Vendor Events in Mineola, TX

The Mineola Main Street Farmers Market is a seasonal Saturday farmers market operating May through November in a pavilion next to the Amtrak Train Depot in downtown Mineola. Vendors sell locally-grown produce, farm-fresh eggs, homemade baked goods, honey, meats, jams, crafts, and artisan products. The market operates from 8am to 1pm each Saturday with free vendor participation, attracting both locals and visitors seeking fresh, locally-sourced items. The community-focused market features rotating seasonal offerings and special holiday markets in December. Located at the historic Transportation Plaza, the market supports Mineola's downtown revitalization as a National Main Street City.

Fiesta de Mayo (also known as May Fiesta Day) is an annual cultural festival held in downtown Mineola celebrating Hispanic heritage. The event features food trucks, craft and vendor booths, live music, entertainment, and contests. A large car show typically draws attendees from the East Texas region. The festival provides families with activities and performances including folklorico dancers and cultural entertainment. Held on the second Saturday of May at Johnson and Commerce Streets downtown, this is a prime opportunity for vendors selling crafts, food products, and merchandise to a community-focused audience. The chamber actively recruits vendors and provides straightforward application processes.

The Iron Horse Heritage Festival is an annual community celebration held in historic downtown Mineola on the third Saturday of September. This family-friendly festival honors Mineola's railroad heritage and attracts vendors from across East Texas, including artisan vendors, food trucks, and craft sellers. The event features live entertainment, contests such as weenie dog races and pie baking competitions, watermelon eating contests, car shows, and a street dance. With more than 90 vendors in recent years, the festival draws visitors from Tyler, Longview, Dallas and surrounding areas. Setup occurs along Johnson and Commerce Streets, with festivities running from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Vendors can apply through the official registration form provided by the Mineola Area Chamber of Commerce.