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Vendors

2026 Founders Day Festival!

Vendors

Visitors will take a stroll down Mercer Street and discover some wonderful stores and almost 150 booths brimming with unique clothing, hand-made items, furniture, pottery, birdhouses, custom jewelry, and crafts for the kids. In addition to exceptional shopping opportunities, musical performances and culinary delights, the festival provides an opportunity of cooperation and volunteerism in the community and generates great community spirit. Many non-profit organizations such as Dripping Springs Community Library, local scouting and veterans groups, and much more will be represented with booths at the weekend long event.

Arts and Crafts booths open Saturday at 10:30AM and close on Sunday at 5:00PM. With a carnival, cook-off competitions and arts and crafts vendors, there is something for everyone.

Application Deadlines:

  • January 12, 2026: Early registration for returning 2025 vendors opens. You will receive an email if this applies to you.
  • February 20, 2026: Open registrations for returning 2025 vendors ends.
  • February 21, 2026: Open registration for new vendors. 2025 vendors may still apply.
  • March 14, 2026: All vendor applications close.
  • March 2026: Accepted vendors will be notified and invited to complete registration.

NEW VENDOR APPLICATIONS OPEN ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21! CLICK HERE TO APPLY!

FOOD BOOTHS ON COLLEGE STREET ARE FULL.

Vendor Fees:

  • Arts & Crafts/Non-Profit Orgs: $200/booth (10'x10')
  • Businesses/Service Providers: $500/booth (10'x10') - sponsors get a discount!
  • Electrical Access: $20/booth

Vendor FAQ's

  • Can I set up my booth Friday afternoon?
    No. Founders Day starts with a parade on Friday evening, that travels down Mercer Street and Wallace Street. Only vendors on Old Fitzhugh Road are allowed to set up Friday afternoon.
  • If I send in my application early, am I guaranteed a booth?
    The simple answer is no. We always receive more applications than we have booth spaces. There are several factors that affect the decision as to which applications are accepted.
    • Returning vendors get priority on their previous space or moving to a new space.
    • We are not a juried show, but the quality of your merchandise matters.
    • We try to limit independent dealers of nationally advertised products to one dealer per product.
    • We give preference to local vendors over out of town vendors.
  • How big is the booth space?
    Each booth space is 10’ x 10’. If there is a sidewalk behind your booth, it must remain open for pedestrian traffic.
  • Do I have to tie down my canopy?
    Yes. Please see the Canopy Safety Guide.
  • Where is the vendor parking?
    There is no dedicated vendor parking. The VFW has a paid parking lot on Mercer across RR12.
  • Do I have to pack up my merchandise Saturday night?
    Constables & Sheriffs patrol the grounds in the evenings, but the festival is large and law enforcement cannot be everywhere at once. We recommend protecting your space by lowering your canopy over your tables and pack up any valuables that could be easily carried away.
  • Can I bring a generator to supply power to my booth?
    No. Gasoline powered products are not allowed in the booths.
  • Does my booth have to be open Saturday and Sunday?
    Yes, unless you make prior arrangements. The festival runs for two days, and we want the experience for our visitors to be the same for both days. We have some vendors who do not work on Sundays for religious reasons. We make every effort to accommodate them, but we must know ahead of time.