Lake Livingston + East Texas businesses welcome

Start with a manageable space—and a real local audience.

You do not have to be based in Trinity. We welcome entrepreneurs from around Lake Livingston and across East Texas who want to bring a useful, distinctive business into town. Tell us what you want to build, what local customers would gain from it and where you are today.

Live category availability

Limited spots. Deliberately different businesses.

These counts are based on currently active businesses. Full categories still accept waitlist applications.

Local Food & Pantry Goods2 spots left

Baked Goods & Sweets2 spots left

Affordable Clothing & Boutique Fashion1 spot left

Western Wear & Workwear1 spot left

Kids & Baby Items1 spot left

Household Bargains & Closeouts2 spots left

Tools & Hardware1 spot left

Plants, Lawn & Garden1 spot left

Pet Supplies1 spot left

Farm & Homestead Goods2 spots left

Electronics & Phone Accessories1 spot left

Furniture & Home Goods1 spot left

Jewelry & Accessories1 spot left

Gaming, Comics & Collectibles1 spot left

Trading Cards & Sports Memorabilia1 spot left

Handmade Goods & Local Makers1 spot left

Vintage & Antiques1 spot left

Hunting, Fishing & Outdoor Goods1 spot left

Books, Music & Media1 spot left

Local Services & Repair2 spots left

About you and the business

It is okay if the business name or concept is still evolving.

Business / working name * Contact person * Email * Phone *

Where are you in the business journey? *

What do you want to bring to Trinity?

We prioritize concepts that add useful variety instead of simply duplicating what is already represented.

Primary business category * When a category reaches its limit, applications are still accepted for the waitlist. Availability can change as the incubator evolves. Describe your products or services * What need would this fill for Trinity residents? * How will you source or create what you sell? * What makes your business meaningfully different from another seller in the same broad category? *

Mass-market resale rule

Temu, SHEIN and Amazon merchandise cannot be marked up into a booth business.

If you sell an item sourced from Temu, SHEIN, Amazon or a comparable mass online marketplace in the in-person market, your price must be at least 30% below the normal publicly available online price for the identical item. Management may ask for the current product link or price reference.

Read the full in-person market standards →

I plan to sell one or more items sourced from Temu, SHEIN, Amazon or a comparable mass online marketplace. If yes, list the platform(s) or source(s) If I sell mass-marketplace merchandise in person, I understand each such item must be priced at least 30% below the current normal online price for the identical item.

What would help you get started?

This helps us understand the space and practical needs behind the idea.

Preferred space Select an available permanent space and, after submitting your application, you can pay one month upfront through Square to reserve it immediately while your concept is reviewed.

Reserve before someone else does

Pay the first month upfront to hold your space.

Your payment is credited to your first month in the in-person market. Paying reserves the selected space and category spot, but it does not bypass our curation standards. If Trinity Trade Post declines your application, the reservation payment is refunded.

Weekend-only spaces

Call us for weekend availability.

One-weekend placements change based on the permanent floor plan, so weekend spaces are not reserved through this application. Call 7138877116 to check the dates you need.

What kind of support or setup would make this easier to launch?

Website Social profile

I would like access to electricity if available. Anything else we should know? I have read and agree to the In-Person Market Standards, including the rules on duplicate concepts, product overlap, mass-market resale pricing and truthful product representation. I understand this is a curated small-business incubator, space and category availability are limited, and submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance.

You can start small

From $100/month

A business does not have to begin with a full storefront. Our starter spaces are designed to make testing a real-world concept more manageable.

Included for permanent businesses

Both monthly public market weekends
Listing in the business directory
Seller access to the online marketplace
Product and inventory management
100% of your sales revenue from the incubator

Regional recruitment

Based outside Trinity? Apply anyway.

We are actively seeking businesses from communities around Lake Livingston and throughout East Texas. What matters most is whether your concept adds something people will make the trip for.

Revitalization starts with the locals. Prosperity thrives when we stick together.

Grand opening

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Oct 29–30, 2026 · 5 PM–9 PM
Oct 31–Nov 1, 2026 · 9 AM–9 PM

Curated by design

We cap categories and review product overlap so customers discover genuinely different businesses. Mass-marketplace resale is allowed only under our 30%-below-online pricing rule.

Read market standards →