Christmas in Roseland - Food Truck Vendor Application

The 43rd Annual Christmas in Roseland is a beloved Ark-La-Tex holiday tradition that invites guests to celebrate the joy of the season in a stunning winter wonderland. Set against the backdrop of the American Rose Center, the event features 60 acres illuminated by millions of sparkling lights, including lighted and animated scenes, LED displays, and music that brings the lights and gardens to life!

Application Details:

Please fill out the application below to be considered as a vendor. We’re looking for a variety of food and beverage trucks/trailers/carts.

Event Details: 

Dates: Friday - Sunday: November 27 - December 23, 2026 from 5:30 - 10:00 pm

Setup: Fridays from 2:00-4:30 pm

Breakdown: After closing on Sunday

Location: American Rose Center – Klima Rose Hall, 

8877 Jefferson Paige Rd., Shreveport, LA 71119

Food vendors are $60 for each evening. A discount is given to vendors who reserve all the full season. All vendors must provide their own tables, chairs, and change. 

Once application is complete, the American Rose Center will review and either approve or decline. 

If approved, you will be charged the appropriate vendor fee immediately. If this fee is not paid by 10 days prior to your scheduled arrival, you will forfeit your space. 

Important notes:

• Certificate of Insurance - All food trucks must provide American Rose Center with a Certificate of Insurance (COI) with a minimum liability coverage of $1,000,000 with American Rose Center named as additionally insured. The certificate must be submitted no later than 10 days prior to your scheduled time. Failure to provide proof of insurance will result in cancellation of your participation.
• All vendors must provide a fully updated menu of products for sale
• All vendors must set up in their assigned locations
• Upon approval, vendors will be given instructions for parking, setup, teardown, and other day of information
• All vendors will be responsible for reporting sales tax to the City of Shreveport, Parish of Caddo, and State of Louisiana

2026 General Regulations

Dates: Friday - Sunday: November 27 - December 23, 2026 from 5:30 - 10:00 pm

Setup: Fridays from 2:00-4:30 pm

Breakdown: After closing on Sunday

Location: American Rose Center – Klima Rose Hall, 

8877 Jefferson Paige Rd., Shreveport, LA 71119

A Christmas in Roseland staff member will serve as an advisor and oversee the operations. 

Operating Rules

All vendors are responsible for reporting sales to the Department of Revenue and Taxation. The Roseland Christmas Market is not responsible for collecting or reporting taxes for the state and parish. It is the responsibility of each vendor to obtain any and all licenses or permits necessary and to follow safety procedures for the handling and storage of food. Complaints will be investigated and appropriate action decided by the Christmas in Roseland staff.
 

Any Market-approved, home-prepared food or product must be offered for sale in closed packages or sealed containers bearing a legible label stating the producer's name, contact information, and price, plus, as mandated by the State, “not produced in a licensed commercial kitchen.” If the product requires special treatment for its preservation or use, that must be stated on the label. (i.e. “must be refrigerated after opening” or “may contain allergens”)
  

The number of vendors selling those items will be controlled by the Christmas in Roseland staff.
 

Vendors shall provide their own table/display of their goods, chairs, and change fund, and if electricity is available, a heavy-duty extension cord. The American Rose Center can not provide access to water.
       

Vendors are expected to be ready, set up, and prepared to sell to the public 30 minutes prior to opening starting time. All vehicles removed from the Klima parking lot 30 minutes before opening.
 

Vendors are required to stay during the entire duration of the event.  If the vendor has sold out, vendors will need to put a sign up that says, “Sold Out”. Vendors are encouraged to bring ample amounts of their product.
 

Vendors are expected to clean up after themselves on a daily basis. 
 

Anyone unable to attend should call the Christmas in Roseland staff as soon as they know they cannot attend. You may cancel and request a refund up to 10 days prior to the scheduled time. No refunds will be issued after. Application fee is nonrefundable.
  

The renter shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Christmas in Roseland, their sponsors and managing agency, employees and volunteers from and against all claims, damages, losses, and expenses arising out the rented space’s use if such claim is attributable to personal injury, bodily injury, disease of death, or injury to, or destruction of property, including the loss of uses there from, and is not caused by any negligent act or omission of willful misconduct of The Roseland Christmas Market, their sponsors or their employees or volunteers acting within the scope of their employment.
  

All vendors shall comply with the rules set forth by the Christmas in Roseland staff and management. The staff will work directly with the vendors in enforcement and interpretation of said rules. If you are unable or unwilling to conform to the Market rules, please do not apply.

Christmas in Roseland:

• The Christmas in Roseland staff will open the gates at 2:00 – 4:30 pm every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.  
• It is important that you arrive on time and stick to the assigned location unless your location changes.
• Vehicles can not be parked with the food truck.
• Pets are not allowed at the market. Please leave them at home.
• If you bring your children, keep them in your own booth unless they can function safely, independently, and with good behavior.
• Do not play music from your booth.
• You are expected to bring your own change.
• Water is not provided.
• NO alcoholic beverages are allowed to be sold.
• If using electricity, please bring a long, grounded, heavy-duty extension cord.
• If anyone panhandles, steals, or makes you uncomfortable in any way, including another vendor, please call the Christmas in Roseland staff or security immediately.
• The event will end at 10:00 sharp each night. You need to finalize all sales at that time, begin packing up, and leave the area by 10:30 p.m. each night.

Thank you for following these rules and helping our guests have a great experience at Christmas in Roseland!