Food Vendors
About the application
Celebrate with us at the Annual Bastrop Mardi Gras Festival in Downtown Bastrop, TX! We’re excited to grow this colorful, vibrant community event and welcome vendors offering food, retail, art, handmade goods, and more.
Please note: Vendors are not guaranteed exclusivity. Power is not provided. Vendors must supply their own tents, tables, and setup materials. Professional-grade white tents are preferred. Mardi Gras-themed booth decorations are encouraged!
Event Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
Event Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Vendor Setup: 6:30 AM – 8:30 AM (No early setup; no vehicle access inside festival zone)
Event Location: Historic Downtown Bastrop
About the event
Terms & Conditions
Vendor Release, Indemnity & Hold Harmless Agreement
I fully understand that my participation in the 2026 City of Bastrop Mardi Gras Festival presents exposure to the risk of personal injury, death, or property damage. I acknowledge that participation is voluntary and agree to assume all risks.
I hereby release, discharge, and agree not to sue the City of Bastrop, its officials, officers, agents, employees, representatives, or volunteers for any injury, death, or loss of property arising out of or connected with participation in the Festival, including negligence.
I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Released Parties from any claims arising out of my participation, including injuries or damages caused in whole or in part by the intentional acts, negligence, or recklessness of the Released Parties.
I understand participants may be photographed or recorded at the event and grant full permission for such media to be used by the City of Bastrop for promotional purposes.
I certify that I have read the 2026 Bastrop Mardi Gras Vendor Guidelines, understand all expectations, and agree to comply with all festival rules, instructions, and requirements. I certify all information submitted in this application is true and correct.
Prices
| 10x10 Booth | $100.00 | Non-refundable | Single booth space is 10 feet wide and 10 feet deep. |
| 10x10 Booth - Nonprofit | $75.00 | Non-refundable | Single booth space is 10 feet wide and 10 feet deep. |
| 10x20 Booth | $200.00 | Non-refundable | Double booth space is 20 feet wide and 10 feet deep. |
| 10x20 Booth - Nonprofit | $150.00 | Non-refundable | Double booth space is 20 feet wide and 10 feet deep. |
| Food Truck | $300.00 | Non-refundable |
Questions on the application
Business information
- Business name
- Legal business name
- Contact name
- Address
- Phone
- Website (Optional)
- Logo (Optional)
Additional information
- Will you have a food-truck or be a pop-up booth space?
- Please describe the products, food, or items you plan to sell.
- If you selected "other" to the above question, please describe your items below:
- Are you a nonprofit organization?
- Please list any special considerations or requests for booth placement.
- I understand I must provide my own tent, tables, chairs, and equipment.
- I understand power will not be provided at this event.
- I understand vehicles are not permitted inside the festival area and I must dolly in my equipment from assigned parking.
- I understand setup is between 6:30–8:30 AM and no vendor will be admitted after 8:30 AM.
- I agree to secure my tent and materials with weights to prevent wind hazards.
- I agree to have all of the fire equipment needed and have my on-site fire inspection done at 9:00am.
- I understand early teardown before 4:00 PM is not allowed.
- Do you grant the City of Bastrop permission to use event photos or videos that may include your booth for promotional purposes?
- Please upload your Sales Tax Permit. This item is required unless you are a nonprofit.
- Please upload your Bastrop County Temporary Food Permit, City of Bastrop Mobile Food Permit, or state issued food permit.
- Please upload a copy of your State Issued ID
- I acknowledge that participation in the 2026 City of Bastrop TX Mardi Gras Festival (“Festival”) is voluntary and involves risk, which I knowingly assume. I release, waive, and agree to hold harmless the City of Bastrop, its officials, employees, agents, and volunteers from any claims or liability arising from my participation, including negligence, and I agree to indemnify the City of Bastrop from any such claims. I grant permission for photos, video, or other media captured during the Festival to be used by the City of Bastrop. I certify that I have read and agree to the 2026 Bastrop TX Mardi Gras Vendor Guidelines, will comply with all rules, and am responsible for required licenses, permits, and insurance. Typing my full legal name below constitutes my electronic signature and agreement to these terms.
Picture requirements
- Minimum pictures required: 0
