Market Vendor Call Out - 8th Annual Mermaid Capital of Texas Fest

Name: Market Vendor Call Out - 8th Annual Mermaid Capital of Texas Fest
Start: 2025-05-17T12:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-05-17T19:00:00-05:00
Location: Hays County Courthouse

Schedule

Sat May 17 2025 at 12:00 pm to 07:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Hays County Courthouse | San Marcos, TX

UPDATE AS OF July 22nd, 2024 - Please read update about the 8th Annual Mermaid Capital of Texas Fest date change to May 2025. https://www.facebook.com/events/479010894736578/

We invite you to apply to be a vendor at the 8th Annual Mermaid Capital of Texas Fest – Artisan Market - a curated market featuring an eclectic variety of artisan vendors! This event is scheduled for May 17, 2025, and it immediately follows the Downtown Mermaid Promenade scheduled from 10:00 a.m. – Noon.
The Mermaid Capital of Texas Fest is created to celebrate San Marcos’ vibrant community while highlighting the San Marcos River. In 2023 the festival featured over 100 parade entries, 140 artisan vendors and over 7,000+ festival-goers. Live music, cultural dance performances, artisan booths, food courts, and downtown pubs and restaurants will all be part of the 2025 Mermaid Promenade and Artisan Market. Application links are listed below – please note, this is a curated artisan market and booth spaces are limited! Submitting an application does not guarantee you a space. Vendors will be selected based on criteria to include but not limited to quality of products and uniqueness of business. Artisans creating handcrafted wares and the like are highly encouraged to apply.
All artisan vendor applications will undergo a “First-Time” review process by our team to ensure required documentation is received and the quality of artwork and handcrafted goods/creative services meet the standards for participation. Once approved, you'll be added to our APPROVED Artisan Vendor List and won't be required to repeat the application review process again unless significant changes are made to your artwork/handcrafted goods/creative services. We'll periodically send a “call for artist” email invite to the Approved Artisan Vendor List for participation in our events throughout the year. Please note that receiving an email invitation for artisan event participation will be on a “first-come basis” specific to the category of artwork, as we aim to not over saturate representation of featured handcrafted goods.
Food Vendors – please fill out the appropriate application which has pertinent information regarding permitting and other requirements.

As you prepare your application, please ensure you have all the necessary requirements for review:
~Completed Application
~Images (directions included in the application): 3 product images and 1 image of your booth set-up. Images MUST be sent in PNG or JPEG format.
~Your Texas State Sales Tax Permit Number must be included in your application.
~10 x 10 White Tents are Required for Artisan Vendors (Business Expo Vendors are an exception; if you wish to upgrade to this area, please contact us)
And remember, no payment is necessary to apply. If accepted, you will receive confirmation and a direct payment link to secure your spot.
Speaking of booths, here are the options available to you:
$135 Street Level Booth (10x10)
$150 Courthouse Level Booth (10x10)
Food Vendors vary depending on size of Truck/Trailer/Booth and range from $150-$350.
A quick reminder: The Downtown Street Faire is an outdoor event, rain, or shine. Unfortunately, no credits or refunds can be issued if the Fest is affected by forces of nature beyond our control.
So, are you ready to join in on the excitement? Submit your Application NOW. Here is the link - Trust us, you won't want to miss out - vendor spaces SELL OUT fast!
Artisan Vendor Application https://forms.gle/qX1GuZqCLX82y1159
Food Vendor Application https://forms.gle/a4Z3aMnnN3bEWU1H8

While you're at it, check out past Mermaid Festival Albums on our Facebook page. Be sure to LIKE our page so you can stay updated on details about the festival.
Here is our Facebook Link - https://www.facebook.com/mermaidsocietysmtx
We look forward to you joining us this year!
Mermaid ON!