSOs and University Departments will receive one 6’ table and two standard outdoor chairs in the Reitz Union tabling area.

Yes, any extra equipment you bring must fit within your designated 10’ x 10’ space. Tents must be secured with sandbags or weights. If your equipment exceeds your allotted space, you will be required to purchase an additional booth. If your items exceed the space on the day of the event, you may be asked to remove some equipment.

Yes, tents must be secured with sandbags or weights and cannot exceed a 10' x 10' dimension. Tent rentals are also offered for $20 while supplies last.

Check-in begins at 8am on the day of the market (9am for RSOs and University Departments). Vendors will unload in the designated parking area and walk their items to the North Lawn. Carts and/or wagons are highly encouraged! Vendors are not allowed to begin set up prior to 8am.

Vendor parking is included in your registration fee, with one space allocated in either the UF Visitor Welcome Center garage or Fraizer Rogers parking lot. Parking for RSOs and University Departments is not included.

Vendors with trailers or oversized vehicles will need to contact Gator Marke. They will be redirected to another parking area near the Reitz Union.

Failure to check in and set up by 10:00am will result in being classified as a “no-show” with no refund or opportunity to reschedule. After two no-shows, you won’t be invited back for the rest of the semester and will be on probation for the following semester.

To cancel, email gatormarket@ufsa.ufl.edu by 4pm the Wednesday before your reservation. Requests received after this deadline will forfeit payment and cannot be rescheduled.

Homemade, cottage, or potluck-style foods are not permitted. Other food-like items may be allowed on a case-by-case basis. Fresh produce is permitted. RSOs and University Departments are not permitted to sell food.

Cash sales are allowed. However, UF is a cashless campus, and we strongly encourage alternative forms of payment such as Venmo, CashApp, or Square.

Heavy rain or severe weather may lead to cancellation. Staff will assess conditions by 7:45am on the day of the Market. Notifications will be emailed if the Market is canceled. For extreme weather, such as hurricanes, cancellations will be made in advance.

Violations of policies may result in removal from the event and cancellation of future reservations. Disruptive behavior, unauthorized solicitation, and prohibited items are strictly regulated.

Fees vary based on the type of reservation. Please visit the Gator Market website for details.

For more information or specific inquiries, contact gatormarket@ufsa.ufl.edu, call (352) 392-4226, or visit union.ufl.edu/gatormarket.

Note: All decisions made by Gator Market management are final.