On behalf of the Austin Area Heritage Council, we would like to offer you an opportunity to secure a booth at the Martin Luther King Community Celebration. The festival will take place on the campus of Huston-Tillotson University on Monday, January 19, 2026, from 11 AM to approximately 3:00 PM.
The purpose of the festival is to celebrate Dr. King’s legacy while highlighting diversity and multiculturalism in our city. Over 20,000 people from many different cultures have participated in the Austin-area celebration in past years, and we anticipate a great turnout. The majority of the attendees will participate in the March and arrive between 10:30 – 11:00 AM, giving you plenty of time and opportunity to market your products or services.
In the event of severe weather, the alternate date for the Community March, Rally and festival will be Saturday, January 24th .
Please see important vendor information below:
- Application Form: Please complete the online Vendor Form at this link by 5pm on Friday, January 9th.
- Late Fee: A $25 late fee will be assessed for each form received after or post-marked after January 9th.
- Vendor Check-in: Vendor check-in will begin at 8:00 a.m. We are asking vendors to be completely set-up by 10:00am.
- Table and Chairs: One 8ft table and two chairs are provided as a part of the registration. Additional tables and chairs can be purchased during the registration process.
- Canopy: If you are bringing your own canopy/tent, please also indicate on the application form. Please note that you will not be able to use tent stakes. You must use some other method of anchoring your canopy, i.e. sandbags.. Absolutely no tent stakes will be allowed.
- Food Permit: Food vendors, who already have a Department of Health permit, do not need to secure a temporary permit. If you do not already have a food permit, you will need to include a $280 fee for a one-day food permit.
- Electricity: Electricity will NOT be provided. Please plan accordingly.
- Generators: Due to fire hazard restrictions of having generators on the festival grounds, only Food Vendors will be allowed to bring generators.
Space is limited and vendors will be accepted on a first come first-served basis. Once capacity is reached, we will be unable to make any exceptions. So, get your form in early to guarantee your spot in the festival!
For more information, please contact Dawnita Onyejiaka @ [email protected].
We look forward to your participation.