Neighborhood Social brings your business straight to the neighborhoods where your customers already live. We host recurring farmers markets inside residential communities and invite surrounding neighborhoods to join — across Central Texas.
Our event is at Harvest Ridge in Elgin, TX — 500+ homes, 1,200+ residents, hosted in their outdoor amenity space with all surrounding neighborhoods invited.
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Aug 15, 2026 · 10:00 AM - Aug 15, 2026 · 3:00 PM(GMT-05:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
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Food vendors
As of July 1, 2026, all mobile food vendors must be licensed with the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) instead of getting permits from local health departments. This replaces the old Bastrop County permit process.
What this means practically:
Every food truck/trailer vendor needs a current DSHS Mobile Food Vendor license before your event — not a city or county permit
Vendors are sorted into license types based on food preparation activities, ranging from prepackaged non-TCS snack vendors up to those preparing and serving TCS (time/temperature control for safety) food to order
Any vendor still relying on an old city or county permit is no longer compliant as of July 1
Get proof of current DSHS license from each vendor before they book — add this to your vendor application and Terms doc
If a vendor doesn't have one yet:
They can still operate temporarily if they had an existing local license, submitted their DSHS application, paid fees, and carry the application summary/receipt on the vehicle. Vendors with no license anywhere in Texas cannot operate until their pre-licensing inspection is completed.
Non-food vendors (tables/goods)
No state license required. Basic event safety requirements apply:
10x10 tent must be properly weighted or staked — no unstaked cinderblocks, wind is real on open lawns
Vendor provides own power source if needed
No open flame beyond approved food prep equipment
General event safety
Certificate of Insurance (COI) required from every vendor naming Neighborhood Social as additional insured
Your own general liability policy must be active before the event
Clear vendor spacing and fire lane access maintained for emergency vehicles at the amenity center
First aid kit on site with a designated point of contact (you or your event lead) present during the event
If alcohol is served at any point — separate liquor liability coverage required, consult your insurance provider before adding this to any event.
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