King William Fair a valuable experience for San Antonio vendors [Video]

SAN ANTONIO — As a native San Antonian, Michelle Moses-Marquez has been to King William Fair as a visitor, joining thousands of others in watching the street parade, sampling chicken-on-a-stick and avoiding springtime Texas heat under the shade of the historic Southtown district’s trees. 

But in preparing for her first King William Fair as a vendor this year, Moses-Marquez recalls a key piece of advice: Whatever amount of inventory she’s considering bringing, triple it. 

“I am expecting it to be probably the biggest event that I’ve participated in,” the owner of Wila + Co. told KENS 5 amid final preparations to bring hundreds of her all-natural candle and essential oils products to the fair. “I’m hoping to sell out.” 

Some business owners, like Moses-Marquez, will be participating in their first King William Fair as …