Hutto Market Days Vendor FAQs
Urban Bloom Markets | 2026 Season
Hutto Market Days is Hutto’s original monthly pop-up market hosted by Urban Bloom Markets. This recurring community event brings together local artisans, makers, small businesses, food vendors, and families for a welcoming community shopping experience.
📅 Event Information
Event Schedule
Dates: Third Saturday of each month
Season: February – December 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location
The Gin at The Hutto Co-Op
420 US-79
Hutto, TX 78634
Event Setup & Environment
Information about The Gin at the Hutto Co-Op:
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Indoor venue with large industrial ceiling fans during warmer months
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No central air conditioning or heating
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Building enclosed but not insulated
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Vendors may bring portable cooling or heating units if desired
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Tents are not required but permitted inside the space
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Electricity is limited
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Vendors needing power are encouraged to bring small, quiet rechargeable power stations
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No Wi-Fi is available at the venue
🛍 Vendor Registration & Approval
How do I become a vendor?
All Urban Bloom Markets events are 100% juried.
Applications are reviewed to maintain a balanced vendor mix and a high-quality shopping experience.
Booth space is not confirmed until:
✔ Booth payment
✔ Vendor approval
✔ Confirmation email
How do I pay for my booth?
All booth fees are paid online during registration.
Submitting an application alone does not guarantee placement.
Are vendor categories limited?
Yes.
To maintain a balanced market mix:
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Jewelry vendors (~10%)
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Direct sales vendors (~10%)
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Artisan / handmade vendors (~70–80%)
Exact exclusivity cannot be guaranteed.
What if my category or the market is already full?
If a specific product category or the entire market is full at the time of registration, vendors may request to be added to the waitlist.
Waitlisted vendors may be contacted up to 72 hours prior to the event if a space becomes available due to vendor cancellations, category adjustments, or event layout changes.
To request placement on the waitlist, please email:
Please include your business name and product category in your request.
🚫 Prohibited Items
To maintain a safe and family-friendly environment, the following items may not be sold:
Weapons & Safety Hazards
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Firearms
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Ammunition
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Weapon-intended blades
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Explosives or fireworks
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Hazardous chemicals
Illegal or Restricted Goods
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Illegal drugs
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Drug paraphernalia
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Stolen goods
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Counterfeit merchandise
Prohibited Substances
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Tobacco
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Vaping products
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Alcohol (unless approved wine vendor)
Inappropriate Content
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Pornographic materials
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Hate-promoting items
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Non-family-friendly merchandise
Animals
Live animals may not be sold (approved rescues exempt).
Urban Bloom Markets reserves the right to remove any product deemed inappropriate.
🏢 Booth Spaces & Setup
Booth Size
Standard booth spaces measure 10’ x 10’.
Vendors needing additional space must purchase additional 10' x 10' booth spaces.
All storage bins and extra inventory must remain hidden under tables or behind displays.
Do I need a tent?
No.
Hutto Market Days is primarily held indoors.
Tents are not required for indoor booths.
Tents are permitted indoors if space allows.
Tent & Outdoor Vendor Requirements
Some vendors may be placed outdoors depending on event layout.
For safety reasons:
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Vendors outdoors (not operating from a food truck) must use a 10’ x 10’ tent
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30 lb weights are required on each tent leg
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Weights must be securely attached
Tent stakes are not permitted
This requirement also applies to any vendor using a tent indoors.
Vendors arriving without proper tent weights may not be permitted to set up their tent.
How much space is between vendor booths?
Booth spaces are arranged side-by-side in 10’ x 10’ sections.
Customers generally shop from the front side of each booth only, as vendors are placed directly next to one another.
A limited number of corner booths may allow customer access from multiple sides. These are determined by the overall event layout.
Urban Bloom Markets does not reserve or guarantee corner booth spaces.
All displays and equipment must remain within the vendor’s assigned booth boundaries.
Can vendors request specific booth locations?
No.
Booth spaces are assigned by Urban Bloom Markets based on event layout, vendor mix, and customer flow.
Booth assignments are provided during vendor check-in on event day.
Requests to move booths on event day generally cannot be accommodated.
🔌 Electricity & Generators
Electricity is limited.
Vendors needing power should bring:
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Extension cords
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Portable power stations
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Generators may be allowed only if they are silent or very quiet.
