Mobile Food Truck/Trailer - 2025 Christmas Stroll

Become a Vendor at the 44th Annual Christmas Stroll!

Step into a sweet wonderland where candy canes, gumdrops, and peppermint swirls set the stage for a magical holiday celebration! The Downtown Georgetown Association invites you to join us for the 44th Annual Candyland Christmas Stroll, a beloved Georgetown tradition that attracts over 55,000 guests each year to the Historic Georgetown Square, Georgetown, Texas.

This year’s theme, “Candyland – A Sweet Stroll Through Georgetown,” will transform the Square into a candy-coated paradise filled with festive entertainment, shopping, dining, and family fun.

 2025 EVENT DATES & HOURS (NOW A 3-DAY EVENT!):

• Friday, December 5: 3PM–9:30PM               (5.5 hours)
• Saturday, December 6: 10AM–9:30PM      (11.5 hours)
• Sunday, December 7: 10AM–4PM                (6 hours)
  Total Selling Time: 23 hours of prime sales opportunities!

 Why Should You Join the Candyland Christmas Stroll?

• Access to over 55,000 shoppers eager to explore unique holiday gifts, artisan products, and sweet treats.
• The Christmas Stroll is designed to provide a platform for small business owners to showcase their unique products and services to a large, engaged audience. Our mission is to help businesses connect with new customers and build lasting relationships within the Georgetown community.
• The Candyland Christmas Stroll is a free, family-friendly event, making it the perfect way to kick off the holiday season!
• Show off your brand in a high-traffic, Candyland-themed environment filled with festive decor and photo ops.
• Benefit from extended selling hours – 25 hours total over three days, maximizing your exposure and sales potential.
• Vendor booth setup takes place on Friday, and booths will be patrolled overnight by police officers on both Friday and Saturday to ensure your merchandise stays safe and secure

• Marketing exposure including event maps, social media features, and potential highlights in promotional materials.
• Opportunity to win for the best-decorated booth in the Candyland theme!

Important Details & How to Apply:

• Application Deadline: August 15, 2025
• Nonprofit Policy: While we appreciate community organizations, our bylaws focus on supporting small businesses. Nonprofits are not eligible to apply.

Vendor Tips for a Sweet Stroll:

• Bring your most creative Candyland-themed booth decorations!
• Offer exclusive event specials or limited-edition products to attract shoppers.
• Prepare for Texas winter weather – December can be chilly and unpredictable!`

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FOOD VENDORS: 

THE REQUIRED UPLOADS MAY BE UPLOADED DURING CREATION OF YOUR APPLICATION OR YOU CAN RETURN TO YOUR APPLICATION AND UPLOAD AT A LATER DATE BUT 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO EVENT. ALL FOOD CATAGORIES BELOW MUST UPLOAD FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. 

• Non-concession food booths: UPLOAD to your Application Temporary Food Event Permit for the Christmas Stroll event if you are selling TCS (foods requiring temperature control for safety) and/or providing open sampling where foods are sold/distributed outside of the sealed packaging from an approved facility.  

• Food Vendors with open foods must have a hand wash facility within their booth constructed of food safe materials.  If reusable utensils are used in preparation, a means must be provided to properly clean and sanitize equipment used.  Additional guidelines can be found at TEMPORARY EVENT FOOD BOOTH SET UP REQUIREMENTS.   

• Concession Food Booths: Must provide Temporary Food Event Permit for the entire event duration to do more extensive onsite preparation and service.   

• Food Vendors would be subject to all of the TEMPORARY EVENT FOOD BOOTH SET UP REQUIREMENTS. 

FOOD/BEVERAGE TRUCK VENDOR: 

• UPLOAD to your Application: UPLOAD to your application an Annual Mobile Food Permit or a Temporary Food Event Permit.  

• Vendors under a Mobile Food Permit must be operating from only their permitted mobile and may not set up any storage, preparation or service outside of that mobile unit without obtaining a Temporary Food Event Permit.  

•  Vendors that qualify are encouraged to obtain a Mobile Permit, as this one permit would allow for participation in events for one year from the date of issuance.   

• UPLOAD to your application permit from the Williamson County and Cities Health Department to complete your application www.wcchd.org 

•  UPLOAD to your application: Certificate of Insurance showing proof of liability coverage by March 1, 2025. (Coverage must include a minimum of $1,000,000 general liability and products completed. Downtown Georgetown Association, 116 w. 8th #109 Georgetown, TX 78626 must be listed as ‘additional insured’ through the event date.) 

• UPLOAD to your Application: Vendors must submit the City of Georgetown Fire permit 2 weeks prior to Christmas Stroll event. 

• Vendors must pass the onsite day of fire inspection by City of Georgetown Fire Department 

TERMS & AGREEMENT
By submitting this application, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to abide by all vendor policies, including:

• The Christmas Stroll event is a rain-or-shine event, and no refunds will be issued for any circumstances including inclement weather.
• I am responsible for providing my own setup, including tables, chairs, and tents with proper weights.
• I understand that all sales and transactions are my responsibility.
• I will comply with all local health and safety regulations.
• I release and hold harmless the Downtown Georgetown Association, the City of Georgetown, and Williamson County from any liability, loss, or damage.