The Texas State Fair vendors provide a diverse array of products and services, from delicious food and unique crafts to home improvement solutions and specialized tools. Here is a list of 40 vendors that are present at the Texas State Fair in 2025, including their locations and descriptions:
Statewide Remodeling
Location: Centennial Building, Embarcadero, Grand Place, Hall of State
Description: Home improvement services with custom, durable, and stylish products.
Location: Grand Place, Embarcadero, Centennial Building, Tower Building, Outdoor Areas
Description: Mattresses, bedding, and furniture.
Location: Grand Place, Outdoor Areas
Description: Official store for Big Tex merchandise.
Location: Grand Place, Embarcadero, Centennial Building, Nimitz Drive, Craft Pavilion
Description: High-quality cutlery, cookware, and kitchen accessories.
GO TEXAN Pavilion
Location: Corner of Nimitz Circle and Keating Dr.
Description: Texas-made foods, bath & body products, and textiles.
Location: Embarcadero
Description: Footwear and handbags from various brands.
Location: Craft Pavilion
Description: Home décor and jewelry made from Brazilian gemstones.
Location: Centennial Building
Description: Advanced body scans for heart, lung, and full body.
Location: Craft Pavilion
Description: Handmade African crafts, jewelry, and artwork.
Location: Grand Place
Description: Drink mixes, dipping mixes, and soups.
Location: Grand Place
Description: Air, water, and floor care products with innovative purification technologies.
Location: Grand Place, Embarcadero
Description: Soups, dips, muffin, cheese ball mixes, cobbler, and bread mixes.
Amazing Products
Location: Gateway Pavilion
Description: Tile & glass cutters, saws, drill bits, and replacement parts.
Location: Craft Pavilion, Gateway Pavilion
Description: Handcrafted jewelry specializing in Texas-themed designs.
Location: Gateway Pavilion
Description: Free gospel literature.
Location: Craft Pavilion
Description: Veteran-made wooden wall art and coasters.
Location: Grand Place
Description: Delicious pralines and other sweets.
Location: Embarcadero
Description: Unique jewelry and clothing.
Bamboo Pillows
Location: Embarcadero
Description: High-quality bamboo pillows.
Autumn’s Canyon Gold
Location: Craft Pavilion
Description: Jewelry and accessories.
Barkley’s Mill
Location: Craft Pavilion
Description: Gourmet grits and stone-ground products.
Location: Grand Place
Description: Custom bathroom remodeling.
Location: Craft Pavilion
Description: Handmade jewelry.
Best Darn Kettlecorn
Location: Embarcadero
Description: Gourmet kettle corn in various flavors.
Location: GO TEXAN Pavilion
Description: Smoked meats and gourmet foods.
Location: Craft Pavilion
Description: Bison and leather products.
Location: GO TEXAN Pavilion
Description: Unique black garlic products.
Bronco Trading Post
Location: Craft Pavilion
Description: Western-themed gifts and decor.
Bubba’s Texas Burger Shack
Location: Food Court
Description: Famous Texas burgers.
Location: GO TEXAN Pavilion
Description: Traditional Texas barbeque.
Location: Food Court
Description: Asian-inspired dishes.
Location: Food Court
Description: Authentic Cajun dishes.
Location: Food Court
Description: Premium steaks and sides.
Location: Food Court
Description: Mexican-style street corn.
Location: Food Court
Description: Caribbean cuisine.
Cinnamon Roasted Nuts
Location: Grand Place
Description: Roasted nuts with cinnamon and sugar.
Location: Embarcadero
Description: Freshly popped kettle corn.
Location: Craft Pavilion
Description: Spicy candied jalapenos.
Location: Craft Pavilion
Description: Handmade crafts and gifts.
Location: Embarcadero
Description: Gourmet popcorn in various flavors.
What you need to become a food vendor in TexasÂ
A food vendor serves the general public prepared meals. Food concessions at fairs, festivals, and sports stadiums are the usual locations for food selling. A food truck used by certain merchants delivers meals to various places. Driving the car to the event, preparing and cooking meals, serving food to patrons, getting paid, and cleaning up are some examples of duties and obligations.
How do you Become a Food Vendor?Â
A food handler’s permit is required in order to offer food at fairs and festivals as a vendor. Excellent customer service abilities are highly valued by employers in applicants. Although not required, having experience with food preparation, serving, and safety is beneficial. Most employers will provide training. It could be necessary for candidates to have a trustworthy way to get to and from vending places.
In Texas, there are a few licenses and permissions that you must get before you may start selling food. Depending on the kind of food company you want to run, different regulations apply. These are the important actions and licenses you should think about:Â
Permit for Mobile Food Units:
A Mobile Food Unit (MFU) permit is required if you want to run a food truck or any other kind of vehicle-mounted food service. MFUs need a first inspection, and you have to follow the DSHS’s particular criteria. Additionally, a separate Central Preparation Facility that has been approved and inspected is required.
Temporary Permit for Food Establishment:
It is necessary to get a Temporary Food Establishment Permit for vendors who want to offer food at transient events like state fairs or festivals. The local health department in the area where the event is being held often issues this permission.Â
Permit for Retail Food Establishment:
Any location where food is made and intended for individual portion service—whether for consumption on-site or off—must have this. This covers eateries such as cafés, restaurants, snack bars, and the like. The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) offers an online licensing system and paper application forms for you to apply for this permit.
Certifications for Food Managers and Handlers:
A Food Handler certification is required for all workers handling food. Every facility must also have a minimum of one qualified food manager, particularly if they handle or prepare food on a daily basis.Â
Observance of Texas Food Establishment Regulations (TFER):
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The TFER, which is based on the FDA Model Food Code, must be followed. These guidelines include facility specifications, food safety procedures, and other health-related laws. Go to the DSHS Retail Food Establishments website and go over the regulations that are unique to your kind of food company to get started. If there are any extra local rules or permissions required in your region, be sure to get in touch with your local health authority.
Extra Municipal Licenses:
You may need extra permissions from your region’s or local health department, according to where you live. These may consist of business licenses, fireproofing inspections, and municipal health permits.Â
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