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I do two farmer's markets a week and other pop-up events spring/summer/fall. I never offer samples. The DOH regulations around samples are really strict here and you almost never see samples offered. Because of the regulations I think the mentality is different here, I'm sure in a different market I might need to reevaluate this. Of course, some people blatantly flout the regulations but I don't need to get started on that!

Most of our markets sales are mixed boxes and build a box except around the holidays. We use a cooler cambro with slide out hotel trays to store the bonbons in hotter weather. It's really easy to fill boxes from though it does require a second table. I ordered it from bake deco, it's the "styrofoam" one - the solid plastic was way too heavy. With either one of the slide in ice packs or two frozen 24oz gel packs it keeps the chocolate cold all day even in 90* temps. Keep out of direct sun though.

I also use a display case similar to the one linked above in the cold weather. When people can see the bonbons they sell better so during the summer I display shells in a smaller acrylic case and pull the finished chocolate from the cambro. I generally use only shells for display in mixed/holiday boxes and during the hotter months. Customers also like to see the cross section so I have that displayed in two sizes. Modpac makes great little two piece favor boxes for people that want to just try a couple.