Kyle Market Days Food Vendor Application

Kyle Market Days Paid Food Vendor Guidelines

On behalf of the City of Kyle, we would like to thank you for your interest in being an official vendor for the Kyle Market Days! Kyle Market Days take place on the second Saturday of each month (except the June 29 Market Days) between April and November and features live music, food, drink and craft vendors, farm-to-market items, and more. 

Kyle Market Days takes place from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. on April 13, May 11, June 8 - Celebrating Juneteenth, June 29 - Celebrating Pride Month, July 13, August 10, September 14 - Squeeze Box & Hispanic Heritage, October 12 - Founders' Parade, and November 9 - Veteran's Day Parade at Mary Kyle Hartson City Square Park, 101 S. Burleson St. Food vendors can stay at the park from 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. pending location within the map. 

Please keep in mind this is a family-friendly event. Please decorate the vendor area accordingly. We have limited spaces available. You will be notified by email when your application has been received and approved. As well as designated vendor spaces.

ALL participants are responsible for providing their own vendor booth items.

The deadline to apply and pay to participate in Kyle Market Days is the Monday before the scheduled Market Day. 
(i.e. if requesting April 13, the deadline is April 8.)

Please allow 1-2 business days for processing of the applications. 

ALL payments are due within 5 business days of receiving the approval email.

Failure to make payment WILL result in loss of approval.

 

Fee: Vendor Booth fee $35.00 PER 10x10 space

Payment Options: Credit Card, Cash, Check, or Money Orders

  • Please make checks payable to:
    • City of Kyle Parks and Recreation Department, 700 Lehman Rd, Kyle, TX 78640.

Deadline: Deadline to apply and pay is 2PM the Monday before the upcoming Market Day. 

Booth Vendors: (All Vendors not offering food/drink intended to be consumed on site) Texas Sales Tax Certificate required as applicable. These vendors may sell items permitted within the CBD‐2 Zoning District. Cottage Food Vendors must conform to Texas Law HB 970. Limited to 80 monthly vendors. All Vendors must be 18 years of age or older.

Rules & Regulations:

  • Payment must be made within 5 business days of approval email. Failure to do so WILL result in loss of approval. 
  • Vendors are responsible for applying for food permits through the Hays County Health Department and have it displayed on the day of the event.
  • Food Vendors will be limited to 4 menu items.
  • You are limited to offer the items you list on your application. 
  • Decisions will be based on the received date of this application and number of events paid for.
  • If spaces are not available when the application and payment are received, staff will contact the applicant. 
  • Vendors are responsible for all items for the success of their own area. For example -equipment, tents/canopies, utilities and set up.
  • All items must be within the booth space. Roaming sales are not permitted.
  • Vendor spaces are limited to the number of spaces listed on your application. No additional space is allotted for equipment or supplies. All items must stay within your requested area. 
  • Vendors showing, offering, displaying, or bringing notice to live animals are not permitted. Pets on leash and service animals are acceptable.
  • The City of Kyle is not responsible for enforcing private company’s or corporation’s rules on multiple vendors at same events.
  • All vendors are required to bring their own weights to hold your tent/canopy down. Vendors within Mary Kyle Hartson City Square Park will be PROHIBITED from utilizing stakes/or nails to hold down canopies.
  • Vendor spaces are first come, first serve unless otherwise stated. The areas available will be designated by cones or area markets. 
  • Electricity is not provided by the city. Personal quiet generators with a less than 70 decibel rating may be permitted within your booth. Power cords, hoses or any items must stay within your booth space.
  • Set-up CAN NOT begin earlier than 6 a.m. on the day of the event.
  • All booths must be ready at least 15 minutes before the market is set to start. Arrival 15 minutes before the market may result in cancellation of vendor application (NO REFUND)
  • A $20 fee will be charged to vendors that leave before the completion of the event.
  • REFUND POLICY: No refunds, vendor may transfer credit towards other Kyle Parks and Recreation Department events.
  • All vendors should exhibit high-quality standards. 
  • Kyle Parks and Recreation Staff reserves the right to allow, or disallow, vendors, products and/or merchandise that we feel do not meet these standards. 

Please keep in mind the information is subject to change at any time.

For more information, please contact Kyle Recreation Coordinator Sheba Aligaweesa by phone 512-262-3939 or email  saligaweesa@cityofkyle.com.

Supporting Documents

PDF icon Kyle Market Days Food Vendor Application (486 KB)
(If required by the State if Texas)
I am a Cottage Food Vendor and I understand the law and limitations.
I understand I must have ALL food permits per Hays County to be a vendor at any City of Kyle events​. *
I understand that my space does not include electricity and that I may bring a “quiet” generator. *
Months Selected (Check those that apply)
April
May
June 8
June 29
July
August
September
October
November
I acknowledge all communication will come via email listed above and I must check my email for updates. *
Terms of Acceptance and Signature

I, the undersigned, certify that I am 18 years old or above participating in the Kyle Market Days. I understand that falsification of any information on this form may disqualify me from this event. In consideration of the acceptance of my registration in the Kyle Market Days, I hereby release the City of Kyle, the City of Kyle Parks and Recreation Department, their agents, employees, officers, and servants from any and all damages and injuries which may occur while I am participating in the Kyle Market Days. I certify that I have the legal authority to execute this release on behalf of myself. I also certify that I have received and read this application form completely. I understand that the City of Kyle Parks and Recreation Department staff have the authority to remove participants from the event without refund.

Permission for Photography: The City of Kyle Parks and Recreation Department staff have the authority may use photographs of me to promote city events.

Permission for Medical Treatment: I acknowledge that I have given my authorization for myself to receive medical attention in case of injury or an emergency.

Permission for Equipment Release: I understand that whatever equipment I bring to the event is at my own risk and the City of Kyle is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged property. I further understand that I will be responsible for any equipment issued to me by the City of Kyle and will return it to the same person and in the same condition as when I received it.

Acknowledgement *
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