The following rules apply to each vendor Any failure to comply with listed rules may result in removal from premises along with the loss of leased lot(s) at Tioga’s Western Trade Days management's discretion.

1. Tioga’s Western Trade Days reserves the right to refuse admission to any vendor.

2. Lot fees are to be paid in full before vendors can occupy their spaces. NO EXCEPTIONS!!!

3. Anyone selling, swapping, trading, or otherwise engaging in business on the premises must have a lot receipt. Lot receipts are issued for the sole purpose of admitting said vendor.

4. There will be no refunds or rollover of lot payments. Tioga’s Western Trade Days has a rain or shine policy.

5. Subleasing of lots is absolutely prohibited; identification may be requested. Anyone caught misusing receipts or subleasing lots may be evicted from the grounds immediately.

6. Each commercial vendor is required by Texas state law to have a Texas sales permit. Contact 1-800-252-5555 for sales tax information.

7. Tioga’s Western Trade Days shall designate selling areas and each vendor shall sell and display only within the confines of his/her designated area. No hawking is permitted at any time.

8. No construction of any kind may be built on lots.

9. Tioga’s Western Trade Days is on private property and has not been designated as a public forum. Neither vendors nor customers are permitted to bring upon or to distribute on the premises any political, religious or soliciting matter, including flyers or handbills, other than for the advertisement of merchandise otherwise permitted to be sold. Tioga’s Western Trade Days reserves the right, at the sole discretion of its management, to restrict the sale, display, or distribution of any printed materials, photographs, books, magazines, pictures, flyers, artwork, film, recordings, or other representations.

10. Lots cannot be used for games of skill, chance, lotteries, palm reading, fortune telling, use of dice or cards, auctions, or carnival related purposes.

11. Vehicles parked illegally may be towed at the owner's expense.

12. A vendor pass must be shown when entering the grounds and kept visible when parked on the grounds. One vendor pass will be provided and one vehicle allowed to park on the grounds. Vendors park on the grounds within the confines of their assigned lot space or anywhere around town that is available. Driving entrances to the trade days grounds are located on the north, west, and east sides.

13. Motorcycles, bicycles, skates, skateboards, scooters, and horses are not permitted on the grounds during the sale. Golf carts and three or four wheelers are prohibited except for authorized personnel.

14. A speed limit of 5 m.p.h. throughout the trade grounds will be strictly enforced.

15. Anything left on the premises is done so entirely at the risk of the vendor or owner.

16. Tioga’s Western Trade Days assumes no liability for any disputes among dealers and/or customers or for any damage to persons or property.

17. Vendors are responsible for keeping their lots clean. Trash receptacles will be provided throughout the premises.

18. Tioga’s Western Trade Days management is not responsible for any damaged, lost or stolen personal property or damage to vehicles while on premises.

19. Payments made by check should be made payable to TMHA and include the following information:  name, physical address, telephone number, date of birth, and driver's license number. No temporary checks will be accepted. Tioga’s Western Trade Days reserves the right to refuse payment by check from any vendor. There will be a $25.00 charge on all returned checks.

20. The public consumption, selling, dispensing, or donating of alcoholic beverages of any kind is not permitted on the grounds.

21. Loud music, amplifiers, or any other loud noises that management deems inappropriate will not be allowed.

22. Any advertisements must be displayed within the confines of the vendor's lot. No advertisement may be placed on buildings, trees, posts, or any personal property of Tioga’s Western Trade Days.

23. Small animals such as puppies, kittens and non-fowl birds, etc., will be allowed to be sold. All animals and birds must be approved in advance by management. No venomous and/or toxic reptiles, insects, spiders, or snakes of any kind shall be sold or allowed on Trade Days grounds. Fowl, such as ducks, turkeys or chickens are not permitted to be sold at Trade Days.

24. All pets must be kept on a leash or carried by the owner at all times.

25. The Tioga’s Western Trade Days office will not cash checks or accept two-party checks.

26. Parents or guardians are responsible for minor children brought onto the premises.

27. Food items and drinks must be sold from a concession lot that meets the State of Texas Health Department standards. The sale of any food item requires management’s advance consent.

28. Renewal of lots for the following month may be made during the show at the Tioga Heritage Museum office anytime on Trade Days Saturday. Lots left unrenewed become available at closing time on Saturday.

29. Tioga’s Western Trade Days assumes no liability for the sale of counterfeit merchandise.

30. These rules and regulations are subject to change at any time without notice.