Richardson, TX
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An Open Air Market...
- is an ongoing marketplace for vendors offering produce, food, or other products for sale
- is managed by a permitted Open Air Market operator, and
- consists of individually permitted vendors (vendors are responsible for obtaining approval from the market operator)
The Open Air Market operator and all market vendors are also required to obtain a temporary Open Air Market permit from the City.
Effective September 1, 2025: Cottage Food Vendors are exempt from city permits. Cottage food vendors selling TCS foods must register with the state. Click to see state requirements
All vendor applications MUST be received ten (10) business days BEFORE the market day.
City permits are valid for ONE YEAR from the date of application.
There are 3 types of Open Air Market vendors (you must choose ONE on the online application):
| CONCESSION FOOD VENDOR
A vendor who prepares, serves, or sells ready-to-eat foods on-site, and are intended to be consumed on-site at time of purchase |
Annual Fee: $100 |
| FOOD VENDOR
A vendor who may prepare & sell food at an approved location off-site, then prepares & offers samples of this food on-site. This may include manufacturers & farmers. Products could include, but are not limited to:
|
Annual Fee: $50 |
| NON-FOOD VENDOR
A vendor who sells non-food items, including but not limited to:
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Exempt/ No Annual Fee |
When processing an online application, you should receive an email confirmation/receipt. If you do not receive this email confirmation, please contact the Health Department at 972-744-4080 during regular business hours.
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