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Vendor storage · Ocala, FL

Storage for Ocala Market & Craft Vendors: Your Back Room Between Shows

Every vendor knows the real work happens between shows. A storage unit at Ocala Storage Park gives that work a place to live outside your home. It’s your back room, your warehouse and your loading dock, about one drive-up door wide.
6x10 $49/mo · 10x10 $79/mo · 10x20 $119/mo
First month FREE · No deposit
Month-to-month · Gate open 6am–10pm daily
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Craft vendor booth gear, canopy, tables and inventory bins ready for an Ocala market
If you’re getting ready for a big show like the Ocala Holiday Craft Show, your house probably looks like a stockroom right now. The canopy and weights are in the garage, and the car has been out in the driveway since October. Labeled bins are stacked three high in the spare room. Grid walls and a folding display shelf are leaning against the hallway wall. Your price signs are drying on the kitchen table. On Thursday night you’ll load the vehicle in the dark, and on Sunday night you’ll unload it all back into the same rooms.
The short version
Most vendors fit a 10x10 at $79/mo. First month FREE, no deposit, month-to-month.
The Ocala selling calendar

Built Around the Way Ocala Vendors Actually Sell

Ocala has a real selling calendar, and if you work it, you know how the weeks stack up. (Distances are approximate driving distances from our gate.)
EVERY SATURDAY · ABOUT 3 MILES

Ocala Downtown Market

The market runs Saturdays from 9am to 2pm at the open-air Market Pavilion at the corner of SE 3rd Street and SE 3rd Avenue, a few blocks off the Downtown Square. Farmers, artisans, craftspeople and food trucks set up there every week. Weekly vendors set up and tear down every single Saturday, so the gear never really gets put away.
EVERY NOVEMBER · ABOUT 12 MILES

Ocala Holiday Craft Show at the World Equestrian Center

This is the big one: an annual three-day show each November in Expo Center 1 at the World Equestrian Center (1750 NW 80th Ave, Ocala 34482), with 350+ vendors in 2026. A three-day show means three days of restocking from wherever your backstock lives. If that backstock is in a storage unit instead of scattered across your house, restocking takes one stop.
THEN DECEMBER, THEN JANUARY

The season curve

After the craft show, holiday markets keep the calendar busy through December. Then January comes and things go quiet. Your storage needs follow the same curve, and a month-to-month storage unit lets you follow it too (more on that below).
The real problem

It’s Not How Much Gear You Have. It’s Where It Lives.

At home, that pile takes over the garage, then the spare room, then the hallway. It also turns every show into a hunt through your own house: “Where’s the bin with the small ornaments?”
A storage unit puts it all in one place with a door, a lock and a driveway in front of it. Your home gets to be a home again.
A vendor’s gear isn’t one big item. It’s dozens of awkward ones:
  • A 10x10 canopy, sidewalls and canopy weights
  • Two to four folding tables, plus tablecloths and risers
  • Display racks, grid panels, shelving and a mirror if you sell wearables
  • Your banner, A-frame sign, price cards and card reader
  • Labeled inventory bins: current stock, backstock, and seasonal stock you won’t touch until next year
  • Packing supplies: bags, boxes, tissue and tape
Sizes & prices

Pick Your Size by What You Sell

Running more than a weekend side hustle? Our Business Storage page covers how local makers, resellers and small businesses use storage units as working inventory space.
MOST VENDORS · $79/MO

10x10 storage unit: the standard booth setup

This is where most vendors land. A 10x10 holds a full standard booth: canopy, folding tables, display racks, signage and your labeled inventory bins, with room left to keep it organized instead of crammed. If your booth fits in your vehicle for a show, it fits here between shows. See exactly what fits on our 10x10 size guide.
DEEP INVENTORY · $119/MO

10x20 storage unit: display furniture and a place to work

For vendors with real furniture (bookcases, armoires, display tables, vintage pieces) or deep stock across several product lines. The extra depth gives you floor space to prep for a show and pack orders right at the storage unit. Stage your booth by show, count inventory, pack online orders, and load out without moving a thing back through your house. See the 10x20 size guide.
SEASONAL OVERFLOW · $49/MO

6x10 storage unit: seasonal overflow

Already have your booth handled at home but drowning in holiday stock? A 6x10 holds the overflow: next season’s inventory, extra bins and the bulk packing supplies you bought in October. When the season ends, it’s easy to let go. See the 6x10 size guide.
Show week

Show Week at Ocala Storage Park

Here’s how a show week works when your booth lives in a drive-up storage unit at 3804 SE Lake Weir Ave instead of your garage.
Vendor booth gear stored in a drive-up storage unit at Ocala Storage Park, 3804 SE Lake Weir Ave, Ocala FL
Back up to the door and load the whole booth in one pass.
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Early in the week: stage it
Stop by any day between 6am and 10pm. Pull out the bins for this show, restock from backstock, swap in the holiday display pieces, and set aside what isn’t going. Everything stays in one storage unit, so nothing goes missing between rooms.
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The night before: load in one pass
Every storage unit at Ocala Storage Park is ground-level drive-up. Back your vehicle or trailer straight up to the door and load directly from the storage unit to the vehicle. No elevators, no carts, no long hallways. One pass, tables first and canopy last.
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Show morning: gates open at 6am
Forgot the extension cord? Need two more bins of the product that sold out Friday? The gates open at 6am daily, early enough to grab last-minute stock before the Saturday Downtown Market sets up or before you head out SR 40 to the World Equestrian Center.
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After teardown: unload before 10pm
Gates close at 10pm daily. That covers the teardown drive back from a full day of selling, so you can unload straight into the storage unit tonight and wake up Monday with an empty car and a clear house.
More than storage

A Back Room for Your Business

Plenty of vendors use their storage unit as more than a closet. Between shows, it’s where you:
  • Sort and count inventory after a show, so you know what to make or reorder
  • Stage separate bins for different markets (the weekly Saturday kit vs. the big-show kit)
  • Pack and label online orders on the days you’re not selling in person
  • Keep this year’s holiday stock separate from next year’s spring line
Think of it as the back room your craft business outgrew at home long before it needs a storefront. For more ideas, see our post on running a business from your storage unit.
Security

Is My Inventory Secure Between Shows?

