Texas Mesquite & Fine Art Spectacular 2026

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The terms Texas Mesquite & Fine Art Spectacular, Spectacular, and Show are used interchangeably throughout this information. Likewise, the terms artist, vendor, and exhibitor are also used interchangeably.

1. Texas Mesquite & Fine Art Spectacular officials will visit all booths at intervals throughout the Show to ensure that exhibitors comply with all rules. It is our exclusive right and responsibility to remove work that is not in compliance. Repeated non-compliance will result in expulsion and ineligibility for participation in future Shows.

2. All work exhibited must be original art produced by the artist (includes limited editions of artist’s original artwork) in the booth, excepting for limited and clearly identified collaborative works. All two-dimensional work must be framed, matted or stretched.

3. Artists may only exhibit work in the category in which they are accepted.

4. Only original artwork and limited edition prints may be displayed and/or offered for sale. Prints must be produced in signed, limited editions, which are clearly marked as reproductions.

5. Ceramic works must be handmade by the artist. If multiple pieces of the same design are displayed, each piece must be signed.

6. Artists must be present to exhibit. No spouses or other representatives will be permitted in place of artist.

7. A picture ID may be required at artist check-in.

8. Exhibitors may not sell promotional items such as postcards, note cards, calendars, tee shirts, or photocopy reproductions of any kind.

9. If insurance is preferred, artists will be responsible for securing their own insurance for protection of work and setup. The Texas Mesquite & Fine Art Spectacular will not be responsible for damage to work or setup due to weather or unrelated incidents.

10. Only artists accepted in the jewelry category may display and sell jewelry. Additionally, jewelry may only be submitted for jury in the jewelry category.

11. All work shown must be for sale.

12. Artists may jury in more than one category, but not with the same artwork. Artists may jury more than once in the same category as long as the work is substantially different.

13. Artists are responsible for collecting and reporting all taxes. Visit the Texas Comptroller website to apply for your Texas Sales and Use Tax permit:https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/sales/ The Fredricksburg sales tax rate is 8.25%. Your Texas State Tax Permit must be visible in your booth space.

14. Vendor pets are NOT allowed, with the exception of guide animals, inside or outside their booth during Show hours.

15. Tents - Only White Tents are allowed. Your tent must have a festival standard of a minimum of 40 lbs weight per tent leg.

16. If an artist is removed from the Spectacular for non-compliance with the rules, no booth fee refund will be issued.

17. Artists who break down displays or depart before closing time on any day of the event will not be allowed to return the following day or to future Shows unless proof of an emergency is presented.

18. The Show is a family-friendly event; abusive, inappropriate language and behavior is not permitted. Political or religious signage is not allowed.

19. Each artist is responsible for creating and maintaining a neat and pleasing aesthetic in their booth set up and for cleaning up in and around their space during and after the Show.  All unsightly boxes and bins must be removed or hidden away. All electric cords must be taped down for safety as neatly as possible. The Show Director and staff shall have the right to enter the spaces in the Show at all times for the purpose of inspecting the spaces and all property contained thereon, at all times for making repairs, additions, or alterations to the spaces, and at any time that the vendor has abandoned the space.

20. The sale of cigarettes, other tobacco, or drug paraphernalia products is strictly prohibited.  The sale of alcoholic beverages is strictly prohibited without the prior written consent of the Show in addition to any applicable permits from the City of Fredericksburg or State of Texas.

21. The sale, display, or distribution of merchandise that infringes upon copyrighted designs or materials or bears counterfeit trademarks is strictly prohibited. 

22. The Show Director reserves the right to restrict the sale, display, or distribution of any printed material, photographs, books, magazines, pictures, or other representations.

23. Vendor shall not sell or display drug related paraphernalia, guns, ammunition or explosives.  No person except security personnel and peace officers in the performance of their duties may wear firearms on the Show site.

24. No games of chance, skill, raffles, lotteries, auctions, or psychic readings may be conducted by vendor on the Show site without prior written consent of the Show Director. All aisles and driveways must remain clear of merchandise or seating. Vendors may not display products or conduct demonstrations outside their allotted spaces.

25. No bicycles, motorbikes, motorcycles, skateboards, roller skates, roller blades, or scooters may be ridden in the selling area of the Show.

26. Vendor may not use their space so as to create invasive noise or distractions, or interfere with or jeopardize the health or safety of other vendors, patrons, or the general public.

27. Vendor agrees not to store any gasoline, petroleum, explosives, or any other dangerous items or noxious products in the spaces.

28. Vendor shall cooperate with the Show Director and staff, in the event that the Show must be relocated, rescheduled, temporarily suspended or otherwise disrupted if necessary.

29. Other than during designated set-up or pack-out times, artists must park trailers and vehicles in the free, designated parking lot across from the event at all times rather than on the streets adjacent to Marketplatz. Vehicles and/or trailers are not allowed on the Marketplatz while the event is open to the public. Except for set-up and pack-out times, do not park in on-street parking area, reserving those for the public.

30. The Spectacular does not prohibit the consumption of alcoholic beverages during the Show; however, we encourage appropriate behavior and utmost discretion if consuming. If Show officials are aware of an inappropriate or abusive issue, it will be dealt with promptly and could result in expulsion from the Show.

Booth Fees:

After invitation to participate, due by July 1, 2026

10' x 10’ Booth - $450.00

10' x 20' Booth - $900.00

All booth spaces are situated in two large open-air, concrete floored pavilions or in strategically located designated spaces on the grounds. Under-roof booth spaces in Adelsverein Halle and Oktoberfest Halle are laid out in a cluster arrangement so as to make every booth a corner booth! On the ground spaces in the Spectacular Artists Promenade and Künstler Gallery are designated and arranged so that booth spaces have a minimum of 5’ of aisle space on each side and limited storage space on the backside; every booth space on the Artists Plaza is a double corner booth.

Artists may request a specific booth or area and/or placement in the Booth Information seciton of the application. These requests will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis based on the date application is received. Booth requests for specific locations that a returning artist had in the previous year will be given priority whenever possible. Artists are to provide their own canopy, display panels, racks and/or tables in order to exhibit their work at an outdoor festival. White tents only.

Single booth spaces are 10' x 10' ($450); double booths are 10' x 20' ($900). Booth space under the pavilions includes 400 frontage feet of space in Adelsverein Halle and 120 frontage feet in Oktoberfest Halle. Depending upon booth size requests, as many as fifty-two (52) artists can be placed in the pavilions plus thirty-five (35) or more on the grounds. Free, limited electrical hookups are available at or near all pavilion and open-air spaces.

ELECTRICITY:

All booths will have electricity available. Artists may also provide their own electricity with artist-supplied batteries (no generators allowed). All power cords must be taped down securely and neatly.

SECURITY:

There is overnight security Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.

REFUND POLICY:

Application fees are not refundable.

All artists who are confirmed to attend the festival will receive the most generous percentage of booth fees that we are able to return should the festival be called off by the City, State or any other entity. 

Cancel by July 31, 2026: Receive 100% refund, minus $50 administrative fee. 

Cancel on or after August 1, 2026: No refunds will be owed if the festival is still set to occur.

If an artist is removed from the Spectacular for non-compliance with the rules, no booth fee refund will be issued.