Legal Definitions - boothage

Boothage refers to a payment or fee made for the right to occupy and use a temporary stall, booth, or designated space, typically at a market, fair, exhibition, or other public event, for the purpose of selling goods or services.

It is essentially a form of rent or charge for a temporary commercial presence, allowing a vendor or exhibitor to set up their display and conduct business within a larger organized event.

• Example 1: Local Artisan Market

  A ceramic artist wants to sell her unique pottery at a popular weekend artisan market held in the town square. The market organizers charge each vendor a flat fee of $75 for a 10x10 foot space for the day. This $75 payment is an example of boothage, as it grants the artist the temporary right to set up her display and sell her wares in a designated stall at the market.

• Example 2: Annual County Fair

  A small business specializing in gourmet hot sauces decides to set up a stand at the annual county fair to reach new customers. The fair administration charges a daily rate for each food vendor's tent space, which includes access to electricity and water. The fee paid by the hot sauce company for their assigned spot at the fair is boothage, covering the cost of their temporary commercial presence.

• Example 3: Industry Trade Show

  A software development company wishes to showcase its latest product at a major technology trade show. They reserve a premium exhibition area, complete with a custom-built display stand and meeting space, for the three-day event. The substantial fee paid to the trade show organizer for this specific, temporary display area is considered boothage, allowing the company to operate its promotional booth during the show.