The Local Business Bulletin
Local artisans searching for a December sales opportunity should examine Kaufman’s Christmas on the Square vendor registration.
The event is scheduled for Saturday, December 5, 2026, in downtown Kaufman, with published vendor hours from noon until 8 p.m.
For someone operating a home-based craft business or small retail operation, the event offers an opportunity to sell directly to holiday shoppers.
However, vendors must understand the requirements before paying for a space.
Registration Closes November 20
The city’s registration system lists November 20 as the enrollment deadline.
The standard booth fee is $100.
Applicants must identify the products they intend to sell because the city states that applications will not be considered without that information.
The registration is for craft and shopping vendors rather than informational booths. Products and displays must be appropriate for a family-oriented event.
The city also publishes restrictions on prohibited merchandise.
Understand the Booth Requirements
Each standard vendor space measures approximately 10 feet by 10 feet. The event takes place on asphalt, so vendors cannot drive stakes into the pavement.
Tent ropes, weights, displays, and other equipment must remain inside the assigned area. A seller needing more room may have to purchase an additional space.
That makes measuring equipment before submitting an application especially important.
Electricity Has Specific Rules
The city includes one 20-amp electrical connection for lighting at no additional cost. Vendors must supply festive lighting for the evening.
Additional approved electrical service costs $40, and the organizer limits electrical access according to its published requirements.
Vendors must disclose what equipment will use electricity. Anyone needing a generator must contact the city for approval rather than assuming generators are permitted.
Prepare the Application Carefully
Before registering, sellers should decide exactly what merchandise they will bring. They should also estimate required display space, electricity needs, and whether their equipment complies with the rules.
Because this is a holiday shopping event, presentation can play an important role.
Well-organized products, readable prices, professional packaging, and convenient payment methods can help customers make purchasing decisions.
Promote Your Booth Before December 5
Once participation is confirmed, vendors should begin advertising. Show customers what will be available and explain where the booth will be located when that information is assigned.
A business might promote gift bundles, personalized merchandise, or products available in limited quantities.
Customers who discover a product before the event may deliberately seek out that vendor.
The goal is not simply to occupy a booth. It is to create enough interest that shoppers arrive already considering a purchase.
