MSC Services
Bull Market
what is bull market?
Bull Market has become one of the largest and oldest traditions at USF. In it's current location at the MSC, Bull Market is celebrating 25 years in 2024! Bull Market hosts a combination of student organization, USF departments, Tampa Bay businesses and not-for-profits at an open air, weekly market to promote their events and services to the student population at USF.
| MARKET DATE | Registration Opens Thursdays at 12pm and closes the following Monday at 1pm | Showcase |
|---|---|---|
| October 30 | October 17 - 21 | |
| November 6 | October 24 - 28 | First Generation Student Day and Homecoming |
| November 13 | October 31 - November 4 | |
| November 20 | November 7 - 11 |
| MARKET DATE | Registration Opens Thursdays at 12pm and closes the following Monday at 1pm | Showcase |
|---|---|---|
| January 15 | N/A - Invite Only | Community Partner Fair |
| January 22 | January 9 - 13 | |
| January 29 | N/A - Invite Only | Fraternity & Sorority Life |
| February 5 | January 23 - 27 | Black Heritage Month |
| February 12 | January 20 - February 3 | |
| February 19 | February 6 - 10 | |
| February 26 | February 13 - 17 | |
| March 5 | February 20 - 24 | Women's History Month |
| March 12 | February 27 - March 3 | |
| March 26 | March 13 - 17 | |
| April 2 | March 20 - 24 | |
| April 9 | March 27 - 31 | APIDA/MENA Month |
| April 16 | April 3 - 7 | USF Week |
| April 23 | April 10 - 14 |
- No Bull Market on March 19 - Spring Break Week
- Semester Deals are a total of 12 dates per semester during the semester for which you've purchased the deal. Each semester requires a new semester deal purchase.
Interested in having a table at Bull Market? rEad on to Learn more about participating
Located just outside the south entrance of the Marshall Student Center, Bull Market offers ample space to sell, recruit, and fundraise! Participants are provided with one table (6' x 3') and two chairs.
The event runs from 9:00 am until 2:00 pm, with setup starting at 8:00 am.
Reserving a Table
In order 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 either a County Business License (issued by a county within the State of Florida) or a City of Tampa Flea Market Vendor License.
- Not-for-Profits who wish to participate must provide a valid copy of their 501(c) tax exemption certification.
- Student Organizations must be in good standing with the CLCE. In order to determine your standing, please e-mail ORGS@usf.edu.
Reservation Timeline
The Bull Market reservation portal becomes available at 12:00pm on Thursdays that are 13 days prior to the Market date. So, for example: If your desired date for participation in Bull Market were on Wednesday, September 14, you would need to be prepared to register as early as Thursday, September 1 at 12:00pm when the reservation portal opens.
Reservation Costs
| Type of Participant | Bull Market Table Single-Day Rental |
Canopy Single Day Rental (Table Rental Required) |
|---|---|---|
| Student Organization | FREE | $25 |
| University Department | $20* | $25* |
| Vendor (Non-Student) | $60* | $25* |
| Vendor (Student) | $30* | $25* |
| Not-For-Profit | FREE | $25 |
Please Note: USF Departments must pay by chartfield.
*Multi-day pricing can be found in the Rules & Regulations documents.
rules & 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.
- If your organization does not sign-in and set-up by 10:00 a.m., we can no longer guarantee your reservation.
- 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. The sale of food for any reason is against Bull Market rules. 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 and must utilize a tarp to protect the grass.
- Frequently asked questions can be found here.
USF Bull Market Prohibits:
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- 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: )
Expanded rules and regulations pertaining to your organization type can be found below. Bull Market participants are responsible for thoroughly reading all rules and regulations and abiding by them. Bull Market rules and regulations are subject to change. Please contact the Bull Market Office for more information if you have questions or concerns.
Contact us
Bull Market Office
The Bull Market Office is located on the first floor of the Marshall Student Center
by the elevators. Office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. If you would
like to speak to a Bull Market team member in person, please inform the Information
Desk associate.
E-mail: bullmarket@usf.edu
Phone: (813) 974-5309