Woodlands Events Calendar

 

Tickets are not needed for Big Top Shopping Festival, admission is FREE to the public to enjoy shopping, food trucks, live music, family fun and more.

Market address:
Heritage Place Park (Downtown Conroe)
500 Metcalf Street
Conroe TX 77301

PARKING OPTIONS:

FREE GARAGE PARKING

333 SIMONTON STREET
CONROE, TX 77301

Utilize the 4 story parking garage for free parking with direct access to Big Top Shopping Festival. There are additional parking lots and street parking available. Be mindful of signs as some parking lots are private property or do charge for parking.

GENERAL ADMISSION:
General admission to Big Top Shopping Festival is FREE and does not require advanced registration or tickets. Please do not purchase a ticket from scammers on Facebook. There are no tickets for this event and admission is free to the public. All ages are welcome, strollers and wagons are welcome.

ADA COMPLIANCE:
The facility is ADA compliant including ADA and standard portable toilets located throughout the festival grounds. The facility is a mix of grass and concrete. Service dogs are permitted with appropriate identification and paperwork. Leashed dogs are welcome, please bring your own water and clean up after Fido.

WHAT TO EXPECT:
Get ready to have a great time! The #1 review we receive from shoppers at Big Top Events is, "We had SO much fun!".

It is our pleasure to offer a wide selection exhibitors to bring the very best in boutique clothing, accessories, shoes, home decor, furniture, gourmet food, dips, sauces, art, yard decorations, holiday items and so much more!

There is a little bit of everything and something for everyone! Prices range from as little as $5 and up to $2,000 and beyond. Our market is 50% hand made items and 50% manufactured items. 100% of Exhibitors are small business owners, shopping with us puts money directly into the local community.

90% of Exhibitors are based here in the Lone Star State, others travel from Oklahoma, New Mexico, Louisianan, Oklahoma and Arkansas!

 

BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER:
Grab a bite to eat at Big Top! We have a verity of food trucks, wagons and stands to supply you with all of the yummy-ness you desire! From steak sandwiches, kabobs, pizza, festival foods, fried treats and more!

Breakfast: breakfast tacos and coffee!

Lunch: a huge selection of freshly prepared meals from a variety of Exhibitors including smoked BBQ, tex-mex, gyros, funnel cakes, fair food and more!

Dinner: Exhibitors continue to prepare dishes until 5p when the market closes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Q: Do I need a ticket to attend?
A: No, the event is free and open to the public.

Q: What should I wear?
A: Be comfortable and be{you}tiful. Wear what makes you comfortable, you'll be walking quite a bit. Being an outdoor events we recommend close toe shoes and boots are a great idea, especially for children. Ants and mud have never been an issue at this venue, the grass is hard packed and drains well.

Q: What size clothing do boutiques carry?
A: Every size! We try to bring a verity of boutiques each with their own unique style and a wide range of sizes. You will find baby, kids, juniors, standard and plus size clothing. Clothing is generally 80% girls and women's styles with 20% being for boys and men. Some of the top trending styles include boho, cowgirl, modern, soft and flirty, lounge wear, shoes, swim wear, intimates and layering pieces, robes and slippers and so much more! Most women's boutiques carry XS-XL with many expanding to XS-3XL. Clothes are generally on season and transition staple pieces. Clothing prices range but are mostly comparable to "Marshall's" pricing.

Q: Is there anything besides clothing?
A: Yes, yes a millions times yes! You will find something unique around every corner. We host a verity of Exhibitors including: home decor, furniture, gourmet food, recycled & upcycled pieces, art, yard decorations and so so so much more! Just about everything can be customized, monogrammed, embroidered or designed to your specifications.

Q: Will there be furniture?
A: Yes, bring your trucks and trailers so you can haul it home! We have a handful of furniture Exhibitors who hand craft solid wood furnishings. If you're looking for a simple end table or a full dinning room set - you can find it at Big Top! Our Exhibitors have a wide selection of styles including farm house inspired, reclaimed, vintage & antique pieces, solid wood, modern and more. Most Exhibitors accept custom orders and can design the perfect piece to fit your lifestyle and specific measurement requests.

Q: What kind of gourmet foods will be available for sale?
A: We define gourmet foods as per-packaged items that are intended for you to consume at home. We are so proud that many of our Exhibitors have grown and are featured on the shelves of many grocery store shelves including H-E-B! This is a great opportunity to meet the makers and get the inside scoop on their story! Gourmet foods include salsas, dips, dip mixes, casserole mixes, cobbler mixes, ready made meals, artisan chocolates and sweets, pastries, cakes & pies, jelly & jams, pickles, canned vegetables, spices & rubs, sauces, produce and more!

Q: Will there be holiday decor?
A: Absolutely! Generally speaking you will find decor related to upcoming holidays (within the next 3 months). We host a HUGE selection of Easter decor for inside the home and outdoor decorations.

Q: Are there activities for kids?
A: YES we have a Kids Play Zone with bouncy houses for the kids to play in. All day play wristband available for purchase on site (no pre-sales).

Q: Do Exhibitors accept credit and debit cards?
A: Yes, 99% of Exhibitors accept all major credit and debit cards as well as cash. There is an ATM located in the Marriott lobby which can be used to pull cash as needed.