Event Information:
• Where: Historic Downtown Gainesville- 101 Dixon St. Gainesville, TX 76240
• When: Saturday, November 21, 2026 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
• Estimated Attendance: 2,500
• Website: www.gainesvillecofc.com
Application Information:
• We reserve the right not to duplicate businesses promoting the same product or service. Space is reserved on a first come, first serve basis.
• Once your application is approved, it will serve as your contractual agreement to participate in the 2026 Gainesville Wine & Country Festival event. All fees must be paid by November 6, 2026 or your spot will be forfeited.
• Application deadline is Monday, October 26, 2026 by 5:00 PM.
Cancellation Information:
• Registration Cancellations by the Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce
The Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce reserves the right to cancel an event due to low enrollment or other circumstances which would make the event non-viable. If the Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce cancels an event, registrants will be offered a full refund. Should circumstances arise that result in the postponement of an event, the Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce has the right to either issue a full refund or transfer registration to the same event at the new, future date. However, if paid by credit card – the refund may be subject to the processing fees on both the payment & refund. (3% as of 12/31/2022)
• Registration Cancellation by Participant
The deadline to receive a refund for your registration is 60 days before the event. Registration cancellation received prior to the deadline may be eligible to receive a refund less a $5.00 service fee or the processing fees of merchant service for both the charge and refund. Cancellation requests after the deadline will not be eligible for a refund.
Set Up Information:
• Neither the Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce, North Texas Winery Association nor the City of Gainesville are responsible for missing or stolen items. Vendor set up is Saturday, November 21, 2026 from 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM. All spaces must be occupied by 11:00 AM or your spot will be forfeited with no refund.
• If you have a large vehicle or trailer to maneuver, please plan on arriving early.
• All materials must fit in your assigned vendor space.
• Vendors are responsible for bringing tables, chairs, tents, etc.
• Electricity will not be available.
• Vendors will not be allowed to play music at their booth that is too loud or includes vulgar or offensive language. The Chamber reserves the right to turn off music if it is deemed too loud, vulgar, or offensive.
• Vendors will not be allowed to sell items that include vulgar or offensive language or images.
• Spaces are located outside on solid surface. Anchoring of tents is required and anchoring of tables, displays, etc. is highly recomended. No stakes or spikes allowed.
• Fresh water hookups will not be available.
• Booths must always have at least one person present.
• Vendors must remain open and operate their booth until 6:00 PM. Failure to keep booth open and operating until 6:00 PM will forfeit booth space at future Gainesville Wine & Country Festival events.
• Vendors must have their area cleared by 8:00 PM. It is the responsibility of the vendor to leave the space clean and clear of all boxes, trash, etc.
• Please do not block ANY intersection or traffic with trucks or trailers. Vehicles, trailers, etc. are allowed before 11:00 AM and after 6:00 PM ONLY. There must be active unloading or loading of the vehicle on the festival grounds.
Vendor Space Information:
• Trade Vendor - These spaces are for retail and experiences.
*No information or promotional booths are allowed to set up for this event.*
• Food Vendor - This is for any food vendor that does not operate in a Food Truck and prepares food onsite.
• Food Truck Vendor - This is for any Food Truck vendor.
*Food trucks will be limited to 3 vendors.*
Questions?
Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce
311 S. Weaver Street, Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665 – 2831
info@gainesvillecofc.com