What can I say, Le Garage Sale is a tremendous and necessary event for our business. Being open over 8 years, there is always a couple of items that just don't move. Le Garage Sale is the perfect opportunity for the customer and us to be happy. The show atendees get discounts and I don't have to keep it in the store. Twice a year we are able to overhaul our entire floor, get rid of dead stock, and replace with new merchandise. Our customers in the store are happy for the new stock and the sales floor comes alive! Not sure what we would do without Le Garage Sale.
—Coral Smith, SoLa

Thank GOD for LGS! Being a small and relatively new and unknown shop, LGS literally helped me keep my doors open! Overstock flew out the door, and introduced me to thousands of new customers. I can't thank Wendy enough for starting this amazing (and store saving!) event.—Kayci Wheatley, Moxie a Go-Go

We look forward to participating in Le Garage sale every year. It is a great opportunity for us to clear out of old merchandise as well as get exposure to new customers. The sale attracts large numbers of people that are all ready to spend money on a good deal. We would recommend it to anyone.
—Robin, y & i clothing

Le Garage has been a success for Soigne for 3 years now! It's great to go to one location and sell down on all the merchandise you couldn't sell the season before...plus it helps to quickly make me money that will help pay for the up coming season. I have always made thousands of dollars in one weekend during Le Garage and the exposure for Soigne is also great! Many of my clients say they found out about me by going to Le Garage!
—Amy Schalk, Soigne Boutique

I just opened Gallery D in March of 2009, so I participated in my first Le Garage in August. It is a great way to move leftover merchandise...fast! I will definitely be participating again next season.
—emily Keast, Gallery D

Le Garage Boutique Sale was started in Austin, TX several years ago. Our 2 day sale event supports local independent retailers by cooperatively providing the sale experience that “outlets” do for corporate chain stores.

Retailers love it because their old inventory is recycled into cash and they have positive exposure to hundreds of new customers. Shoppers love it because they walk out with the season’s biggest bargains.

Who can participate?
Le Garage Boutique Sale is designed specifically for local independent businesses who have a retail location here in Austin, Texas and who are not part of a national or international chain.**

Of course, we love to support local designers, internet businesses with a community presence, and local vintage and recycled clothing enterprises, however bricks and mortar boutiques DO have priority.

Our focus is on attracting local retailers who carry this season’s fashion-forward designs as well as those who like the tried and true. We are presenting a diverse selection of goods for our shoppers from young, edgy and casual to elegant, classic, world -renown designs for men, women, children and the home.

In our exhibitor admission process, we do take into consideration an appropriate mix of exhibitors from each category. We are not just trying to fill our hall, we are curating a great selection of boutiques.

When:
September 4-5, 2010
January 29-30, 2011

Where

The Palmer Events Center
900 Barton Springs Rd.,
Austin, Texas, 78704

Why should my business participate in Le Garage Boutique Sale?
When is the last time you had several hundred shoppers in your store?

Not only will you clear out your old merchandise, but you will have exposure to more new customers then any advertising can bring to you for $125.00 over two days.

Take a look at our testimonials OR let us put you in touch with other retailers who participate in the event so that you can find out if Le Garage Boutique Sale would be a good fit for you and your business.

Is it expensive to participate?
No, in fact, it’s very inexpensive!

We know that the participating boutiques are selling their inventory at or below cost, so we try to keep your expenses super low so that you can pass on the savings to the customer.

Also, you can reserve your space in 10 ft x 10 ft increments and only pay for what you need based upon the amount of inventory you have left.

The September 4/5, 2010 event is $125.00 per 10 x 10 space. Electrical and table/chair rental is available. Free wi-fi.

How is Le Garage Boutique Sale promoted/advertised?

In addition to paid advertising, we will promote through this website, our blog, Facebook, twitter, a direct email list of shoppers (5000 +). We also send press releases to all local newspapers, blogs, magazines and event listings. Please feel free to suggest any additional resources we’ve overlooked.

It is also very important that you contact your loyal customers. We will provide an emailer and a flier for you to distribute to your shoppers prior to the event. Your customers appreciate being invited to your “warehouse sale”! You should also include event details on your website, Facebook page, twitter, in your advertising, newsletters, etc. We will provide a link on all of our sites to your business and hope that you will provide the same for us. We can provide logos/images if needed. .Remember, VIRAL MARKETING IS KEY! Over 80% of our shoppers find out about the event from a participating store, our email list or from a friend. Only 8% found out through paid advertising!

Is there wireless internet at the Palmer Events Center?
Yes…there is FREE wireless internet!!

I still have more questions…..See link below to “Exhibitor FAQ’s and Suggestions”. If you don’t find your answer here, contact us and we’ll respond asap.

How do I sign up???

Download and return the exhibitor information forms (application and contract) below. Mail all 3 items (app, contract, check) to: LeGarage Boutique Sale/3529 Fawn Creek Path/Austin, TX 78746
Please note that submitting an application form does not guarantee participation in Le Garage Boutique Sale. You will receive an official confirmation from us when we are holding space for your business.**

Le Garage Boutique Sale vendor information

Exhibitor Information (pdf)

Exhibitor Application (pdf)

Exhibitor Contract Austin (pdf)

FAQ

Exhibitor FAQ’s/Suggestions Here (pdf)