Services
Bull Market
What is Bull Market?
Bull Market hosts a combination of students organizations, campus departments, local businesses, and not-for-profit organizations at an open air, monthly market to promote their events and services to the USF Sarasota-Manatee student population.
2025 – 2026 Bull Market Dates
Fall 2025 – First Wednesday of the Month
- September 3, 2025
- October 1, 2025
- November 5, 2025
- December 3, 2025
Spring 2026 – Last Wednesday of the Month
- January 28, 2026
- February 25, 2026
- March 25, 2026
- April 29, 2026
INTERESTED IN HAVING A TABLE AT BULL MARKET?
Located just outside the north entrance of the Campus Student Center, Bull Market offers ample space to sell, recruit, and fundraise! Participants are provided with a table (5’x3’) and two chairs. An additional table and chairs are offered for an additional price.
The event runs from 10:00am until 2:00pm, with setup starting at 8:00am.
Reserving a Table
To reserve a table, you will need the following: (1) business/organization name, (2) contact information for a representative of your business/organization, (3) date(s) you’d like to attend (4) requisite documents listed below (as necessary):
- Vendors who wish to participate must first submit a County Business License (issues
by a county within the State of Florida) and carry commercial liability insurance.
- For Food Vendors Only: We require all Food Vendors to be fully permitted by the State of Florida and operate out of a license commercial kitchen. We do not accept cottage food.
- Not-for-Profits who wish to participate must provide a valid copy of their DR14 tax exemption certification.
- Student Organizations must be in good standing with the Office of Student Engagement. To determine your standing, please e-mail SAR-studentengagement@usf.edu
Reservation Timeline
The Bull Market reservation application becomes available at 10:00am on Thursdays following the previous Bull Market. So, for example: If your desired date for participation in Bull Market were on Wednesday, November 5, you would need to prepare to register as early as Thursday, October 2 at 10:00am when the reservation portal opens.
Reservation Costs
Type of Participant | Small Space Rental Fee (1 table, 2 chairs) | Large Space Rental Fee (2 tables, 4 chairs) | Canopy Rental (Table Rental Required) |
---|---|---|---|
Vendor Monthly Rate | $40.00 | $50.00 | $30.00 |
Vendor Semester Rate | $140.00 | $180.00 | N/A |
University Department | FREE | N/A | $15.00 |
Student Organization | FREE | N/A | FREE |
Not-For-Profit | FREE | N/A | $30.00 |
BULL MARKET GUIDELINES
Rules and Regulations
- All participants must check-in with the Bull Market staff before setting up. Check-in instructions will be sent to you with your registration confirmation.
- Your organization must be (1) licensed to serve food in the state of Florida, and/or (2) have submitted a food release form and a receipt to serve food at Bull Market. If you plan to serve food, please read the corresponding documentation for your organization and complete a food release form.
- Organizations who set-up without the knowledge or consent of the market staff or occupy a space not assigned to them will be asked to leave.
- If your space requires the use of items that may affect the cleanliness of your area (paint, shaving cream, etc.), you must contact the Bull Market staff for approval ahead of time. Additionally, you will be assigned to a table in a designated grassy area.
Prohibited Items
- The sale, give-away, or advertisement of weapons, fireworks, animals, diet aid products, nutritional supplements, natural or artificial stimulants, narcotics, prescription and non-prescription medications or medical treatments, drug paraphernalia, counterfeit items, all burned CD’s, DVDs, and games, and pornographic items. Related USF Policies include:
- The promotion or sale of alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, and advertisements promoting alcohol sales at an establishment. Related USF Policies include:
Bull Market participants are responsible for thoroughly reading all rules and regulations and abiding by them. Bull Market rules and regulations can be found through the links below and are subject to change. Please contact the Campus Student Center for more information if you have questions or concerns.
Student Organization Rules & Regulations
University Department Rules & Regulations
Non-Profit Organization Rules & Regulations
External Vendor Rules & Regulations