Activity Booth
About the application
Celebrate the magic of the season at Merry on Main, a festive holiday event bringing Christmas cheer to the heart of Historic Downtown Bastrop. Held on the second Saturday in December from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Main Street transforms into a merry gathering place filled with holiday shopping, family fun, sweet treats, and unforgettable memories. Gather your family and friends for a day of festive activities as you stroll through downtown, discover local vendors, and experience the charm of Bastrop during the most wonderful time of the year.
Local businesses and organizations are invited to participate as Activity Booths, providing a fun, interactive activity for children and families to enjoy throughout the event. Activity booths should offer a hands-on, engaging experience that fits the holiday theme and encourages attendees to stop by and participate.
🎪 Booth Participants: Local businesses and organizations
📍 Event Location: Downtown Bastrop (Main St., Spring St., Pine St.)
🕔 Event Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
👥 Expected Attendance: Approximately 6,000 attendees
🎅 Event Activities: Activity booths, holiday market, kids' attractions, and cookie crawl
Activity booth participants are required to provide an activity for attendees. Small giveaway items, such as toys, stickers, or candy, are highly encouraged!
Ready to join the fun? Fill out your activity booth application and submit it before the application deadline!
About the event
Terms & Conditions
Vendor Release, Indemnity & Hold Harmless Agreement
I fully understand that my participation in the 2026 City of Bastrop Merry on Main 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 Merry on Main 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.
Questions on the application
Business information
- Business name
- Legal business name
- Contact name
- Address
- Phone
- Website (Optional)
- Logo (Optional)
Additional information
- Please describe the type of game or activity you will be hosting.
- Please describe the giveaway item you will be giving to participants (e.g. stickers, candy, trinket, etc.). Enter "NA" if you will not have a giveaway item.
- Please list any special considerations or requests for booth placement.
- I understand vehicles are not permitted inside the event area and I must manually transport my equipment from assigned parking.
- I understand I must provide my own tent, tables, chairs, and equipment.
- I understand that vendor setup begins at 8:15 AM and that I am required to be fully set up and ready by 9:45 AM.
- I understand early teardown before 3:00 PM is not allowed.
- I acknowledge that participation in the 2026 City of Bastrop TX Merry on Main event 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 event to be used by the City of Bastrop. I certify that I have read and agree to the 2026 Bastrop TX Boo Bash 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
