Veterans Business Marketplace
Event Overview
Veteran/Patriot Business Marketplace (VBM)
Held during the Wings Over Houston Airshow 2026
Dates: Saturday & Sunday, October 31 – November 1, 2026
Location: Ellington Airport & Houston Spaceport
Expected Attendance: 100,000+ attendees
This event gives Veteran-Owned Businesses and Patriot Owned Businesses the opportunity to showcase their services, build visibility, and connect with the community during one of Houston’s largest public events.
View Last Year’s Marketplace Here:
https://gallery.hrvcc.org/vbmwingsoverhoustonairshow2025/
What You Receive as a Vendor
Vendor Media Kit
One 6-foot table
Two chairs
Covered space inside the Veterans Business Marketplace tent
Lunch provided for two people each day
Vendor insurance included
High-traffic exposure at a major regional event
Vendor Pricing
HRVCC Members: $350
Non-Members: $400 (as space allows; registration opens May 1st)
Important Event Rules
Because this event is held on an active military airfield, all vendors must follow these rules:
Vendor gates open at 6:30 AM
All vehicles must be off the airfield by 7:30 AM
Dress appropriately for weather (this is an outdoor, all-day event)
No weapons
No flammable materials
No adult materials
How to Earn a Free Vendor Table
Vendors can earn a refund for their table by referring sponsors or other vendors.
Option 1 – Refer Sponsors
If someone uses your referral code and signs up as a qualifying sponsor, you may earn a free table.
Option 2 – Refer Vendors
Important:
You must first register and pay to receive your referral code.
Steps to Participate
Register as a vendor
Pay your vendor fee
Receive your referral code (optional incentive)
Arrive early on event day
Set up and promote your business
Why Participate?
Gain visibility for your business
Connect with thousands of potential customers
Network with other Veteran-Owned Businesses
Show support for the veteran community
Be part of a major Houston event
Sponsorship Opportunities
Lt. Sponsor 2026
🚀 Sponsorship Opportunities Available! 🚀
Support Veteran-Owned Businesses while gaining valuable visibility for your organization during one of Houston’s premier public events.
Benefits of Sponsorship May Include:
Brand recognition in front of 100,000+ attendees
Public support of the veteran business community
Marketing and community engagement opportunities
Association with a nationally recognized airshow event
📥 Download the Sponsorship Deck: https://share.hsforms.com/17SmjOcthTEefSUbRjNH3qwe6iu6
Volunteer Opportunities
Support the Veterans Business Marketplace by volunteering your time and helping ensure a successful event for our veteran-owned businesses and community partners.
Volunteers Are Needed For:
Volunteer Perks Include:
Free lunch during your volunteer shift
Opportunity to enjoy portions of the airshow during scheduled breaks
Meaningful involvement in supporting Veteran-Owned Businesses and the community
To register click "Buy Tickets" add yourself as volunteer and checkout.
(There is no cost for the volunteer ticket)
Need More Information?
Contact the Houston Regional Veterans Chamber of Commerce (HRVCC) for registration details, sponsorship opportunities, or vendor questions.
VetBiz@hrvcc.org
