Space Reservation Rules

{January 1, 2026}

On this website are the sign-up sheets/forms in PDF format for the 2026 Tiffin Flea Market.
Find and print the correct one for you.

Fill out the form completely and enclose the correct amount of money, check or money order please.
Return before April 1, 2026.

REMINDERS:
1). You must have a vendor's license for on outside full season reserved or inside reserved.

2). Hang tags and Copy of Rules & Regulations will be passed out on setup day at the OFFICE.

3). If you are in a building or full season reserved outside DO NOT come before 11 AM on Friday, waiting before that must be in the waiting line.

4). Waiting line assembles Thursday evening at GATE 5 and is released at 10:30AM Friday Morning, no early waiting anywhere else.

5). No vendor's license you are on a first come first serve system, starting at 9 AM on Friday mornings at the office.

6). Buildings will NOT open before the line is completely in so, Please DO NOT come early and be in the way!

7). Buildings will open about 11 AM. Once trailers are unloaded, they must be moved to an outer fence or parking lot.
Thanks for making our job as volunteers easier!!!
Let’s have a busy and successful season.
Seneca County Junior Fair Foundation Committee

INSIDE SPACE RESERVATIONS (For Licensed Vendors)

$25.00 for 2 days and $20.00 for 1 day

NOTE: Your next inside show space fees are to be paid before you leave on Sunday at noon, at the office, or your space is not saved for you.

  • Show days are Saturday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, and Sunday,9:00 am to 3:00 pm. (see schedule for dates).
  • Buildings will open for set-up on Friday from 10:30am to 6:00 pm, on Saturday at 6:30 am and on Sunday at 8:00 am.  NO EARLY set-ups permitted.
  • Dealers must be in their space by 7:00 am on Saturday or the space will be considered vacant and payment forfeited. In this case the Space can be released, per management’s discretion.
  • A dealer that misses two consecutive shows, that have attended both days for 6 of 7 shows the previous year will have priority to their regular space until April 1, 2026
  • Space size is approximately a 10’ x 10’area. (at manager’s discretion depending on building)
  • Space is limited by reservations. Tables are available for rent at $7.00 each.  Reservation form and first show payment must be received by April10, 2026. (if you don’t have vendors license, you are considered Garage sale. Remaining reservations for the year must be paid in advance, Please inform Joan Zimmerman by Thursday at 9:00 am if you are not attending a show. No cancellation refunds after this time!
  • It is suggested that you remain at your space after set-up, as you are responsible for your property.
  • Set-up rules: Buildings will open on Fridays after outside line is released approximately 10:30. Please move your merchandise into the building, remove your vehicle to an appropriate parking space away from the building, or along the fence (but not at an outside vendor space), then return to your space to display your merchandise.  This will expedite the process for all vendors moving into the buildings.  We appreciate your cooperation in this matter!
  • No vehicles are permitted to park in front or back of the buildings or near entrances.  Parking is available by the boundary fence or in the parking lots.
  • Dealers must tear down space and be out of the buildings by 5:00 pm on Sunday.  Adjust your display/merchandise Please help to comply with this request.
  • Please remain at your space and available to customers until 4:00 pm on Saturday and 3:00 pm on Sunday.  In the event of inclement weather an announcement will be made for early release.
  • Rain policy:  No space or rainy-day refunds!
  • Please police your area before you leave.  Trash should be put in trash barrels and cardboard is to be broken down and placed next to the trash barrels.  Do not consider your unsold merchandise as trash!

GARAGE SALE VENDORS

4 SPACE LIMIT
(First come first serve, no advance reservation)

  • Show days are Saturday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm and Sunday, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
  • Garage sale vendors can select and pay for their space inside, when the office opens at 9:00 am on Friday.
  • When doing an outside space, go to the outside line that starts at gate 5, on outside of fence, back of fairgrounds, this line releases at 10:00, find and Mark your space then come to office.
  • Please Bring something to mark your space, so others know…..
  • No vehicles permitted on the grounds or the show area, before 10:30 am Friday of show weekend (only to get space at 9:00 am, for inside) Vehicles, trailers, etc. will be charged an early arrival fee of $25.00 per day.
  • Spaces will open for set-up on Friday from 10:30 am to 6:00 pm, on Saturday at 6:30 am and on Sunday at 8:00 am.  NO EARLY set-ups permitted.
  • All garage sale vendors will be set up in the “Livestock pavilion” (Sheep Barn), or outside if you choose.  but cannot be chosen until after 10:30 am. That is when the outside line is released to find space.
  • Table rent fee is $7.00 per table.
  • No electric available.
  • Space size is 12’5” (w) x 10’ (deep). In the sheep barn, other buildings are about 10’x10’.

GRANDSTAND AND ANTIQUE SHELTER RESERVATIONS

 

  • Show days are Saturday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, and Sunday, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
  • No vehicles permitted on the grounds before 10:30 am Friday of show weekend, When the outside line is released.
  • Space size varies per area.
  • Reservations for space will be accepted no later than April 10, 2026.  Payment must be made in full along with the signed reservation form.   A reservation for 1 space for 7 shows is $210.00 (reserve spaces pay in advance!).  Tables are available for rent at $7.00 each.
  • Please inform Joan Zimmerman by Thursday at 9:00 am if you are not attending a show. No cancellation refunds.

OUTSIDE SPACE RESERVATION

 

  • Show days are Saturday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm and Sunday, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.  
  • In the event you should arrive early, the waiting line will form at Gate 5, outside the fence (follow the fence around outside to the line at gate 5 past the horse barns).  Vehicles in line may not hold spaces for others.  Violators will be put at the end of the line.
  • Once the line is released, please proceed to your space.  Please use markers or tables to clearly mark your space so that management knows you have arrived for the weekend.  In the event you choose to leave on Saturday after 4:00 pm and remove your merchandise, leave something visible so your space is not used for an incoming vendor on Sunday.
  • Space size is approximately a 15’ frontage x 20’ depth area. Frontage starts at the edge of the berm stone, not the pavement.  Please keep merchandise behind the painted line, or berm (for safety of visitors).  Paint lines will be visible to mark space width. Selling off your trailer must be in the 15’ x 20’ allotted space.  If your trailer is out of the boundary, extra fees will be charged.  Corner spaces have depth limits.
  • Reserving a particular outside space(s) will be based on previous year’s space that vendor occupied.  Vendors who attended 6 of 7 shows during 2025 will have their regular outside reserved space held for them until April1, 2026.  Payment must be made in full along with the signed reservation form. 7 shows is $210.00, annual payment only!   Must be paid by April 10, 2026.
  • Please inform Joan Zimmerman by Thursday at 9:00 am if you are not attending a show. No cancellation refunds. If not in your space Saturday at 7:00 am it is considered vacant
  • Your vehicle can park at the back of your space.  Additional parking is available along the fence or in the parking lot.  Please be considerate of other vendor spaces and do not block any vehicles.