Would you like to be an Official Vendor for The San Antonio African American Book Festival?

The San Antonio African American Book Festival (SAAABF) is currently accepting quotes for the products & services we use to facilitate this event for OUR Community. If you are (or know of) a local Black Business Owner, please review the products and services listed below to determine if there is an opportunity for you to become an Official Vendor of the San Antonio African American Book Festival.

One of the very important purposes of creating the SAAABF is to encourage Black Economics (particularly in San Antonio), so we are actively searching for local African American vendors to provide the Products & Services listed below. However, all vendors are welcome to submit quotes.


In-Kind Sponsorships
If you are selected as a vendor, you have the option of donating your products and/or services in lieu of one of our Business/ Organization Sponsorship Packages. Please review our very affordable packages by selecting "Become a SAAABF Sponsor" from the menu for more details. Please let us know if you are interested in making an In-Kind Sponsorship when you submit your quote.

Vendor Overview
  • All quotes must include Business Name, Contact Information and Pricing
  • All quotes for products/ services must include the quantities and specifications listed below
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  • Selected vendors must provide a detailed invoice and W-9 prior to payment.
  • If you have any questions, please email us at SAAABookFest@gmail.com.
Table Rental

Item:
  • 50-60 6-foot rectangular tables with Delivery/Pickup (Set Up if available)

Specifications:
  • Quantity of 50 - 60 6-foot rectangular tables
  • Delivery of tables 1 day prior to the Event
  • Pickup of tables after the Event (5:00pm)

Instructions:
Please email your quote to
SAAABookFest@gmail.com and be sure to include your contact information.
Program Books

Item:
  • Printing of 200 - 300 Program Booklets (file will be provided)

Specifications:
  • Quantity of 200 - 300 booklets with 32 - 40 pages, 11X17
  • Current Details: Color - White Gloss 100#/ B&W - White Cougar 70#
  • Will need quotes for: 1. All Color Pages and 2. Half Color/Half B&W
  • Must be able to deliver within 2-3 weeks of order placement
  • Sample of Past Program Books for comparison is available upon request

Instructions:
Please email your quote to
SAAABookFest@gmail.com and be sure to include your contact information.
Catering Services

Items:
  • Food Trays (Example: Fruit & Finger Foods)
  • Custom Cake & Other Sweets

Specifications:
  • Must provide pricing for 60 - 80 guests
  • Must meet all Health Code & Food Handling Rules & Certifications
  • Must be able to deliver on Day of Event (no later than 5:00pm)

Instructions:
Please email your quote to
SAAABookFest@gmail.com and be sure to include your contact information.
Promotional T-Shirts

Item:
  • 60-80 Gold T-Shirts with images on Front & Back (images will be provided)

Specifications:
  • Must match Quality of Current T-Shirts (Gildan Softstyle Ring Spun, 100% Cotton)
  • Must match Color of Current T-Shirts (click here for example)
  • Must provide the following Adult sizes: Medium; Large; X-Large; 2X Large; 3X Large
  • Must be able to deliver within 2-3 weeks of order placement


Instructions:
Please email your quote to
SAAABookFest@gmail.com and be sure to include your contact information.
Promotional Items

Items:
  • 6-ft Step & Repeat Banner with Frame
  • Posters & Flyers (please include design fees)
  • Durable Event Signage

Specifications:
  • Open to Vendor Suggestions
  • Must be able to deliver within 2 weeks of order placement

Instructions:
Please email your quote to
SAAABookFest@gmail.com and be sure to include your contact information.
Food Truck Vendors

Item:
  • Food Truck for Event (2 opportunities available)

Specifications:
  • Must meet all Health Code & Food Handling Rules & Certifications
  • Must arrive no later than 11:30am and leave no earlier than 5:00pm
  • Must provide menu with pricing
*** Vendor Fee: $50

Instructions:
Please email your menu with pricing to
SAAABookFest@gmail.com and be sure to include your contact information.
Miscellaneous Products & Services

Items:
  • Marketing/ Promotion Services (including Social Media)
  • Miscellaneous Promotional Item, not listed above
  • Event Planning/ Design Services
  • Party Planning Services/ Products
  • Coffee, Tea (Author's Hospitality Station)
  • Swag Bags (Author's Participation Gifts)
  • Volunteer Opportunities for Civic Organizations (Set-Up/Breakdown; Greeters; Other Misc.)

Specifications:
  • Open to Vendor Suggestions

Instructions:
Please email your quote to
SAAABookFest@gmail.com with a Subject of "Potential Vendor: Other Misc.". Please be sure to include your contact information. If you have ideas of how your product or service (that is not listed above) can benefit the Event, please feel free to send your quote with an explanation of how we can partner together in the future.

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