There is no Wi-Fi available at the venue.
🚚 Load-In, Parking & Breakdown
Vendor Arrival
Vendor arrival begins at 7:15 AM.
Latest arrival time is 8:15 AM.
Vendors arriving after 8:15 AM may not be permitted to set up and no refund will be issued.
Unloading
Booths are not vehicle accessible.
Vendors must unload in designated areas and transport items using:
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Wagons
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Dollies
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Carts
Urban Bloom Markets does not provide unloading assistance.
Vendor Parking
Vendors must park in the furthest spaces of the back parking lot to preserve closer parking for shoppers.
Failure to follow parking guidelines may result in restrictions from future events.
Early Breakdown
Early breakdown is not permitted.
Vendors who dismantle their booth before the event concludes may not be invited to future events.
Event staff will announce when breakdown may begin.
Breakdown & Exit
Urban Bloom Markets has use of the venue until 3:00 PM.
Vendors must break down promptly and vacate the building within one hour after closing.
💳 Fees, Refunds & Weather
Refund Policy
Urban Bloom Markets does not issue refunds under any circumstances.
All vendor registrations are final.
Vendor Cancellations
No refunds or transfers will be issued for vendor cancellations.
Once a booth is reserved, the vendor assumes responsibility for attending.
Weather Policy
Urban Bloom Markets events are rain or shine.
If severe weather requires cancellation, vendors will be notified by 5:00 AM on event morning.
🧾 Permits & Compliance
Texas Sales Tax Permit
Vendors selling taxable goods must:
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Collect applicable sales tax
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Display a valid Texas Sales Tax Permit
Information: http://www.window.state.tx.us/taxinfo/sales/new_business.html
🍔 Food & Beverage Permit Requirements
Guidelines from Williamson County & Cities Health District (WCCHD) apply.
Vendors must obtain a Temporary Food Event Permit if they are:
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Selling time/temperature controlled foods
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Handling unpackaged foods
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Preparing samples
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Mixing or pouring beverages
Hutto Market Days is not classified as a Farmers’ Market, so farmers market permits do not apply.
🍷 Wine Vendor Requirements
Wine vendors must comply with Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) regulations.
Wine vendors must:
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Hold the appropriate TABC permit or license
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Verify customers are 21+ with valid ID
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Ensure servers are 21 years or older
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Display “Must Be 21+” or “Valid ID Required” signage.
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Alcohol service must remain within the vendor’s booth space.
Urban Bloom Markets may request:
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TABC permit verification
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Liability insurance
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Certificate of Insurance listing Urban Bloom Markets
Wine vendors are solely responsible for alcohol compliance.
Vendors violating alcohol policies may be removed from the event without refund.
Vendor staff may not consume alcohol while operating their booth unless part of approved sampling.
⭐ Special Vendor Categories
Kidpreneur Vendors
(Age 14 and under)
Proof of kidpreneurship is required:
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Valid student ID
Email documentation to:
📧 urbanbloommarkets@gmail.com
Nonprofit Vendors
Acceptable documentation:
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IRS determination letter
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Certificate of incorporation
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State nonprofit verification
🤝 Vendor Conduct
Urban Bloom Markets strives to maintain a positive and respectful environment.
Vendors may not:
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Step into walkways to solicit customers
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Disrupt neighboring booths
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Engage in aggressive sales tactics
If assistance is needed during the event, please locate Marquita or Averi, the hosts of Urban Bloom Markets. One of us will always be available to help.
Vendor Responsibility
Vendors are responsible for their own:
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Merchandise
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Equipment
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Booth setup
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Personal property
Urban Bloom Markets is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged items.
Vendor Policy Enforcement
Urban Bloom Markets reserves the right to:
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Inspect permits and documentation
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Enforce event policies
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Remove vendors who violate rules
Vendors removed from the event will not receive a refund.
Limitation of Liability
Vendors participate at their own risk.
Urban Bloom Markets is not responsible for loss, theft, damage, or injury occurring during setup, event hours, or breakdown.
Policy Adjustments
Urban Bloom Markets reserves the right to update policies, vendor placement, or event operations as needed to ensure a safe and successful event.
Questions?
During the event, vendors may locate Marquita or Averi for assistance.