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Where local businesses, nonprofits, artisans, and community organizations connect directly with hundreds of Mercado neighbors every week while supporting the fight against hunger in El Paso.
More Than a Vendor Booth
Vendor Village is more than a place to set up a table. It is a Community Connections Program built around the people already gathering at our Mercado distributions.
Approved vendors bring useful products, services, information, discounts or experiences to our neighbors. In return, vendors gain meaningful face-to-face exposure while helping El Pasoans Fighting Hunger create additional resources for the community.
Commercial vendors pay the listed space fee. Community Partners providing substantial free services or direct public benefit may qualify for reduced pricing or a full waiver.
Why Join Vendor Village?
Give Back
Every vendor helps support El Pasoans Fighting Hunger's mission while creating additional resources for our community.
Grow
Generate new customers, strengthen your local presence, and become part of something bigger than a typical vendor event.
Connect
Meet hundreds of Mercado neighbors every distribution day and build relationships with members of our community.
Promote
Introduce your business, organization, or services to new audiences through meaningful face-to-face conversations.
Choose Your Space
Premium Space
$100 · One 10-by-10 booth with additional approved display room. Best for larger setups, demonstrations or activities needing extra space.
Standard Space
$60 · One 10-by-10 booth for a traditional vendor setup. Two Standard spaces are available each Mercado day.
Entry Space
$50 · One 10-by-10 booth designed for smaller displays, outreach tables and organizations with a simple setup.
Mobile Unit or Food Truck
$150 · A designated vehicle space. Approved discounts may reduce the fee by $50, and vendors providing free food may qualify for a full waiver.
How It Works
1. Create an Account
Open the separate ATLAS Vendor Village application. New vendors create an account; returning vendors simply sign in.
2. Request a Space
Choose an upcoming Mercado date and select one available space or an approved adjacent pair.
3. Complete the Review
Answer the questions that apply to your setup. Some requests are confirmed automatically; others require staff review.
4. Confirm and Attend
Complete payment or free confirmation when approved, then follow the arrival, setup and participation instructions for your date.
Before You Apply
Provide Community Value
Every approved vendor must offer something useful to our neighbors through products, services, information, discounts, demonstrations or another approved benefit.
Bring a Safe Setup
Tent vendors provide their own 10-by-10 canopy, tables and supplies. Canopies must be securely weighted, and generators or open flames require advance approval.
Treat People with Respect
Professional, family-appropriate behavior is required. Harassment, discrimination, aggressive sales tactics, threats and interference with Mercado operations are prohibited.
Complete the Full Event
Check in, finish setup at least 30 minutes before Mercado, remain until released by staff and leave the assigned area clean.
Policies at a Glance
Vendor Cancellations
Cancel at least seven calendar days before the event to receive a credit toward one future approved date within six months.
Late Cancellations and No-Shows
Cancellations made fewer than seven days before the event and no-shows do not receive a refund or credit. Repeated issues may affect future approval.
Weather or EPFH Cancellation
EPFH makes the final safety decision. If EPFH cancels before setup, the vendor may choose a future credit or a refund of the Vendor Village fee, excluding third-party processing fees.
Removal, Suspension or Ban
Serious or repeated violations may result in removal, suspension or permanent banishment. Vendors removed for misconduct do not receive a refund or credit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply?
Local businesses, nonprofits, artisans, food vendors and service organizations may apply when their participation provides an approved benefit to Mercado neighbors.
Does applying guarantee a space?
No. Space is limited, dates may fill, and some requests require staff review before approval or payment.
Can I request two spaces?
Public applications may request one space or a permitted adjacent pair. Availability and adjacency rules are enforced in the ATLAS application.
Are reduced fees or waivers available?
Community Partners providing substantial free services or direct public benefit may qualify for a reduced fee or full waiver after review.
Ready to Join Vendor Village?