Vendor Expectations

All products must be made, grown, or raised by the vendor
Pre-production must occur within 150 miles
Vendors must follow all applicable laws and hold required permits
Only approved products may be sold; new products require prior approval
No reselling wholesale items
Market management may limit product categories to maintain variety

Farmers / Agricultural Vendors

Must grow/raise inventory you sell within a 150-mile radius
Farms must be located in Texas and are subject to inspection
Proof of production may be required if questioned
No live animal sales onsite

Eateries, Food Trucks, and Beverage Vendors

Limited space available: booth spaces will vary per Market day*
Preference for vendors with:
- Great food, fast service, and quality branding
- Prior vending experience
- Commitment to multiple dates
- Desire to grow into a permanent Mesquite location
Must display a printed or legible menu with prices
Trash, oil, and waste must be properly disposed of
Sustainable practices are strongly preferred

*Vendor participation at the discretion of Market Management

Food Vendors (Offsite Preparation)

Includes baked goods, canned items, spices, candy, cottage foods, etc.
Priority given to vendors using local or Market-sourced ingredients
Popular categories (e.g., baked goods, bread) may face stricter limits
Health permits required from the City of Mesquite
Recyclable/compostable packaging encouraged
Label all items clearly with name and price
Keep food off the ground and display it attractively

Artisan Vendors

Vendors must create or design all items sold (no mass production or kits)
Limited in popular categories like:
- Tumblers (only 1 allowed per market)
- Jewelry, candles, soaps, etc.
Not Allowed:
- Items made from kits
- Profanity, drug imagery, or copyrighted designs/logos (e.g., Disney, sports leagues)
- Vaping/smoking products
- Items over $500
- Items created with Cricut
- Printed T-shirts, tote bags, or other items that aren't either 100% handmade by the vendor OR, in some cases, at least 75% value-added.

All items must be pre-approved
Please keep in mind that the goal of this Market is to provide products and services that cannot be easily replicated. To facilitate this, we limit the number of specific products.

space rules

Vendors must bring their own setup: tents, tables, chairs, displays, etc.
Each booth space is 10'x10'. All items must fit within that footprint.
Tents are required and must be 10' x 10' in size.
- Preferred: White canopy with straight legs
- Oversized tents are not allowed
Tent Weights:
- Spaces 1–34 (Main Event Area): No weights required. Tie-downs are provided — we’ll supply zip ties.
- Other Spaces: Vendors must bring 80 lbs of weights (20 lbs per leg).
Sandwich boards are allowed, but must not block walkways. Market staff may remove them if they impede traffic.
The Market Team may help with booth display to ensure a high-quality look. Be open to suggestions!
All tables must be covered
Food items must:
- Remain elevated and off the ground
- Stay free of pests and in a safe condition
- It is the vendor’s full responsibility