Doing Business with Traders Village – Grand Prairie

Hosted by the Arlington Black Chamber of Commerce

Join us for the second high-impact, insider workshop designed to demystify how to successfully do business with Traders Village – Grand Prairie, the largest weekend flea market in Texas.

📅 Tuesday, April 16, 2026
🕛 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

📍 LIVE WICK'S
2405 South Collins St

Arlington, TX 76014

💲 Investment: $20.00 per person

Rudy Escamilla
General Manager, Traders Village – Grand Prairie

With 20+ years of experience operating large-scale flea markets, Rudy oversees:

• High-volume operations
• Vendor onboarding & relations
• Large-scale events and activations

He will coach and teach you exactly what Traders Village looks for in vendors, how to position your business, and how to succeed in this unique, high-traffic marketplace.

Traders Village – Grand Prairie opened in 1973 and spans over 120 acres, hosting:

• 3,500+ dealers every weekend
• Over 3 million visitors annually
• A massive audience shopping for tires, tools, electronics, crafts, collectibles, auto accessories, jewelry, furniture, clothing, food, and more

Beyond shopping, Traders Village is a destination—featuring FREE live music, amusement park rides, family-friendly events, and year-round entertainment. It is a proven platform for entrepreneurs ready to scale.

• Get approved and set up as a Traders Village vendor
• Understand booth options, pricing, and expectations
• Maximize sales in a high-volume, open-air market
• Avoid common mistakes new vendors make
• Build long-term, profitable relationships within the Traders Village ecosystem

This workshop is diverse, encouraging, practical, and entrepreneurial—designed to give minority-owned businesses real access, real knowledge, and real opportunity.

🔗 RSVP NOW: http://bit.ly/ABCCTradersVillage2

Do not miss your chance to learn directly from leadership and position your business inside one of Texas’ most powerful retail marketplaces.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Live Wick's, 2405 South Collins Street, Arlington, United States

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

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