Your inventory is your money. A garage door left cracked open or a loaded trailer at the curb is a risk most vendors would rather not take. Ocala Storage Park is fenced and gated, with keypad entry, a well-lit property and 24/7 video surveillance. Every storage unit locks with the lock included in your one-time $29 admin fee. Here’s what to look for in a secure storage facility in Ocala.
Flexible leases

Month-to-Month, Because Selling Is Seasonal

The fall and holiday rush is heavy. January is quiet. Your storage should be able to flex the same way, and at Ocala Storage Park it can:
  • Month-to-month leases. There’s no long lease to sign for the season.
  • Size up for the rush. Move from a 10x10 to a 10x20 when holiday stock piles up.
  • Size down or pause in January. Drop to a 6x10, or move out when the calendar slows.
  • Your first month is FREE. See the details on our FREE first month page.
  • One-time $29 admin fee, lock included. No deposit.
Renting right before a show? Reserve your storage unit online in a few minutes, or call or text us and we’ll help you pick a size.
Haul with a trailer?
Park it here too.
If your booth travels in a cargo trailer, you can keep it in the same gated lot as your storage unit. Outdoor parking runs $75/mo for 10x20 and $95/mo for 12x30 or 12x35. Load the trailer straight from your storage unit and leave it here between shows instead of in your driveway.
More on trailer storage in Ocala →
Local landmarks

On Your Way to the Next Show

Approximate driving distances from Ocala Storage Park at 3804 SE Lake Weir Ave.
Ocala Downtown Market Pavilion
About 3 miles from us
Downtown Ocala Square
About 3 miles from us
Paddock Mall
About 5 miles from us
Belleview
About 7.5 miles from us
Silver Springs State Park
About 7.5 miles from us
Florida Horse Park
About 8 miles from us
World Equestrian Center
About 12 miles from us
The Villages
About 18 miles from us
Location

Serving Vendors Across Ocala and Marion County

We’re in southeast Ocala on 3804 SE Lake Weir Ave (34480) and serve vendors across Marion County, including those coming from Downtown Ocala (34471), home of the Saturday Downtown Market, Southeast Ocala and the Lake Weir Ave corridor (34480), Silver Springs Shores (34472), Belleview (34420), Summerfield (34491), Silver Springs (34488) and Ocklawaha and Lake Weir (32179).
SE Ocala & Lake Weir AveDowntown OcalaSilver Springs ShoresBelleviewSummerfieldThe VillagesSouthwest OcalaMarion OaksOcklawaha & Lake Weir
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FAQ

Vendor Storage: FAQs

Bring your booth measurements, or call or text us. A real local person answers.
CALL OR TEXT(352) 629-7475Office open Mon–Sun, 9 AM–6 PM See all storage FAQs →
What size do most vendors need?+
Most vendors with a standard booth (canopy, folding tables, display racks, signage and inventory bins) do well in a 10x10 storage unit at $79/mo. If you carry display furniture or deep inventory, or want room to prep and pack orders on site, choose the 10x20 at $119/mo. If you only need room for seasonal overflow stock, the 6x10 at $49/mo handles it. Bring your booth measurements, or the canopy itself, and we’ll help you size it. Still deciding? Compare 10x10 vs. 10x20 storage units or check our 10x10 size guide.
Can I load in early on show day?+
Yes. Gates open at 6am every day, so you can pick up last-minute stock before a Saturday Downtown Market setup or before heading to the World Equestrian Center. Every storage unit is drive-up, so you back up to the door and load in one pass.
How late can I get back in after teardown?+
Gates close at 10pm daily. That covers the teardown drive home for most local shows, so you can unload into your storage unit the same night.
I only sell during the fall and holiday season. Do I have to sign a long lease?+
No. Every lease is month-to-month. Rent for the season, size up for the holiday rush, then size down or move out in January. Your first month is FREE, there’s no deposit, and the only other move-in cost is the one-time $29 admin fee, which includes your lock.
Is my inventory secure between shows?+
The facility is fenced and gated with keypad entry, well lit, and covered by 24/7 video surveillance. Your storage unit is secured with the lock included in your $29 admin fee.
Can I park my trailer there too?+
Yes. Outdoor parking is $75/mo for a 10x20 space and $95/mo for a 12x30 or 12x35 space, inside the same gated lot as the storage units. See vehicle and trailer parking.
Can I pack orders and prep for shows at my storage unit?+
Yes. Many vendors choose a 10x20 so they have floor space to stage show kits, count inventory and pack orders right at the storage unit.
Can I rent a storage unit right before a show?+
Yes. Book online or call or text (352) 629-7475. Same-day move-in is available, so your booth can be in before show day.
What does it cost to move in?+
Your first month is FREE. You pay a one-time $29 admin fee, which includes the lock. There’s no deposit.
Ocala Storage Park · 3804 SE Lake Weir Ave

Get Your Booth Out of the House Before Show Week

Your canopy, tables, racks and inventory deserve a home that isn’t your home. Rent a drive-up storage unit at Ocala Storage Park, load out at 6am, unload before 10pm, and stay month-to-month all season long.