1. General Information
The Chappell Hill Farmers Market is a TDA Certified Farmers Market owned and operated by Lusk RE One LLC. The market operates at two locations in Chappell Hill, TX:
- Mercantile on Main — 5030 Main St (1st, 3rd, 4th & 5th Saturdays, starting June 2026)
- Poplar Lot — 9101 Poplar St (2nd Saturdays year-round)
Market management reserves the right to modify rules, schedules, and vendor assignments at any time. Vendors will be notified of changes in advance when possible.
2. Vendor Eligibility
- All vendors must complete a vendor application and be approved by market management before participating.
- Select retail vendors may be approved at management's discretion to sell curated goods that complement the market's character, including clothing, accessories, and lifestyle products. Retail vendors are subject to the same insurance, permit, and conduct requirements as all other vendors.
- Agricultural vendors must be able to verify that products are grown or raised in Texas. Farm inspections may be conducted at management's discretion.
- Food vendors must comply with all applicable Texas DSHS, county, and local health regulations.
- The market maintains TDA certification, which requires a minimum of 75% Texas-grown agricultural products across all vendors.
3. Insurance & Permits
Required before your first market day:
- $1,000,000 General Liability Insurance naming Lusk RE One LLC as additional insured
- Valid Texas Sales Tax Permit
- Valid business license
- Food Handler's Permit (food vendors)
- DSHS permit (if applicable)
All documents must be on file at least 7 days before your first market day. Vendors without current documentation will not be permitted to set up.
4. Fees & Payment
Booth Vendors
- Daily: $50 per market day
- Monthly (Mercantile): $140/month
- Quarterly (Mercantile): $375/quarter
- Both Locations Monthly: $160/month
- Both Locations Quarterly: $425/quarter
Food Trucks
- Daily: $50 per market day
- Weekly: $175/week
- Monthly: $600/month
- Both Locations Weekly: $200/week
- Both Locations Monthly: $625/month
Payment is due before or on the first market day of your billing period. Fees are non-refundable except in the case of market cancellation by management.
5. Market Day Operations
Setup & Teardown
- Market hours: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (unless otherwise posted)
- Vendor setup begins at 7:00 AM. All vendors must be fully set up by 8:45 AM.
- Vendors must remain open for business until the market closes at 1:00 PM. Early teardown is not permitted without prior approval.
- All vendor spaces must be completely cleared and cleaned within 1 hour of market close.
Booth Assignments
- Booth locations are assigned by market management. Preferred spots may be requested but are not guaranteed.
- Monthly and quarterly vendors receive priority placement.
- Vendors may not move to a different space without approval from management.
- Each standard booth space is approximately 10' x 10'. Vendors must provide their own tent, table, and display equipment.
Appearance & Conduct
- All booths must be clean, professional, and well-maintained.
- Vendors must display business name and pricing clearly.
- All products must be properly labeled in accordance with Texas regulations.
- Vendors are responsible for collecting and remitting applicable sales tax.
- No amplified music or loudspeakers without prior approval.
- Vendors must be courteous and professional with customers and fellow vendors at all times.
6. Food Safety
- All food vendors must comply with Texas Cottage Food Law (if applicable) or hold appropriate DSHS permits.
- Food samples must be served in compliance with Texas health codes (covered, served with utensils, prepared in sanitary conditions).
- Food trucks must be fully self-contained. The market does not provide electricity, water, or waste disposal.
- Proper hand washing and food handling procedures must be followed at all times.
7. Cancellations & No-Shows
- If you cannot attend a scheduled market, notify management at least 48 hours in advance.
- Two consecutive no-shows without notice may result in loss of your booth assignment.
- The market may be cancelled due to severe weather or other circumstances beyond management's control. Vendors will be notified as early as possible.
- Daily vendor fees will not be charged for management-cancelled market days. Monthly and quarterly fees are not prorated for weather cancellations.
8. Liability & Indemnification
- Each vendor is solely responsible for their own products, employees, and customers.
- Vendors agree to indemnify and hold harmless Lusk RE One LLC, its owners, officers, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, or injuries arising from the vendor's participation in the market.
- Lusk RE One LLC is not responsible for theft, damage, or loss of vendor property or equipment.
- Vendors participate at their own risk.
9. Termination
Market management reserves the right to revoke a vendor's participation at any time for:
- Violation of market rules
- Failure to maintain required insurance or permits
- Selling unapproved or misrepresented products
- Disruptive or unprofessional conduct
- Non-payment of fees
Vendors may voluntarily withdraw from the market at any time by notifying management in writing.
10. Contact
For questions about these rules or your vendor status, contact:
Chappell Hill Farmers Market
Email: info@chfarmersmarket.com
Chappell Hill, TX 77426