First Friday

Bandera, Texas

First Friday Frontier Nights

Bring your business to the heart of the Cowboy Capital and meet the locals and visitors who keep Bandera moving.

Choose your application

Be part of the night

Set up. Show up. Meet Bandera.

First Friday Frontier Nights brings together local businesses, food vendors, makers, organizations and the community for an evening in downtown Bandera. Vendor space is limited, and applications are reviewed in the order received.

Before you apply

What your space includes

Showcase your business and connect with locals and visitors during Bandera’s monthly First Friday Frontier Nights.

Vendor Space

One designated 10 × 10 vendor space from 1 PM to 8 PM to showcase your products, connect with customers, and be part of the First Friday Frontier Nights experience.

Customer Connections

An opportunity to meet locals and visitors, introduce your business, and build relationships with potential customers.

Vendor Coordination

A CCA team member to help confirm your participation and provide setup details before the event.

After you apply

What’s not included?

Your CCA vendor fee reserves the space only. Vendors provide their own booth setup and must secure the required City of Bandera permit separately.

City Vendor Permit

The required City of Bandera vendor permit must be obtained separately and is not included in your vendor application fee.

Booth Setup & Equipment

Vendors provide their own tent, tables, chairs, displays, and any other equipment needed for their booth.

Optional Rentals

Need equipment? A pop-up tent may be rented for $20, and a table with two chairs may be rented for $10, subject to availability.

Applications

Interested in becoming a vendor?

Food and non-food vendors have different permit and safety requirements. Select the correct form below so your application can be reviewed without delays.

Non-Food Vendor

$25 per event · One 10 × 10 space

  • Retail, handmade goods, services and organizations
  • City vendor permit required separately
  • Vendor supplies and secures all booth equipment

Start non-food application

Food Vendor

Food trucks & trailers: $75 per event

  • Cottage, retail and prepared-food vendors
  • Permit, sanitation and temperature-control details required
  • Food samples must follow event safety requirements

Start food application

CCA members

Your membership covers your First Friday Frontier Nights vendor space.

Maverick, Wrangler and Rancher members receive First Friday benefits based on their membership level. Review your tier before purchasing a non-member vendor space.

Good to know

Vendor questions

Does the application fee include my City permit?

No. The City of Bandera permit is required separately and must be secured directly through the City.

Does CCA provide tents, tables or chairs?

Equipment is not included with your space. Limited tent, table and chair rentals may be requested for an additional fee.

Can I bring refrigerated samples?

Refrigerated samples are only permitted when served from a truck or trailer with appropriate temperature control.

Who should I contact if I am unsure which form to use?

Use the website’s contact page, and the Cowboy Capital Association will point you in the right direction.